Suhail Khalifa

Kingdom of Bahrain · +973 36240078 · suhail.khalifa@outlook.com

A versatile and IT undergraduate with a wide-ranging knowledge in a variety of IT- related areas including managing servers, programming applications, maintaining websites, database and industry-based networking skills. Seeking to combine achievements and knowledge in a challenging role within the industry sector.

Experience

Business Development Manager

Awal Houbara Trading, Bahrain

January 2019 - Present

Internship

Earth Environmental Services, Bahrain

Developed a solution for mass deployment of operating system to the existing and new machines automatically using Lite-Touch and Zero-Touch strategy, complying with ISO27001. Moreover, also created an application catalog to host approved list of applications for the user to download.

September 2016 - December 2016

In-House Project

Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain

Developed a web-based application for Academic Advising in Bahrain Polytechnic. Focusing on increasing the efficiency for recording mentoring meetings in Bahrain Polytechnic. Additionally, provided the infrastructure to host the web application enabling Single Sign-On.

February 2016 - June 2016

Part-time Database Developer

Vibrant Services S.P.C., Bahrain

Developed a database for the Human Resource department of Vibrant Services S.P.C to handle payroll related tasks. Moreover, also assisted the company in order to solve daily IT related problems.

September 2015 - January 2016

Education

Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

Master of Science
Computer Systems Management
September 2017 - August 2018

Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain

Bachelor in Information Communication Technology
Major in Management Information Systems
September 2012 - January 2017

AMA International School, Bahrain

High School/Diploma
September 2010 - June 2012

Indian School, Bahrain

Primary and Secondary
September 1999 - June 2010

Skills

Information Technology Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Microsoft Server 2008 R2 & 2012
  • System Center Configuration Manager 2012
  • Agile Development
  • Server Virtualization (VMware & VSphere)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Networking (CISCO & Huawei)
  • Network Security
  • Pretty Good Privacy (PGP Certificates)
  • Network Security

Programming Languages & Tools

Interpersonal

  • Team Worker
  • Self-Management
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking

Language

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Hindi

Projects

Deleted File Recovery: Its Threats and Management

    Researching the prospects of deleted file recovery and its threats on a Linux based file system (Ext2 and Ext3). The research focuses on how much critical information is retrievable from the inode and data blocks after a file has been deleted. Moreover, this research investigates the threats, prospects and implications of file recovery and providing recommendations for managing secure deletion of files.

High Volume OS Deployment

    Developed a solution for mass deployment of operating system to the existing and new machines automatically using Lite-Touch and Zero-Touch strategy. Moreover, also created an application catalog to host approved list of applications for the user to download.

Student Academic Advising System

    Developed a web based application for Academic Advising in Bahrain Polytechnic. Focusing on increasing the efficiency for recording mentoring meetings in Bahrain Polytechnic. Additionally, provided the infrastructure to host the web application enabling Single Sign-On.

Awards & Certification

Awards

  • Project of the Year Award – Semester 1 Year 2016 – 2017 Cooperative Learning Project in Management Information Systems at Bahrain Polytechnic [Bahrain]

Professional Certificates

Participation Certificates

  • World Robotics Olympiad (GCC [Abu Dhabi])
  • National Robotics Olympiad (Bahrain)
  • World Robotics Olympiad (International) [Abu Dhabi]
  • Success Skills Program – inJAz [Bahrain]
  • Seeds for the Future Program – Huawei [Shenzhen, China]
  • Chinese Language & Culture Experience – Beijing Language and Culture University [Beijing, China]