Ali Lone

Experience

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  Abdullah Fouad Holding Co

  Jun 2005 - Nov 2006

  IT L1 Network Technician

  Abdullah fouad holding Co. is dealing in IT installation, maintenance and network in Saudi Arabia.Responsibilities include IT network technician, network printer technician and installing new Hp computer systems in Saudi Electric Co. SEC and Saudi Telecomm Co. STC.Manage their networks after installing new Computer systems and taking care of clients data.

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  Virtual University of Pakistan

  Nov 2011 - May 2015

  IT L2 Network Administrator

  • Responsibilities include installing and configuring MS windows 2003, 2008 servers.• Created user-level security, user profile, Disk Quotas(Z drives)• Installed and Configured Active directory.• Configuring internet information services (IIS 6.0).• Installed Microsoft Fore Font TMG 2010• Online Conduction of exams for students.• Imaging PCs, Workstation and Laptop using Acronics tool.• Trouble shooting a hardware and software issues in network environment.• Perform other specific network administration duties as defined in working practice. • Managing day to day operation and maintenance services.• Management of Network technician in the Lab environment. Show less

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  ALMURUJ ELECTROMECHANICAL CO.LTD.

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2019

  IT L3 System & Virtualization Engineer

  • Responsibilities include installing, configuring, migrating & monitoring MS win 2003, 2008, 2012 servers.• Installation, Configuration, Administration and troubleshooting of VMware ESXi 5.x, Virtual center and Vsphere client.• Installed, Configured and worked at Gen9 Dell power edge, Hp ProLiant and Hp Blade server technology.• Installed and configured UTM Firewalls (LAN, VLAN & WAN Interfaces).• User level internet security implementation (Anti-Virus, Web Filter, Application control, Traffic Shaping etc.).• Deployed, Configured and Monitored Time and Attendance devices to our projects.• Working closely with HR department for the deployment of new web based HR module to improving overall HR system and policies• Connected all projects via SSL & IPSEC VPN to access network resources such as hosting servers for data storage, print servers (Xerox wide format, Konica Minolta), accounting and inventory software.• Installed and configured Microsoft Forefront TMG 2010 2-Leg parameter and Microsoft ISA server 2006.• Installed, Configured and monitored DC and ADC.• Installed and Configured Distributed File Server DFS and Windows Deployment Services WDS.• Conducting research and proposing new IT Solutions for company and recommending IT strategies, policies and procedure • Management of Network support engineers in the environment.• Technical reporting. Show less

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  GoPro IT Consultants

  Oct 2019 - now

  Managing and expanding business partnerships/relationships with partner/customers across 3 different service departments, negotiating long-term contracts, and developing strategic Partner relationships, while maintaining/focusing on a high standard for quality and processes.• Oversee and measure the fulfillment of contractual obligations by all partners within the 3 main service departments. • Uses key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor internal team performance and vendors, challenge performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. • Develop strategies to address under-performance and compliance failures, including the application of contract terms. • Develop and implement change management protocols.• Advise on the business case for alternative sourcing models, and on policy and procedures covering the selection of suppliers, tendering, and procurement.• Lead domestic and international procurement teams, managing tender, evaluation, and acquisition processes. • Negotiate with potential partners and customers, developing acceptance criteria and procedures. • Drafts and places contracts with strategic vendors. Show less • Develop business plan and sales strategy for the market to ensure attainment of company sales goals and profitability and successfully execute the same.• Action plans for effective search of sales leads and prospects.• Responsible to establish & drive Recruiters team and for the performance and development of the team.• Lead and coordinate with team to support the delivery of IT Services.• Use the relevant business tools to define, assess, measure, analyze and develop a solution that meets the customer's objectives.• Provide customers with complex infrastructure solution through dedicated field engineer included surveys, proposal, and implementation consultancy.• Deliver pre-sales activities for servers, storage, virtualization, backup solution and cloud computing.• Ability to set up partners network & relationship development with customers, vendors & suppliers.• Work closely/directly with major accounts to grow business on VMware, Virtualization, CloudComputing, Data Networks, Servers & Storage, Managed Services, Data Centre Management. Show less

  • Director Global Partner Management

    May 2022 - now

  • Business Development Executive

    Oct 2019 - now