FAIZ BAKHTAWAR

Experience

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  Alcatel-Lucent

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  IT/ communication Engineer

  -Assisted in the planning and execution of IT and communication projects, including network infrastructure upgrades and data center IT equipment's installations.-Administered local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), ensuring seamless connectivity across the organization. -Installed and maintained networking hardware such as routers, switches, and firewalls. -Monitored project progress, prepared status reports, and communicated updates to stakeholders.-Supported risk management activities, identifying potential issues and proposing solutions to mitigate risks.-Conducted site surveys, prepared technical drawings, and developed project documentation, including BOQs (Bills of Quantities) and system schematics. Show less

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  Archen Engineering Consultants

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2022

  IT network/ Low current system Engineer

  -Oversee the configuration, monitoring, and management of enterprise networks, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and security. -Data center infrastructure, including but not limited to network and security solutions (passive & active), switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, ensuring the highest levels of security for IT systems.-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security solutions ensuring compliance with security standards. -Troubleshoot network issues, including connectivity, security breaches, and performance degradation, while minimizing downtime. -Low current systems , including fire alarm, CCTV, access control, and BMS, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with industry standards, client requirements.-Review and approval of system design and technical documents prior to on-site execution.-Directed installation, testing, and commissioning of low current systems, ensuring compliance with safety and performance protocols.-Forged collaborative relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors to establish clear project scopes, deliverables, and schedules.-Implemented proactive risk assessments and crafted mitigation plans to minimize project delays and cost overruns.-Compiled and delivered detailed project progress to stakeholders, maintaining transparency and strategic alignment with organizational objectives.-Manage cross-functional teams, including project contractor, system provider, subcontractors, to ensure seamless project execution.-Provided technical support and conducted training sessions to clients and maintenance personnel on system operations and troubleshooting techniques.Projects Highlights:- MOI 911 Security Operations Centers, Riyadh & Dammam- June 2016 to August 2022.- South Boarder Infrastructure (Roads & Buildings), Riyadh- January 2013 to May 2016 Show less

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  Intelligent Business Technologies (IBTech)

  Sept 2022 - now

  Project Manager

  - End-to-end project lifecycle management (planning, execution, monitoring, closure).- Agile, Scrum, Waterfall methodologies.- Budgeting, resource allocation, and scheduling.- Vendor management, contract negotiation, and procurement.- Risk management, issue resolution, and change management.- Stakeholder engagement and communication.- Quality assurance and process improvement.- Team leadership and mentoring.Projects highlights:- MOI 911 Support project, Riyadh- October 2024 to present- Geospatial Data analytics, Neom- August 2024 to present- Integrated Marine Radar Surveillance, Neom- January 2024 to July 2024- Virtual Operations, Neom- August 2023 to January 2024- IT Infrastructure Expansion, Neom- July 2023 to December 2023- Google Data center Fit out, Dammam- September 2022 to September 2023 Show less