Active Directory Information Technology

Sajjad A. Gulamali Cell: 917-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

A seasoned IT professional with 20 years in network administration, systems management, supervision, and project management with the U.S. Department of State at the American Embassy in Tanzania. Experienced working with U.S. government contractors on IT projects for the Embassy.

RELEVANT SKILS

Network Administration including physical and virtual server management, storage area network, Back up and recovery patch management WIFI management, Patch Management, Active directory, technical resolution.

Systems: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Active Directory,MS-Exchange 2012, Mac OS, VMvare,

MS-Sharepoint, Ultrabac, Avamar, Blackberry, Iphone, Android, IPADs, Satellite phones and mobile encryption.

Project Management

Non-technical: Team Leader * Excellent interpersonal skills * Able to work independently * Delegation, executive staff and onsite support * End User /Executive training * Planning, scheduling and management of Help Desk * Analytical problem- solving abilities * Multi-tasking with ability to prioritize projects or task and execute in a high-pressure environment * Exceptional customer focused, organized and highly self-motivated *High level project management such as President of the United States visit

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Computer Manager, 1997 – Present U.S. Embassy, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Perform the full range of systems administration and management of unclassified network that include Windows servers, 300 plus windows workstations, and a variety of peripheral equipment.

Sustained daily workload and customer need admirably when the office experienced prolonged staff shortage and had to move out of their workspace so it could be demolished and rebuilt. Once the workspace was done, ably managed the move to the new office without dire effect on the customer needs.

Planned and executed Windows 7 and Office 2010 deployment resulting in successful completion before the deadline. Not only 257 computers were upgraded, I also organized a group and individualized training classes for the Embassy staff so that they would be better prepared to work with the new operating system and Microsoft Office suite. Led and supervised the IT support team (5 staff) responsible for the whole U S Embassy network that included Windows-based servers in the virtual environment and 300 Windows workstations, over hundred printers/multi-functional printer, over 200 Microsoft Exchange mailbox and over 400 active-directory.

As a key member of the Embassy relocation project, planned and prepared the Information Technology asset move by successfully replacing 95% of the 150 Information Technology assets including the server in the new building by installing, configuring and having them operational on the first day of business in the new office. CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS

• Certificates: Comptia A+, Network +, Security+, MS Exchange 2010, MCTS-Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Information Security, Quality Coordinator, MS-Share point 2007, Cloud Computing

• Awards: Heroism (1), Annual Employee of the year (1), Superior Honor (1), Meritorious (1), Extra mile Awards (4), Eagle Award, POTUS (2), Franklin Award (3) Cash performance(3), White House Communication Agency (3) EDUCATION

• Information Technology, Information Security and supervisory courses, U.S. DOS Foreign Service Institute, Arlington, VA (1997 – 2015)

• Diploma in Business Administration, Associate of Business Executive, UK (2009)

• HND Diploma in Computer Studies, International Data Processing Management, UK

(1995-1996)

• Diploma in Computer Studies, International Data Processing Management, UK

(1994-1995)

LANGUAGE

Fluent in speaking, writing, and reading English and Kiswahili. Fluent in speaking Gujrati and Urdu.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:

Exploring nature, volunteering services to the community, exploring new technologies.

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