Bashar Bouka

Experience

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  Confectionary Development Industrial Company – Katakit

  Mar 2007 - Dec 2007

  System Specialist

  • Assistance:o Prepare the targeting (Eligibility) list on monthly bases to be used as base for the other assistance UNHCR provides like (Unconditional Cash Assistance, Winterization, Fuel Vouchers, Blankets and medical insurance) by consolidating and processing offline backups from all the filed offices proGres database (UNHCR refugees registration database) into one single SQL database by running complex TSQL code to integrate and apply the needed logic. o Sharing the eligibility list with other authorized partners\​NGOS and other UN agencies like WFP to be used for the food assistance.o Assist program unit in managing\​controlling cash program in Lebanon, starting from the development of the distribution system to cards management and electronic files transfer (SFTP) between UNCHR and the bank to perform various card operations like (Upload, Activation, embossment, etc.).o Assist the program unit in design the assistance projects by coding the mathematical formulas and provide the related what if analysis.• Auditing:o Crosscheck bank data (Cards transactions and Cards Balances).o Crosscheck data provided by the distribution partners and by the field offices.o Keep valid backups for the assistance server.o Setup the required controls and filters to make sure list generation is done according to the standards.o Design the distribution process\​distribution servers to minimize human errors and fraud plus maximize data protection.• Projects:o Supervise and participate in the development of a secure protected assistance distribution system based on SQL Server and C-Sharp, which includes multiple layers of encryption, photo matching process and digital signature.o Online application for card management, case eligibility check and various reporting\​dash boards to be used by UNHCR and NGO’s on the country level for both field level and top management level for decision making.o Provides technical advise (specialized in SQL database) for governmental entities a Show less

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  KATAKIT Confectionary Development Industrial Company

  Jan 2008 - May 2011

  Database Administrator

  Planning for hardware - Servers, Tape loaders, and SAN units - usage, expansion, budget, replacement, and specifications.Providing and implementing disaster recovery plan for the database servers, user data - files & emails -, and SharePoint farm by configuring the needed tape backup solution to gain minimum data loss and fast recoveryProviding and implementing high availability solutions for the database servers, user data - files & emails -, and SharePoint farm by configuring clustered, stand by servers and multi server installationsEnhance database performance by using online notifications, performance traces, and regular monitoringAdministrate nine SQL database servers concurrently including branches Show less

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  Al Badia Cement JSC

  May 2011 - Apr 2014

  • Projects:o Implementing start to end Satellite (VSAT) connection between the Plant and the Head Office including all related infrastructure changes (Network configuration and VLANS, firewalls and VPN routers, Alcatel PABX replacement), also covering the whole plant (8000 square meters) with Wi-Fi connectivity and restoring telephone communication using Voice Over IP.o Installing CENTRAL UPS system for the company Head office and changing the head office infrastructure.o Providing backup connection between the company Plant and the Head office using Point-To-Point MICROWAVE link.o Supervising, instructing and managing a third party development company to build a custom attendance system and company web site and online vacancy system.o Supervising WALKY-TALKY project (Prepare specifications, Vendor selection, Final configuration) o Supervise and execute infrastructure projects (Fiber connections, Camera Surveillance system, vehicle tracking system)• Supervise IT user support for hardware and software to insure maximum user satisfaction and productivity.• Plan IT budget and expenditure to achieve the announced IT plan.• Provide and manage high connectivity, communication and availability for the company offices including internal network, phones, Internet, VSAT and database systems. Show less

  • Senior IT Specialist

    Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

  • BIS specialist

    May 2011 - Jan 2012
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  UNHCR

  Apr 2014 - now

  o Supervise and manage UNHCR Lebanon ProjectX team in the design, database coding, implementation and installation of the operation software modules, which includes (Scheduler, Call Center, 2 ways SMS, Document archiving system, Case Management, Assistance delivery, Targeting, Staff Management, Protected File Sharing, ICT Asset Management) using latest technologies like IRIS scanning and facial recognition.o Supervise and participate in the development of a secure protected assistance distribution system based on SQL Server and C-Sharp, which includes multiple layers of encryption, photo matching process and digital signature.o Online application for card management, case eligibility check and various reporting\dash boards to be used by UNHCR and NGO’s on the country level for both field level and top management level for decision making.o Provides technical advise (specialized in SQL database) for governmental entities and other NGO for the development of database oriented applications like the Ministry of Public Health.o Supervise and participate in the development of a secure mobile application to facilitate the distribution of non- monetized assistance and data collection.o Assist program unit in managing\controlling cash program in Lebanon, starting from the development of the distribution system to cards management and electronic files transfer (SFTP) between UNCHR and the bank to perform various card operations like (Upload, Activation, embossment, etc.).o Assist the program unit in design the assistance projects by coding the mathematical formulas and provide the related what if analysis.o Crosscheck bank data (Cards transactions and Cards Balances).o Setup the required controls and filters to make sure list generation is done according to the standards.o Design the distribution process\distribution servers to minimize human errors and fraud plus maximize dataprotection. Show less • Assistance:o Prepare the targeting (Eligibility) list on monthly bases to be used as base for the other assistance UNHCR provides like (Unconditional Cash Assistance, Winterization, Fuel Vouchers, Blankets and medical insurance) by consolidating and processing offline backups from all the filed offices proGres database (UNHCR refugees registration database) into one single SQL database by running complex TSQL code to integrate and apply the needed logic. o Sharing the eligibility list with other authorized partners\​NGOS and other UN agencies like WFP to be used for the food assistance.o Assist program unit in managing\​controlling cash program in Lebanon, starting from the development of the distribution system to cards management and electronic files transfer (SFTP) between UNCHR and the bank to perform various card operations like (Upload, Activation, embossment, etc.).o Assist the program unit in design the assistance projects by coding the mathematical formulas and provide the related what if analysis.• Auditing:o Crosscheck bank data (Cards transactions and Cards Balances).o Crosscheck data provided by the distribution partners and by the field offices.o Keep valid backups for the assistance server.o Setup the required controls and filters to make sure list generation is done according to the standards.o Design the distribution process\​distribution servers to minimize human errors and fraud plus maximize data protection. Show less

  • Data Management officer

    Aug 2015 - now

  • Associate Data Management officer

    Apr 2014 - Jul 2015