Burhan Mohiuddin

Experience

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  EXCEL SOFTWARE CONSULTANCY

  Mar 1991 - Aug 1994

  Application Developer - Clipper

  Job involves in designing & developing customized software packages using Clipper. Coding, Debugging,Implementation. Maintenance of application software’s. Modifying existing packages and change themaccording to the end user’s requirement. Documentation and Train the client on the Software Application developed.

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  Saudi Oger Ltd.

  Sept 1994 - May 2000

  Information Technology Administrator

  Saudi Oger Ltd. an ISO9001 certified company engaged in construction, operation & maintenance of highstanding projects in Saudi Arabia and abroad. It employs around 20,000 persons from 50 different countries.OgerTel one of its subsidiary is a licensed ISP in the Kingdom.Successfully setup about 4 Unit Sites for Construction and Maintenance to implement the Maintenance activity scheduling & Equipment status control based on Computerized interactive system.

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  InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®)

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2010

  • Conducts research in the area of new technology to meet the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure requirements to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the IT Infrastructure.• Manages Hotel Network architecture and functionality.• Manages and maintains Microsoft AD, Group Security Policies, SharePoint Servers, Hyper-V, SCCM, SCOM, Exchange and other System Servers• Evaluates and implements new technologies, policies and procedures for business network operations.• Prepares technical design and procedural documentation using Microsoft application software such as Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.• Evaluates and implements new technologies, policies and procedures for business operations.• Ensures timely updates/maintenance of the system soware.• Ensures that information services support is available 24x7.• Provides support for the all implementations related to Hotel Eco Systems (PMS. POS, Finance and other Hotel Management Systems, Microsoft applications, etc.• Analyses current, future business needs and lead the project feasibility study with respect to Hotel Technology requirements• Oversees and monitors the operations of all computer hardware; ensures the Computer hardware is installed& operating properly.• Serves as primary contact for all servicing of computer hardware• Maintains licenses for all software• Ensures that all systems are covered by proper maintenance contracts• Maintains inventory of computer related supplies• Trains the colleagues (IT and non-IT) on regular basis to keep them up-to-date with the new trends and technologies in the Hospitality and other sectors Show less

  • Information Technology Manager

    Aug 2003 - Jan 2010

  • Assistant Systems Manager

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2010
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  InterContinental Al Jubail Resort

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2020

  Technology Manager

  Maintaining the corporate information security policy and a supporting set of specific policies, ensuring appropriate commitment and endorsement from Information Technology and business stakeholders.Being hands on in the identification and remediation of systems and network security threats. Overseeing and managing all day to day IT operations including security tools/technologies, continuous monitoring and assessment and technology incident response from internal and external customers.Coordinating and executing vulnerability management, code reviews and penetration testing activities ensuring effective plans are implemented to address any findings from Qualys monthly Penetration Testing results.Supporting the risk and compliance function with PCI and CSA compliance initiatives, owning and managing all IT related risks and controls and leading on IT specific audit activities.Preparing and delivering security awareness trainings to IT and other business stakeholders.Budget (Departmental Capex & Opex) & Staff Management AccountabilityLeading and managing an IT Head function and associated teams.Skillful knowledge of applications, network, endpoint and data security.Good Experience with a range of legacy and next generation applications and infrastructure technologies and architectures.Working knowledge and hands on experience using a wide range of enterprise security management tools, including AV, AETD (Symantec, Kaspersky, MacAfee, CrowdStrike) SIEM (RSA), FIM (Qualys), IDS/IPS, FW (Cisco Meraki MX FWs, Cisco ASA, Barracuda WSG)Strong influencing and persuasion skills with an inherent ability to demonstrate and sell the benefits of effective Technology and obtain buy in and support from all stakeholders, including Ex-Coms, GMs & Owners. Show less

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  InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa

  Dec 2020 - Nov 2023

  Technology Manager

  Joined as pre-opening Technology Manager of InterContinental Durrat AlRiyadh Resort & Spa property that consists of 162 Room Keys that includes 10 Lavish outdoor Villas, Royal and Prince Suites with large Banqueting facilities for MICE business. The property is under conversion stage of PIP-2 Stage that has an estimated cost of $1.2M replenishing the Wired and Wireless infrastructure, upgrading Systems Hardware & Software Infrastructure as per IHG Brand Standards. The Resort got successfully converted to InterContinental Brand in April 2023 Show less

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  OUR HABITAS

  Dec 2023 - now

  Director of Information Technology

  Duties & Responsibilities:• Oversee IT operations of current 2 Our Habitas Cluster properties in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Also to provide support at corporate level for the 12 new properties in the pipeline in the GCC Region.• Leads team of IT staff. Hires new members of IT staff as per manning budget.• Designs and implements IT strategies, P&Ps and infrastructure.• Control budget and report on expenditure• Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts• Identifies and eliminates security risks.• Analyse the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs• Evaluates IT operations with regard to established goals.• Communicates within IT team and across departments as needed.• Assesses need for new IT Infrastructure, equipment and software.• Prepares progress and budget reports for Cluster GM & Corporate management.• Contributes to Corporate & Properties team efforts by accomplishing related results as neededAchievements:• Long pending Networking issues between Habitas Resort & Caravan Properties was resolved in the first month of joining as well as Internet bottleneck issues after finding the root causes • Enhanced Wireless Network coverage for Internal & External Guests reducing the grey areas• Enhanced CCTV Coverage by adding additional CAMs at crucial and important guest areas• Resolved Opera Issues (RegCard, Confirmation Letter, Etc), Revenue Reports uploading issue to RCU Portal • POS Interface Mapping issues was resolved• Book4Time Spa System Interface with Opera resolved with accurate Revenue transfer to Opera PMS• Take the lead in obtaining the Cybersecurity certification required for ARAMCO Vendor registration• Drafted IT Security P&Ps for the Company• Implementation of SUN & JANA Cloud in progress Go-Live from 1st June, 2024.• Fiscal Integration (ZATKA Requirement) of all Revenue systems - Opera, Simphony, Book4Time was successfully implemented in April- May 2024 Show less