Objective
To obtain a position in a challenging environment that will allow me to expand upon my experiences and to continue to accumulate knowledge that utilizes team-work effort and enables me to make a positive contribution to the company.
Professional Skills
More than 6+ years of overall experience in the field of Information Technology
Experienced with Windows XP to Windows 7 Migration of about 90,000 Computers
Part of Windows Migration support team, performed pre and post migration
Post migration incident resolution and desktop support of clients
Skilled in using remote desktop and a related remote desktop control application
Experience with Microsoft Infrastructure Services as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, WDS, VPN, GPO, TCP/IP and Wins
Experience in VMware vSphere 5.5 Infrastructure with vCenters, ESXi host
Experience in managing, maintaining SCCM 2012 Servers with 1 Primary Site Servers and 5 DPs
Experience with management & administration of Citrix Xen App 6.5
Experience in Microsoft Exchange 2010 and SharePoint
Experience in creating SM9 tickets using HP System Manager Version 9
Streamlined communication between the IT and other departments by applying ITIL principles.
Works well independently, or in a group setting providing all facets of Server Administration such as troubleshooting, installations, configuration and maintenance
Hands-on experience in creating user accounts, including user rights, security and groups creation
Skilled in providing Customer and End-User Help Desk Support and resolve technical issues
Dedicated, hardworking, organized team player with a positive attitude
Detail oriented with excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving abilities
Education & Technical Training
Master of Business Administration, University of Punjab
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Punjab
Business Administration/Computer support Diploma, Ottawa Business College
One year certificate of System Administration, Canadian Institute for Professional Studies Inc.
Certifications:
VCP-DCV 550 VMware Certified Professional
CCA 6.5 Citrix Certified Administrator
MCTS System Center Configuration Manager 2012
MCSA Microsoft Certified Systems Associate 2012
MCSE Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert 2012
ITIL v3 Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Professional Experience:
Technical Support and Desktop Support Analyst March 2015 – March 2016
IBM/Royal Bank of Canada
Working at RBC Command Center in Toronto to support Technicians performing Windows XP to Windows 7 migration across Canada and globally with over 90,000 Migrations and Refresh in total
Work with technicians to resolve various issues including Task Sequence in SCCM 2012, Central Configuration Unit, Outlook, Bank Applications, Cash Dispenser units, Printer, Citrix Applications & also resolve restore and backup issues using Red Dawn
Create Chicago Tickets and SM9 Tickets using HP Service Manager
Escalate unsolved problems or issues to the designated higher Desk side Support Command Center
Configured and Deployed Physical & Virtual Servers through MDT & SCCM
Checked the log files for troubleshooting purpose using CMTrace & USMT
Used HP Server Automation (HPSA) tool to Build & deploy OS images, applications & packages.
Used SCCM, DPM technologies including V2V, P2V migrations through plate spin.
Provide technical leadership throughout various projects and as well as interdepartmental initiatives
Worked closely with technology and business partners to complete solution blueprints and Infrastructure Design
Collaborated with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
Ensured timely and accurate communication, resolution and escalation of issues
Migration Analyst September 2013 – March 2015
Livingston, Toronto ON
Project: Desktop Transformation (Windows XP to Windows 7 Migration)
System deployment of desktop, laptop workstation and system set-up.
Enterprise Hardware Assessment using Microsoft Assessment and planning toolkit
Encryption before Migration.
Creating Custom Migration Task Sequence for Encrypted Laptops.
Planning and Preparing Migration Checklist
Creating Golden Image for Windows7 OS as per client requirement
Hardening Guide Lines
Preparing Deployment Workbench, using MDT 2012, For Deploying Client
Operating System Images as well as Migrations
Customizing Task Sequence for Make and Model based Deployments
Driver Injection based on Specific Make and Model
Configuring MDT Database for asset based Deployments
Configuring USMT (User State Migration toolkit) based Deployment
Workbench for seamless Migration of XP to Windows 7 (LTI Deployments)
Preparing User Documentation and Administration Documentation for Site Engineers
Desktop Analyst January 2011 – July 2013
Bell, Mississauga ON
Project: Migration (Windows XP to Windows 7 Migrations Integrated with SCCM)
Technology: MDT 2012 Update 1, SCCM 2007 R3, USMT
Migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 using LTI Deployment
Configuring SCCM 2007 R3 DP's for State Migration Point as well As PXE Distribution Points
Integrating MDT 2012 with SCCM for effective Migrations and Deployments
Creating Custom Migration Task Sequence for User State Migration
Planning and Preparing Migration Checklist for Internal Teams
Creating Golden Image for Windows 7, as per the Client Hardening Guide Lines
Preparing Deployment Workbench, using MDT 2012, For Deploying Client Operating System Images as well as Migrations
Creating Media Based Deployments (DVD/ USB Based Media) for lesser Bandwidth Locations
Customizing Task Sequence for Make and Model based Deployments
Driver Injection based on Specific Make and Mode
Help Desk Support Analyst May 2008 – November 2010
Inter City Contracting, Mississauga ON
Provided advice, support and practical assistance to system users via the IT service desk telephone system and remote support software tools
Logged and processed support issues via telephone or email whilst ensuring a high level of customer service
Provided 1st line technical support, answering support queries via phone & email
Installed, modified, and repaired computer hardware and software
Cleaned up computers and run diagnostic programs to resolve problem
Resolved technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN) and other systems
Followed up with customers to ensure issue has been resolved
Gained feedback from customers about computer usage and run reports to determine malfunctions that continue to occur
References will be available upon request.