Network Engineer, System Administrator, Computer Systems Analyst

Seeking a position that effectively utilizes my potential skills and knowledge and be part of a winning team.

Professional Summary:
1.Network Engineer – Al-Mashrik – KAUST Project (Jeddah) KSA[May2009 – Present]
2.General Manager IT – Emerald Groups Pvt Ltd. [July 2007 – April 2009]
3.Senior Network Administrator – Vista Technologies [June 2004 – June 2007]
Job Profile:
Company – Al-Mashrik (King Abdullah University, KSA) (May-2009 – Till date)
Designation: Senior Network Engineer.

•Supervising the team of Network technicians at King Abdullah University.
•Checking structured cabling system layout in accordance with the project specifications and Aramco standards.
•Installing and configuring the Active devices in MTER and TER rooms.
•Managing the installation and Commissioning activities.
•Active involvement in Installation, Commissioning and integration of various Telecom equipments throughout the Phase I and Phase II project period.

Company – Emerald Groups Pvt Ltd. (India) (July 2007 – April 2009)
Designation: General Manager IT.
•Managing a team of Network Administrators and Planned, Designed and Implemented 300-User Network Points.
•Installed & Configured IP Based Access-Controls & IP Cameras. Configured Site-to-Site VPN between Head-office and Branch Offices.
•Resolving all IT issues, typically Hardware, Software & Network remotely to users who are geographically located in different cities.
•Installing, configuring desktops / laptops with standard imaging utilities by Acronis & Symantec backup
•Scheduling Data Replication & Remote Backups strategies between Branch Offices & Head Office on File Server.
•Configured Cisco 2600 Series and Cisco 1700 Series Routers for 64 KBPS Leased Line between BHEL R&D and BHEL ROD.
•LAN Switches - Layer 2 Layer 3 Switches - Configuration and Troubleshooting.
•Performing Configuration Settings and Trouble Shooting for Network Equipments like Router, Switches and Leased Line Modems.

Company – Vista Technologies (India)(June 2004 – June 2007)
Designation: Senior Network Administrator.

•Responsible for of the entire Network safeguarding and mend problems as soon as the end users Logs a Bug.Desktop Support, which includes O/S installations, re-imaging and fine-tuning, application Installation and Configuration, Updating Security Patches.Regular Checkup of Running Applications.Network support, which includes end user system connectivity and port

Academic Details:

B.Com. Computers
Career Summary:

• Results driven IT Professional with a strong technical background and expertise in providing business driven solutions demonstrated by numerous project accomplishments.
• Have an extensive experience working with business units to design and implement solutions which meet the needs of current business objectives and provide future scalability.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of emerging technologies and their business applications.
• Nearly 5 years of successful technology consulting and implementation experience which provides innovative Information Technology and strong Customer Service.
• Hold MCSE and CCNA certifications.

Certifications:

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate.
CISCO ID - CSCO10761018

MCSE - Microsoft Certified System Engineer.
MSCE ID - 2281453

Technical Expertise:

•Implement effective customer satisfaction strategies by identifying and eliminating the root causes of customer problems.
•Knowledge of implementing LAN and WAN.
•Plan, implement, and support information systems with Windows 2000 Servers, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Professional & Windows XP machines.
•Configuration of Active directory, DNS, DHCP, WINS etc.
•In case of hardware problem with systems, liaising with vendors and getting the problem resolved.
•Installing and using Desktop application software like MS Office 2007, 2003 and XP
•Familiar with installation of various Windows Operating Systems including Windows 7 on desktops and laptops.
•Manage and maintain Microsoft Exchange Server 2003.
•Resolving the problems through phone support regarding Network, Database or the applications concerned.
•Provided second level technical support to users and monitor hardware to ensure effective operations.
•Familiarity with Cisco Internet work Operating System (IOS) commands, and installation and configuration of Cisco 1700, 1800, 2500, 2600, 3500, 7000 series Routers and Catalyst 1900 2900 Switches.
•Configuring VLANS, Access-List, IP Cameras and Remote access.

Personal Profile:

Date of Birth : 21-FEB-1979
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Iqama : Transferrable.
Languages known : English, Urdu & Hindi.