Elias Sarkis
About Elias Sarkis
Elias Sarkis is an AS400 System Administrator with over a decade of experience in the banking industry, currently working at Fransabank SAL in Lebanon and UBS in Switzerland. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer and Information Systems Security and has additional certifications in Cisco Networking and MCITP.
Work at UBS
Elias Sarkis has been employed at UBS as an AS400 System Administrator since 2022. His role involves managing and maintaining the IBM i platform, which is critical for the bank's operations. With two years of experience in this position, he contributes to the efficiency and reliability of the bank's IT infrastructure in Switzerland.
Work at Fransabank SAL
Since 2014, Elias Sarkis has served as an AS400 System Administrator at Fransabank SAL in Beirut, Lebanon. Over the course of ten years, he has developed extensive experience in the banking industry, focusing on the IBM i platform. His responsibilities include system administration tasks that support the bank's IT operations.
Education and Expertise
Elias Sarkis holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), which he completed from 2005 to 2010. He further enhanced his technical skills by studying Cisco Networking and configurations at the American Center, achieving CCNA 1 & 2 in 2010. Additionally, he obtained an MCITP certification from New Horizons Computer Learning Centers in 2012.
Background in Team Management
Elias Sarkis has demonstrated expertise in team management and teamwork throughout his career. His experience in the banking sector has allowed him to contribute effectively to IT projects, fostering collaboration among team members. His skills in negotiation and customer service are essential in maintaining positive relationships within the banking environment.
Previous Experience at Pizza Hut
Before his career in IT, Elias Sarkis worked as a Supervisor at Pizza Hut from 2006 to 2009 in Jounieh, Lebanon. This role provided him with foundational management experience and customer service skills, which he later applied in his IT and banking careers.