THOMAS V ABRAHAM

** **** *****, ******** ****, New York – Tel : 845-***-**** – email: acghwh@r.postjobfree.com

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Proven Success in Systems Optimization and Strategic IT Solutions

Solution-oriented, highly analytical and resourceful candidate with extensive

experience in network administration and support. Proven ability to provide creative

and effective server and networking strategies through the application of highly

developed problem solving skills. Expert administration and troubleshooting skills for all

Microsoft operating systems and Windows Server products. Exceptional technical

education; consistently keeping current with emerging network technologies. Team

player with reputation for providing excellent user service; tenacity to work with

demanding clientele. Able to travel and maintain a flexible work schedule.

Highlights of IT Skills

• LAN/WAN/Administrati • Technical Support • Database Design &

on • Systems Management

• Project Management Installation, • NOS Patches &

• Workflow Planning Configuration & Updates

• Productivity Upgrading • Training &

Improvement • Security Solutions Mentoring

Professional Experience

UASC (Semi Government Shipping Co) Dubai, UAE, 2003 to 2014

Systems Administrator (2009 to present)

Systems/Network Consultant (2003 to 2009)

Hired as a full-time systems administrator following initial consulting role. Provide

Windows administration, network operating center (NOC) administration, LAN/WAN/VPN

administration, VMware administration.. Also manage FTP servers, AD/DNS, wireless

access points. Design and implement highly available (HA) and disaster recovery (DR)

solutions for clients and employer.

Key Contributions:

• Microsoft Active Directory administration,

• Microsoft Exchange 2003 & 2010 administration.

• User’s support related to computer hardware / software.

• Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls,

telephones.

• Corporate Network Security using TrendMicro Antivirus Tools (administration /

management).

• Updating user’s PC / Laptop with latest Antivirus software / patches.

Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls,

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telephones.

• Knowledge of Dynamics GP & Experience in Project management.

THOMAS V ABRAHAM

12 lake Drive, Sparkill 1076, New York – Tel : 845-***-**** – email: acghwh@r.postjobfree.com

• Backup & disaster recovery solutions.

• Router and switch configuration.

• Coda Installation, Maintenance & Support.

• Google Mail Application with cloud environment.

• MS Dynamics Great Plains Administration skills.

• Good Experience in supporting databases using My SQL & Proficient in SQL query

language

Food Specialities Limited, Dubai 1996 to 2003

System Administrator / PC Technician/Help Desk

Consulted with client companies to provide Web-based and network solutions along

with strategic planning and project leadership over systems migration, configuration,

administration, upgrades and troubleshooting initiatives.

Key Contributions:

• Maintaining and Administering computers to both dubai and Jeddah office

• Maintaining and Administering Network Connections for all PC's

• Maintaining and Administering Exchange Server and Clients

• Maintaining and Administering In-house Systems & ERP program Orion

• Troubleshooting software and hardware problems

• Backing Up all Data on Server Computer periodically

• Provide technical assistance and support for users related to computer systems,

software, and hardware.

• Respond to queries either in person or over the phone.

• Train computer users.

• Maintain daily performance of computer systems.

• Install, modify, and repair computer hardware and software.

• Servicing and repairing Computer Unit

• Teaching and providing IT Tutor to Staff

• Good Knowledge in Oracle DBA, Performance Tuning, Backup/Recover, PL/SQL Scripting, Oracle

Discoverer

Certified Courses in IT Field.:

Certificate Course in Oracle 8i Developer and DBA Track

Certificate Course in Web Development (HTML, DHTML, VB SCRIPT, JAVA SCRIPT, ASP, VID, ACTIVEX, COM, SQL

SERVER)

Certificate Course in Visual Basic 6.0

Certificate Course in Visual FoxPro 6.0

Certificate Course in MS-Access

THOMAS V ABRAHAM

12 lake Drive, Sparkill 1076, New York – Tel : 845-***-**** – email: acghwh@r.postjobfree.com

United Arab Shipping Co - System Administrator

Dubai System Network Consultant

System Administrator/PC Technician/Help Desk

Food Specialties Limited -

Dubai

Education & Training

KERALA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - 1985

PG Diploma in Programming & Applications - 1990

CompTIA Network + in progress

Sitting exam in October, 2014

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSE), In Progress

Sitting exam in November 2014

Visa Status : Green Card

Contact : 845-***-****/843-***-****

Email ID : acghwh@r.postjobfree.com

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