Charaf Haizoun

Email: abp14w@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ******** **

City: Falls Church

State: VA

Zip: 22043

Country: USA

Phone: 703-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $156,000

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CHARAF HAIZOUN

1809 Olmstead Drive Falls Church, VA 22043

abp14w@r.postjobfree.com

Home 703-***-**** Cell 703-***-****

PROFILE

* Great expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Active Directory Rights Management Services.

* In-depth experience with Netbackup and Legato backup and recovery solutions.

* Great day-to-day experience with Microsoft Forefront Identity Management (FIM)

* Extensive hands-on experience in remote server and desktop deployment (RIS, VMware)

* Interact with users at all levels ranging from Helpdesk support to the corporate Vice Presidents.

* Excellent hands-on experience in Microsoft web based Portal and Office SharePoint services (MOSS 2007).

* Well versed in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) using Microsoft based Certificate Authority services.

* Recognized, honored and awarded by upper management for completing and meeting project deadlines.

* Achieved MSCE, MCSA, MCP + Internet, CNA and A+ Certifications

* Currently on track for VMware VCP 5 certification

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Led several projects that required providing product demos and addressing large audiences.

* Enjoy working on projects independently as well as in a group based environment.

* Quick learner, always eager to pick up on new technologies and take on new challenges.

* Currently hold a government issued PT security clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Consultant

Nomalki Technologies Corporation (Contracting with United States Patent and Trade Office- USPTO)

May 2012 to Present (7 months)

* Partnered with Layer 7 in the design of a secure DMZ enclave using Layer 7 `s Secure Gateway Appliance solution.

* Designed, installed and configured a Microsoft windows 2008 R2 based Active Directory infrastructure as part of the secured enclave

* Installed and configured (SOPHOS`s Antivirus 7.0 for Linux) on two Enterprise 5.0 Linux servers as part of the enclave

* Provided project documentation detailing the steps required to both troubleshoot and maintain both the Microsoft active directory and Linux based Antivirus environments.

* Currently provide technical support and consulting services via email as needed.

Independent Consultant

UnXis, Inc.

January 2012 to Present (12 months)

* Assisted in the migration of server and services from a physically based office infrastructure into a hosted VMWARE CLOUD based environment .

* Migrated 50 physical servers into VMware based virtual systems saving the company close

* Migrated 24 users into thin client based solution using Windows 2008 virtual terminal server

* Planned and deployed solution to move 4 users into CLOUD based home office which resulted in a monthly saving of close to $10k

* Assisted in the design and upgrade of the network infrastructure to CISCO based network devices both domestically and international.

* Partnered with SCO-Cloud in the design, planning and migration of UnXis e-mail infrastructure into cloud based solution using VMWARE ZIMBRA solution

* Deployed 24 CLOUD based voice over IP phone systems domestically and international

* Created a proposal to upgrade part of the IT infrastructure to a Microsoft Active Directory Services based environment.

* Partnered with both QAD and Sugar CRM to migrate Unxis financial applications to a hosted solution.

* Currently provide offsite consulting services via email as needed

July 2000 to January 2012

VERIZON (formerly MCI) Ashburn, VA

Systems Consultant, Verizon Data Services (6/06 to 01/2012)

* Designed and implemented Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager for 250,000 worldwide user accounts with access, password- and certificate-based credentials. Reduced cost by cutting down 75% of calls to helpdesk that were user identity related, and improved end user productivity

* Assisted in the deployment of web based solutions which integrated into existing Microsoft Active Directory services corporate wide. Provided 250,000 end users with self-support for day-today activities including password reset, group management. Cut down end user downtime by 95%.

* Partnered with Microsoft in Designing and installing Microsoft Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS), which protects information such as office documents and e-mails both internally and externally. This solution targeted 600 worldwide leaders including the Chief Information Officer, Vice Presidents, Directors and company attorneys.

* Partnered with Liquid Machine to design and deploy Liquid Machine gateway services for AD RMS to 120 top company execs, and extended document and email protection to handheld devices such as Blackberries and Windows mobile.

* Partnered with Hewlett-Packard (HP) in data center oriented project that decommissioned over 100 physical servers in 10 geographically dispersed data centers and consolidated processes and services into 15 virtual servers using VMware, saving data center space and reducing server maintenance cost.

* Designed and deployed a team based web portal using Microsoft SharePoint services to host team based project documentation. This allowed management to have one centralized library to post, update and access all team-based projects saving time for upper management and customers.

LAN/WAN ENGINEER, Enterprise Field Services MCI WorldCom (1/03 to 6/06)

* Designed, installed and implemented Microsoft Active Directory services domestically and internationally, to integrate over 60,000 users into the new Microsoft directory service model which allowed for centralized user and group account management and reduced cost of supporting the previous multiple NT domain model.

* Migrated over 50,000 worldwide users and computer accounts from Windows NT 4 domains into Active Directory Services and decommissioned over 150 physical servers reducing maintenance cost by nearly 50%.

* Attained consistent 99% up time by implementing disaster recovery and fault tolerance plans. Implemented and supported the first highly reliable corporate-wide, centralized backup system using EMC Legato Networker.

* Partnered with Dell and led PC refresh project delivering new desktops and laptop to over 15,000 users in a period of 18 months. This increased end user productivity by having more powerful and enhanced hardware and software capabilities.

* Designed, implemented and supported corporate Encryption file services by automating file encryption of end users sensitive data for 40,000 users. This enabled Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance for external audits.

SYSTEM ANALYST, Enterprise Data Management Services, MCI (07/00 to 1/03)

* Partnered with CCM Technologies in the deployment of CCM software distribution client to over 50k + computers worldwide which facilitated PC builds using PXE LAN technology and software distribution.

* Individually and solely installed and supported automatic patching of team based servers (60) using Microsoft windows Software Update Services keeping servers up to date with all critical security updates.

* Built process that enabled remote server build and installation using Remote Insight Board technology, which saved the company the cost of deploying contractors to remote sites to perform the same work.

* Worked closely with internal CITRIX team to integrate Citrix technology into the internal Microsoft remote desktop and terminal services.

* Managed over 10 NT4 domains with over 8000 users and provided day-to-day support which included domain authentication, file share and print services. Heavily used REMEDY ticketing system for day-to-day activities such as opening, receiving or troubleshooting tickets, which saved time and reduced calls to the helpdesk.

* Performed several desktop based functions such as troubleshooting and resolving e-mail, performance, network share access, connectivity and many PC related issues.

March 1999 to July 2000

ENTEX INC. Springfield, VA

Network Administrator, Contract

* Managed 4 Windows NT domestic domains and resources. Managed Novell directory services for 30 servers.

* Installed Novell client for Windows 98 and NT for over 3000 users. Implemented migrations into NT 4 domains.

* Assisted in achieving Y2K compliance for servers in NT and Novell environments.

June 1998 to February 1999

TOTAL UPGRADE SO LUTION INC. Reston, VA

Desktop Analyst, Contractor

* Managed Desktop support for multiple sites.

* Delivered desktop imaging solutions to clients using Norton Ghost imaging software.

* Supported end user access to Novell servers based shares for Microsoft Win98 and NT 4 clients.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

* Orange Technical Institute Interconnecting CISCO Network devices (Certificate of completion)

* Computer Learning Center, Network Management and Engineering, Diploma with 4.0 GPA

* Northern Virginia Community College, Management Information Services

* University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, Computer Science

* University of the Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco, Associate Degree in Applied Science

* Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MSCE). Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

* Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA). Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (MCP + Int)

* Certified Novell Administrator (CNA). CompTIA A+ Hardware Technician (A+)

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

* Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Win7, 2008, Linux, Fedora, Novell 4 and 5

* Networking Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, RIP, ospf

* Databases: SQL, T-SQL, Access and limited Oracle. Patch level maintenance: WSUS, SMS, Marimba

* Remote system administration: RDP, Terminal Services, VMware, Citrix, VNC

* Monitor services: Microsoft Operating Management (MOM), Patrol

* Scripting Languages: VB, HTML, Java, CGI, Windows powerShell

* Backup and storage: EMC Legato Networker, Netbackup

* Web Technologies: Portal, SharePoint Services, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, FTP

* E-commerce security architecture including firewalls: PKI, Encryption File System (EFS), Rights Management Services (RMS), Sopho Disk Encryption, MacAfee, Symantec

* Microsoft Office: 2000, XP, 2003, 2007 and 2010. Microsoft Clustering services

* DHCP, DNS, WINS, LDAP, MIIS, FIL, ILM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

* Designing, Deploying and Managing Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS) 2003,SQL Soft+ Seattle, WA

* SQL 2005 and 2008 Administration (TELS, Verizon) Online

* Key For Safeguarding Privacy and Confidential Information (TESL, Verizon) Online

* Designing, Implementing and Installing Microsoft AD Management Services, Microsoft Technical Center, Irving, TX

* VMware vSphere 5 online training, TRAINSIGNAL, Inc

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