Hello, my name is

Arif Iqbal

ICT Advisor

About me

A committed IT Advisor with more than 15 years of Information Technology experience with a constant commitment to learning and professional development, as well as a willingness to adapt and evolve as the industry changes.

I AM A HIGHLY SKILLED ICT PROFESSIONAL

A valued contributor who performs confidently and effectively under pressure and thrives on challenges.
Excellent communicator, and a good listener with leadership capacity.
An enthusiastic learner who quickly grasps new concepts and technical skills. IT professional with over 15 years of Information Technology experience that provides top-notch service, sets high standards, and exceeds expectations.
Highly motivated, dependable troubleshooter and problem solver.
MBA-level Customer-focused performer committed to quality in every task – from personal interaction with coworkers and users to a high level of service provided to the company.

Profile

I am an enthusiastic IT Professional with multinational experience has given me a broad perspective on the IT industry, as well as valuable insights into how businesses operate in different cultural and geographical contexts.I have worked with Multinational companies including Smart Innovations Norway, Mobilink (Vimpelcom), and Telenor. Lately, I have been employed by Ullensvang Kommune as an ICT advisor. For the sake of technological redesign, I am fully responsible for uniting the three kommune of Ullensvang. centralized infrastructure planning, creation, installation, and use. My 2019 university business project on smart energy, which I worked on as a research assistant for Smart Innovation Norway, is already complete. The most important area of attention for Norway in creating vibrant and competitive economic clusters on both a national and international level is Norwegian Centers of Expertise (NCE). Working for Telenor’s IT Operations department has given me a long history of success, which I take great pride in. With 178 million users, Telenor Group is a prominent telecommunications provider in Scandinavia and Asia.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure experience refers to the knowledge and skills required to design, implement, and manage the technology systems that support an organization's operations. This can include hardware, software, networking, security, and data storage solutions.

Cloud Computing

Working with Google Cloud and Azure using Cloud computing to enables organizations to access shared computing resources, such as servers, storage, and databases, over the internet, without the need for on-premises hardware and software.

Networks

Deep understanding and experience dealing with various technologies and tools used to secure networks and systems, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, VPNs, and encryption protocols.

Security

IT security in organizations is critical for protecting sensitive data, maintaining the integrity of systems and networks, and complying with regulatory requirements. As cyber threats continue to evolve, it is essential for organizations to remain vigilant and proactive in implementing effective IT security measures.

Project Management

Deliver many IT projects using IT project management tools. Project Management is critical for organizations to successfully implement technology projects, whether it's the deployment of a new software system, the development of a new application, or the implementation of a new IT infrastructure

virtualization

Virtualization technologies using Hyper V and Vmware, networking, and storage, as well as the ability to manage complex infrastructure environments. Hands-on experience in migration from one technology to another or integrating both technologies in a hybrid environment.

Skills

VMWARE

85%

MS Servers

95%

MFA

95%

Security

94%

IT Services

97%

Azure

80%

IOT

75%

Google Cloud

92%

Hyper V

85%

Networks

92%

AWS

75%

Wordpress

80%

MS Exchange

80%

Hardware

85%

Storage

76%

Windows

98%

ITIL

90%

Project Management

67%

Veeam

81%

My Experience

2020 - Present

Ullensvang Kommune

ICT Advisor

Leverage on Cloud environment and service-oriented architecture principles to define and own Solution Architecture (applications and data technologies) Carry out debugging, troubleshooting, modifications, and unit testing of custom solutions built on the organization/clients platform. Work closely with Google Cloud, VMWARE and other public cloud and hybrid Cloud technologies. Develop new specs, documentation; and partake in the development of technical procedures and user support guides