CORE STRENGTHS & ENABLING SKILLS

Video Streaming Infrastructure

Project management

Analytical thinking

Structural Optimization

Problem Solving

Time Management

Maintain complex Network

Infrastructure

Technical Reports writing

Work efficiently under pressure

Network Intrusion Detection

Network Intrusion Prevention

Maintain Asterisk Based Call Center

Solution

Detail Oriented

Finalization of technical specification

Finalization of functional specification

Efficient management work

SYED ARSLAN HUSSAIN ZAIDI

Network Infrastructure Manager

adkc72@r.postjobfree.com

+92-334-*******

Islamabad, Pakistan

SUMMARY:

Seasoned, detail-oriented I.T. professional serving as a Network Infrastructure Manager in ID-ware (SMC) Private Limited and presenting 13 years of outstanding professional acumen in directing all facets of information technology systems within an organization, including computer software, hardware, facilities, and security systems. Designed and deployed a scalable LINUX/Windows infrastructure that seamlessly integrated a network storage server, NGINX, Video Streaming Infrastructure, GitLab, Bamboo, Jira abridged infrastructure complexity by 60% and enhanced development productivity by 50%. Moreover, Provide 24/7 data centre and hardware/software support for copious of users. Maintain existing Enterprise I.T. architecture, administers server operating systems running on physical and virtual hardware, consorting the integrity of networks, design and direct installations, repairs, and upgrades to ensure no loss of data and no extemporaneous interlude. Probing for the roles of DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Linux Administrator, Asterisk Server Administrator or Datacenter Infrastructure Management in dynamic Informational Technology arena which utilizes my competencies to their utmost potentials and empowers me to thrive meticulously in my professional orbit. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Infrastructure

VMWare, Mikrotik, CDN, Amazon Web Services, Azure Cloud VMWare ESXi, Mikrotik Routers, CDN77, AWS EC2, Qnap Nas System, Azure Cloud Linux Server

Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, Cent OS

Nginx, Apache, Mysql, PostgreSQL, GitLab, Nagios, Squid (Web Proxy), Revive AdServer (PHP Based Web Application), Snort (Network Intrusion Detection System), Bash, FFmpeg, NFS, VPN, IPtables, SSL DevOps

CI/CD, Server Configuration Management

GitLab, Chef, Bitbucket, Bamboo

Windows Server

Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2012, Server 2016, Server 2019 PowerShell Scripting, Active Directory, Microsoft TMG, DHCP, File Server, WINS, VOIP

Asterisk, FreePBX, Goautodial, ViciDial

IP Based PBX, Call Center Solution, Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Systems, SIP Streaming Wowza Streaming Engine, StreamBox

Live Streaming, FFmpeg, Apple HLS, RTMP

PROFESSIONAL INSIGHT

Sound knowledge of Network Infrastructure, Administration & Security.

Recently developed a WPF Application in C# DotNet Core 3.1.

DevOps Team Lead for CI/CD System based on Bamboo, Bitbucket & Jira.

Successfully Designed and Implemented Infrastructure for Video Streaming using Wowza Streaming Engine, Nvidia GPU, RTMP Encoders, Apple HLS and CDN.

Infrastructure Monitoring using Nagios XI.

PROFESSIONAL HIERARCHY

ID-WARE (SMC) PRIVATE LIMITED, PAKISTAN

Working as “NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER”, 2019– Present Responsibilities/Accomplishments:

System & Network Administration of Dev and Testing Servers for ID-ware Applications Deployed on Co-Location Datacenter and Azure Cloud-based on Windows Server 2016 & 2019.

DevOps Team Lead for CI/CD System based on Bamboo, Bitbucket & Jira.

Preparation of PowerShell Scripts for Deployment of ID-ware Applications on customer sites.

Extended Applications Installer by developing C# Based WPF Application to make Installation process user friendly.

Installation, Configuration, Maintenance & Access Management of Servers and Server Applications, e.g. Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo and Confluence.

AIRTANGO PRIVATE LIMITED, PAKISTAN

Working as “NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER”, 2016 – 2019 Responsibilities/Accomplishments:

System & Network Administration & Hardware Maintenance of Physical Servers, NAS, Routers & Switches installed in Co- location Datacenter based in Germany.

System & Network Administration of V.M.'s Installed on VMWare ESXI cluster and Hosts for Live,

Staging, Testing & Dev Environments of airtango Streaming Platform.

Successfully Designed and Implemented Infrastructure for Video Streaming using Wowza Streaming Engine, Nvidia GPU, RTMP Encoders, Apple HLS and CDN.

Installation, Configuration, Access Management & Maintenance of Servers and Server Applications, e.g. Wowza Streaming Engine, GitLab, Atlassian Jira, Nextcloud, Revive Adserver etc.

Regular Monitoring and Analysis of Nginx logs of Production Servers to Identify issues related to Server Load & Application failures.

Maintaining Daily Backup Routines of Video Content and Databases using Bash Scrips and Cronjobs.

Infrastructure Monitoring using Nagios XI deployed on AWS Cloud.

Live Application and Server Load/Traffic Management using Nginx Caching & CDN Service.

Live Support and troubleshooting of Streaming Platform during Live Events Including Wowza Streaming Engine, RTMP Encoders & Live Stream Delivery via CDN.

GERRY’S VISA DROPBOX, ISLAMABAD

Working as “ASSISTANT MANAGER SYSTEMS”, 2013-2016

Responsibilities/Accomplishments:

Gerry's Call Center:

Call Center Server Management, Administration, Calls Routing & IVR’s Management Using Asterisk Server – Linux Centos

Network Administration & I.T. Help Desk Support

Active Directory Domain Server Administration & User rights Management Using Windows Server 2012

Internet Access restriction, User Access Management & Firewall Using Squid Server – Linux Debian. Gerry's Visa Dropbox (JVAC):

Oracle Database Server Updates & Administration on Linux RedHat

Network Administration & I.T. Help desk Support

Active Directory Domain Server Administration & User rights Management on Windows Server 2008

Internet Access restriction, User Access Management & Firewall on Squid Server – Linux Ubuntu UKS RESEARCH CENTER

Working as “I.T. CONSULTANT”, 2010-2013

Responsibilities/Accomplishments:

Network Administration & I.T. Help desk Support

Website Administration & Updates

File Server Administration & Rights Management Using Windows Server 2008

Proxy Server (Squid - Linux) Administration

Active Directory Domain Server Administration & User rights Management Using Windows Server 2008

Internet Access restriction, User Access Management & Firewall Using Squid Server – Linux Ubuntu

Daily transmission Management of Internet Radio (Podcasting - Windows). FIRST LIGHT COMMUNICATIONS, PAKISTAN

Working as “NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR”, 2009-2010

Responsibilities/Accomplishments:

Network Administration & I.T. Help desk Support

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & SPECIALIZATION

COMPTIA LINUX+ CE CERTIFICATION, 2020

Credential ID: COMP001021478371

CORVIT SYSTEM ISLAMABAD, 2015

Offensive Security Training (A Linux Based Server Security & Penetration Testing Training) CORVIT SYSTEM ISLAMABAD, 2011

MCITP (Microsoft Certified I.T. Professional Training) F.G. BOYS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, G-6/2 ISLAMABAD, 2003-2005 SSC – Science Group.

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION

Ability to interact. Proficient in English, and Urdu.

Assess the competitive environment with an external orientation.

Effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.

Highlighting teamwork. Build team commitment. Motivates & inspires team.

Communicate a vision and path.

Active Directory Domain Server Administration & User rights Management Using Windows Server 2008

Internet Access restriction, User Access Management & Firewall Using Squid Server – Linux Ubuntu

Deployment of Video Streaming Server in customer's premises. ROHI TELEVISION NETWORK, PAKISTAN

Working as “ASSISTANT TECHNICAL MANAGER”, 2007-2009 Responsibilities/Accomplishments:

Network Administration & I.T. Help desk Support

Audio/Video, Ethernet And Wireless Network maintenance

Fixed Location Network Design & deployment of Stream Box Solution for Live Video Streaming

Troubleshooting MIRANDA On-Air Server, C.G. Server and Image Server REFERENCES: References available upon request

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