Omar Ahmed BSc, Comp Eng. Technologist, MCSE + I, A+, CNE
174E Woodridge Cres., Ottawa, ON K2B 7S9 Tel: 613-***-**** acxkwh@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL PROFILE SUMMARY
Experienced and qualified MCSE+I, CNE and A+ professional with special strengths in analyzing, designing, implementing, administrating maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting Networks, database systems, Computers Servers
& Peripherals
A quick learner, team player professional with work experience in relevant computer and network fields
First/Second/Third Level Hardware/Software Support with help desk & on-site technical support
Desktop Workstations (Most Major Brands including IBM, DELL, HP, Compaq, Digital, Packard Bell, E-Machines, etc), Laptops and Hp/Compaq Proliant Servers and NetServers
Management Experience providing Leadership to over 10 employees. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems:
Windows19, 8/8.1, 7, Vista, XP Pro/Home, MS Servers 2003/2008/2012, NT 4.0, ME, 98, 95, 3.1, NT 3.51, MSDOS, Red Hat Linux, IOS.
Technical Competencies:
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (MS-SCCM) MS NT4 Enterprise Systems, WIN2K, WIN2K3, WIN2K8 Data Servers – DCs, IIS Server, DNS and DHCP TCP/IP, Replication, SNMP, NFS, Mail and SQL Servers, MS-Exchange 5.5 servers,MS Exchange 2007/2013, Lotus Notes servers, MS SQL2K5 servers, MSSQL7,Logato Application, Vsats, HF Radios, Thuraya and Mobile phones, Security Firewalls, Cisco routers/Switches, Cisco Unified CU/CM 8.5.1, Alcatel PBAX SAP R/3 4.0B, Novell Netware 3.1/4.0,
Seismic Processing and Interpretation Applications - Geoframe, Geolog, Sismage HP xw9300 AMD 64-bit Workstations, NAS/SAN NetAPP storage, StorageTek backup library POS systems installations and repairs on POS printers and Ethernet connection along with cabling, printers installation and configuration
Languages: English and Arabic
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Independent Consultant 04/2016 – Present
Vodastra Technologies
Onsite Hardware/repair Solutions for all HP -Laptops and Lonovels TEKSystems
Upgrade Dell system project for TYCO
IT Systems Engineer 04/2002 – 03/2016
Total Oil Exploration & Production
Managed and administered Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
(MS-SCCM) for deploying MS-OS and application packages
Responsible for the management and administration of all WIN2K3/WIN2K8 Data Servers including DCs, IIS Server, NSF, DNS and DHCP servers
Managed/Add/Revoked Smart cards using Open/TRUST SCM&PK1 applications to access local and remote network
Managed/Administered the following:
MS EXCHANGE 2007/2013, MS SQL2K5 Servers
Logato Applications to backup and restore data
Provided advance technical assistance to IT Administrator and Helpdesk personnel as needed
Controlled the provisions of software licenses for hardware and consumables Omar Ahmed BSc, Comp Eng. Technologist, MCSE + I, A+, CNE 174E Woodridge Cres., Ottawa, ON K2B 7S9 Tel: 613-***-**** acxkwh@r.postjobfree.com
Diagnosed characteristic complex abnormal operations and provided technical knowledge
Enforced and controlled the implementation of IS groups security requirements
Developed statistics, quality indicators and product follow-up reports as well as reports for SOX Independent Consultant 08/2000 – 04/2002
Trained IS Engineers from the Libyan Telecomm in the following: Supporting MS NT 4 Enterprise technologies
Inter networking with MS TXP/IP on MS NT 4
MS NT4 advance system administration
Networking Technologies
Trained the Survey department of Libya’s (SDL) technical staff with the following: MS NT4 advanced systems administration
Networking technologies
Maintained the Network for several companies including the Survey Department of Libya
(SDL) and migrated the network to Windows 2000.
Information System Engineer 10/1998 – 08/2000
Ajinomoto USA Inc. – Raleigh, NC, USA
Responsible for 7 NT servers including MSSQL70, MSExchange 5.5 servers (including backup and restore and writing procedures for System Validation)
Supported and trained users
Participated in implementation of SAP R/3 4.0B System and worked as SAP Basis for 2 years
Performed the following duties to ensure the application and operating system software and hardware on all PC’s LAN/WAN were available and performing at optimal levels: Responded to service request.
Monitored computers statuses.
Resolved technical problems and issues.
Replaced failed hardware.
Managed data archival.
Loaded customer software per requirements.
Developed and reviewed all standard operating procedures concerning Information Systems. Assisted in validation of PC’s to satisfy GMP requirements Developed plans for upgrades of hardware/software for network and communication integration.
Assisted in creating cost estimates as required.
Provided information security audits as directed by corporate information security policy. Generated reports and presentations to management to support manufacturing execution system. Omar Ahmed BSc, Comp Eng. Technologist, MCSE + I, A+, CNE 174E Woodridge Cres., Ottawa, ON K2B 7S9 Tel: 613-***-**** acxkwh@r.postjobfree.com Systems Administrator – UPS Distributed Systems Ops Support 07/1997 – 10/1998 Electronic Data Systems (EDS) – Raleigh, NC, USA
Responsible for remotely monitoring, maintaining and supporting Microsoft NT4 domain controllers.
Built several Microsoft NT4 PDCs and BDCs
Implemented a Disaster Recovery Plan
BDCs (Digital Prioris HX 5000,6000 servers) hardware, applications and configuration issues. NT operating systems. Monitored and managed all the services installed on the server (ie. Replication, SNMP, NetLogon, TCP/IP Protocol, DNS and WINS) LAN and WAN connectivity through 1600 Cisco routers
Diagnosed and repaired network hardware including workstations, servers, printers and cabling of Cat5 installation
Developed standards for policies and procedures
Senior Field Service Engineer PC Hardware/Software Support 01/1995 – 07/1997 Electronic Data Systems (EDS) – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Administered and supported up to 1200 Novell NetWare 3.1x nodes
Installed, monitored and upgraded hardware and software as requested
Performed backups and restores as required
Set up and managed user accounts and privileges
Backup Team Leader
Senior Field Service Engineer PC Hardware/Software Support 11/1991 – 12/1994 SHL ComputerLand Canada – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Performed on site service and technical support for major accounts with Bell Canada, Revenue Canada, Transport Canada, Health and Welfare Canada, Telesat Canada, System House and Bank of Montreal.
Managed and provided services and support for a MD Management Investment firm
Installed and configured Novell NetWare 3.11 servers for Canada Post
Provided support and coaching on a variety of software products such as MS-Windows, DOS, Lotus 1-2-3 and WordPerfect.
Diagnosed and repaired network hardware including workstations, servers, printers and cabling of Cat5 installation
Configured workstations and printers for LAN use, including memory management and the installation and set up for LAN client software.
EDUCATION
Computer Engineering Technology Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario (1987)
(3 year Program)
Computer Science Degree Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario (1990)
(4 year Program)
NOVELL - CNE SHL ComputerLand, Ottawa, Ontario (1995) MCSE+ I EDS, Ottawa, Ontario (1997)
A+ EDS, Ottawa, Ontario (1997)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE +I, MCSE 2000), MCP, MCP+I Certified Novell Engineer
CompTIA Certified A+
Hp/Compaq Certified
Omar Ahmed BSc, Comp Eng. Technologist, MCSE + I, A+, CNE 174E Woodridge Cres., Ottawa, ON K2B 7S9 Tel: 613-***-**** acxkwh@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Technical Training
PKI Infrastructure .
System and Networking Security
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Certificate. Lotus Notes Server Maintenance Certificate.
SPARC SUN Systems Maintenance Certificate.
Novell Education Certificate in NetWare Service and Support Novell Education Certificate in System Administration 4.1 Supporting MS NT 3.51/4 Workstation /Server technologies Supporting MS NT 4 Enterprise technologies
Internetworking with MS TCP/IP on MS NT 4
SAP R/3 Advance System Administration.
Authorized in servicing Compaq Systems
Authorized in servicing HP Laser Printers
Management Training
Strategic Planning.
IS crisis management
Time Management.
How to supervise people/Managing people.
Dealing with angry people.