Khalid Shariff
*** ****** ***** **. ************ GA 30215
h: 770/ 719.8777 c: 470/ 599.7928 email: *************@*******.***
Education:
University of North Texas, TX
BS Computer Science (1981-1985)
AS / Aviation Management (1990-1992)
Spartan School of Aeronautics, OK
PPL, CPL, Instrument I&II (1991-1993)
University of Dallas, TX (1997-1998)
MCSE, CCNA 1 & 2 (Passed I)
Experience
System Technologist SR July2015 to November2017
Motorola Solutions, Inc. Atlanta, GA
Systems Technologist SR:
Duties includes: I have taken multiple projects from Post–Sales to pre-staged Hardware; Provision the system and Deployed at multiple Clients throughout USA, including US Armed Force Bases.
Deploy MSI Public Safety Applications including
Premier One Suite
CAD/Mobile
Advanced Resource Location
RMS
I am well versed in to a name a few:
Microsoft OS & Networking components
Configuration of Routers, Switches and Firewalls
oeXtreme Switching
oFortinet Firewalls and Switches
oHP Managed Switches
VMware virtualization
Microsoft SQL Database configuration and maintenance. SQL Always On
Solarwinds Monitoring Solution and integration with SCOM
Timekeeper / Presentense time synchronization
SpectraCom NetClocks
HP DataProtect Backup Technology
XML, Java, Batch Scripts
Project Lead (Deployment) February 2010 to June 2015
Interact Public Safety Systems Atlanta, GA
Project Lead:
Duties included
1.Project Implementation of Public Safety Answering Points:
a.Pre-Staging
b.On-Site Installation
c.Training
d.Maintenance of Public Safety Systems
e.Applications: CAD, MAP, GIS, RMS, JMS {Classic and Next Gen}, 911-Phone (Expertise in industry’s leading vendors), Database Administration (Microsoft SQL 2008 & 2012)
f.Networking: Microsoft 2008 and 2012. Closed Networks, Routing, Security, Active-Directory, Virtual & Physical Environments. Advanced user of Microsoft Office 365, Project and Visio.
Solutions Architect:
I provided cutting edge technological solutions to high end 911 centers throughout USA. Job responsibilities are mainly to keep the existing 911 Systems running efficiently, accurately and reliably 24/7. As an ongoing effort, I also suggest, plan and device solutions to keep 911 Centers abreast of technology. Tasks involve understanding Technology & implementing to clients need while making sure project stays within the budget. I have worked with 3rd Party Vendors to Interface their products.
Project Lead November 2000 to November 2010
Intrado / Positron Public Safety Systems Longmont, CO
Help Desk: I started in Public Safety Industries as Help Desk Support, providing phone and remote support for 911, CAD, MIS, Mobile and GIS products.
Field Services: Within two years I moved to field services providing onsite diagnostics, installation and maintenance of 911 Turn-Key Systems.
Project Lead: In a short period company promoted to Project Management. Last 7 years with the firm I managed installation of Turn-Key 911 Systems from two positions PSAPs to 50 Plus Centers within a County. Projects ranged from simple upgrade to building centers from scratch. Project lead covered detailed aspects of planning, installation and maintenance of Hardware and Software.
Manager April 1986 – September 2000
Al-Huda Publications Dallas, TX
I started company from ground-up. From procurement of equipment to building clientele, I managed operations of Print Shop. After selling the business, remained with the company for next 10 years. Key responsibility was to keep production parallel to technology. Within two years we migrated from conventional printing to Digital Publication.
Skills:
Systems Administration: Specialized in vast variety of Networking, Routing, Hardware & Software Installation/Configuration (Proprietary & OTC) Microsoft Platform
Public Safety: I have over 18 years of experience in E-911 Telephony, Computer Aided Dispatch, Management Information Systems (Call Reporting, Mobile Data Terminal, Geographical Information System, GPS Tracker, 800 MHz Radio Systems. I am well versed in Classic Products while Next Gen products are mainstay.
Virtual Machine Environment: Migration of 911 Centers from Physical Servers to VMWare for enhanced system administration and potential growth.
Remote Access: Setup satellite sites with central site using VPN, Remote Desktop, Remotely Anywhere, Symantec PCAnywhere and Bomgar.
References:
Garry Nesbit Application Specialist 912/ 675.5687
Mike Melton Project Manager 256/ 698.1199
James Craig Project Lead 954/ 732.6548