Ammar Yasir

Experience

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  Express News

  Jan 2005 - Feb 2008

  System Support Engineer

  • Monitoring, installation, conguration and troubleshooting of Windows Servers (FTP, TFTP, Active Directory, DNS, WinGate Proxy)• Provided WAN connectivity for 10 remote sites via radio links and BRI lines, ensuring stable communication with Cisco routers.• Performed remote site visits for network and system maintenance, upgrades, and performance optimization to ensure optimal functionality of branch offices.• Delivered desktop IT support to end users across various tiers, resolving technical issues and ensuring smooth operational workflows. Show less

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  DUNYA NEWS

  Feb 2008 - Jun 2013

  System Engineer

  • Led the Apple systems & network team, implementing a scalable 200+TB Xsan solution using Promise VTrak subsystems and SANbox Fibre switches.• Installed, congured, and maintained iMac, MacPro, Xserve, and associated subsystems, including hardware/software upgrades, package installations, and rmware updates.• Managed data storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, DAS, and JBOD, ensuring ecient data storage, backup, and recovery.• Successfully performed RAID-level data recovery, restoring deleted data and minimizing data loss.• Collaborated with the Creative department to address both technical and non-technical requirements for project deliverables.• Implemented a 32-channel audio/video recording and monitoring system, ensuring reliable and accurate data capture.• Achievement: Raid Level Data Recovery Show less

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  Capital TV Network

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2016

  System Network Administrator

  • Designed and implemented system and workows for online archiving and backup on Tandberg NEO-T48 LTO-6 system.• Managed user access permissions on Omneon and SAN storage with LDAP integration for secure data access.• Managed live and recorded broadcast operations, ensuring seamless transmission and content delivery.• Led the Network Operations Center (NOC) and headend operations.• Troubleshot hardware and software issues across various equipment, including Evertz, CCU, productionswitchers, VTR, IRD, and audio/video system.• Installed and configured audio/video routers, talkback systems, and video switchers to optimize broadcast workflows.• Notable Projects: Online LTO System Show less

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  DUNYA NEWS

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2019

  PROJECT MANAGER FOR DIGITIZATION

  • Led the successful digitization of nearline archive storage, transitioning legacy formats (Betacam, VHS, DV, CD, DVD, Blu-ray) to robotic LTO-6 while ensuring data integrity and accessibility.• Developed and customized Media Asset Management (MAM) software for an online library, incorporating disaster recovery solutions to safeguard data.• Established benchmarks, SOPs, and workows for metadata scriptwriting, keyword tagging, categorization, folder structures, and content management.• Managed large-scale archive operations across diverse media formats with a team of 50+ personnel, ensuring efficient handling of audio, video, documents, and stock footage.• Oversaw 24/7 live ingest, archiving, and query operations, ensuring smooth, continuous workow.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, technical sta, and developers to implement system enhancements, conduct quality checks, and optimize operations.• Tech Stack: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, IIS, NTFS, FFmpeg, MSSQL• Notable Projects: MAM, LTO-6 Show less

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  MyWhoosh

  Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

  Scrum Master

  • Facilitated the development and integration of the MyWhoosh virtual cycling platform ecosystem (Android, iOS, PC, Web, Fitness App), ensuring alignment between technical specications and user experience objectives.• Acted as a liaison between developers, engineers, and stakeholders (Product Owners, Technical ProjectManagers, Creative teams, Internal/External stakeholders) to coordinate feature development, including route updates, performance improvements, and new functionalities.• Managed Jira boards, ensuring tasks were properly assigned, prioritized, and tracked, while monitoring sprint progress to meet project deadlines.• Organized and tracked daily operational reports, highlighting key performance metrics and addressing system challenges with engineers.• Supported troubleshooting eorts by ensuring log maintenance, system diagnostics, and prompt issue resolution during software or hardware failures with internal and external testers.• Coordinated the development of new in-app features, including avatar customization, group workouts, events, routes, and collaborating closely with the development team.• Assisted in managing system updates, including compatibility checks and performance testing of new cycling routes and events.• Tech Stack: Unreal Engine, C++, Firebase, WebSockets, GitHub• Notable Projects: Event Portal For Online Registration & Results, Fitness App Show less

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  Expo 2020 Dubai

  Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  Technical Project Coordinator

  Transguard UAE Pavilion• Contributed to enhancing the Online Guest Management System by implementing new features and optimizing existing functionalities to meet COVID compliance standards.• Congured, monitored, and managed the technical operations of the robotic automation system, ensuring uninterrupted functionality and eciency.• Performed daily inspections and technical checks on the TAIT stage automation system to verify operational accuracy and system safety.• Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues in stage automation and robotic systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.• Maintained comprehensive technical logs, daily performance reports, and analytics to monitor system health and operational metrics.• Designed and documented detailed workows, procedural diagrams, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide system operations and troubleshooting.• Performed rigorous testing and validation of automation workows to ensure compliance with safety and technical standards.• Designed backup workflows and failover mechanisms to maintain system availability during critical operations or maintenance. Show less

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  Redington Limited

  Oct 2022 - Apr 2024

  SAP Project Manager

  • Successfully led the implementation of SAP S/4HANA solutions in multi-tenant environments, aligning with clientbusiness goals, ensuring data security and tenant segregation, while maintaining optimal system performanceand uptime.• Implementation encompassed VPC setup with subnets, HANA database deployment, SAP B1 application server,Fiori integration, SAP Integration Suite for shared services, and SAP Basis component administration.• Oversaw system integration, ensuring seamless connectivity between SAP modules and external systems.Planned the transition of legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA and data migration activities, including ETL processes,ensuring data integrity and a seamless cutover.• Tech Stack: SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One (B1), AWS (VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), SUSE Linux Server, SAPNetWeaver, SAP Solution Manager, HANA Studio, SAP GUI/Fiori, SAP Integration Suite, SAP PI/PO, SAP CloudPlatform Integration (CPI), REST/SOAP APIs, IDocs/BAPIs Show less

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  Archer Affiliates

  May 2024 - Dec 2024

  Project Manager

  • Managed asynchronous project scope, goals, milestones, and roadmaps for the Amazon affiliate/reseller portal,Chrome extension, APIs, and web development• Identified risks related to microservices architecture, API integrations, and cloud deployment.• Led code reviews and technical audits to ensure quality, performance, and security.• Coordinated cross-functional teams (developers, designers, testers) via Jira and Slack for effective collaboration.• Maintained comprehensive project documentation (technical specs, user guides, product dictionary).• Tech Stack: React JS, Stripe, MongoDB, Python with (FastAPI), AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation). Show less