Ahmad Hassan

IT Team Lead

Ahmad Hassan

IT Team Lead

Resume
Experience
05/2021 – 04/2026
IT Team Lead
Advanced Co. for Operations & Maintenance “Hoshan Group” | Riyadh “Saudi Arabia”
  • Managed Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure serving +200 users with 99.9% uptime, ensuring high availability and security.
  • Administered multiple Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and RBAC access controls.
  • Administered Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity management, licensing, and access governance across the organization.
  • Enforced endpoint compliance and device management policies using Microsoft Intune.
  • Designed and deployed scalable cloud solutions aligned with business requirements.
  • Provisioned and optimized Virtual Machines and cloud services.
  • Implemented Azure Backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Managed Azure Storage (Blob, File, Disk) with secure access policies.
  • Enforced network security using NSGs and secure cloud architecture.
  • Monitored system performance and optimized workloads in hybrid environments.
  • Resolved Azure-related incidents with minimal downtime.

Infrastructure & Operations:

  • Managed hybrid infrastructure with 4 on-premises servers and 10 cloud-based virtual machines.
  • Administered routers, switches, firewalls, LAN/WAN connectivity.
  • Applied patch management and security hardening.
  • Managed IT service requests and incident workflows via ServiceNow ticketing system.
  • Deployed and supported enterprise WiFi (Aruba & Ruijie).
  • Delivered VSAT and Cisco-based managed services projects
10/2020 – 04/2021
Senior System Administrator
Ebttikar Technology Co. | Riyadh “Saudi Arabia” Project GDC Middle East
  • Designed and managed VMware vSphere infrastructure (15+ VMs), including VCSA.
  • Administered Active Directory (Hybrid) for +150 users.
  • Managed DNS, File Server, and WSUS services.
  • Deployed Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 (Hybrid).
  • Managed user access, permissions, and security compliance.
  • Monitored system performance and availability.

Operations:

  • Executed patch management via WSUS.
  • Managed backups using Veeam Backup & Replication.
  • Supported Aruba enterprise WiFi environments.
  • Ensured IT security and business continuity compliance.
10/2018 – 10/2020
System Administrator
Executives Hotel Olaya | Riyadh “Saudi Arabia”
  • Managed VMware vSphere and vCenter environments.
  • Configured Active Directory, DNS, File Server, and WSUS.
  • Managed Aruba network controllers and access points.
  • Performed daily backups using Veeam.
  • Resolved user issues (Outlook, domain, connectivity).

Applications Support:

  • Opera PMS
  • Micros POS, SUN, Material Control.
02/2016 – 07/2018
System Administrator
Egyptian Saudi Company “Dukes” | Cairo, Egypt
  • Deployed Windows Server infrastructure supporting +100 users.
  • Implemented Windows Server infrastructure on HP servers.
  • Configured routers, switches, IP cameras, and access points.
  • Managed backups using Acronis.
  • Supported users and resolved network issues.

Applications:

  • QuickBooks.
  • Apex (10 branches – remote support).
  • IIS Production Systems.
05/2011 – 11/2015
System Administrator
Global Investment Group (GIG) | Cairo, Egypt
  • Managed Windows Server environments supporting enterprise users.
  • Deployed and maintained Dell & HP servers.
  • Administered network devices and LAN operations.
  • Provided system monitoring and troubleshooting.
05/2007 – 04/2011
IT Manager
Al Nabila Grand Bay Resort | Hurghada, Egypt
  • Managed IT operations and infrastructure.
  • Handled backups and system monitoring.
  • Supported hotel systems (POS, SQL-based systems).
01/2005 – 05/2007
Assistant IT Manager
Horizon Sharm | Sharm El Sheikh Egypt
  • Supervised IT operations and maintenance.
  • Monitored systems and ensured business continuity.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers.
11/2002 – 12/2004
Senior IT Specialist
El-Rouda Company for Computers | Ismailia, Egypt
  • Installed and supported OS and applications.
  • Managed network infrastructure and Active Directory.
  • Provided technical support.
01/2000 – 10/2002
IT Specialist
North Sinai Association for Computer Services | Sinai, Egypt
  • Provided help desk support and technical assistance to end users.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues efficiently.
  • Assisted in maintaining IT systems and ensuring operational reliability.
  • Supported installation and basic configuration of IT equipment.
Education
Cairo University, Egypt
Bachelor of Commerce
Technical Institute
Technical Institute of Electronics (2 Academic years), Egypt
Skills
Cloud & Virtualization
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Azure AD | Entra ID | Intune
  • Microsoft 365 | Hybrid Cloud
  • VMware vSphere | vCenter
Languages
  • Arabic
  • English
Infrastructure & Systems
  • Windows Server (2008–2022) | Active Directory
  • DNS | DHCP | WSUS
Backup & Disaster Recovery
  • Veeam Backup & Replication
  • Acronis | Azure Backup
Security & Compliance
  • RBAC | NSG | Cybersecurity
  • Patch Management | Zero Trust
Networking
  • Cisco | Aruba | VPN
  • Firewall | LAN/WAN,
Tools & Platforms
  • Microsoft Exchange (Hybrid) | ServiceNow
  • IIS | SQL Server
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