Summary

My Career in a Snapshot
Core IT Admin Skills
Windows Server NT3.5 NT4 2000, 2003, 2008-R2, 2012 (DNS, DHCP, ISA, ADS, BDC) Windows and SQL Cluster Server SAN and NAS Storage and Cloud Linux Fedora / Red Hat Admin-tor Exchange Server 2003, 2007 SQL 2000, 2005, 2008 cluster Hyper-V, VM-ware, MS-VM Novell Netware 2.2, 3.12, 4, 5 Symantec Antivirus centralized End Point Protect ver. 10, 11, 12 Symantec backup Exec 2010 Symantec backup Recovery 2010 Windows 98 XP Vista Windows 7 IPv.4

Projects

Smart Homes

Experience

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ASSISTANT MANAGER (TECHNICAL)
Nicheviq Infrasys
Oct 2016 - Present | Karachi, Pakistan

Providing technical and metrical support to
implement and complete the ongoing data center,
smart home, university and other network system
projects to hand over on-time using latest
technology available.
 Supporting OS and Network systems in projects.
 Interacting with consultants and technical team for
any issues and cater them with mutual help to
make an state of the technology project.

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Network Administrator / Information Technology Officer
ATCO Laboratories Limited
Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 | Karachi, Pakistan

Providing fully in house technical support and assistance to the all users on the LAN, internet and VPN Clients. Managing network switches and servers to perform on their best performance. User on internet and emails issues, manage user data, exchange emails, monitor user backups. Monitor daily routine of server’s backups and database backups. Look after the exchange, internet, archiving and browsing servers. Server room environment, Taking care and expanding and trying to improve the existing network (Active and Passive Components) by using my previous IT and Networking experience. Implementing WLAN and Access Points in the network. Install and Configuration of Wireless Network Router for Wireless PC Users/Laptops and Tablet PC, Configuration and Administration of all networks file servers/mail servers and system security and maintain user accounts, for server resources. Active Directory Implementation on Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008-R2, 20012 domain environment. Install & manage the configuration of local & network printers. To provide support and services as needed to meet department needs. Managing and update antivirus on day-to-day basis.

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EFU Takaful Consultant (EFU Hemayah Takaful)
EFU General Insurance Ltd (EFU Hemayah Takaful)
Oct 2015 - Feb 2016 | Karachi, Pakistan

Consultancy and sales for EFU Hemayah Takaful (insurance) in Pakistan.

Vision

Our Vision is to make EFU Life one of the most respected and successful financial services organization in the world. Our strategy to achieve our vision is: build our core capabilities, serve our clients beyond their expectations, adhere to our core values and be a good corporate citizen.

Mission

We shall together build EFU Life into a dynamic and financially sound institution by:
Working together as a team
Continually improving our client service
Creating an empowered and self-fulfilling culture
Developing innovative products
Adopting leading technology

Values

Character: Our Business principles for achieving exceptional success are a belief that our corporate conduct should be based on uncompromising integrity, ethics and honesty.

Pride: We believe that people want to excel and that extraordinary result can be achieved, if given the right support and work climate.

Service: Our clients are the reasons for being in business. We shall deliver to them the highest quality of flawless service to win and keep their loyalty.

Commitment: We nurture and develop our people to be good human beings, work together as a team to achieve our organizational objectives and obligations, while at the same time fulfill their aspirations.

Culture: Embed a high performance culture that points the organization towards the common good and creates an intense passion for achievement at all levels.

Social Responsibility: Our social responsibility is to contribute to the development of a civilized, prosperous and respected Pakistan in which all the people live in harmony. To fulfill our obligations, we shall act responsibly to make a difference by contributing to these activities that have the greatest visible impact on the betterment of the society with emphasis on education and health.

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Network Administrator / Remote Administrator
Venture Socialists Pakistan, Lahore/Karachi, Pakistan
Jul 2013 - May 2014 | Lahore, Pakistan

Effectively resolving any networking related issues, Network Printers, Application related issues.
„« Monitoring installation & troubleshooting: Operating Systems [Win XP, Win2k server Red hat Linux fedora server], Microsoft Outlook etc.
„« Database Administration on Various platforms like Linux and Windows server.
„« Remotely managing and administer the Red Hat, Linux Fedora and Windows 2008 servers based in Lahore from Karachi.
„« Installation of Active Directory Users and computers.
„« Troubleshooting with Software and Hardware, with DNS and DHCP.
„« Installation of Antivirus/updates like Symantec EPP for servers and Troubleshooting with Virus issues.
„« Server Hardware support like Dell Power Edge, HP / Compaq Proliant, and IBM X-series etc.
„« Configuring and monitoring Disk mirroring, striping using LVM. NFS configuration & administration.
„« Kernel re-configuration & parameter tuning.
„« Monitoring & troubleshooting with performance related issues.
„« Managing all rebooting & part replacement. Upgrade of Linux and Solaris.
„« Providing training to Junior Staff. User Management & Administration.
Installing and Configuring LDAP servers, LDAP Administration. File system management. Adding Disks and creating Slices and File system Administration.
 Storage administration like Oracle Sun Unified ZFS Storage.
 Designed and implemented multiple Virtualization Infrastructures on VMware.
 Update patches on VMware, Sun and Red Hat platforms.
 Product development and administration of managed services, dedicated Linux servers platforms.
 Extensive critical support and programming for managed Linux server customers.
 Experience in Data Center Virtualization Technologies and Application Security Management.  Monitoring of All UNIX/Linux flavor like AIX, Linux.
 Managing Disk File Systems, Server Performance, Users Creation and Granting file access permissions.  Extensive experience with configuring and operating Dell Remote Access Controllers.  Used Remote Desktop and Virtual Private Network Appliances for Server Configuration.  Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux Servers hard disk with Logical Volume Management.  Experience with SAN/NAS/DAS storage systems and 24/7 on-call support.

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Network Administrator / Computer Engineer
Ministry of Defense and Aviation. Medical services, IT Department. (Riyadh, KSA)
Oct 2000 - Jul 2012 , Saudi Arabia

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
 Installing, Administrating, Maintaining and upgrading MS Windows server 2008-R2 / 2008 / 2003 / 2000 Server, exploring MS Server2012
 Configured Active Directory, Cluster, DAS, ADC and BDC in windows server 2008, 2003 domains.
 Hyper-V implementation, P2V conversion and managing the host through SCVMM.
 Windows Remote desktop Administration of servers UPS Tape-Library. VM ware and MS Virtual Machine for testing new server application.
 Using any kind of advance tools, multi meters and network tester/analyzers (Pro-scanners, Fluke Kyoritsu)
 Dell iDRAC6 for monitoring Dell server’s status and performance.
 Planning to implement Dell iSCSI/SAS SAN backup / storage drives.
 Managing and implemented Windows and SQL Cluster servers with DAS storage, Managing Dell MD-3200 iSCSI storage.
 IT Administration and Documentation work i.e. making instruction and operational manual, distributing duties to my subordinate staff and making duty rosters (daily and monthly) for backup and server room maintenance. Maintains inventory of equipment and parts.
 Expertise in Microsoft Office 97/2000/2003/2007/2010, i.e. Word, Excel Power point, outlook.
 Managing and rectifying SQL, Windows and .NET issues with SQL programmers daily.
 Learning and getting knowledge on Cloud computing and Digital security implementation.
 AD Configuring & Troubleshooting Active Directory Services. User Management domains, Creating Users, Groups. AD Design and Naming Standards. AD replication topology and DC backup/restore procedures, Redundancy design, group policy, Data base backup on daily bases. Apply Backup domain controller.
 Managing & configured Symantec Backup Exec 2010 and Symantec Backup Recovery 2010 for all servers.
 Managing & monitoring daily automated and manual Backups over different location on network that is servers, NAS, DAS
 Installed and managing Symantec Endpoint Antivirus V.12, 11, 10 to keep the System & Servers free from viruses, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software, updating the software at regular intervals. Doing Symantec EPP remote administration console.
 Implemented Symantec endpoint devise control, firewall and application control in SEPP 11, controlling USB ports, CD ROMs and KVMs and other devices by Symantec EPP device control.

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Computer Engineer
Karachi Marriott Hotel (Hashwani Hotels Pvt. Ltd.), Karachi, Pakistan
Oct 1996 - Oct 2000 | Karachi, Pakistan

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
 Installation and configuration servers DNS, ADS, FS, DHCP, WINS in Windows NT4 Servers. Worked on Windows NT 3.5 & NT 4 Server & Workstation with installation. Communication TCP/IP, NETBUI, IPX/SPX protocols.
 Managing Windows NT 4 workstations and windows 98 clients.
 Worked on Y2K problem to update respective Hardware and in house developed Software, migration of data from Novell NetWare to Windows NT 4 server and prepared Contingency plan for Y2K.
 Managing technical support team which is responsible for infrastructure services on Microsoft Windows technology Creating standard server build
 Managing NOVELL Netware 4 and 3.12 servers and users. Installation and troubleshooting of Multi-user Software like NOVELL Network 2.2, 3.12 & 4.01 Using IPX/SPX & TCP/IP protocols.
 On line booking for Marriott and Pearl Continental hotels, connecting then with PDN and Leased-line using CISCO and MOTOROLA Routers
 Working on Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) by using CISCO and MOTOROLA Routers 6520, Vanguards 300 & Modems using PDN and leased lines to connect different Network Servers at Ten different locations in Pakistan (i.e. 1 head office 2 Marriott and 5 Perl Continental hotel), using TCP/IP protocols. Configured and worked on Modems, Routers & Vanguards of Cisco & Motorola using TCP/IP & IPX Protocols.
 Supporting and monitoring Novell PCs by using LAN Assist, Updating servers with latest service packs and hot fixes.
 Supporting the hotel 24 hours for any technical problem in network, hardware, servers and software.
 Troubleshooting Active Directory problems. Active Directory users and groups management.
 Creating standard Net-backup policies and taking back-up of the servers.
 Preparing monthly work status report and updating documents
 Technical support of Operating System (Windows NT4/2000)
 Backup Management, Reporting and Recovery, preparing Disaster Recovery
 Virus Protection and Eradication, Monitoring windows servers and network using VLC
 Configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express.
 Worked on IBM Netfinity 3300 & IBM Netfinity 5500 server with windows NT4 Server and NT4 Workstations
 Implemented KOT (Kitchen Order Taker) System at all restaurants in Karachi Marriott Hotel.
 Designed & Implement Computerized In House Guest Information Television Channel in Karachi Marriott Hotel. And running daily updated presentations.
 Implement Computerized Time Management and Attendance Machines with personnel Information System in Karachi Marriott Hotel.
 Planning and designing of network Cabling CAT 5 UTP & Ethernet using Port Switches, Hubs etc, in Karachi Marriott Hotel.
 Working experience and knowledge on Apple Macintosh / Mac OS, laptops and desktops.

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Senior Computer Hardware Engineer
Hi-Tech Business Machines Pvt. Ltd. (Karachi, Pakistan)
Feb 1993 - Oct 1996 | Karachi, Pakistan

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
o Support in different technical problems of all clients in Karachi all over Pakistan, like Standard Chartered Bank Karachi, Atlas Honda Pvt. Ltd, Hino Pak, Port Qasim, PTCL, Export Promotion Bureau, Adam-Jee insurance Company limited. Muslim Commercial Bank Sharazi Investments, PMTF, Galaxy-welcome etc.
o Implemented multi server Windows NT network having multiple domains with proper trust relationship assigned and co-existence with NetWare integrated, with a good knowledge of network topologies (Ethernet, Token Ring & FDDI) and protocols (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX & NetBEUI).
o Emulation with IBM 3715 Controller to connect with IBM AS-400 on remote location using leased line modem for MARSHA System.
o Connectivity of MS Windows 95 with Novell NetWare, Windows NT Server and SCO UNIX Open Server to use all three under Windows 95 Environment using TCP/IP, NETBUI & IPX/SPX Protocols.
o Providing full in house technical support and assistance to the guests and customers staying in hotel.
o Installing, Configuring, Maintaining & Troubleshooting different networks on Windows platform as Domains, Workgroups, Active Directory Service (ADS), Windows NT4, NT3.5 Server and Workstations, Windows 95, 98, Windows 3.1, Windows 3,12 and MSDOS 5, 6.2, 6.22.
o Configuring network printers and printer sharing, Installation and configuration of printers, modems, scanners and other devices.
o Resolve problems with network connectivity in a timely manner.
o Managing Helpdesk using AR Systems Remedy Helpdesk Software.
o Installation of Microsoft Office suit which includes MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power point MS-publisher, MS-Access, MS-Front Page, MS-Visio, MS-Project, Antivirus software and also Acrobat reader and writer
o Maintenance of network for client's accessibility by implementing centralized file services and centralized backups.
o Designing and maintenance of Print Servers, Application Servers and providing Internet/WAN access for clients. Troubleshooting network related problems and providing end-user support & maintenance.
o Keeping the System free from virus using Anti Virus software and updating the software at regular intervals.
o Worked in notebooks like Compaq, IBM, Dell, Toshiba, HP, APPLE MACINTOSH and many others and also operating system.

Education

International Messorry University
Bachelors, Bachelors in Science, General Certificate of Education, Advanced Level‎
Computer Science
Grade B
1993
Patroman Institute
Diploma, Diploma in industrial electronics‎
industrial electronics, digital electronics, etc.
Completed
1992
Government College University
Intermediate/A-Level, , FSc. (Pre-Engineering)‎
Science (Pre-Engineering)
Grade C
1991

Skills

Expert Admin Server Management
Expert Consumer Electronics Knowledge
Expert Control Points Knowledge
Expert Corporate IT
Expert Enterprise IT Strategy
Expert Infrastructure Services
Expert MS Desktop Customer Service
Expert Network Processors
Intermediate Referral Networks
Expert Risk Assessment

Languages

Intermediate Arabic
Expert English
Expert Urdu