
Fouad Hamdi - CISSP
Systems & Network Administrator

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About me
Principal Strategic Solutions Architect
Education

LYCÉE DIDEROT, Paris
1995 - 1996Preparatory Class Mathematics & Applied SciencesMathématique special TS is a Preparatory Class, commonly called classes prépas or prépas, which are part of the French post-secondary education system. They consist of two years of study (extendable to three or exceptionally four years), which act as an intensive preparatory course (or cram school) with the primary goal of training students for enrolment in one of the “grandes écoles” equivalent to the Ivy League schools in the US. The workload is one of the highest in Europe.

LYCÉE JEAN JAURÈS, Chatenay Malabry
1992 - 1994Bachelor’s Degree Electrical and Electronics Engineering Graduate with HonoursElectronics Engineering degree with a focus on hardware design, Assembly language, and project managementGraduate with Honours

LYCÉE JEAN JAURÈS, Chatenay Malabry
1990 - 1992High School Science and ElectronicsGraduate with Honours

INSTA
1996 - 1997Bachelor’s Degree Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor’s Degree in computer science

Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers
2004 - 2007Master's Degree in Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralThe Conservatoire national des arts et métiers is a doctoral degree-granting higher education establishment and Grande école in engineering. Thus, part of the French elite universities league is dedicated to providing education and conducting research to promote science and industry.European Computer science degree, equivalent to a master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Design and Architecture
Experience

MICRO SERVICE
Sept 1997 - Dec 2000Systems & Network AdministratorSystems & Network Administrator for a consulting company helping small and medium-size businesses.

Louvre Hotels
Jan 2001 - Jan 2007Systems & Network Administrator• Oversaw and administered IT infrastructure for a large network spanning 1100+ hotels and restaurants; included responsibility for system administration, Exchange/Active Directory administration, lifecycle project management, and user training.• Spearheaded the design, planning, and execution of multiple network upgrade and migration projects including migrations to Exchange 2003 and Active Directory.• Introduced and deployed a technology training center for Louvre Hôtels to provide hands-on instruction for employees at the organization’s 1100+ hotels. Show less

Quest Software
Jan 2007 - now• Establish, build, and strengthen strategic partnerships with new and high-value potential customers of Dell Software Solutions division, which provides migration, administration, Cloud, Infrastructure management and reporting support using Microsoft infrastructure.• Partner with local sales teams, account executives, support managers, and internal subject matter experts to share knowledge and lead the development of competitive solutions for large enterprise license deals and servicing engagements.• Lead 100,000+ user migration solutions for multiple Dell Software projects in the automobile and financial industry.• Architect and take ownership for client-specific technology roadmaps; includes responsibility for technical documentation, drafting formal RFP responses, and communication with client.• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and loyalty by investing the on-site time necessary to understand business processes and advocate on behalf of client in designing solutions in consultation with internal business units. • Promote Dell best practices and solutions at marketing road shows and technical seminars as well as gathering competitive intelligence.• Mentor and train new presales and technical personnel to enhance understanding of customer relationship management, business analysis, and Quest solutions. Show less • Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Quest / DELL’s largest and most complex and key customers.• Delivers technical mentoring to members of architect and systems consulting team. • Leads and participates in internal education sessions aimed at Solution Architects, Systems Consultants, Services Consultants, and Support staff.• Recognized as an Industry Level Subject Matter Expert in multiple areas of the DELL’s portfolio and Act as a Trusted Advisor for our customers.• Work closely with the Quest Business Unit’s on product direction and by giving Real World feedback on product • Part of the team who bring new product to Market in Region • Responsible for helping shape the processes we follow to be successful Show less
Principal Strategic Systems Consultant
Mar 2024 - nowSenior Strategic Systems Consultant
May 2021 - Apr 2024Strategic Systems Consultant
Oct 2015 - May 2021Principal Solutions Architect
Jul 2012 - Sept 2015Senior Solutions Architect
Jan 2012 - Jul 2012Solutions Architect
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012Systems Consultant
Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
Licenses & Certifications
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Microsoft Security Immersion Completion Badge
MicrosoftApr 2025 
ITIL V3
EXINSept 2010- View certificate

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISC2Nov 2024 - View certificate
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Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
(ISC)²Aug 2023 - View certificate

THX Certified Professional
THX Ltd.Jan 2014 - View certificate

ValueSelling Certification
Visualize - IncMay 2025 
ITIL V2
EXINSept 2009
Languages
- frFrench
- enEnglish
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