ZAHRA ALBREIKI

Service Help Desk Analyst

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Profile summary

Information Technology graduate with programming, cybersecurity tools, and IT systems expertise. Contributes technical skills, teamwork, and problem-solving to support organizational goals. Commits to professional growth and impactful delivery.

Career highlights

Governmental IT Department Rotation: [Program Completion]: Successfully completed an end-to-end rotational trainee program at Emirates Identity and Citizenship Authority across Information Security, Infrastructure, and Systems.

First Point of Contact IT Support: IT Support: Managed technical incidents and service requests for employee IT support, ensuring minimal operational disruption.

Key skills

Skills
Teamwork and collaborationTime managementEffective communicationReport writingQuick to learn new technologiesPythonJavaHTMLCSSSQLKali LinuxCisco Networking & HackingMS OfficePyCharmPacket TracerCustomer ServiceTroubleshootingTechnical SupportProblem SolvingIT Service Management (ITSM)

Professional experience

Service Help Desk AnalystApr 2026 - Present
Abu Dhabi Municipality (contracted by Tech Mahindra) | Abu Dhabi, UAE

As the initial IT support contact, managed incoming employee inquiries, accurately documenting incidents and service requests to facilitate prioritization and resolution. Provided essential technical assistance, resolving common access issues such as password resets and account unlocks, thereby minimizing operational disruption.

  • Served as the first point of contact for employee IT support, managing incoming calls and recording incidents/service requests
  • Provided frontline technical assistance addressing password resets and account unlocks
ADERP Internship ProgramApr 2026 - Present
Department Government Enablement | Abu Dhabi, UAE

During a two-month internship, this individual attended specialized workshops focused on Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, and workplace environment practices. They also participated in a two-week training program for the ADERP system, acquiring practical knowledge of its functionality. Further experience included visits to Oracle headquarters in Dubai and their Al Reem Island office, providing insight into enterprise solutions.

  • Attended specialized workshops on Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, and workplace environment practices
  • Completed a two-week training program on the ADERP system functionality
  • Visited Oracle headquarters in Dubai and Al Reem Island office to observe company operations and technologies
IT TraineeApr 2026 - Present
Emirates Identity and Citizenship Authority | Abu Dhabi, UAE

This individual gained rotational experience across key IT departments, including Information Security, Systems and Customs, Infrastructure, and Technical Support.

  • Supported cybersecurity protocols, monitored for vulnerabilities, and implemented security measures
  • Documented systems, optimized workflows, and analyzed performance
  • Handled network configuration, server maintenance, and system availability
  • Resolved technical issues, assisted users, and improved troubleshooting processes
VolunteerApr 2026 - Present
Al Wathba Festival | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Provided administrative and record-keeping support to the team. Managed and maintained accurate records. Supported daily operations through dedicated administrative tasks.

  • Sent timely reminders for insurance premium payments
  • Scanned invoices and organized them for record-keeping
  • Compiled and maintained salary data in Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology (Security and Network Technology)
Zayed University
High School or equivalent, Advanced
Al Henein School

Certifications

ADERP Internship ProgramDepartment Government Enablement
Oracle: Innovation, Impact & Digital GovernmentOracle
Cisco HackingCisco
Cisco Packet TracerCisco