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Jose John

Infrastructure Solution Architect

Summary

Infrastructure Solution Architect with 20+ years of experience in Application System Architecture, IT Administration, Design, Build, and Consultation roles in IT Systems.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Infrastructure Solution Architect

National Bank of Kuwait
4 2019 - Current
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
  • Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Senior Specialist Infrastructure

National Bank of Kuwait
04.2013 - 04.2019
  • Collaborated with cross-departmental teams in developing cohesive strategies aimed at achieving long-term organizational goals.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Wrote detailed architectural design plans, security requirements, and specifications.
  • Planned, designed and delivered diverse IT solutions.
  • Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.

Senior Infrastructure Architect

National Bank of Kuwait
9 2010 - 3 2013
  • Delivered high-availability solutions by implementing disaster recovery strategies, minimizing downtime in critical situations.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing systems, staying current with industry trends while maintaining a competitive edge.
  • Wrote detailed architectural design plans, security requirements, and specifications.
  • Planned, designed and delivered diverse IT solutions.
  • Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.

Senior Systems Administrator

National Bank of Kuwait (Outsourced)
08.2008 - 10.2010
  • Improved overall system performance by optimizing hardware and software configurations.
  • Troubleshot complex technical issues, providing timely resolution to minimize impact on end users.
  • Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution.
  • Implemented internet and intranet applications on multiple platforms.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • Implemented virtualization technologies to maximize resource utilization and reduce physical server footprint in the data center.
  • Performed software installations and upgrades Windows operating systems.

Senior Systems Administrator

Royale Hayat Hospital, Kuwait
02.2007 - 08.2008
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define requirements for new IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Streamlined IT infrastructure management processes for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement.
  • Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
  • Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
  • Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards.

Computer Engineer

Ministry of Defence and Aviation (Outsourced)
12.1997 - 01.2006

Improved troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation of hardware specifications, known issues, and resolution steps.

  • Built and modified computing systems to client specifications.
  • Investigated hardware product issues involving materials and software and devised solutions.
  • Completed troubleshooting for Windows, MacOS and Linux-based desktops and laptops.
  • Monitored operating equipment age and functionality for enterprise-class client, identifying and initiating necessary upgrades.
  • Set up and maintain hardware and software test infrastructure.

Electronics Engineer

Ministry of Defence and Aviation (Outsourced)
12.1994 - 12.1997
  • Conducted thorough failure analysis on electronic components, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Evaluated operational systems and recommended design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements.
  • Mentored junior engineers and provided guidance on best practices in electronics design, leading to improved team performance and project success rates.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and engineering instructions to properly assemble electronics units.
  • Carried out surveys to determine condition of existing systems and made recommendations for further improvement.
  • Repaired printed circuit boards or subassemblies by replacing electronic and or mechanical components in correct orientation.

Electronics Engineer

Oil and Natural Gas Commission Ltd (Outsourced)
09.1993 - 10.1994
  • Utilized soldering iron to adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and engineering instructions to properly assemble electronics units.

Communication Engineer

Oil and Natural Gas Commission Ltd (Outsourced)
03.1992 - 08.1993
  • Initiated improvements to operational efficiency of network.
  • Worked with users to diagnose and resolve network and device problems and implemented established technical or procedural solutions.
  • Reviewed and interpreted facility orders, network design orders and circuit layout orders.
  • Interpreted electrical schematics and design documents for system installation and build-out.
  • Researched and recommended network and data communications hardware and software.
  • Installed, maintained and supported voice/data applications.
  • Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Tele Communications Engineering

National Institute of Technology
Silchar,Assam
1987 - 1992

Skills

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Certification & Training

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Credential ID H842-1495
  • TOGAF 9 Certified Credential ID 73294
  • ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management Registration 4564982.1118044
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Credential ID CSCO11043080
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Credential ID 804006216620655
  • Workshop on Solaris Administration
  • Workshop on RedHat JBoss
  • Workshops PLUS from Microsoft Active Directory
  • Workshops PLUS from Microsoft SharePoint
  • Certification Course on CISSP
  • Certification Course on VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage
  • Microsoft Transcript: - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/josejohn-4606/transcript/dee10uro922wz33

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Infrastructure Architecture – To design and maintain the Technology Architecture for the Bank’s IT infrastructure including Systems, Storage, Backup, Middleware, Network and Security.
  • Capacity Management – To plan and ensure Availability, Reliability and Performance of the IT systems to accommodate dynamic business environment with high efficiency.
  • IT Service Management – To ensure Incident, Change, Problem and Asset management is followed within IT support teams.
  • IT Technical Support – To lead and assist IT support teams in BAU incidents, project implementations and major changes.
  • IT Security, Compliance and Audit – To ensure the systems are compliant to security standards and manage the vulnerabilities with appropriate remediation measures. Manage Internal and External IT Audits to ensure all queries/RFIs are addressed with accuracy.

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian

Projects

· Active Project-Design/Implement/Migrate from On-Prem Exchange to M365 (Microsoft Exchange Hybrid Deployment)

· Active Project-Design/Migrate NBK CMS from On-Prem to Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) CMS.

· Active Project-Design/Implement Blue prints for new solutions for Digital Banking initiative across all NBK Subsidiaries.

· Active Project-Design/Implement Open Banking Solution.

· Active Project-Migrate Money Transfer Solution to new Technology platform based on Kubernetes.

· Infrastructure Solution Design for various Banking Solutions such as Anti-Money Laundering, Client Trade, Card Management System (HPS),Instant Card Issuance (Data Card), Core Banking System (TCS BaNCS),Enterprise Service Bus (SAG),ACI Base24,Swift Alliance Platform, Loan Origination Systems (Newgen),Customer Statement Generation Solution (AurionPro), BMC Remedy ITSM , Money Transfer System (ACI),Microsoft Dynamics 365, Enterprise file transfer (EFT Global scape),Host to Host Solutions (SAP) for Corporate Salary Transfers. Adobe Experience Manager CMS (SAS),Safe watch(East Net), and multiple other IT solutions.

· Design/Implementation/Upgrade of MS Exchange to supported version.

· Design/Implementation of Symantec Enterprise Vault of email Archiving.

· Design/Implementation/Upgrade of MS Active Directory to supported version.

· Design/Implementation Azure Information Protection (AIP) for Data Classification and email encryption

· Design/Implementation of Active Directory Forest Consolidation of Child Domains.

· Multiple Tech refresh Projects (Windows/Linux/AIX, Enterprise Applications/IBM MQ)

· Design/Implement Active-Active Datacentre which included redesign of Hyper-V and VMware Farm across two sites.

· Solution design of SharePoint Upgrade.

· File Share migration to CIFS Volume.

· Consolidation of Non-Secure File Transfers to an Enterprise Secure File Transfer platform

· Leading projects for Training Environment and Non-Functional Training Environment in NBK which includes Environment Infrastructure Planning, Designing and Application deployment Co-ordination between the different IT Teams.

· Played a pivotal part in creating and implementing group policy for different departments in Active Directory.

Jose JohnInfrastructure Solution Architect