Summary

- A top-performing Systems Specialist designing, organizing, modifying, and supporting servers infrastructure and related network systems.
- Powerful expertise in designing a system that allows all components to function properly together.
- Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, personal digital assistants, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches.
- Leader of system infrastructure development, hardware implementations, and process improvement with extensive experience in full life cycle project development and implementation projects on numerous scales.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver highly critical projects and data within tight schedules / budgets, willing and able to function in any role necessary to ensure project success.
- Desire to develop innovative solutions that influence operational and strategic decisions while exceeding customer needs through technology integration.

Experience

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Senior Server Analyst
IBEX Global
Jan 2015 - Present | Lahore, Pakistan

* Active Directory cleaning project:
o Scanned entire AD to identify orphan objects, users, computers, servers, OUs, GPOs, discontinued sites, and domain controllers
o Prepared a proposal explaining step by step AD cleaning procedure, addressing issues and concerns

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Senior Systems Specialist
Houston Community College
Sep 2008 - Dec 2014 | Houston, 114

* Server & Client Security: Saved over $0.5M in expenses for outsourcing and consultancy
o Implemented a group of 15 Symantec Endpoint servers, and deployed application for 5,000 clients over the network; monitored the clients and resolved their issues
o Developed security measures for the servers, clients, and network resources
* Storage Solutions:
o Designed RAID Arrays, SANs, and DFS to save storage cost and minimize downtime
o Encrypted, secured, and backed up sensitive data on network mapped drives
* Virtualization: Saved $1M in hardware and outsourcing expenses
o Setup VMWare ESXi severs and setup 30+ mission critical Windows and Linux servers
o Migrated physical servers to virtual servers without causing any major downtime
* Active Directory Implementation:
o Configured Domain Controllers, Replication, OU, GPO, users, groups
o Integrated Linux, Mac, and Windows clients with AD using scripts
o Played an active role in the AD implementation and deployment team
* System rollout:
o Planned 2000+ new system rollout, with proper inventory management
o Unattended OS deployment using WDS & Ghost, with end user’s data back
* Deployed network printers using GPO, and enabled monitoring of print usage
* Used System Center 2012 to manage servers, clients, and to deploy applications
* Supervised a technical team to support over 1500 employees and 20K students
* Installed and configured DNS, WINS, DHCP, TCP/IP services, and Print Servers
* Designed and implemented login audit system to check lab usage

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IT Consultant
Islamic Society of Greater Houston
Feb 2013 - Nov 2014 | Houston, USA

* Redesigned LAN / WAN infrastructure, and provided cost effective solutions
* Monitored website and social media activities to define future demands
* Saved cost by migrating email services to Google Apps for non-profit
* Used electronic media to promote activities and announcements
* Led web developers team in building a new website
* Collected information and prepare documentation

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IT Consultant
Techwise Solutions
Jan 2008 - Aug 2008 | Missouri City, USA

* Provided administrative support, LAN / wireless setup, and other network resources
* Analyzed need and designed cost effective network solutions for small businesses
* Installed and configured DNS, WINS, DHCP, TCP/IP services, and Print Servers
* Led team in system deployment in hospitals, banks, and hotels

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Research Assistant
University of Housto
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 | Houston, 114

* Sakai E-Portfolio:
* Installed & configured Sakai using Fedora, MySQL, Tomcat, and Java to test as an academic web application; provided tech support to 20+ faculty & 1000+ students
* Server Performance Application:
* Developed a .net application to monitor multiple servers, with additional features e.g. Remote Desktop, Event Viewer, and Performance monitor
* Compiled Linux Kernel to meet certain requirements of research
* Managed faculty & students websites on IIS, and set appropriate security access
* Created accounts and users home folders, implemented disk quotas using scripts

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PC Technical Support
TEK Systems
Jul 2006 - Nov 2006 | Houston, USA

* Provided end user desktop and printer support to 100+ users [moved to top]
* Managed and secured shared folders and security for departments
* Migrated desktop & user settings to Windows XP/2000 computers

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IT Coordinator
Ghazali Education Trust
Mar 2004 - Dec 2005 | Lahore, Pakistan

* Configured LAN, NFS, DHCP, Intranet web server, disk quota on Linux server
* Prepared annual plans, quarter reports, training material, IT procedures
* Successfully led web development team and updated website

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Hardware/Software Technician
Houston Community College
Apr 2001 - Feb 2004 | Houston, USA

* Performed all level of hardware/software/ server-client support to 200+ users
* Served as active member of Disaster & Data Recovery team
* Standardized desktop security policies for client machines
* Designed and implemented W2K AD for libraries

Education

University of Houston
Bachelors, , B.Sc. Computer Information Systems‎
Information Technology
CGPA 3.5/4
2007

Languages

Expert Urdu
Expert English

Muhammad Contacts

Muhammad Atique
CrecenTech Systems Private Limited