Fahad Ahmed
FOLSOM, CA *5630
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EDUCATION:
Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A) - Business Analytics
Drexel University, Sacramento
Expected Graduation 2013
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
California State University, Sacramento
Graduated December 2007
Associate of Science, Computer Information Science - Network Systems
Engineering
Cosumnes River College, Elk Grove
Graduated December 2005
Associate of Science, Computer Information Science - Network Systems
Administration
Cosumnes River College, Elk Grove
Graduated December 2005
EXPERIENCE:
STAFF INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST (June 2011-
Present)
California Board of Equalization - Sacramento, California
- Lead implementation of SharePoint 2010, developing Governance Plan,
Migration Plan, Administration Plan, and Backup Strategy
- Developed Project Charters, Project Plans, Change Control Plan,
Resource Requirements, & planning analysis
- Delivered complex IT projects using PMBOK, with controlled cost,
schedule, and quality
- Implemented CA PMM, principles and techniques into large scaled I.T
Software Projects
- Used Microsoft Project 2007 to schedule projects with contingency
plans and mitigation strategies
- Lead JAD sessions for business requirements, technical
requirements, and functional requirements
- Performed variance analysis on work performance measurements,
business valuation assessment
- Provided presentations, and reporting to IT Governance Council
(ITGC)
ASSOCIATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST (December 2010 - June
2011)
California Board of Equalization - Sacramento, California
- Worked in PMO designing PMM documents, Leading Projects, Performing
Monitoring & Controlling
- Developed infrastructure architectures documents for SharePoint
2010, EMC Documentum
- Established and maintained standards using SDLC phases, principles
and methodologies
- Identified alternative solutions to enterprise infrastructure needs
and developed DR and migration strategies for SharePoint,
Documentum
- Processed development, documentation and maintenance of EA
principles, standards, practices and patterns
- Conducted technical research to support standards development on
SharePoint 2010 and EMC Documentum
- Informed and instructed high level of technical competence for
advanced complex I.T Systems
- Evaluated project documentation, including issue papers,
Feasibility Study Reports (FSR), and Early Identification of Need
(EIN) reports
SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (January 2007-December
2010)
Interwest Consulting - Elk Grove, California
- Lead implementations for advanced IT hardware & software (Windows
Server 2008, BES, Office 2007, Citrix, VMWare, Symantec Altiris)
- Managed 3 PY's in implementation of many large scale complex I.T
Projects, & I.T Help desk Duties
- Developed and designed enterprise architecture plans, diagrams,
standardizations for many large scale I.T projects
- Formulated architectural plans in designing Active Directory
structure for Windows Server 2008
- System analysis and network planning for Microsoft SharePoint
Server 2007
- Used Project Management Methodology and SDLC in implementation for
large scaled I.T projects
- Developed project planning and performed feasibility studies for
the implementation of Windows Server 2008 infrastructure
- Coordinated IT infrastructure and system performance metrics with
other departments to create RFPs for procurement
- Developed resource requirements planning analysis for computer
hardware and software
SENIOR TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
(September 2006-January 2007)
Pearson - Rancho Cordova, California
- Coordinate software infrastructure & system performance metrics
with clients (Quality Assurance & Quality Control)
- Implemented PowerSchool software to School Systems throughout the
world
- Worked on multi platform RAID Clusters (Windows Server, Mac OSX)
- Manage client's implementation time-line and project scopes
- Coordinating with Development and Quality Assurance groups to code
and test systems according to client's specifications
- Conduct JRP, and JAD sessions and developed Deliverables
- Played a key role in the development and implementation of data
management methodologies
- Designed advanced logical and technical plans, diagrams, and
analysis for clients on PowerSchool software
- Developed information security plans, to prevent information
systems vulnerabilities, and restore security of information
systems
INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST
(January 2003- September 2006)
City of Folsom - Folsom, California
- Supported and maintained City of Folsom - Police and Fire
department network infrastructure & IT Systems
- Provided first level and second level I.T support for 500 Employees
including Police and Fire
- Performed enterprise level software and hardware upgrades/refresh
- Administrated Windows Active Directory governance and structure
- Implemented Group Policy Object (GPO) push-outs, updates, and
structure
- Defined project, developed strategy, an implementations of backup
solutions for 500+ employees
- Created design documents for network security and system testing
(Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Exchange, Symantec Altiris)
- Refined project goals for implementing software such as Microsoft
Office into defined functions and operation
- Analyzed end-user information system needs, and created project
scope for complex I.T systems implementation
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOFTWARE SPECIALIST
(January 2002-May 2003)
Nexus Solution - Sacramento, California
- Created project plan on clients logical enterprise structure using
SDLC and PMM
- Designed, developed & implemented HTML and CSS pages using
Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Imageready
- Illustrated subject matter expertise in enterprise architecture
planning
- Designed and implemented web system structure for 508 Compliance
model
- Design and development of applications using web-based
technologies: JavaScript, ASP, HTML, PHP, MySQL, CSS, and MySql
database
- Planning, organizing, and directing Web server systems through
standard software life cycle processes
- Providing high level of expertise for implementing, maintaining,
and administrating Web Based systems
SKILLS:
- Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Extensive knowledge and formal training in Project Management
Methodologies (PMM)
- Formal training and professional work experience in Systems
Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) 2.0 Certified
- Formal training and professional work experience in Cisco Certified
Network Associate (CCNA)
- Perform complex duties and the ability to work independently
- Certification in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
V3 Foundation in progress
PROFFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Toastmasters International, District 39 PERSuaders Chapter
- Lambda Chi Alpha, California State University of Sacramento Chapter
- Metro EDGE, Non-Profit Organization - Sacramento