IRFANUZZAMA SOWDAGAR KHAJA
Phone no: 965-********
E-mail: **********@*****.***
Objective:
Seeking position as Senior System Administrator to perform to the best of my capability in a company and grow along with the company.
Academic Qualifications:
Engineering Graduation (B.E) in Electronic and Communication Engineering from University of Madras, Chennai in 2002 India.
Certification:
Certified as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Certified as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE).
Certified as Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (Office 365 - MCSA).
ITIL Foundation.
On Job Training:
Undergone Microsoft training at Info Center Kuwait sponsored by Orbit Showtime Network (OSN), Kuwait on the below stated topics.
Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers.
Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2010.
Appreciations:
Orbit Showtime Network (OSN) Kuwait appreciated and awarded letter for
Successfully completed the domain migration.
Successfully completed Data center migration
Total Experience in Information Technology field 14 Years.
Employment Details:
Working as an Senior IT System Administrator in Orbit Showtime Network (OSN), Kuwait.
From Jan ’05 to till Date a period of 13 years.
Major Responsibilities
Installing and implementing windows 2008 & 2012 server.
Installing and configuration of Microsoft Exchange server 2010 & 2016.
Installing and configuring windows 10 Client OS.
Installing and configuration of GFI Lan Guard 2011 & Fore scout Counteract.
Installing and configuration of Antivirus like Trend Micro Office scan XG & McAfee 8.8.
Installing and configuration of Symantec backup Exec 15 and Veeam Backup 9.0 Solutions.
Installing and configuration of Hyper-V & VMware ESXI 5.5 & 6.
Installing and configuration of Microsoft Database Protection Manager.
Installing, configuration & Deploying patches Using PDQ Deploy.
Responsible for managing Avaya Gateway G450.
Responsible for installing and configuring web and Mail Marshal.
Installing and configuration of DHCP & DNS.
Troubleshooting all problems & conflicts.
Responsible for maintaining file server & print Servers.
Responsible for Implementing and configuring of Group policies.
Responsible for Implementing and configuring of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services.
Administration, Securing & Troubleshooting the WAN & Corporate LAN infrastructure.
Maintaining and installing of Juniper Firewall SSG -140 and 3com VPN office connect firewall.
Maintaining and installing of 3com, Cisco and foundry POE core and Edge switches.
Maintaining, installing and troubleshooting, LAN infrastructure which consist 3com 4500g Switches, Foundry FWS 648G-POE Switch, Brocade fast iron 12GCF Premium Core Switch and CISCO 2950, 2900 Switches and Cisco 837, 1841 Routers.
Configuring and Maintaining the Juniper Firewall, Site to Site VPN, IP Sec tunnels.
Installing and configuring of VLans, Wireless devices like 3com, Net gear and US Robotics.
As a System Administrator, interacting with all Datacenter day-to-day activities & System managements.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting Branches Data Link Network Connections & maintaining Datacenter infrastructure records.
Worked as System Engineer in Q8 Information Technologies, Kuwait.
From July ’04 to Jan ’05 a period half year.
Major Responsibilities
Supporting and solving Network problems.
Managing servers and desktops.
Installation and configuration of operating systems and software’s on new computers.
Installing all software programs.
Installation and configuration of operating systems and software’s on new computers.
Responsible for installation and maintenance of Printers.
Installing and configuring Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating system.
Developing standards and procedures for assembling, installing and configuring PCs.
Responsible for installing and implementing Permissions to the folders at the server.
Implementing backup policy.
Worked as a Helpdesk in Diyar United Company, Kuwait.
From June ’04 to July ‘04
Major Responsibilities
Answer calls in an efficient and courteous manner, providing excellent customer service.
Created a highly effective tracking system for equipment installation progress as well as another for Preventive maintenance scheduling.
Handle return material authorizations (Sun, IBM and Dell) for return and replacement merchandise.
Establish relations with necessary vendors required for providing computer products.
Collated surplus material data and passed information to respective clients.
Maintained files and up-to-date records of work in progress.
Maintaining Customer Satisfaction.
Handling Magic Support Software.
Responsible for installation and maintenance of Printers.
Performance tuning and Troubleshooting Network Services.
Worked as a Network Engineer in Suprawin Technologies Ltd, Banglore, India.
From Jan ’04 to for May ’04 a period of half year
Major Responsibilities
Installing and implementing windows 2000 server.
Installing and configuring Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating system.
Designing and Implementing Backup policy for the important data and the company servers.
Responsible for the company network design and maintenance for a large scale company.
Responsible for installing and implementing Permissions to the folders at the server.
Responsible for installation and maintenance of Printers.
Responsible for upgrade plan for the network and the servers currently applied.
Users, group management.
Developing standards and procedures for assembling, installing and configuring servers/PCs.
Configuring Essential DHCP and DNS Services.
Implementing Terminal Services in Administration/Application Server Mode.
Performance tuning and Troubleshooting Network Services.
Worked as a Service Engineer in Mahindra InfoTech, India
From Jun ’02 to Jan ’04 a period of 1 and half year
Major Responsibilities
Maintaining Servers and Desktops.
Installation of 98, XP, NT / 2000 Server and Workstation.
Creating Users and Groups Management.
Allocation of Quotas.
Configuring the Printers & Network Printers.
Scheduling Tasks.
Configuration of DNS, DHCP Server Installation of OS, Applications, Backup, Cabling etc.
Installation of scanners and Zip drives.
Implementing Network.
Supporting and solving Network problems.
Implementing backup policy.
Troubleshooting all problems & conflicts.
Installing all software programs.
Responsible for implementing and maintaining all LAN/WAN policies and procedures.
Network installation and configuration of switches and Ethernet hubs.
Implemented Fault tolerance, backed up and restored files, and managed printers.
Installation and configuration of operating systems and software’s on new computers.
Installing needed to updates, patches, and service packs.
Technical Proficiency:
Microsoft Windows Network Operating Systems (Windows 2003,2008 & 2012)
Installing, Configuring and Administering Windows 2003, 2008 & 2012.
Hands on Designing IP networks and solution for sub netting.
Users, group management.
Implementing Active Directory Services on Windows 2003, 2008 & 2012 Platform.
Backups using different Strategies (Normal, Differential and Incremental).
Configuring Essential DHCP and DNS Services.
Configuring Internet Connection Sharing by Proxy Servers.
Configuring Remote Access Services to Support Remote Vendors and Clients.
Complete knowledge on file systems FAT/FAT32 and Securing with NTFS.
Implementing Terminal Services in Administration/Application Server Mode.
Bulk Client Installations with Remote Installation Services.
Implementing complete fault tolerance to Domain controllers by BDC’s/AC’s.
Implementing Fault Tolerance to Domain Controllers using Backup’s.
Performance tuning and Troubleshooting Network Services.
Summary of Proficiency:
Well-versed in windows OS systems administration which included Installation, tuning, backup, crash recovery, upgrades, monitoring system performance, system and network security and trouble shooting.
Personal Profile:
Date of Birth : 28-04-1980
Marital Status : married
Nationality : Indian
Visa status : Transferable
Driving license : yes
S.K.IRFANUZZAMA