Summary

Experienced Data Center Specialist with over 12 years of experience in the Information Technology & Datacenter Services Industry. Extensive experience in managing Data Center Physical Space, Data Center Physical Components Management, Operations Management, Operations Documentation, Project Management, Capacity Management and budgeting, Change Management, and Incident Management.


AREA OF EXPERTISE:


Data Centre Solution designing and deployment, Data Centre Migration, Risk Assessment and mitigation, Requirements Gathering, IT procurements, Team Building and leadership, Training and Knowledge Sharing, and Performance Monitoring.


TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:


VMware Virtual Environment, HPE Servers, Dell Servers, HPE Blade Systems, Cisco Switches and Routers, Veeam Backup and Replication, Veritas Symantec Backup Exec, Dell Recover Point, Tape library, Enterprise Storage includes HPE P2000 SAN, Dell EMC Powerstore SAN, Dell EMC Unity SAN, Wireless Solutions.

Projects

Certificate Of Appreciation - Adamjee Life Assurance Co. Ltd
Letter Of Appreciation - Adamjee Life Assurance Co. Ltd

Experience

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Deputy Manager Data Center Operations
Adamjee Life Assurance
Jun 2021 - Present | Karachi, Pakistan


1. Operate and manage the Data Center to achieve 100% uptime through regular environmental equipment maintenance and testing drills.
2. Administrate VMware infrastructure and manage production and replication clusters at the primary and disaster recovery sites. Handling day-to-day server system operations and troubleshooting.
3. Managed Data stores, shared storage file servers, and quota assignments on SAN and NAS.
4. Provide network administration and support to computer network infrastructure.
5. Provide user, and service administration and implement AV policies to keep the IT ecosystem clean.
6. Administrate Veeam Backup and Replication and ensure consistency of backup/restore and server replication. Create and manage policies for backup keeping as per organization needs.
7. Manage and oversee the complete delivery cycle of IT equipment within the data center starting from its procurement, rack space allocation, power setup, rack and stack, cabling (Ethernet and Fiber), setting up management interface, and OS installation.
8. Lead and participate in Data Center and network-related projects and executions. Recommend enhancements to improve systems availability and performance.
9. Document and maintain docs for cabling standards, rack design, server room design/utilization, and enterprise capacity planning hardware and software support, renewals, RFPs, and SLAs.

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Assistant Manager Data Center Operations
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited
Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 | Karachi, Pakistan

1. Reviewed and implemented Data Center physical security and ensured enforcement of data Center security policies.
2. Physical audits identified risks and created plans for their mitigations.
3. Deploy Data Center monitoring tools for centralized monitoring and notifications.
4. Review Data Center design and recommend and implement additions, modifications, and improvements to the data center capacity.
5. Set up goals for Data Center operation teams, reviewed data Center activities’ work methods, reviewed and approved data center access, and helped in preparing processes and procedures for data center changes and work activities.

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Senior Officer Data Center Operations
Adamjee Life Assurance
Oct 2015 - Dec 2020 | Karachi, Pakistan


1. Install and configure computer hardware and software systems. Monitor computer systems and networks to ensure they function efficiently.
2. Commissioning and decommissioning of IT equipment(s) within Racks. Handling structure cabling (Ethernet & Fiber).
3. Coordination with building mechanical & and electrical teams, and vendors to support activities and maintenance.
4. Perform a backup on all servers and systems to ensure recovery of important data in the event of system failure.
5. Maintain proper records of work activities, as well as present reports to superiors.
6. Maintain accurate inventory and ensure availability of required equipment/tools.

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Technical Support Engineer
H K SHAH Enterprises
Mar 2012 - Sep 2015 | Karachi, Pakistan


1. Plan, Prepare, Design, Implement, and Operate Network Infrastructure solutions including Data Centre, Copper and Fiber Cabling, KVMs solutions, Cabinets and Racks, Cable Management, Grounding Bonding, Raised Flooring, False Ceiling, HVAC, Physical Security, and Fire Fighting Systems and liaising on them as a Project Engineer.
2. Plan, Prepare, Design, and Implement Environmental Monitoring Systems solutions for clients
3. Coordination with different teams for appropriate solution development.
4. Direct Liaison with the Design Team for Layout Planning. Preparing complete proposals for Tenders, RFP, and Pre-Qualifications. Monitor systems and networks, for assessment reports from time to time to clients.

Education

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology (SZABIST)
Masters, Masters in Science, MSCS in Computer Science With Specialisation in Core Computing‎
Computer Science
Grade A
2019
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Bachelors, Bachelors in Science, BS(TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING)‎
Mobile Communications, Computer Networks and Communication, Satellite Communications
Division First
2012

Skills

Expert Backup Software
Expert Cisco
Expert Data Backup Solutions
Expert Data Center
Expert Data Storage Technologies
Expert DHCP
Expert DNS
Expert Financial and Budgeting Skills
Expert Informati0on Technology Command
Expert Information Technology Strategies
Expert Microsoft Active Directory/ Domain Controller
Intermediate Network Security Implementation
Expert Servers
Expert Storage
Expert Veeam

Languages

Intermediate English
Expert Urdu