Available Open to new opportunities · Doha, Qatar

Hi, I'm Ajmal B

> IT Support Engineer

IT Support professional with hands-on experience keeping hotels, enterprises and banking systems running — from networks and firewalls to complete IT and Network support.

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7+ YearsIT Experience
Network& Security
Fortinet FortiGateActive DirectoryGroup PolicyOpera PMSMicros POSOSPF · EIGRP · RIP v2VLAN & Inter-VLAN RoutingWindows 365Avaya IP TelephonyVISION LINEIP CCTVNCR & Wincor ATMs Fortinet FortiGateActive DirectoryGroup PolicyOpera PMSMicros POSOSPF · EIGRP · RIP v2VLAN & Inter-VLAN RoutingWindows 365Avaya IP TelephonyVISION LINEIP CCTVNCR & Wincor ATMs
About

Professional Summary

A detail-oriented, technically skilled IT Support professional with 7 years of experience troubleshooting, maintaining and supporting IT systems across hardware, software and network platforms.

Provides efficient technical assistance, manages IT assets and keeps downtime to a minimum. Experience spans end-user support, system configuration, ELV systems and routine maintenance, with a strong focus on problem-solving and customer satisfaction.

Committed to maintaining secure and optimized IT environments in fast-paced business settings, particularly in hospitality, enterprise and banking.

7+
Yearsof IT experience
24/7
Supportuptime-focused mindset
3
Industrieshospitality, enterprise, banking
5
Languagesspoken fluently
Expertise

Technical Skills

A broad, hands-on skill set covering infrastructure, security, hospitality systems and specialised hardware.

Networking

Configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, VLANs and routing protocols, with strong knowledge of TCP/IP subnetting and IP management.

EIGRPOSPFRIP v2VLANTCP/IPAccess Points

Firewall & Network Security

Fortinet firewall configuration and management, inter-VLAN routing and implementing secure network access.

FortiGateInter-VLANSecurity Policies

Server & Directory

Active Directory (AD DS), Group Policy management and domain troubleshooting.

AD DSGPO

System Installation

Opera PMS, printers (Canon, HP, thermal), Windows 365 deployment and Outlook configuration.

Opera PMSWindows 365

ELV & Access Control

Door lock systems, biometric devices, encoder programming and staff access management.

VISION LINEBiometrics

IPTV & Telephony

IPTV setup and channel configuration; Avaya IP telephone installation, termination and users.

Hoist GroupAvaya IP

ATM & Banking Devices

NCR & Wincor ATMs, card readers, EPP, printers, pick lines, bill validators and cassettes.

NCRWincorEPP

CCTV & Surveillance

Configuration of IP-based CCTV camera systems using specialised configuration tools.

IP CamerasNVR

Maintenance & Support

Hardware diagnostics, software troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and end-user support.

DiagnosticsHelpdesk
Experience

Professional Experience

Key responsibilities across hospitality IT, enterprise systems and network infrastructure.

Hospitality & End-User IT

Hotels & Guest Services

Supporting hotel operations, front-office systems and guest technology.

  • Opera PMS installation, Opera printer setup and Java configuration
  • Micros POS — adding revenue centres, items and menu configuration
  • Printer installation: Canon, HP and thermal printer configuration
  • Windows 365 installation, Outlook configuration and troubleshooting
  • Material Control (MC) installation
  • IPTV (Hoist Group) — adding and re-arranging channels
  • Guest assistance for Wi-Fi, telephone and IPTV

Security, Access & Systems

Security & Identity

Securing the environment and managing access for staff and systems.

  • Fortinet firewall configuration and management
  • AD DS and Group Policy troubleshooting
  • Door lock installation and encoder handling
  • VISION LINE — adding new staff and renewing expired access IDs
  • Biometric device installation and staff enrolment
  • Avaya IP telephone configuration, termination and user setup
  • Hardware and software installation & troubleshooting

Network Infrastructure

Routing & Switching

Configuring and maintaining reliable network connectivity.

  • Configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches and access points
  • Switch VLAN troubleshooting and port tagging
  • Routing protocols: EIGRP, OSPF and RIP v2
  • Configuring redistribution between routing protocols
  • TCP/IP subnetting and IP address configuration
  • Managing FortiGate firewalls

Recovery & Surveillance

Data & CCTV

Recovering systems safely and keeping surveillance and banking hardware running.

  • Managed-switch recovery and reset without losing configuration
  • Disk cloning without data loss
  • System password recovery without data loss
  • IP CCTV camera configuration using vendor tools
  • ATM installation & maintenance (NCR, Wincor)
Qualifications

Education & Languages

Education

JULY 2016

Graduation — B.Tech

University of Kerala

MARCH 2012

Higher Secondary (XII)

Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Examination

MARCH 2010

Matriculation (X)

Kerala Board of Secondary Examination

Languages

EnglishArabicHindiMalayalamTamil
  • LocationDoha, Qatar
  • NationalityIndian
  • Driving LicenseValid Qatar License
  • Experience7 Years
Contact

Let's build reliable IT together

I am open to IT Support and Network Engineering roles in Qatar. Please feel free to contact me by phone, email or LinkedIn.