Active Directory Windows Server
Resume:
Summary
Highly motivated Administrator with over 20 years experience in computer /network operations, Systems Administration and Technical Support. Proven track record of problem solving with excellent communication and diagnostic skills, team player with ability to lead or work independently, consistent record of cost saving initiatives with strong customer service orientation
Experience:
IT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER @ TROY CONSTRUCTION, LLC. (February 15th, 2014 – To Date)
Manage amd Maintain TROY Construction IT Infrastrucure
Design, Configuration, Implementation and updating VMware infrastructure from VMware 5.5 to 6.5
Nimble Storage, Live Migration of Data storage from Dell Equalogic to Nimble Storage via Vmotion
Nimble Storage Replication between Datacenter and DR Site
Excahgne 2016 on prem installation as Active Passive Mode as well as using EOP as a Smart Host
Veeam Backup and Replication
Citrix Implementation
Microsoft Active Directory Implementation and Administration
Designing, architecting, deploying and troubleshooting Network & Security infrastructure on routers, switches (L2/L3) & firewalls
Managing CISCO ASA across all over the TROY Offices. Site to Site VPN Tunnel
Desing, Configuration and Implementation of CISCO Unified Communication. VOIP
Implementation of CISCO Meraki firewall, switches and WAP’s
Implementation of AirWatch
Linux Installation and Configuration
Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, telephones, software applications, and peripherals
Provide expertise and support during systems upgrades, installations, conversions and file maintenance.
Work with business to develop strategies and plans to enhance client services, improve user effectiveness, and foster innovation
Communicate regularly with executive management and all users of information services and systems.
Manage IT staff, including hiring, training, evaluation, guidance, discipline and discharge
Develop the IT staff to meet the changing needs of users, groups and offices; new projects and technologies; and varying staff strengths
Develop standard operating procedures and best practices, including providing written protocols and guidance to IT staff and to end-users
Ensure the creation and maintenance of all written documentation, including system and user manuals, license agreements, and documentation of modifications and upgrades
Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.
Keep current with the latest technologies and determine what new technology solutions and implementations will meet business and system requirements
Manage financial aspects of the IT Division, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review.
Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision
Manage servers, security solutions, network hardware and equipment
Manage telecommunications infrastructure and development plans, projects, policies and procedures.
Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcing, and consultant contracts and service agreements
Conference Atteneded
VMWorld 2016
VeeamOn 2017
DELL EMC World 2018
Infraguard Member of Houston Chapter Security Clearance verified by FBI
IT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER @ DELL (November 1st, 2013 – February 1st, 2014)
Manage and Maintain Dell enterprise hardware and solutions including 9th-12th generation servers, Dell Compellent, EMC & EqualLogic storage, VMware 5.1, 5.5 and Citrix infrastructure, server and desktop virtualization, Dell Force10 Networking, Sonicwall, Wyse clients and WDM, Wyse WSM
Maintaining and updating VMware infrastructure from VMware 5.1 to 5.5.
Provided technical guidance and assisted in capacity planning for new VMware infrastructures for local IT businesses.
Managing SonicWall SRA EX700 and NSA E6500
Manage VM with Power Shell scripting
Manage Dell EuqalLogic and Compellent storage
Active Directory and Group Policy management.
Troubleshooting for server hardware, operating systems, network infrastructure, and applications, applying diagnostic tools to trace and resolve technical issues
Citrix VDI in a Box Implementation
Desing, Configuration and Implementation of CISCO Unified Communication. VOIP
Linux Installation and Configuration
SR. SOLUTION ENGINEER @ NWN CORPORATION (March 1st, 2013 – October 31st, 2013)
http://www.NWNITcom
Maintaining and scaling vast VMware ESX/ESXi infrastructures at multiple sites.
Provided technical guidance and assisted in capacity planning for new VMware infrastructures for local IT businesses.
Implemented business continuity plans, deployed, and configured VMware Site Recovery Manager in preparation for disaster recovery.
Planning, designing, coordinating and implementing deployments of VMware products, to include the vSphere product family and vCloud Director 1.5 and 5.1, as well as upgrading multiple clients to vSphere 5.x from previous versions
Active Directory and Group Policy management.
Led troubleshooting for server hardware, operating systems, network infrastructure, and applications, applying diagnostic tools to trace and resolve technical issues
Office 365 Implementation
Desing, Configuration and Implementation of CISCO Unified Communication. VOIP
Linux Installation and Configuration
Projects:
Migration of SCCM 2007 to 2010 @ Fort Bend County
Configuration of Hyper-V 2008 R2
VMware Implementation and Administration
Data Replicaton between Cyrus One DataCenter to DR Location using ARCSERVE
EXAGRID Implementation
Training:
Administering SCCM 2012 - M10747
System Center Operatins Manager
Clustered Data on Tap 8.0
SAN IMPLEMENTATION
STORAGE FUNDAMENTALS
NETAPP SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW
SAN IMPLEMENTATION-SWITCH CONFIGURATION
Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
Dell Compellent
Citrix Deploying XenDesktop 7 Solutions
Citrix Designing XenDesktop 7 Solutions
Citrix Managing XenDesktop 7 Solutions
IT CONSULTANT @ VDI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (December 1st, 2012 – February 25th 2013)
http://www.VDI-INCcom
Duties and Responsibilities:
Installation, Administration and Configuration of VMware EXSi 5.0.0
vSphere 5
vCenter 5
Implemented a Project on VMware 5.0 using vCenter for Clustering and Resource Allocation over SAN using FC
Migration of Window Server 2003 Domain Controller to Windows Server 2008 R2
Installation, Configuration and Support of Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
Installation, Configuration of SQL SERVER 2012 and Migrate the Databases of OSCAR and E2 Shop System from 2005 to 2012
Desktop Support
Migration of Window SBS 2003 to Windows Server 2008 R2
Installation, Configuration and Support of Exchange 2007 and 2010
Installation, Configuration and Support of Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2003
Implementation and Administration of Symantec Backup Exec 2012
Manage SBS 2011
Creating Group Policies
Windows Small Business Server 2011
Connect Wise for Ticketing
BDR Rescue (eFolder)
Research, design, deploy, and test File Services, DFS, Disk Quotas, and File Screens
Design and Implementation of File Services/DFS/File Screens/Disk Quotas
Implementation of Cisco ASA 5500 VPN Router, Site to Site VPN and Client
Implementation of ECESSA Milti-ISP or Multi-Servie WAN Failover
Implementation of NOMADIX for MARRIOTT Hotel and Integration to their PMS (Property Managemtn System) for Intenet billing when Guest using thir Wi-Fi
Implementatiion of Manageed AVAYA Switches and created VLANS for Forest Park Medical Center Dallas
Provides planning and technical support for company installations
Provide assistance to other support groups as necessary
Assists in the selection and recommendation of standardized equipment selection
Stays abreast of new technologies as it applies to business needs
AUTOTASK for the Ticketing System
Linux Installation and Configuration
Desing, Configuration and Implementation of CISCO Unified Communication. VOIP
IT CONSULTANT @ BIOSAFE AMERICA, INC. (February 1st, 2012 – November 30th, 2012)
http://www.BIOSAFEAMERICA.com
Duties and Responsibilities:
Installation, Administration and Configuration of VMware EXSi 5.0.0
vSphere 5
vCenter 5
Implemented a Project on VMware 5.0 using vCenter for Clustering and Resource Allocation over SAN using FC
Migration of Window Server 2003 Domain Controller to Windows Server 2008 R2
Installation, Configuration and Support of Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
P2V and V2V Migration
Desktop Support
Migration of Window SBS 2003 to Windows Server 2008 R2
Installation, Configuration and Support of Exchange 2007 and 2010
Installation, Configuration and Support of Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2003
Manage SBS 2011
Creating Group Policies
Windows Small Business Server 2011
Connect Wise for Ticketing
BDR Rescue (eFolder)
Research, design, deploy, and test File Services, DFS, Disk Quotas, and File Screens
Design and Implementation of File Services/DFS/File Screens/Disk Quotas
Provides planning and technical support for company installations
Provide assistance to other support groups as necessary
Assists in the selection and recommendation of standardized equipment selection
Stays abreast of new technologies as it applies to business needs
Linux Installation and Configuration
Desing, Configuration and Implementation of CISCO Unified Communication. VOIP
IT CONSULTANT @ THE BEST GEEKS (October 1st, 2011 – January 30th, 2012)
http://www.THEBESTGEEKS.com
Duties and Responsibilities:
Migration of Window Server 2003 Domain Controller to Windows Server 2008 R2
Installation, Configuration and Support of Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
P2V and V2V Migration
Migration of Window SBS 2003 to Windows Server 2008 R2
Installation, Configuration and Support of Exchange 2007 and 2010
Installation, Configuration and Support of Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2003
Manage SBS 2011
Creating Group Policies
Installation, Administration and Configuration of VMware EXSI 4.1
vSphere 5.0
Windows Small Business Server 2011
Connect Wise for Ticketing
SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR @ RHDC INTERNATIONAL, INC. (March 1st 2002 – September 30th 2011)
http://www.RHDC.com
Duties and Responsibilities:
Sound active directory skills including every tools of the active directory Like RRAS, DNS, DHCP, WINS, DFS (Distributed File System), terminal service, tsweb terminal services. I have worked over almost every tool of Active Directory of windows 2000 / 2003/ 2008 and have possessed sound knowledge of TCP/IP. I have worked over clients operating like Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7
Implemented a methodology of the disaster recovery plans and the impact on the business for example RAID Level implementation, system state backup includes active directory & registry, ERD disks, disk Management and hardware management.
Configured and maintained Exchange 5.5, 2000 and 2007
Implemented Peer-to-Peer & NT Domain LAN connection for Pakistan/Dubai office through private networks to large communications network WAN (Houston and other 10 USA States locations) integrating back-end MS SQL server database with front end Visual Basic application and ASP Websites
Administration of Network environment consisting of LAN/WAN by using Windows 2000, 2003 and 2008. VPN (RRAS) technology for all our remote USA sites spanning over 10 remote locations
Implemented GPO and SUS (a software update service) to automatically apply security patches to the operating system.
Worked, configured and implemented different server including Dell and HP products.
Trained and supported users/junior staff as needed.
Provided written materials and managerial guidance to support staff.
Monitored/optimized system performance and initiates recoveries after system failures.
Managed the distribution and retention of data on storage devices like tape drive and file servers.
Installed, configured, administered VMware and Citrix
Research, design, deploy, and test File Services, DFS, Disk Quotas, and File Screens
IT CONSULTANT @ VANGUARD NATURAL RESOURCES LLC (January 2008 – November 2011)
http://www.VNRLLC.com
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for administration, configuration, troubleshooting and support of server environments under various Operating Systems including Windows 2003 and 2008 Server Environment. Performed Workstation configuration/troubleshooting as well as all LAN/WAN infrastructure designing and implementation for local/remote Offices
Provided design consultation, systems administration, operational support and problem resolution for Microsoft Windows and Exchange.
Performed Windows 2003 and 2008 Server administration across the enterprise (multiple sites) utilizing Microsoft Best Practices. Provided security measures and maintained patch management with Windows Servers Updated Services (WSUS). Resolved interoperability problems to obtain optimal operations across all platforms including Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Windows, Citrix, hardware and software. Researched and evaluated products/vendors and project work. Planed, estimated, implemented projects of moderate to large size and complexity. Performed scheduled preventive maintenance on operating systems and hardware
NETWORK ENGINEER @ RHDC INTERNATIONAL, PAKISTAN (July 17th 2001 – February 17th 2002)
http://www.RHDC.com.pk
Duties and Responsibilities:
I have worked for RHDC International, Inc Pakistan as a Network/System Engineer. Having Single NT Domain Ethernet LAN/WAN environment of 900 Ethernet network at one location and the total of 2200 workstation were spanning among different cities by using VPN (routing and remote access) RRAS technology, Cisco Routers, and Switches. Windows 2000 server, NT server 4 running as back end using MS SQL 7.0 & 2000 and Windows 98 and NT 4.0 Wks running as front end.
Secured the experience in Network management including network planning, design, performance monitoring, System Analysis and Installation for 2200 Compaq machine, 8 Compaq Proliant servers, forty two (42) Intel Express 410T standalone switch (24 cores) and 2 Cisco routers.
Created Batch file scripting and controlled user work environment by using Batch files.
Provided training to technical staff & users and worked closely with developers and Systems Analyst to determine training needs.
Monitored security logs for possible attacks; upkeep and refinement of systems configurations to prevent attacks (firewall, hot fixes and patches)
I have got sound experience of hardware RAIDs Level.
SCSI Hard Disk Management and configuration was the main issue of that project because of heavy data entry and Space problem. Configured six hard drives of COMPAQ PROLIANT ML-370 with multiple power supply and configured it by using RAID 1 and RAID 5 in which two hard drives working as a disk mirroring and four hard drives working as a disk striping with parity.
Configured and Installed Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP for the Dynamic addressing of the IPs (Internet Protocol) and defined the Scope TCP/IP protocol for the class B Scheme.
Configured the WINS (Windows Internet Service) for the NetBIOS Name resolution. We used WINS for the dynamic Update of database (WINS Database) for the name resolution against IPs and used Intel Switches for Broad Cast Control.
Administered, created and managed Login Scripts, roaming user profiles and restricted the users by account policy parameter.
Used Cisco Routers and Switches for WAN communication.
Installed Patch Panel (24-core CAT 5 UTP connection).
Mail Server Send mai1 Linux 6.2 also installed and configured with required specification.
Responsible for LAN & WAN maintenance, Data backup, Security, Virus Protection, installation and configuration of required software’s and instruments.
Project Accomplishments
Microsoft Exchange 2000, 2007 and 2010
Microsoft mail server Exchange 2000, 2007 and 2010 Designing, Installation & Configuration with the protocols POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, Outlook Anywhere (Http Over RPC)
I have deployed Exchange 2000, 2007 and 2010 server in a Front End / Back End to support the large number of users.
I have redirected the emails to different outside domain email accounts as per need of users.
Provided the access of messaging system as per user privilege for example some users restricted only For LAN communication for messaging and some for the WAN & LAN for both accesses.
I have restricted the user’s mailbox size as per their need and also restricted the users for sending and receiving emails up to specified size.
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database Administration:
Administration of Microsoft SQL Servers 2000 that includes installation both local and remote
Managed data/transaction files growth and checkpoint, replication of merge type (also handling conflicts during replication).
Took online backups of large database without degrading performance and restoring it in real time during online activities for United States, Pakistan and Dubai offices.
Network nodes with multiple site location and outsource center in Dubai and Pakistan with Microsoft Windows 20003 and 2008
Successfully planed and moved the Network Infrastructure from Chicago to Houston, which involve moving 70+ users machine, network hub, servers, Routers and T1 line and migrating Windows NT4.0 Server to Windows 2000 with Active Directory Windows 2003 then Windows 2008
Key Qualifications
Lead network administrator supervising the Information Technology (IT). Highly qualified and experienced in network infrastructure design, management, and deployment hardware and software solutions for a network facility including LAN/WAN. Experienced in Microsoft Windows NT3.51/4.0, Windows 2000/2003 and 2008 Network Operating Systems, expertise includes installation, configuration and troubleshooting of these operating systems, management of a multi-server enterprise domain environment, management of the Windows NT4.0/Windows 2000/2003 and 2008 Active Directory Network, Internet Connectivity, e-mail system of MS exchange server and MS outlook, application support of MS Office’20007 and 2010, dial-up networking, VPN and wireless e-mail support of the Blackberry and iPhone units.
EDUCATION
MBA, University of Phoenix, November 2011
MS (IT), Hamdard University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan 2000
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