Name: Abraham Tekie Kidane Email: **********@*****.*** Mobile: +971-0509649623
Address: Abu Dhabi, UAE
DOB: 05/09/1980
Career Summary
Organized, Result-Oriented and Certified Professional with over 10 Years of Experience in the Information Technology Industry, with Strong Technical Background in Microsoft and VMware;Product Training, Project Implementation, and Consultation. I am Expert in Microsoft and VMware Vsphere Technologies: Solution Implementation, Configuration, Systems Administration, Management and Deployment. I have a sound Technical Proficiency in Windows Server 2008 R2, Server 2012 R2, System Center 2012,Microsft Private Cloud, Virtualization, VMware Vsphere, Microsoft Office Applications and Windows Desktop Operating Systems. I Possess Excellent Problem Solving, Communication and Project Management Skills.
Education Background
Addis Ababa University, Bachelor’s Degree, 2006
Professional Certifications
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Configuration (SCVMM)
Windows Server Virtualization, Configuration (Hyper-V)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Windows 7 Configuration
Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (Application Virtualization)
Managing and Maintaining Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Network Infrastructure
Certified Network professional (CompTIA Network+)
A+ Certified IT Technician (Hardware and Operating Systems)
Core Technical Skills
Design, Implement, Configure, Administer, Train, Monitor, Troubleshoot and Support Enterprise Level Domains, Forest, and Infrastructure Networking Services:-DHCP, DNS, ADCS, Group Policy, WSUS, IIS, ADFS, WDS, Hyper-V (Server Virtualization) and Application Virtualization, Active Directory Domain Services, Clustering, Backup and Recover
Build IT Infrastructure and System Center Private Cloud: System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM), System Center Service Manager, DPM, Hyper-V, System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), Orchestrator, Microsoft Azure,Windows Azure Pack, High availability, Dynamics CRM, SQL Server, Exchange Server, VMware vSphere vCenter, EMC vNXE storage,Dell NetVault, ITIL, Veeam, Symantec Endpoint Protection
Work Experience
Dell EMC Contract Oct 2016- Present
IT Consultant / Senior Systems Engineer
Gather Requirement, Prepare High Level and Low Level Design document, Gap analysis, Lead the Project Implementation Team. Handle day to day operation tasks.
Implementation of the Private Cloud Project and VmWare Vsphere Vcenter with high availability
Deploy, Support and Consult SCCM, SCVMM, Hyper-V( Virtualization ), SCOM, Windows Server 2008 R2,Server 2012 R2,Windows Azure Pack (WAP)
Primary responsibilities include the design, implementation, administration, and monitoring of the above technologies. Securing and Hardening Servers and workstations using Center for Internet Security(CIS) Benchmark. Create and Configure Clusters, Perform P2V.
High level design(HLD),low level design (LLD) documents and configuration Documents
Lucy IT Services and Training JAN 2012 – AUG 2016
Senior Systems ENGINEER/Microsoft Certified Trainer
Deploy, Support, administer and Consult SCCM, SCVMM, Hyper-V, SCOM, SCSM, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Server 2012 R2,Exchange Server and virtualization Technologies
Project Lead during implementation of System Center Suite of Products
Primary responsibilities : design, implementation, administration, and monitoring of the above technologies and VmWare Vsphere
Successful implementation of Veeam, Symantec Endpoint Protection,and Dell NetVault
Windows Failover Cluster Services (WSFC) and Hyper-v Virtualization Project
Engage in Product and Solution Pre sales activities
National Drilling Company ADNOC GROUP, ABU DHABI, UAE Dec 2010-Nov 2011
Microsoft Consultant/Training and Development
Administer, Manage, Support, Consult and Train System Center Products and Microsoft Windows 2008 R2, Server 2012 R2 Technology.
Monitoring Servers in the Environment to provide uninterrupted Service for on-Shore and off- Shore Connections. Lead Microsoft Engineer on Windows 7 rollout project utilizing SCCM to distribute a standardized OS environment to over 2000 Desktop Computers.
Utilized OSD and PXE to build new systems and rebuild existing systems.
Deployed Microsoft Office Applications and other Business Line and required Application using SCCM.
Exceed IT Services & Training Microsoft Gold Partner, Abu Dhabi, UAE OCT 2007 – Dec 2010
Microsoft SYSTEMS ENGINEER/IT Consultant/Microsoft Certified Trainer
B2B Enterprise Presales Activities, Application Features Demonstration, Meeting Customer Requirement, Product Documentation, demonstration and high-level design Document
Conduct Proof of Concept (POC) and Presentations for Corporate and Public Clients.
Project Designing and Implementation of IT Infrastructure on Various Microsoft Solutions: AD Migration, System Upgrades, Server and Client OS Deployment Using Various Tools and Solution. Train, Implement, Support and Consult SCVMM, SCOM, SCCM, Hyper-V Virtualization, Windows Server 2012 R2 and Microsoft Office Applications: MS-Project, Visio, Outlook, Power Point, Advanced Excel, Access, Word
Engage in Product and Solutions Pre sales activities
Sites Power Training Center Microsoft Gold Partner, Dubai UAE May 2007 – Sep 2007
IT Trainer
Deliver Training: CompTIA and Microsoft Courses,Training Lab Virtual Machines Preparation
Provide Training Consultation, Train Microsoft Official and Customized Courses for Corporate and Public Clients, Prepare Training Manuals and Labs for Customized Courses.
Training/ Projects Delivered
NBAD, Microsoft, Al-Futtaim, Ministry of Presidential Affairs, ADIA, Dubai Government, Unicorn Investment Bank (Bahrain), TDIC, NPCC, Abu Dhabi Police, Emirates Airline,ADFCA,ADFS,ALEC,
EFCS and more
References
Ahmed El-Chayati
General Manager
*****@**********.***
Exceed IT Services and Training
www.ExceedGulf.Com
Mr.Shafiq
National Drilling Company
IT Division Head