Ahmed Fouad

Accomplished IT professional with over 19 years of experience in the infrastructure domain, including extensive experience in AWS and Azure. I am a highly skilled network infrastructure architect with a proven track record of successful leadership in various industries. My expertise includes system infrastructure architecture, installation, integration, cybersecurity, and control for on-premises, virtual, cloud, and remote locations.

I have excellent communication and articulation skills, which qualify me to work with a wide range of stakeholders. With my versatile cross-platform skills, strategic planning, and goal-oriented mindset, I am well-suited for a network infrastructure architect position in the infrastructure domain, especially for cloud-based solutions.

My key achievements include securing yearly contracts with over 200 enterprise clients, supervising a technology upgrade at a bank, conducting long-term cost-cutting measures, delivering multiple successful projects under tight timelines, and decreasing on-site support costs by 60%.

As an expert in the field of network infrastructure architecture, I possess excellent leadership qualities and problem-solving skills, making me an invaluable asset to any organization. My experience in AWS, infrastructure, and pre-sales, combined with my knowledge of Azure, positions me as an ideal candidate for a role that requires a comprehensive understanding of cloud-native, datacenters, and hyper infrastructure.

communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrated through effective collaboration with team members and clients, as well as delivering presentations and reports.

Strong problem-solving and analytical, with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a timely manner.

Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, contributing ideas, taking feedback constructively, and supporting team members to achieve common goals.

Time management and organization, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage competing deadlines.

Creative and innovative thinking demonstrated through the development of new ideas and solutions that have improved project outcomes and exceeded client expectations.

Adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and quickly adjust to changing priorities.

Strong leadership, demonstrated through the effective management of teams, the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve success, and the ability to provide constructive feedback and coaching.

I am a Network Infrastructure Architect with over 19 years of progressively responsible experience in information and communication technologies, 10 years of leadership experience, and versatile cross-platform skills in system infrastructure architecture, installation, integration, cybersecurity, and control in on-premises, virtual, cloud, and remote locations' management for a variety of industries. He has established cohesive, high-performing teams of project managers, systems administrators, developers, business analysts, and quality assurance personnel for technical projects. He has proven experience in supporting complex and sophisticated environments, truly understanding company demands and technical skills required to accomplish effectively. He has expertise in managing and leading teams, developing strategies for cloud, virtualization, on-premises, hybrid, upgrade/migration, and complex enterprise systems while minimizing operational expenses. His experience also includes providing IT services to cover governmental sectors, improving annual sales, responding to client's concerns, managing company operations, drafting and executing RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, NDAs, persuasion documents, financial reports, employment agreements, speeches, and support agreements.

Bachelor of Information Technology, Cambridge College.