Windows System Administrator
Resume:
ABDUL RAHMAN TALO IRVING, TX *****
MS MCP ID: 3399237
Windows Systems Administrator **********@*****.***
MCITP, MCSA, MCSE, MCTS, MCP
SUMMERY
• IT Professional with 10 years of extensive experience with Windows Server Systems and Microsoft technologies
(AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, ISA, Exchange, VPN, Security, Networking, GFI End Point Security, GFI Web monitoring).
• Holding 10 Microsoft Certificates related to IT Infrastructure on Windows 2003/2008.
MCP, MCSA 2003, MCSE 2003, MCTS, MCITP: Server Administrator, MCITP: Enterprise Administrator,
MCSA: Windows Server 2008.
• Holding 2 VMware Certificates related to Data Center Virtualization on vSphere 5.5
VCA-DCV: VMware Certified Associate – Data Center Virtualization
VCP5-DCV: VMware Certified Professional 5 – Data Center Virtualization
• Experience managing different types of Servers, including Dell PowerEdge & HP Servers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IT / Broadcasting Manager
Nov. 2010 – May 2014
Space Toon Kids TV (GNAM Group), Dubai. http://www.spacetoon.com/
• Implemented 2 Servers, Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain Controller and Windows Server 2003.
• Managed and Implemented Microsoft Active Directory and Security Policies.
• Managed and maintained ISA 2006 Server, Exchange Server 2003 and AntiVirus Server.
• Implemented Kerio Firewall Server to protect and secure remote connections to MCR room.
• Implemented Wireless Solution.
• Implemented and managed a new 8 NAS Storages System and backed up all videos library of Space Toon
Channel to the new NAS storages.
• Managed and maintained 8 Servers in MCR room and replaced the routing switcher device with new one.
• Implemented and supported 2 new Servers for rendering and Installed Matrox MXO2 LE video card in one
of the servers.
• Managed and updated GNAM Group web site and email servers.
• Network and Desktop support
• Managed physical security, Alarm System, Access Control System, CCTV System and Information Security.
IT Manager
Nov. 2010 – May. 2014
Kids Media. (GNAM Group), Dubai. http://www.spacetoon.com/
• Implemented and managed a new Windows Server 2008 for Ads & Accounting software and their database.
• Assisted the developing company for the Ads & Accounting software with migrating and updating the software and the
database every year.
• Network and Desktops support.
• Implemented Wireless Solution.
• Reported and checked every day the playlist from the player server of Space Toon Kids TV channel and compare to Ads
Report came from Kids Media Ads Software to make sure that all the ads are existed in the playlist.
IT Manager
Apr. 2010 – Oct. 2010
Al Fuad Exchange, Dubai. http://www.alfuadexchange.com/
• Implemented and managed a new domain in Headquarters office.
• Implemented 3 Servers, 2 Domain controllers and ISA 2006 Server.
• Managed and Implemented Microsoft Active Directory and Security Policies.
• Implemented firewall security policy and URL filtering using ISA 2006 configuration to allow only certain websites.
• Implemented Corporate AntiVirus Server.
• Managed CCTV System.
• Implemented and managed a new server for new branch in Ajman
• Designed, planned and executed network cabling.
• Managed and updated all the servers for the company 7 branches in United Arab Emirates.
Systems & Network Administrator
Oct. 2009 – Mar. 2010
Al Fuad Exchange. http://www.alfuadexchange.com/
• Designed and planned a new network infrastructure for the company new Headquarters office and 21 branches all around
Syria because of the new plan to move the Data Center Servers to new Headquarters office in 7 square pools area.
• Implemented a new domain for the new Headquarters office.
• Implemented 4 Servers, 2 Domain Controllers, ISA 2006 Server and Exchange Server 2003.
• Managed and Implemented Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Security Policies.
• Implemented Corporate AntiVirus Server.
• Once all the data center cluster servers were moved to the new Headquarters office and joined them to the new domain
during The night and for 5 hours all the network infrastructure for the 21 branches were changed and connected
Successfully to the Data Center in the new Headquarters office.
• Built a small server room to fit the new racks and servers.
• Managed Hybrid Hardware Environment (Dell & HP).
• Implemented 5 ISA Servers and secured all Servers in the 21 branches.
• Implemented and Managed Windows Server 2008 with Terminal Services Remote App Service to give access for Dubai
Headquarters office to the accounting and transactions software.
• Maintained the leased line, PDN and Modem lines with all branches.
Systems & Network Administrator
Oct. 2004 – Oct. 2009
Tiger Production. http://www.tigerproduction.net/
• Implemented and managed a new and the first Domain for the company.
• Designed, planned and executed network cabling.
• Implemented 4 Windows Servers 2003, 2 Domain Controllers, ISA 2006 Server & Exchange Server 2003.
• Managed and Implemented Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Security Policies.
• Implemented Corporate AntiVirus Server.
• Implemented firewall security policy and URL filtering using ISA 2006 configuration and GFI Web Monitor.
• Implemented 8 File Servers and Shared Folders policies.
• Implemented FTP Server with all Users permissions and auto Upload and Download Features.
• Maintained, supported and updated the tape backup system.
• Desktop Support for 160 users (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7).
• Implemented Wireless Solution.
• Designed and planned a complete network infrastructure study for the company new 8 floors building in Damascus
Free Zone area with 800 users, 10GB backbone link, Wifi Solution, VOIP and VLANS.
FREELANCE PROJECTS
Orient TV. http://www.orient-news.net/
• Designed, managed and executed network cabling for the first and the second office.
• Implemented Wireless Solution.
• Network and Desktops support.
LAPTOP NET INTERNET CAFE
• Installed and managed 4 ISA Server 2006 2 for each branch and configured them as caching servers.
• Implemented Corporate AntiVirus Server.
• Managed the Network and Desktops for 55 users.
2 Public Schools
• Designed, managed and executed network cabling.
• Managed the Desktops for 25 users.
EDUCATION
• First-Year Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Engineering at Syrian Virtual University 2006 not completed.
• High School Diploma (Scientific Field) Syria 2004.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
• VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage V5.1: VCP5-DCV, Richland College, Dallas TX May 2014
• Cisco Systems: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate). SBS Center, June 2006
• Microsoft: MCSE 2003 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. SBS Center, October 2004
- Installing,Configuring, and Administering Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
- Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Environment
- Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
- Implementing Microsoft® Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
- Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
- Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
- Designing Security for a Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Network
- Implementing and Managing Microsoft® Exchange Server 2003
- Self -Study Online Professional Training:
TS: Configuring Microsoft® Windows® Vista Client
Upgrading from Windows® Server 2003 MCSE to, Windows® Server 2008, Technology Specializations
Pro: Windows® Server 2008, Server Administrator
Pro: Windows® Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator
HANDS-ON LAB EXPERIENCE
• Windows Server 2012 / 2008 / 2003
• ISA Server 2006 / 2004
• Exchange Server 2007 / 2003
• Windows 8.1
• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP
• Windows 2000
• GFI End Point Security.
• GFI Web Filtering, Mail Essential & Mail Security.
• Surf Control Web Filtering.
• Kerio Firewall Server.
• VMware vSphere 5.5 / 5.1
CERTIFICATIONS
VCP5-DCV VMware Certified Professional 5 - VMware vSphere 5.5
Data Center Virtualization
VCA-DCV VMware Certified Associate - VMware vSphere 5.5
Data Center Virtualization
MCSA Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Windows Server 2008
MCITP Microsoft Certified IT Professional Enterprise Administrator
MCITP Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator
MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration
MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuration
MCSE Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Microsoft Windows Server 2003
MCSA Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator Microsoft Windows Server 2003
MCP Microsoft Certified Professional MCP 2.0 - Certified Professional
WORK PERMIT
I have a Work Authorization EAD, I do not require a sponsorship.
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