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Yaser Hamzah

Summary

IT Support Administrator APAC region with more than 12 years of experience in a Financial company. Expertise in IT System Infra and Cloud environments (Azure). Currently a member of "TryHackMe" online platform that provides hands-on Cybersecurity on Penetration, Defensive training Digital Forensics and Web Application Security.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

CITCO FUNDS SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD

Level 2 IT Support Engineer (http://www.citco.com/)
08.2014 - Current
  • Deployment and administration of VDI Laptops and Thin Clients for Singapore Office (435 headcounts)
  • Configuration of Blackberry Work Apps on Android Phones for Higher Management
  • Provide day to day technical support and troubleshoot for VDI Laptops and Thin Clients
  • Provide necessary support for 2nd and 3rd level technical support teams to aid with project execution and Incident, Request and Problem Management
  • Ensures daily, weekly, and monthly checks are completed and internal operating procedures are followed
  • Submit knowledge base articles and update technical and support documentation in Sharepoint
  • Monitor ticketing queues and comply with quality guidelines when managing incidents
  • Work with IT Manager to continuously look for ways to improve overall efficiency and capability of IT Systems and infrastructure and potentially reduce total cost of ownership for IT Operations.
  • Assist IT Manager in planning, and reporting Local audits
  • Act as local liaison between local/regional offices and other IT support teams (Global IT Service Desk, Wintel, IT Security, Network Team, etc) helping to ensure successful implementation and knowledge transfer/handover of new technologies.
  • Developing and documenting security procedures for organization
  • Developing security standards and best practices
  • Recommending security enhancements to management on human vulnerabilities
  • Responsible for maintaining security organization's IT infrastructure. This includes implementing security protocols, monitoring for potential threats, and responding to security breaches.
  • Responsible for providing training and development opportunities to IT staff and end-users
  • Responding to user requests, troubleshooting problems, and providing guidance and advice on how to use IT resources effectively.

CyanSYS Business Solutions & Services

On-Site IT Support
08.2012 - 08.2014

On-Site IT-Support in “Axiom Asia Private Capital” (http://axiomasia.com/)

  • Worked on Novel Platespin Protect / Acronis Backup & Recovery / Nexentra Storage / Blackberry Device support on all users and Maintenance support on Blackberry Business Cloud Services
  • Weekly Incremental and Daily Backup Reports on AD Server / NAS Server (MS Server 2003 Standard)
  • Worked on Polycom Video Conference / IBSS Access Card
  • Create records and reports on inventory list Hardware / Software
  • Provide End-User Steps and Documentation pertain to any issues
  • Setup and Configure Office Network Printer

Reference Letter by "Axiom Asia Private Capital Managing Partner/Founder" attached.

Asiapac Distribution Pte Ltd

On-Site IT Support in “NETS"
06.2011 - 08.2012

(https://www1.asiapac.com.sg/)

On-Site IT Support in

Maintain and support end-user computers. Ensure their system runs smoothly and provide advice.

  • Understand Lotus Notes
  • Support all user Blackberry Devices
  • Upgrade and Maintenance on all Fujitsu Laptop on-site

On-Site IT Support in “ Axiom Asia Private Capital”

Reasons for leaving: The client change IT Vendors but requested to continue to work with them

Self-Employed

Freelance IT Support On-site
12.2007 - 06.2011
  • On-site support as a Third-party vendor for customers made available in-house PC repair/software upgrade. Reasons for leaving: To gain more experience and opportunity in a different capacity than I have in the past.

Self-Employed

HNY.COM ENTERPRISE
01.2004 - 12.2007
  • Self- Employed
  • Own a small LAN Gaming Centre in Kallang Bahru.
  • Provide monthly maintenance on-site and technical support for small business industry. Provide solutions for clients.
  • Reasons for leaving: Business Close Down

Education

CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER (CEH)

EC-COUNCIL
11.2023

SPECIALIST DIPLOMA - INFORMATION SECURITY AND FORENSICS

TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC
Singapore
10.2023

High School Diploma -

INFORMATICS ACADEMY
Singapore
04.2004

GCE "N" Level -

ST HILDA'S SECONDARY SCHOOL
Singapore
11.1998

Skills

  • Information Security Management and Audit
  • Security Vulnerability Assessment
  • Digital Investigation and Forensic Techniques
  • Forensic Incident Management
  • ITIL v3 Foundation Certified
  • NICF - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Cert

Tools and Software

  • IBM Qradar , Splunk, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, Snort, Metasploit Framework, EnCase Forensic

OS

  • Kali, Parrot, CentOS, Windows, Windows Server 2012 R2

Virtualization

  • VMWare, Virtualbox,

Network Protocols

  • TCP/IP, FTP, SSH, DNS, DHCP, HTTPS

Soft Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in team environment, and strong sense of ethical responsibility
  • Continuous learning: Willingness to stay up-to-date with latest industry trends, cybersecurity threats, and emerging technologies through ongoing training and professional development

Timeline

CITCO FUNDS SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD

Level 2 IT Support Engineer (http://www.citco.com/)
08.2014 - Current

CyanSYS Business Solutions & Services

On-Site IT Support
08.2012 - 08.2014

Asiapac Distribution Pte Ltd

On-Site IT Support in “NETS"
06.2011 - 08.2012

Self-Employed

Freelance IT Support On-site
12.2007 - 06.2011

Self-Employed

HNY.COM ENTERPRISE
01.2004 - 12.2007

CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER (CEH)

EC-COUNCIL

SPECIALIST DIPLOMA - INFORMATION SECURITY AND FORENSICS

TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC

High School Diploma -

INFORMATICS ACADEMY

GCE "N" Level -

ST HILDA'S SECONDARY SCHOOL
Yaser Hamzah