Network & Security
Multi-site networks, secure connectivity, firewall policies, and endpoint protection.
DUBAI, UAE · OPEN TO OPPORTUNITIES
IT INFRASTRUCTURE · CLOUD · SECURITY
Ribu Raju.
I build and run the technology behind dependable workplaces — from secure networks and cloud platforms to the systems people rely on every day.
5+ yearsIT operations experience
4 companiesAcross UAE & India
Cloud to endpointEnd-to-end infrastructure
UAE basedReal estate · Retail · Telecom
01 / ABOUT
Technology that
just works.
Practical infrastructure, thoughtful security, and calm ownership when the stakes are high.
I’m an IT Infrastructure Engineer with experience across real estate, retail, and telecom in the UAE and India. My work spans the systems that keep teams connected, protected, and productive.
At Rabdan Developments in Dubai, I support a broad technology environment including FortiGate networks, AWS hosting, Microsoft 365, Mimecast, 3CX telephony, QNAP storage, and Sophos endpoint security.
I hold a B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering and continue to build my skills in cloud architecture and cybersecurity.
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}02 / EXPERTISE
Technical range.
Operational mindset.
Hands-on ownership across infrastructure layers, with an emphasis on reliability and secure operations.
AWS & Cloud
Cloud administration and hosting; developing deeper cloud architecture expertise.
Voice & Collaboration
Telephony deployments, call flows, SIP connectivity, and collaboration platforms.
Email & Identity
Tenant administration, email security, domain configuration, and deliverability.
Web Development
Building polished websites that present a brand clearly and guide visitors toward enquiries.
Storage & Continuity
Business storage, backup planning, RAID configuration, and recovery workflows.
Workplace & Retail IT
Multi-location support, POS systems, hardware, servers, and daily operations.
03 / SELECTED WORK
Systems in action.
Selected web, infrastructure, and engineering work.
01 — WEB DEVELOPMENT · REAL ESTATE
Rabdan Avenue — a digital launch experience
Developed the project website for Rabdan Avenue, a residential development in Meydan. It brings together launch visuals, amenities, location highlights, payment plan details, and an enquiry form in one guided experience.
02 — INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS
Secure, connected real estate operations
Support Rabdan Developments’ environment across network security, cloud hosting, email, voice, storage, and endpoint protection.
03 — IOT · EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
Real-time smart home control
Designed a connected home automation prototype with touch controls and app-based feedback through Blynk.
04 — MULTI-SITE IT
Retail technology operations
Supported POS systems, hardware, networking, and day-to-day IT operations across multiple UAE locations.
04 / CAREER
Experience built
in the field.
IT roles across property, retail, and telecommunications.
NOV 2025 — PRESENT
Information Technology Engineer
Rabdan Developments · Dubai, UAE
Manage core IT infrastructure including FortiGate security, AWS hosting, Microsoft 365 and Mimecast, 3CX, QNAP storage, Sophos, and internal applications.
AUG 2024 — OCT 2025
Information Technology Engineer
Driven Properties · Dubai, UAE
Supported network and server operations, end users, and infrastructure reliability for a real estate brokerage.
JAN 2022 — APR 2024
Information Technology
Al Madina Group · Sharjah, UAE
Handled IT support and infrastructure across a multi-location retail group, including POS, networking, hardware, and daily operations.
JUN 2020 — JUN 2021
Assistant Engineer
BSNL · Pathanamthitta, India
Built foundational experience in telecom operations and fiber-optic infrastructure.
05 / CREDENTIALS
Learning that
keeps me moving.
Recent AWS, networking, and cybersecurity training.
AWS · UDEMY
Ultimate AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate 2026
CISCO
Network Defense
FORTINET
FortiGate 7.6 Operator Self-Paced
FORTINET
Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity
FORTINET TRAINING INSTITUTE
Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity 3.0
FORTINET TRAINING INSTITUTE
Getting Started in Cybersecurity 3.0
FORTINET TRAINING INSTITUTE
Introduction to the Threat Landscape 3.0
UDEMY
FortiGate Firewall Administration
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ITIL 4 Foundation
B.Tech · Electrical, Electronics & Communications Engineering
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University · Musaliar College of Engineering
2016 — 2020APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University · Musaliar College of Engineering
NEXT CHAPTER / DUBAI
Let’s build
something reliable.
Open to senior IT and infrastructure opportunities in the UAE.