CV, Senior IT System, Network Administrator, ICT Project Engineer

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Serial No: 20896

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Skills keywords: ict manager, ict project engineer, ict teacher, network engineer, system engineer

Short Bio:

Diversified experience in ICT (Active and Passive) for all types of ICT Projects in Middle East in the field of commercial, education and industrial. Within my career, I was fortunate to work in multiple dynamic roles in all phases of ICT Projects with proven ability to bridge technical and business goals to provide productive solutions which empowered me to understand, develop and manage all company processes from determining ICT requirements to installation, configuration and handing over.

Current location:  Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia - View on map

Nationality: Pakistan

Preferred Sector of Employment:  IT and Technology, education and training, IT and Technology

Spoken languages: Arabic, english, Urdu

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science (3.3 GPA) from PIMSAT Pakistan 2006

• Implementing Cisco IP Switch Network (CCNP Switch) License # CSCO12740469 2015

• Implementing Cisco IP Routing (CCNP Routing), License # CSCO12740469 2015

• Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA R & S), License # CSCO12740469 2010 & 2015

• Juniper Networks Certification(JNCIA-EX) & (JNCIA-ER), License # JPR99170 2010

• Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE Messaging), License # 3546713. 2008

• Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (CCNP TShoot) – in process – exam in Mar ‘15 2015

• Project Management Professional (PMP) – in process – exam in May ‘15

Profile

Demonstrated success leading and mentoring cross functional-teams to maximize productivity levels. Performed all aspects of enterprise network project management. Projects include full detailed documentation, analysis, design, and installation of enterprise network WAN/LAN systems, voice, data, CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection and Audio Visual systems.

Manage and coordinate engineering, quality control, procurement, installation, financial and legal resources as required to support the successful implementation of successful projects.

Recent Projects

• 3 months working for Sharqawi Group, employed as ICT Project Engineer and working on Samba Headquarter Project (KAFD) Riyadh.

• Around 4 years working in Providence English Pvt. School in UAE as Asst. ICT Manager and Sr. Network Administrator and managed new school building project and overall IT Administration of 3 branches in UAE (i.e. over 1200 nodes).

• 3.5 years working in Al Ma’Arifa International Pvt. School UAE as Sr. ICT Engineer and Network Administrator and managed overall IT Administration of 2 branches in UAE (i.e. over 900 nodes).

• 6 months worked in CTTC Pakistan as Network Engineer & Professional Trainer; involved in MCSE trainings and provide network related solutions to CTTC clients.

• 1 year working in Agha Khan Education Services Pakistan as Network Engineer and managed overall IT Administration of 2 branches in Pakistan (i.e. over 700 nodes).

• 1 year working in Inbox Business Technologies Pakistan as Customer Support Engineer and handled all kind of IT related issues.

Technical Skills

Hands-on Experience:

• Cisco Routers: 800, 1800, 2500, 2600, 2600XM, 2800, 3800, RV042 Series.

• Cisco Switches: 3750, 3560, 3550, 2950, 2960.

• Nexus switches 5548 p.

• Cisco ASA 5500-X Series.

• Cisco Iron Port S380, M680.

• WLC – Cisco2500, 5500, Wism2, 7500.

• Cisco AP indoor: 1130,1240,1250,3500.

• Cisco AP Outdoor: 1300,1400,1520,1550.

• D-Link AP indoor: DAP-2660, DAP-2695, DAP-2310, DAP-2360, DAP-2553, DAP-2590, DAP-2690, DWL-3200AP

• Linksys Wi-Fi Routers: WRT54GL Wireless-G, E2100, E2500, E900, EA4500, EA3500, EA2700, EA6350, EA6300, EA6200, EA6100, EA6400, EA6500.

• Microsoft Servers: Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008 & 2012, MS Exchange Server 2003 & 2007, MS ISA Servers 2003, 2004 & 2007, WINS Server, WSUS Server, DNS Server, DHCP Server, SQL Server, File Server, Print Server & SBS Server, MS Virtual Server 2005, MS Hyper-V Server 2008.

• Active Directory Users and Computers, Group Policies; Manage mail clients i.e. MS Outlook & Outlook Express.

• Remote Access & VPNs using Windows Server 2003, 2008 & 2010.

• Microsoft Client O/S: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, & 8.1 (All Versions).

• Microsoft Office- MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Access, MS Outlook.

• Server Machines: Hp ProLiant DL380 G5, G7 & G9 Rack Server, Hp ProLiant ML110 G7. Dell PowerEdge T320 Tower Server. Dell PowerEdge R620 Rack Server.

• ICT & ELV Project Planning and Management (Passive Cabling, Networking, Wireless, VOIP, Audio Visual, Access Control System, Intrusion Detection System, CCTV, DAS).

• Data cabling, Design and Implementation (Fiber, Copper).

• Active Network Design and Implementation (Routing, Switching).

• Security Design and implementation (CCTV, ACS, IDS).

• DAS Solutions (Distributed Antenna Solutions).

• 4Projects Software.

Protocols Known:

• Experience in configuring Routing & Switching Protocols such as RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, Route Redistribution, Policy Base Routing & Route Map, Filtering, Multicasting), VTP, V-LAN’s, Inter-Vlan Routing, Ether Channel, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Protected Port, Private VLANs, Port Security, Syslog, SNMP, AAA, Vlan ACLs, STP Load Balancing in PVST / Uplink Fast & Port Fast, RSTP, MST, Securing STP Root Guard & BPDU Guard, DHCP, RADIUS and TACACS+, Frame Relay, LAN, WAN, VLAN (802.1q), TCP/IP, , SNMP, HTTP, TFTP, SMTP, IP Addressing, VLSM and Summarization.

Career Summary

ICT Project Engineer
Dec 2014 – Present
Sharqawi Group (Sharqawi Co. & Hastie Saudi Arabia L.L.C), Riyadh – KSA

(Professional Services with Building Services Electromechanical Contractors)

Reporting to ICT Project Manager, I have performed company in-house entire domain network infrastructure and handled ICT Project which includes all types of active and passive components. Managed development of ICT shop drawings, material submittals, preparation of bid tabs, procurement follow ups, site installations and liaison with main contractor, consultant and client.

Key Notable Project:

1. SAMBA Headquarters – KAFD, Riyadh – KSA (US$ 150M) Dec ’14 – Present

MEP works (PCC Contract) for Shell & Core, ICT, Cat-A & Cat-B Packages.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all ICTs shop drawings, material submittals/approvals, installations and complete configurations of Data Network, Voice Network, DAS Systems, Audio Visual Systems, CCTV, Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems.

• Prepared weekly installation progress reports.

• Review design with suppliers, system Integrators for contract compliance and quality assurance.

• Regular monitoring and controlling of on-site and other project activities in line with programme of works.

• Highlight any additional work required during project and notify management for variation orders.

Asst. ICT Manager and Sr. Network Administrator
Feb 2011–Oct 2014
Providence English Pvt. School, Sharjah – UAE.

(Professional Services with CIPP, Checkpoint-G9, IGCSE, AS and A-level School)

Reporting to School Director, I have performed and managed overall school campus designing, planning, installation, configuration, implementing and troubleshooting of domain network, server machine, network devices, client end support, school database management system, school website, smart boards.

Key Notable Projects:

1. New Providence School Building – Supervised ICT installation works and managed design, engineering, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of horizontal and vertical cabling, patch panels, active and passive components.

2. Email Solution – Implemented Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 on Windows Server 2008 in the school.

3. Antivirus Solution – Implemented Enterprise End Point Protection by Symantec 12.1 version solution.

4. Network Refurbishment – Implemented the complete Wire and Wireless LAN solution by Cisco throughout the campus.

5. Finger Print Attendance System: Implemented Biometric Staff Attendance Solution by NG-Technologies SPRINTER A – 600

6. Networking Essential Training: Successfully delivered CCNA Basics Training to Grade 11 & 12 Students as Extra Curriculums Activities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Management of Network (over 1200+ nodes)

• Management of Hp Proliant DL380 G5 & ML 110 G7 Servers (Backups, Maintenance, Patch Management etc).

• Administration of Active Directory (User Accounts, Group Policy, Backup & Recovery etc).

• Hardware & Network Related Proper Documentation through providing Monthly Progress Report to Director.

• O/ S Imaging, Updating & Backups for both Microsoft & Apple.

• Desktop & Remote Users Management.

• Management of the Finger Prints System.

• Management of Antivirus System (Client Server Model).

• Procurement of IT related equipment.

• Backup of Servers End users.

• Supervision of Client end Support.

• Management of School Database System.

• Taught IGCSE ICT for grade 10 & 11.

• Teachers training coordinator for Promethean Smart Board & Hitachi Smart Board.

Sr. ICT Engineer and Network Administrator Oct 2006 – Feb 2010

Al Ma’Arifa International Pvt. School, Sharjah – UAE.

(Professional Services with AS, A Level, CEEB, IGCSE, CIPP School)

Reporting to School Director, I have performed and managed overall school campus designing, planning, installation, configuration, implementing and troubleshooting of domain network, server machine, network devices, client end support, school database management system, school website, smart boards.

Key Notable Projects:

1. Email Solution – Implemented Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 on Windows Server 2003 in the school.

2. Antivirus Solution – Implemented Enterprise End Point Protection by Symantec 12.1 version solution.

3. Network Refurbishment – Implemented the complete Wire and Wireless LAN solution by Cisco throughout the campus.

Major Responsibilities:

• Management of Network (900+ Nodes)

• Management of 2 – Hp Proliant DL380 G5 & Dell PowerEdge T320 Tower Server (Backups, Maintenance, Patch Management etc).

• Administration of Active Directory (User Accounts, Group Policy, Backup & Recovery etc).

• Hardware & Network Related Proper Documentation through providing Monthly Progress Report to Director.

• O/ S Imaging, Updating & Backups of all the computer labs PCs and Teaching Staff PCs.

• Desktop & Remote Users Management.

• Management of the Finger Prints System.

• Management of Antivirus System (Client Server Model).

• Procurement of IT related equipments.

• Backup of Servers End users.

• Management of School Database System.

• Computer Literacy Program Coordinator for Teaching Staff.

• Teachers training coordinator for Promethean Smart Board & E-Learning Programs.

Network Engineer and Professional Trainer
Mar 2005 – Oct 2005
CTTC (Computer Training and Testing Center), Karachi – Pakistan

(Professional Services with Microsoft/Cisco Trainings and Smart Business Solution Providers)

Reporting to General Manager, I have performed and managed institute’s network infrastructure. Successfully delivered Microsoft & Cisco professional trainings. Provided technical solutions to CTTC clients.

Major Responsibilities:

• Networking Infrastructure designing, implementation of the project, & configuration.

• Responsible for Post-Sales Services to customers including Technical Support and maintenance.

• Conduct the “Train the Trainer” programs internally in company by introducing the new technologies & providing assistance to engineering students in their research projects of IDPN (independent project of Networks).

• Developing Microsoft & Cisco Training Lab Manuals of various courses like MS Exchange, MS ISA, Network Infrastructure, Active Directory, CCNA, CCNP (Wireless, Security & Voice) to increase the market share by giving technical solutions and trainings.

• Technical Solution Provider on behalf of CTTC to other well known companies.

Network Engineer
Oct 2003 – Oct 2004
Aga Education Services Pakistan (AKESP), Karachi – Pakistan

(Professional Services with Sindh Education Board and Aga Khan Education Board – School)

Reporting to Head of IT Dept., I performed campus network infrastructure, computer labs, access control system, biometric devices and network printers.

Key Notable Projects:

1. Domain Network System: Implemented Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition in multiple AKESP Campuses in Karachi.

2. Antivirus Solution: Implemented Office Scan Security Solution by Trend Micro in Aga Khan High School.

3. Biometric Attendance Solution: Implemented Biometric Staff Attendance Solution by Intellitech.

Major Responsibilities:

• Management of Network (700+ Nodes).

• Management of Email System (Exchange 2003 with Outlook 2000 & 2003).

• Management of Servers (Backup, Maintenance, Patch Management etc).

• Administration of Active Directory (User Accounts, Group Policy, Backup & Recovery etc).

• Hardware & Network Related Proper Documentation through providing Monthly Progress Report to IT-HOD.

• Management of Antivirus System. (Client Server Model).

• Management of the Finger Prints System

• Backup of Servers & End users.

• Supervision of all Hardware & Software related Problems

Customer Support Engineer
Oct 2002 – Oct 2003
Inbox Business Technologies Pvt Ltd, Karachi – Pakistan

(Professional Services with Network based, Software based & Hardware based IT Solution Providers)

Major Responsibilities:

• Configuration & Integration of INBOX PC’s / Server Machines.

• Supervision of all new Trainee Engineers.

• Management of Company Network and its Outlets.

• Administration of Active Directory (User Accounts, Group Policy, etc).

• Backup of Company Servers & End Users.

• Management of Antivirus System (Client Server Model).

• Outdoor customer supports: Includes troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, configuration of Domain Networks.

• Worked as a Resident Support Engineer in Karachi Grammar School (KGS). Handling all of its three branches. The school has (2000+ nodes) of domain network setup which is fully equipped with (Inbox) PCs & Servers.