أفضال شريف, IT Manager

أفضال شريف

IT Manager

Seero Engineering Consulting

البلد
قطر - الدوحة
التعليم
بكالوريوس, Computer Science
الخبرة
19 years, 9 أشهر

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مجموع سنوات الخبرة :19 years, 9 أشهر

IT Manager في Seero Engineering Consulting
  • قطر - الدوحة
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ يونيو 2017

• Upgraded network infrastructure of the company to include additional Domain server, L3 switch and backup drives
• Administration of Active Directory, Group Policy & Print server to automate the company processes and best utilization of company resources
• Managed and administration of office 365 cloud email
• Management and maintenance of company website
• Designed and implementing company data backup/recovery solution for optimum security of company data
• Implemented and management of Symantec Endpoint protection to secure IT system
• Administration of company shared drive access and manage security ACL as per company requirement
• Successfully configured and managed WSUS server and monitored windows updates and patches
• Management, installation and control of engineering licensed software
• Coordinated with vendors for SW/HW purchase and provide technical support to end users

IT Engineer في JX Nippon Oil&Gas Exploration (Qatar) Limited
  • قطر - الدوحة
  • نوفمبر 2015 إلى أبريل 2016

• Successfully managed the implementation of Server virtualization solution using VMware, VSphare and VMotion with Windows Server 2012 R2.
• Implemented redundant and high availability solution which results in data and application servers in high available and minimum downtime.
• Management and maintenance of wired, wireless and data network.
• Designed and managed data backup solution catering the need for company data backup in more secure way. Redesigned backup rotation policy and secured company’s huge data with limited resources of backup autoloader.
• Management of Symantec Endpoint protection (Antivirus, Antimalware and Device Access control (USB, ext. HDD)).
• Developed Network design and server specifications documentation and monitored the Server migration implementation plan.
• Administration and handling of Active Directory, Group Policy and Xe2hosting email server.
• Published Monthly and Annual IT infrastructure and status Reports.
• Designed and implemented IT Asset Management solution, registered all IT assets and followed up the maintenance, warranty and license status of software and hardware.
• Vendor coordination and User support to diverse nationalities.

Senior IT Engineer في JGC Corporation (Barzan Onshore Project)
  • قطر
  • فبراير 2012 إلى نوفمبر 2015

• Part of a team engage in design of IT LAN/WAN Infrastructure and network setup.
• Implemented all phases of this project including IT Room setup, network devices, server installation & configuration and PABX setup.
• Responsible for day to day management of LAN; Install, Upgrade, Monitor and Support of Servers, Storage and backup devices.
• Designed network and security policies in accordance with corporate standard and procedures.
• Installation and Administration of Cisco switches, Juniper devices, Firewall, proxy server and WAN optimization device i.e. PacketShaper.
• Providing technical support for system failure of IT infrastructure or network issues ensuring minimal down time to company business.
• Administration of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, File Server, DHCP and DNS server.
• Leading a team of support engineers covering servers, storage, backup and end user support.
• Setup site workers Health clinic for initial health screening. Managed site and Camp clinics having 3 Doctors, nurses and para-medic staff.
• Implemented and managing in-house developed Health Monitoring system containing health record of more than 10, 000 staff and workers.
• Developed and maintained network design, server documentations and Policies, Procedures and process documentation.
• Perform periodic windows security patches and updates using WSUS.
• Installation and management of enterprise Symantec antivirus system, proactively to secure company data from possible viruses and vulnerability.
• Installation and management of IBM Lotus Notes Domino Email server.
• Management of web proxy server to control user’s internet access (URL category, Filtering)
• Plan and perform project data backup and disaster recovery solution.
• Implemented and managed PABX system and Polycom Audio/Visual Systems.
• Developed and maintained server health status reports, security incidents as well as lesson learned.
• Management of SQL server 2008 database and SQL reporting tool along with in-house developed applications.
• Management of IT Assets and controlling licenses, warranties and maintenance contract of hardware and software.
• Procurement management, coordinating with local procurement team & Vendors for timely delivery of network equipment as per required project specifications.
• IT technical, installation and troubleshooting support to more than 1000 nodes.

IT Engineer/System Soft في JGC Middle East (Qatar Shell Pearl GTL Project), Qatar
  • قطر
  • فبراير 2007 إلى يناير 2012

• Installation and Administration of LAN/WAN infrastructure and monitoring of iVPN.
• Installation & Administration of Windows Servers, Active Directory, DNS server, IBM Lotus Notes, Print Server, Symantec End Point Protection.
• Installation of network setup in project site health clinic which provides health monitoring and support to around 15, 000 workers and staff.
• Administration of BlueCoat Proxy, Juniper Netscreen, and MetaIP as DHCP server
• Administration of data Backup and recovery solution.
• Managed project site health clinic and supported in-house developed Health Monitoring System.
• Installation and Maintenance of SSL certificate for web server.
• Management of SQL Server 2005 database (Database design, query writing and SQL reporting tool).
• Designed, developed and deployed Site Administration Management System (SAMS) & Material Preservation System (MPS) system.
• Managed and implemented in-house developed Health Monitoring system at project site Health clinic which supports around 15000 workers and staff.
• Procurement of IT equipment, Asset Inventory, license management of software & hardware and IT Budget Control.
• Network and User support of more than 1500 nodes.

Sr. Software Engineer في Descon Information System
  • باكستان - لاهور
  • يونيو 2003 إلى يناير 2007

• Project Scheduling and coordination with team members of various skill sets throughout the project’s SDLC to ensure compliance with design and architecture.
• Perform software Development, Database design and query writing.
• Developed software technical documentation as well as deployment manuals.
• Interaction with clients for requirement management, progress updates and feedback.
• Coordination with Project Manager, QA Manager and software engineers.
• Designed the solutions, evaluation and finalization of software application for deployment.

الخلفية التعليمية

بكالوريوس, Computer Science
  • في National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Lahore
  • مارس 2003

Specialties & Skills

Network Engineering
Database Servers
Cisco Routers
Cisco Catalyst Switches
Software Development
Network Administrator
Database Administration
Software Development
Project Management
Infrastructure Management
System Administration

اللغات

الانجليزية
متمرّس
الأوردو
متمرّس
العربية
مبتدئ

العضويات

PMI
  • Project Management Professional
  • June 2016

التدريب و الشهادات

Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
December 2017
Project Management Professional (PMP (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
August 2016
صالحة لغاية:
August 2019
CCNA (R&S) (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
May 2014
صالحة لغاية:
January 2018
CCNP (R&S) (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
January 2014
صالحة لغاية:
January 2018
ITIL v3 Foundation (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
May 2012
صالحة لغاية:
May 2012