Mohamed Amir

Senior IT support specialist

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Mobility: El Djazair, Blida, ...

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Remote only

Skills

Microsoft 365Azure ADIntuneCustomer SupportServiceNowITILSCCMChange ManagementEntra IDCustomer Support ManagerCustomer Service

Languages

Arabic (Native)French (Native)English (Fluent)

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About me

Intro

Senior IT Support & IT Operations Specialist with 17+ years of experience supporting enterprise and multinational environments across pharmaceuticals, consulting, finance, and public sector organizations.I specialize in IT Service Management (ITIL 4), Modern Workplace technologies, and end-user experience optimization, with a strong focus on endpoint lifecycle management, secure access, and service reliability. My background includes hands-on delivery and leadership roles in regulated environments, supporting 250+ users across multi-site operations.Key strengths include:Incident, Major Incident, and Request Management in SLA/XLA-driven environmentsMicrosoft 365 & Modern Workplace support (Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint)Endpoint & Asset Lifecycle Management (deployment, refresh, secure decommissioning)Identity & Access Management using Azure AD (Entra ID), MFA, and Conditional AccessIT process optimization aligned with ITIL best practices and continual service improvementI have successfully delivered large-scale device deployments, O365 migrations, and IT asset standardization programs, while maintaining high levels of end-user satisfaction and operational stability.🔹 Target roles:Senior IT Support Specialist | IT Operations Analyst | Modern Workplace Support Engineer | ITSM Analyst | End-User Computing (EUC) Specialist🔹 Industries: Pharma, Consulting, Finance, Public Sector🔹 Languages: English, French, ArabicOpen to international opportunities, consulting engagements, and enterprise IT operations roles.

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Work experience

IT Consultant

Excis Compliance

Aug 2020 - Present

6 years 3 months

Algiers, Algeria

• Managing all IT escalations and interventions for Excis managed accounts in Algeria, Microsoft, P&G, Johnson & Johnson, Takeda and Baxter. • This includes IT asset and problem and change management. • Infrastructure interventions (Hardware refresh). • Follow up vendors and service providers. • 3rd level support.

Senior Information Technology Specialist

Novartis

May 2017 - Jul 2020

3 years 3 months

Algiers, Algeria

• 1st and 2nd user support team lead (250 users, 2 remote sites). • Support Incidents, Service Requests and communication amongst teams/users. • Ensure the logging and the tracking of tickets, recommend /implement changes to existing processes allowing for increases in efficiency. • Closely follow and regularly report on the quality of the day-to-day operations (tickets, requests, incidents). • Closely follow and regularly report on the end-user satisfaction and performance of the IT department. • IT asset management this include iOS devices (update, creation & configuration) and all IT equipment (network, servers, access points). • Perform hands-on support, both preventative and remedial, for all computer systems, mobile devices, applications, peripherals or other technologies as required. • Fulfill O365 client, OneDrive and Skype for business deployment to 100%. • Developed strong relationship with end user communities to maintained awareness of user opinion and to continuously manage user expectations regarding IT services Infrastructure support & management. • Monitor and respond to system alerts generated by monitoring tools ensuring 2nd level support staff are aware and responding to possible outage. • Install, troubleshoot, and patch software on computer systems. • Make proactive suggestions for service improvements. Plan, install, configure and test print infrastructure components and connectivity. • IT procurement, coordination with suppliers and service provider. • Backup and recovery management. • Weekly reporting calls attendance. • Provide one on one and group training for users and salesforce. • Provide audio/video support as required to support both staff and clients in their meeting and/or conferencing needs. • Provide remote desktop support and administration for offsite users. • Maintain accurate inventory of IT Equipment (laptops, peripherals) loaner pool and media equipment.

IT Manager

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Sep 2015 - May 2017

1 year 9 months

• Manage the support side of IT, desk-side support. Ensure tickets are responded to and resolved quickly and completely. • Develop strong relationship with end user communities to maintain awareness of user opinion and to continuously manage user expectations regarding IT services. • Provide expertise to assist with evaluating, acquiring, implementing, developing, enhancing and supporting business systems. • Design implementation plans for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Infrastructure management, windows server 2008 R2, active directory and file management, Backup & data recovery. • Actively participate in the elaboration of the budget and IT strategy. • Handle technical and managerial escalations of IT matters. • Manage procurement and fulfillment of technology to meet stakeholder’s needs. • Office extension project IT infrastructure setup. • Control the VMware network daily, pfsense firewall monitoring. • Put facilities IT policies and procedures into place. • Maintained all technology inventory for the department • Provide training to all staff/employees in regard to Technology

IT Support

WANA Consulting

Aug 2012 - May 2016

3 years 10 months

• Perform hands-on support, both preventative and remedial, for all computer systems, mobile devices, applications, peripherals or other technologies as required. • Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a customer facing, service provision environment. • Assist in formulating and implementing procedures for improved service levels for the clients. • IT asset management this include iOS devices (update, creation & configuration) and all IT equipment (network, servers, access points). • Ensure the logging and the tracking of tickets, recommend /implement changes to existing processes allowing for increases in efficiency. • Maersk line (110 users, remote sites, as a replacement of the IT manager. • Sanofi (400 users, remote sites, as infrastructure and security manager). - Symantec Management Console. - RSA Secure ID and token devices management. - Support Incidents, Service Requests and communication amongst teams/users. - Monitor SCCM & WSUS portals - Assist global network team to troubleshoot local issues. - Physical monitoring of the server room and entrance log. - Weekly reporting calls attendance. - Backup and recovery management. - Monitor and respond to system alerts generated by monitoring tools ensuring 2nd level support staff are aware and responding to possible outage. • Novo Nordisk (90 users, 2 remote sites as IT support). • Lafarge (320 users, 5 remote sites, as IT support).

IT Support

IBM

May 2010 - May 2012

2 years 1 month

Kouba, Algeria

• 1st and 2nd user support. • Support Incidents, Service Requests and communication amongst teams/users. • IT asset management this include mobile devices (update, creation & configuration) and all IT equipment (network, PBX basic configuration, access points). • Install, troubleshoot, and patch software on computer systems. • Provide audio/video support as required to support both staff and clients in their meeting and/or conferencing needs. • IT procurement, suppliers and service provider contracts and bills management. • Oversaw all on-boarding training with new staff. • Weekly reporting calls attendance.

IT Helpdesk

British American Tobacco

Apr 2009 - May 2010

1 year 2 months

Kouba, Algeria

• Provide on-call support for 24x7/Follow the Sun for Sev1 & Sev2 issues • Coordinate with Headquarters for support network issues and security policy. • Support Incidents, Service Requests and communication amongst teams/users. • Install, troubleshoot, and patch software on computer systems. • Perform reset passwords, unlock accounts, and troubleshoot accounts on active directory. • Execute and monitor SCCM & WSUS portals, Infrastructure management, windows server 2008 R2, active directory, file & print management, backup & data recovery. • Provide IT training to all employees including salesforce • Purchase and make payments of IT equipment in order to provide adequate assets in time

IT Helpdesk

Citi

Nov 2008 - May 2009

7 months

Kouba, Algeria

• Support Incidents, Service Requests and IT asset management. • Install, troubleshoot, and patch software on computer systems. • Provide remote desktop support and administration for offsite users • Backup and recovery management.


Education

Algiers University

Management information system, Computer Science, Information technology

2004 - 2008

4 years 2 months

Audencia

CSR & VALUE CREATION, CSR

Grade: CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Activities and societies: Corporate Social responsability

This course examines how corporate social responsibility can create business and social value. We learned about how CSR can drive value at different levels in the organization - finance, strategy, human resources, marketing, and supply chain. Combining academic and practitioner insights, the course focus on the areas of possible value creation.

Portfolio

IT asset lifecycle and standardization policies

Laptop & Ipad refresh ( Novartis)

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