Basel Al Abed
About Basel Al Abed
Basel Al Abed serves as the Director of Data Center and Automation at du in Dubai, a position he has held since 2016. With over 6 years of experience in IT, he specializes in network architecture design and the planning of data centers.
Work at du
Basel Al Abed has been serving as the Director of Data Center and Automation at du since 2016. In this role, he oversees the planning and design of data centers and automation processes. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Senior Manager IP Core from 2009 to 2015 and Senior Engineer IP Core from 2005 to 2012. His tenure at du spans over 13 years, during which he has contributed significantly to the company's network architecture and security.
Education and Expertise
Basel Al Abed studied at Southern Cross University, where he achieved a Bachelor’s degree. His academic journey also includes a year at La Trobe University. His expertise lies in the architecture design of high-level networks, including routers, switches, firewalls, and centralized solutions. He specializes in planning and designing Point of Interconnects with other service providers, and he has experience in designing L2 and L3 VPN solutions.
Background
Before joining du, Basel Al Abed worked at Qatar Telecom as a Network Engineer from 2002 to 2005. He began his career as a Trainee at Southern Cross University in 1999. His professional background includes over six years of experience in IT, focusing on the design and implementation of large-scale, complex network systems. He has a proven ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues in network and security systems.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Basel Al Abed has demonstrated a consistent ability to maintain high levels of network and system availability. He focuses on delivering improved performance and building strong relationships with clients, management, technical staff, and end users. His experience includes planning and designing data centers, as well as ensuring network security through high-level security designs.