Systems Engineer

Adeel N. Ahmed Tel: 571-***-****, Email: ***************@*****.***

Profile :

Over 15 years of experience in IT. Experience with VMware vSphere 4.1 to 5.5, Dell Equallogic SAN, NetApp SAN,

Veeam backup and replication 6, DymanicOps, vCloud Automation Center, Disaster Recovery planning and

implementation, Microsoft Windows 2000/2003/2008, Active Directory, Group Policies, Microsoft Exchange

2007/2010, Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Symantec Endpoint, Symantec System Recovery 2011,

Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010 Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Visio 2007/2012, network

configuration, and software/hardware installation. I have strong experience in system design, analysis,

implementation, testing, development, and maintenance of business applications using N tier architecture with

C#.NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, ADO.NET, Entity Framework, HTML5, XML, C++, JavaScript, SQL, PL/SQL, MS

Access .Net framework, Crystal Reports, Ajax Control Tool kit, ASP.NET Ajax, GitHub, Team Foundation and

Microsoft Azure.

Professional Certification:

• VMware Certified Professional on vSphere (VCP5)

• CompTIA Security+

Experience:

Aug 2013 Present

Zeva Inc, Alexandria, VA

Role: Senior IT Engineer (Aug 2013 Present)

Some of the recent accomplishments include building multiple subdomains with Windows 2008 R2, setup DNS, Group

policies, built CA servers, WSUS, SQL Cluster 2008 R2, vSphere SSO 5.5, vCenter 5.5, Update Manager 5.5, and

ESXi hosts 5.5. Built custom application using VMWare VIM and VDDK APIs to create virtual disks from web portal

and mount these virtual disk to physical workstations.

As a Senior IT Engineer, I support Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS CI) contract. Develop custom

software with ASP.NET, C#, C++, SQL Server 2008 R2, Entity Framework, SSIS packages. Perform automation and

integration tasks in an environment utilizing vSphere, Citrix XenServer, and NetApp APIs. Responsible for maintaining

systems security by following NIST and IRM standards.

May 2013 – July 2013

AnswerWare, Arlington, VA

Role: Systems Engineer (May 2013 July 2013)

Responsible for handling multiple client sites from VMware vSphere, Windows Servers 2008, Active Directory,

Exchange 2010, SAN storage management to day to day user assistance. Automation with C#, VBScript and

PowerShell.

August 2008 May 2013

Computing Technologies Inc, Fairfax, VA

Role: Systems Engineer (January 2012 May 2013)

As a Systems Engineer I have played a significant role in engineering and implementing our virtual datacenter with

VMware vSphere 5.0 and Dell Equallogic PS4100x SAN solution. I led the project of converting all servers from

physical to virtual machines with a team of 2 other network administrators including Domain Controllers, Database

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Servers, Web Servers and Exchange 2007 Server. I also played leading role in setting up Veeam back and replication

on our main and DR site. Other day to day tasks includes but not limited to managing Exchange server, ESXi hosts,

vCenter server, storage administration, backup & restore, Tier 3 technical support, IT automation with VBScript and

C#. Development duties included but not limited to, developing HR user management web application in

ASP.NET/SQL server 2008/Exchange Shell, to eliminate the manual process of creating active directory accounts and

mail boxes, maintaining intranet site developed in classic ASP and ASP.NET with MS Access, research on providing a

single sign on solution between DMZ and corporate network with ADFS.

Role: Developer (March 2010 December 2011)

Worked with a team of developers to support the FMCSA/DOT contract with a number of web based applications

which involves requirement gathering, communication with management and development team, planning, analysis,

implementation, testing, development and maintenance, exploring new technologies, and useful 3 rd party development

tools. Some major applications such as Document Management System (ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server), Report

Management System (ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server), Help desk/Knowledge base System (ASP.NET, VB.NET, SQL

Server), E commerce site (Classic ASP, MS Access)

Role: Network Administrator (December 2008 – March 2010)

I supported the FMCSA, DOT, HECM and HUD as a Network Administrator, assisted in design, installation, and

maintaining the network system, VMware vSphere. Responsible for writing a variety of VBSCRIPTS to automate 90%

of the manual tasks which resulted in increased efficiency and cost effectiveness. I have managed Group Policies to

provide centralized security to the Network, and also wrote a number of Custom Administrative Templates to create

and set the Registry Keys to all workstations and Servers. In addition, I was responsible for making sure that the

network and all related services are up and running. I created a number of dynamic reports using Crystal Reports and

SQL Server 2005 that presents complex data into presentable format with support of Graphs and Statistics, e.g.

Software License Report, Hardware and Software Inventory, Search a Software, etc. I played a key role when it

comes to Remote Operations to save time and money.

Role: Customer Service Representative (August 2008 – December 2008)

Provided excellent customer service at PBGC contract, document all contacts, verifying customer contact information,

promote teamwork and call center success, work to achieve goals by maintaining Grade Of Service, respond and

resolve customer service issues, Promote company image through professional service and actions. Won award for

being the only CSR for scoring an average of 100 % on call monitoring in a month.

Ingram Micro UK Ltd. August 2004 – March 2007

Role: Computer Analyst

Provided outstanding desktop support to busy office. Perform troubleshooting for configuration and connectivity

issues. Install software and peripherals to include scanners and zip drives. Maintain printer and copier equipment,

coordinate and schedule server modifications. Manage and update local website. Maintain computer inventory

database using Access.

January 2002 – July 2004

Baig Spinning Mills Ltd, Karachi.

Role: Executive Assistant

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Create new database resulting in more accurate data and user friendly application, developed unique database for

conferences and meetings, maintained and updated membership database on a daily basis, prepared

correspondence, memos, monthly reports, edited monthly newsletter, processed membership dues and monthly

invoices.

Education:

• MS in Information Technology from PIMSAT, Karachi.

• Bachelors of Commerce from University of Karachi.

Work Authorization:

US Citizen

References:

Furnished on Demand

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