Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Mathew Johnson

Salalah

Summary

Proven IT leader with a track record of enhancing system efficiency and security at Dhofar Poultry Company SAOG. Expert in cybersecurity best practices and team collaboration, achieving significant improvements in IT operations. Skilled in risk mitigation and fostering team development, consistently delivering projects that exceed employer expectations. Knowledgeable IT Manager oversees technology deployment and maintenance. Instructs and leads IT staff members in support of hardware, software and networking infrastructure. Actively works with executives to determine and implement tech needs. Manages technology strategy, training and documentation.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

IT Manager

Dhofar Poultry Company SAOG
2017.01 - Current
  • Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
  • Oversaw IT department operations and training.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with latest hardware, software and networking technology.
  • Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
  • Communicated with executive team and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
  • Customized and repaired technology based on staff requests.
  • Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure products and services.
  • Created and terminated user's accounts from start to finish in business applications.
  • Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
  • Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
  • Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
  • Understood key product management roadmap objectives and requirements to develop product technology strategy.
  • Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements.
  • Built, repaired and installed computer-related hardware based on deployment procedures.
  • Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
  • Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
  • Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
  • Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
  • Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
  • Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
  • Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
  • Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
  • Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
  • Oversaw daily performance of computer systems and immediately responded to [Type] issues to keep network up and running.

Application Manager

Hormoz Computer
2010.03 - 2017.01
  • Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
  • Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes.
  • Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
  • Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
  • Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
  • Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
  • Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.

Database Administrator

Dhofar Fisheries Industries Co. SAOG
2001.06 - 2010.02
  • Set up and controlled user profiles and access levels for each database segment to protect important data.
  • Created and implemented database designs and data models.
  • Created and updated database designs and data models.
  • Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
  • Determined database structural requirements, working with business stakeholders to identify optimal database specifications.
  • Worked with staff to develop and implement procedures to prevent data loss and maximize system availability.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

MIS Officer

Manikgarh Cement
1998.08 - 2001.06
  • Led development of internal education curricula for new employees, designing instructional programs to rapidly onboard information systems users.
  • Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for personnel, monitoring compliance across organization.
  • Prepared and maintained regular system assessment and evaluation documents, informing CSO of discovered faults or discrepancies in operations.
  • Collaborated with key personnel to verify data integrity and compliance with related regulatory guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Oversaw user provisioning efforts, verifying credentialing policies, security and maintenance to encourage safe sign-ins.
  • Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
  • Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
  • Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
  • Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
  • Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.

EDP Manager

Panchsheel Organics Ltd
1996.07 - 1998.07
  • Interacted with business and IT departments in understanding user needs.
  • Performed in-depth data analysis and derived insights that drove business outcomes and decisions.
  • Prepared data for reporting and analysis and managed visualizations to support business requirements.
  • Translated business needs to technical requirements in terms of data needs.
  • Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
  • Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
  • Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.

Senior Software Developer

Bombay Prakashan Pvt. Ltd
1995.05 - 1996.07
  • Developed databases, programs and processes for integration and implementation across enterprise.
  • Trained new developers and programmers on company standards for design and review.
  • Monitored ongoing operation of assigned programs and responded to problems by diagnosing and correcting logic and coding errors.
  • Met with stakeholders to provide detailed project reports and milestone updates.
  • Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
  • Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
  • Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

MG University, Meghalaya, India

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

UIIT, Calicut, India

PGDCA - Computer Programming, Specific Applications

UIIT, Calicut, India

Oracle ERP & CMMS - Database Management

Sterling, Kochi, India

WCSD - Web Development

Wintech Computers, Mumbai, India

DCA - Computer And Information Sciences

Allied Institute of Computer Technology, Gudalur, India

Skills

  • Risk mitigation planning
  • Team Collaboration
  • Information confidentiality
  • Cybersecurity best practices
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Software Development
  • Network Administration
  • Information Security
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Business Analysis
  • Change Management
  • Virtualization
  • Operating system management
  • IT resource use
  • Application support
  • Team Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • IT risk management
  • Documentation Management

Certification

  • Post Graduate Programme in Data Science, Careerera- 12-2022 to 06-2023

Timeline

IT Manager - Dhofar Poultry Company SAOG
2017.01 - Current
Application Manager - Hormoz Computer
2010.03 - 2017.01
Database Administrator - Dhofar Fisheries Industries Co. SAOG
2001.06 - 2010.02
MIS Officer - Manikgarh Cement
1998.08 - 2001.06
EDP Manager - Panchsheel Organics Ltd
1996.07 - 1998.07
Senior Software Developer - Bombay Prakashan Pvt. Ltd
1995.05 - 1996.07
MG University - Master of Science, Information Technology
UIIT - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
UIIT - PGDCA, Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Sterling - Oracle ERP & CMMS, Database Management
Wintech Computers - WCSD, Web Development
Allied Institute of Computer Technology - DCA, Computer And Information Sciences
  • Post Graduate Programme in Data Science, Careerera- 12-2022 to 06-2023
Mathew Johnson