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Subject: Resume For Position Outsourcing Account Executive Ref#

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 3:20 PMJaved Rufus Salik

**** ******* ***, ***********, *** 4S6, ON

Phone: 905-***-**** Email: *******@******.***

Summary of Skills

* A background combining 18 years experience and in-depth training in Information technology along with advanced education in Business Administration and Banking / Finance. A very fast learner with excellent verbal & communication skills.

* Over eight years experience & expertise in UNIX Systems administration/consulting, shell script programming, capacity planning, installation, kernel configuration, fine-tuning and backup procedures

* Excellent track record of projects and resource management in migration of systems across different platforms / hardware.

* Extensive experience in second-level technical support, operations and hands-on experience of configuring, testing and installing IT equipment.

* Abreast with latest technology through training and courses in Unix system architecture, administration, networking and telecommunications.

Hardware

Solaris Ultra 5, Ultra 10, HP9000 K, H, D, E Class Servers, IBM Mainframe 360 & 370, NCR Tower 32/500, 3430, 3450, NCR 3550 & 4400, NCR ATM 5085, Multiplexors, Modems, SCO Unix Servers. Character based Terminals. Cisco Routers, Different printers, Digiboards, X25 Cards, Bar code Scanners and printers, EISA Mux

Software

UNIX - HP-UX 9.0.4 10.20 11.0, AT&T NCR MP-RAS NFS OE 2.03 & 3.02, SCO UNIX 3.2v4.2, Digital UNIX Version 4.0D, Solaris 2.6, Solaris 7, AIX 4.3.3, TCP/IP, NFS, NTP, DNS, Unix Shell, Sendmail, Uniplex (Unix based email system), Lotus Notes 4.6.7, Windows & related products, ITX, VM/CMS, IBM COBOL, dBASE IV, Foxbase, RM-COBOL, UNIBOL 5.0, TIP/ix, ARM Utilities, Netvault Tape Backup Utility, AcuCOBOL, LPPlus (Unix Print Management System), NCR Galaxy Cobol Application Shell (CASH), Borderware Firewall Software, VSIFAX (Fax Application on Unix), Reflection X Windows Manager, Exceed, RADIUS, LDAP, IAF Horizon, installation of Oracle 7.3.4, 8.1.5 and 8.1.7, PERL, Iplanet WebserverExperience

TNT Logistics (Mississauga) July 2001 to dateUnix Consultant (Contract)

* Responsible for the maintenance of Unix HP9000 D and K Class Servers with HP-UX 10.20 running Progress RDBMS based application "Orion".

* Managed the Firewall running Borderware Software and the applications running on DMZ

* Managing the ftp of EDI files to various client sites. Wrote scripts for transfer of files from various sites.

* Part of the team installing / upgrading Lotus Notes 5.0.8

* Responsible to supervise day-to-day administration, backups, system and network problems. Provide second level support to users and staff members.

Amdocs Canada Inc. (Toronto) November 2000 to July 2001

Unix Systems Integrator

* Responsible for the setup, configuration, installation of the IAF Horizon product. This involves active involvement during the development, capacity planning, system testing, setting up of test environment on client site, unit testing, integration, site documentation and final implementation.

* Configured and installed Ultra 5 and Ultra 10 Sun Servers, Installed Oracle 8.1.5, 8.1.7, Netscape Iplanet Webserver and browser. Installed IAF Product software.

* Installed various versions of IAF Horizon application, and upgrades through pkginstall. Also made modifications to the Oracle Database as and when required.

Schenker of Canada Limited (Etobicoke) June 1998 to November 2000Unix Systems Administrator

* Responsible for the maintenance of Unix HP9000, NCR, Solaris and AIX Servers and running in-house applications developed in AcuCOBOL for about 500 users throughout Canada, and providing second level support for any Unix related issues.

* Wrote shell programs / scripts to automate most of the processes and procedures on all the systems through cron, and different application programs.

* Responsible for installation, configuration, trouble-shooting, performance tuning and capacity planning, and proposing current and future hardware requirements.

* Responsible for capacity planning and performance. Recommended and upgraded (hardware/software) production system.

* Installed and configured Unix native and third party packages.

* Implemented the scripts for SAP Interface with Schenker USA Operations through NFS mounts on across Unix platforms.

* Implemented the ftp scripts for regular download to the NT Servers throughout our WAN.

* Provided support and implemented the migration of software packages across platforms.

* Maintenance of sendmail system

* Maintaining the backup of the Unix Systems using the Netvault Storage Software on DLT.

* Project leader for the Disaster recovery plan and proposal.

* Providing application developers with Unix related support and maintaining regular contact with the Vendors and their technical support

* Recommended and purchased new HP9000 Unix system for EDI Applications and Fax System. Installed the VSIFAX Application and the related hardware and interfaced it with other servers.

* Maintenance of the Firewall system using Borderware Firewall Server application

* Backup support to the EDI Coordinator

* Managed the following projects:

1- Migration of Production System to the new Systems. Did analysis and requirement gathering. Proposed and purchased the hardware. Prepared functional specifications, test scenarios and test matrix. Prepared and managed project plan and schedule and coordinated with the development team and the operations team.

2- Y2K Project. Migrated the application from the old Operating Environment to the Unix Operating Environment. Performed different tests to all the systems using different tools and patches provided by different vendors, and tested all applications running on the Unix Systems.

3- Disaster Recovery Project. Proposed and planned the setup of an offsite backup site connected with high telecom lines to keep the database synchronized.

Allinson-Ross Corporation (Mississauga) July 97 to June 98Technical Support Analyst

* Responsible for support of TIP family of products - TIP products being the migration package from UNISYS OS/3 Mainframe to Unix client-servers technology on HP-UX, AIX, SVR4, SCO, Digital Unix and also Windows NT.

* Telephone support to external customers and agents the target group composed of senior programmers, system analysts & system administrators.

* Analysis and resolution of software problems.

* Analysis of product deficiency and detailed information of problem analysis to Development department.

DHL International Express Ltd. (Mississauga) March 1996 to July 1997Unix Systems Administrator

* Responsible for overall performance and security of network comprising of HP-UX Servers and SCO Unix servers connected through X25 lines comprising WAN in the Canada region connecting to the gateway in U.S. Also managing the TCP/IP configuration throughout Canada.

* Responsible for the capacity planning, maintenance, configuration and installation of hardware, software & operating systems of HP & SCO Servers.

* Proposed the upgrade of the hardware and the related software / operating systems, responsible for implementation of procedures and schedules, and the on time delivery of projects.

* Responsible for the overall system performance, communications and applications performance.

* Configured, tested and installed HP 9000 & SCO UNIX servers in the field, and linked them through dedicated leased lines or X.25 lines to the network.

* Functioning as the second level support for any hardware, operating system or communication related problems in the region.

* Managing the e-mail system for the Intranet of the company and the communications network.

* Installed UNIBOL 5.0, a migration application package for IBM S/36 to UNIX

United Bank Limited (Dubai U.A.E.) April 1990 to December 1995Systems Administrator / Technical Manager

* Set up new user accounts and privilege levels. Managed backup system of the application software and the data files

* Monitored the performance of the system and implemented enhancements. Devised procedures and schedules for back office and end of day processing and supervised the computerization of branches.

* Managed the modems, mulitplexors, and leased data communication lines

* Designed and implemented the Cheque Book Making System as a part of the project of Automated Clearing System. This involved the data extraction from UNIX host to PC (DOS) based equipment and printing of Chequebooks.

* Provided technical support and managed help desk for the branches

* Managed the following projects:

1- Centralizing the Data Centre: Created a Computer Centre at Dubai for whole of UAE by centralizing the operations of all the 8 branches on the Computer Systems in the Data Centre and linked them via dedicated data lines. Also took over management of the Computer Centre

2- Migrating the Banking Package to Unix System: Proposed and implemented the migration of the banking application from NCR ITX System to AT&T UNIX SVR4. Converting of the banking package, which was in COBOL to UNIX environment. Transferred the data of all the 8 branches in the region. Managed the High level & detail design, integration, testing & deployment.

3- Setup of the ATM Network: installed Automated Teller Machines in all the branches, which included developing of site, installing of software package, framing of policies and procedures for the branches for the issuance and record maintenance of ATM Cards and creation and management of the Card Making Cell.

United Bank Limited (Karachi, Pakistan) July 1983 to March 1990Programmer / Analyst / Team Leader

* Functioned as Group Leader and supervised the maintenance of in-house developed PC based software packages

* Team Leader in designing of various systems in dBASE III+ and Foxbase

* System Analysis, design and development of Computer Systems for Investment Department in dBASE III+ & conversion to Foxbase

* Orientation and training of new appointments as programmers

* Orientation and training on IBM System 360 and 370, Learnt COBOL and developed a number of programs.

* Designed, developed and tested Financial Analysis system for Industrial Credit Division in COBOL

* Converted National Insurance Corp. System from IBM 370 to IBM 4361

* Managed the following projects:

1- Conversion and Migration of the Weekend Position Statement: Migration of the Application package from IBM370 to NCR ITX9300, and transfer of data from EBCDIC to ASCII.

2- Computerization of National Insurance Corporation: Feasibility Analysis for the Computerization of National Insurance Corporation, which had contracted the software services of our bank. Subsequently designed and developed the complete system on IBM 370 which included Underwriting, Claims and Accounts System which was in COBOL. Managed a team of developers for developing the complete application

3- Course Coordinator: Developed and managed the Computer Orientation courses for Banking Personnel. This included preparing the course outlines, setting up schedules, managing the instructors, and making all the related resources available.

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Group Leader: Managed up to seven resources for the maintenance and development of PC based software application for various banking departments. This also included induction of new programmers in the group.

Education / Technical Training

M.B.A. University of Karachi, Pakistan

B.B.A. (Honors) University of Karachi, Pakistan

B. Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Statistics) University of Punjab Lahore, Pakistan

D.A.I.B.P. Diplomaed Associate Institute of Bankers, Karachi Pakistan

Technical Training

Course on Communications skills for Systems Analysts (University of Karachi)

Courses on COBOL, CSF and JCLs (United Bank Limited)

Courses on UNIX Operating System / System Administration (NCR)

HP9000 System & Network Administration (HP)

Shell Programming for Users & System Administrators (Learnix)

C Programming 1 (Humber College)

Borderware Firewall Server, Installation and Maintenance (BorderWare Technologies Inc.)

Solaris 7 System Administration 1 (Sun Microsystems Inc.)

IAF Horizon Overview (Amdocs)

Systems Integrator I & II (Amdocs)

Introduction to ISP and Internet Services (Logtel)

Introduction to Ensemble (Amdocs)

PERL Programming (Learnix)

Presentation Skills (Malkam Institute)

Introduction to Datacoms & Telecoms (Logtel)

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