Abubakar Ali
San Diego
Summary
Highly motivated professional with over 9 years of leadership, technical, and administrative experience gained through service in the United States Army. Proven ability to lead teams, follow strict procedures, and perform effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments with minimal supervision. Demonstrated history of maintaining safety, compliance, and accountability standards. Currently leveraging this background in an Operating Room Environmental Services (OR EVS) role, supporting sterile surgical environments through terminal and between-case cleaning, infection prevention, hazardous waste disposal, and strict adherence to hospital, OSHA, and regulatory requirements
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Environmental Services Specialist
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego
04.2024 - Current
- Perform terminal and between-case cleaning of operating rooms in accordance with Kaiser Permanente policies and infection control standards.
- Clean, disinfect, and prepare surgical suites, equipment surfaces, and high-touch areas to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Follow aseptic techniques and proper use of disinfectants to prevent cross-contamination and surgical site infections.
- Safely handle bloodborne pathogens and properly dispose of biohazardous, sharps, and medical waste.
- Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic environments for patients, staff, and visitors in accordance with Kaiser Permanente standards.
- Clean and disinfect operating rooms, patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas using approved chemicals and procedures.
- Follow strict infection control, safety, and OSHA guidelines to reduce the risk of contamination and healthcare-associated infections.
Personnel Administrative Manager
United States Army
Killeen
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Led quarterly operational projects as Lead Instructor and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure compliance and performance standards.
- Managed monthly personnel allocations across the organization, optimizing manpower utilization and mission readiness.
- Directed warehouse operations and conducted monthly equipment inventories, maintaining 100% accountability with zero loss.
- Processed and audited 1,000+ personnel actions for a 36-member organization with 100% accuracy.
- Designed and maintained the unit’s education and training program, developing 20+ training packets for continuing education.
- Coordinated and executed drug testing programs, achieving zero failures and full regulatory compliance.
- Managed COVID-19 testing, quarantine protocols, and movement restrictions, resulting in zero secondary outbreaks within the unit.
System and network specialist/ Supervisor
United States Army
Colorado Springs
12.2013 - 09.2020
- Supervised and trained 30 personnel while coordinating daily schedules and mission-critical tasks.
- Managed and maintained 140+ workstations, network printers, switches, and government mobile devices.
- Served as the Information Assurance (IA) Manager, training 100+ personnel annually on IA policies and cybersecurity protocols.
- Accountable for $1.5 million in communication equipment and vehicles with zero loss.
- Delivered technical and leadership training at the team level.
- Installed, configured, and troubleshot satellite communication systems, network infrastructure, and transmission control protocols.
- Managed COMSEC equipment and provided secure handling of classified and unclassified communications.
- Supervised technical teams, ensuring full operational coverage with no discrepancies.
- Performed installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer and network hardware.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on vehicles and power generation equipment.
Education
San Diego High School
San Diego, CASkills
- Security Clearance Operations & Process Management Network Security & Administration Physical Security & Information Assurance Training & Development Project & Time Management
- Environmental Services (EVS)
- Infection Control & Sanitation
- Medical & Hazardous Waste Disposal
- OSHA & Hospital Safety Standards
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork & Communication
Timeline
Environmental Services Specialist
Kaiser Permanente
04.2024 - Current
Personnel Administrative Manager
United States Army
09.2020 - 10.2022
System and network specialist/ Supervisor
United States Army
12.2013 - 09.2020
San Diego High School