Rifat Al-Khairy
IT Deputy Director
Amman
Summary
Dedicated, experienced, and innovative IT Deputy Director with a proven track record of delivering secure and resilient systems on time and within budget to meet business needs. Strong analytic and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess needs, define requirements, develop solutions, and execute technical strategies that streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Seeking a role as Director of IT to pioneer new systems, implement cutting-edge technologies, and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
IT Deputy Director
Amman Baccalaureate School (ABS)
Amman, Amman Governorate
10.2015 - Current
- I am working at ABS as an IT Deputy Director, and I am also part of the extended management team
- I am responsible for implementing and managing the operation and administration of the school's internal cloud networks, servers, and e-mail and network security systems
- As a Deputy Director, I am responsible for the full range of financial planning of ICT, including all purchases for ICT equipment, and I assist in the future strategic planning of IT development in the school, looking at individual needs
- Manage a team of IT administrators and technicians
- Influence changes and system enhancements to processes, policies, and infrastructure to deliver the most effective IT services
- Advise senior management on the marketplace evolution and application of IT, aligned to the overall school IT strategy
- Lead an environment in which high-quality services are delivered to staff, students, and parents of the school
- Implement and direct all information and network system deployment and maintenance including all IT infrastructure, wireless communications, firewall and security, audiovisual classroom equipment, CCTV system, IP telephony, redundancy system, Office 365 email system, Azure Active Directory, SharePoint platform, and multi-function printing
- Serve as project lead for introducing, implementing, and training staff and students on new educational management systems and applications to support and enhance teaching and learning, Microsoft Teams for online learning, Assessprep for online examination, and iSAMS as a student information system
- Ensure project completion by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and IT staff
IT Consultant
Princess Sumaya Private Office and Palace
3 2023 - 6 2024
Network Manager/ Consultant
Durants School/ Russet House School
12.2006 - 01.2015
- I worked at Durants and Russet House school as a Network Manager and as a consultant in partner schools
- Project managed the implementation of a new IT infrastructure (Ruckus and Cisco Wireless Systems, Cisco VOIP, Microsoft Hyper V Infrastructure - File and Print 2012r2, Exchange Server 2010, Remote desktop services, SharePoint Server, SQL 2008 Server, Veeam backup and replication server, Sophos antivirus console, VPN server, Windows server clustering and Hyper V replication) for both schools
- Day-to-day management of 20 Servers with a major reduction in serious system crashes
- Trained staff to use packages effectively by delivering Insets
- Improved service and pricing with suppliers and service providers with effective contract negotiations
- Developed and implemented an escalation process to quickly respond to and resolve all system outages
- Implemented a new Disaster Recovery plan for both schools
- Supervised and managed ICT Technicians
Network Administrator
C Town
Amman, Amman Governorate
01.2006 - 07.2006
- In this large organization I was responsible for the entire Windows infrastructure from the servers, active directory, DNS, DHCP, desktops, back-ups and network security/policies, from specification and build through to maintenance and upgrades
IT Technician
Badger Computer Services
04.2005 - 07.2005
- My duties included: liaising with computer users to assess requirements or determine the nature of problems; installing, configuring and supporting server hardware, software, networks etc; planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance/upgrades; providing technical support to users; ensuring compliance with industry protocols and standards; ensuring problem-free running of websites and internal networks; planning and implementing network improvements; fault finding, diagnosing and fixing, and managing network security
Education
BSc - Computer Engineering
Near East University
Cyprus 01.1998 - 01.2002
Skills
IT Strategy & Leadership
Project Management
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Cloud & Infrastructure Management
Data Management & Analytics
Team Leadership & Development
Stakeholder Communication
Budget & Cost Management
Problem-solving aptitude
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/09/81
- Nationality: British
References
Available on request
Professionalcourses
- MCSA
- CCNA
- Microsoft Exchange 2010 Certified Professional
- Server Virtualization with windows server Hyper-v 2012
- Avaya Switching and IPO
- Office 365 management
- Power BI
Timeline
IT Deputy Director
Amman Baccalaureate School (ABS)
10.2015 - Current
Network Manager/ Consultant
Durants School/ Russet House School
12.2006 - 01.2015
Network Administrator
C Town
01.2006 - 07.2006
IT Technician
Badger Computer Services
04.2005 - 07.2005
BSc - Computer Engineering
Near East University
01.1998 - 01.2002
IT Consultant
Princess Sumaya Private Office and Palace
3 2023 - 6 2024
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