Ahmed Ali Iqbal Panhalkar, Sr. System & Network/IT Administrator

Ahmed Ali Iqbal Panhalkar

Sr. System & Network/IT Administrator

Projects & Supplies Co. LTD. (AUVA) (AlFozan Group)

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electronics with Computer Maintenance
Experience
25 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :25 years, 9 Months

Sr. System & Network/IT Administrator at Projects & Supplies Co. LTD. (AUVA) (AlFozan Group)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since March 2009

• Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Windows-based LAN networks, Peer to peer networking in Microsoft TCP/IP based network services like DHCP, File/Print and DNS setting for the internet.
• Handling and Maintaining over 150 Desktops and Laptops
• Install, Support, Maintain, and Troubleshoot various hardware like Desktops, Laptops, printers & Plotter.
• Configuring windows servers & installing different roles on the server.
• Managing Windows 2003, 2008 & 2012 Active Directory services
• Troubleshooting any critical Hardware, Software, Server, LAN and WAN related problems along with the Technical Specialists.
• Installation of patch panel and cable punching, testing configuration and management of network by using switches.
• Installation, Configuration and Management of Operating systems.
• Installation & management of Domain Controller, DNS and DHCP server.
• Troubleshooting of all Laptop, desktop, hardware related problems and Network- Internet connectivity, etc.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of email clients like MS Outlook 2007, 2010, 2013 2016 for more than 150 users.
• Installing Finger Print Machines with Database with Access Manager.
• Management of users & computers accounts, sharing permissions and maintaining security and working with Group policy.
• Working on remote application like TeamViewer, VNC & AnyDesk etc.
• Resolving daily technical issues and providing desktop support to office & site staff.
• Ensure the highest percentage of timely call resolution & customer/staff satisfaction.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements are met and conduct periodic surveys to maintain a high level of customer/staff satisfaction.
• Create customer/staff reports for upper management on top support issues identified through technical-support calls with the customer/staff.
• Help Technical team in evaluating new services/products offered in the IT industry.
• Report project status to management on a regular basis.

(Computer Technician) Hardware, Network, and Customer Support Engineer. at Fourth Dimension Computers
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • March 2004 to March 2009

• Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Windows-based LAN networks, peer to peer
Networking in Microsoft TCP/IP based network services like DHCP, File / Print and DNS setting for the internet.
• Resolving daily technical issues and providing desktop support
• Leading a team of technical support staff providing delightful service to Customers & Company staff.
• Troubleshooting any critical Hardware, Software, Server, LAN and WAN related problems along with the Technical Specialists.
• Ensure the highest percentage of timely call resolution & customer satisfaction.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements are met and conduct periodic surveys to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Create customer Reports for upper management on top support issues identified through technical-support calls with the customer.
• Follow up with commercial Department and customer for annual maintenance contracts.
• Help Technical team in evaluating new services/products offered in the IT industry.
• Report project status to management on a regular basis.

Hardware and Network Engineer. at Silicon Systems
  • India - Mumbai
  • November 2003 to March 2004

• Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Windows-based LAN networks, peer to peer
Networking in Microsoft TCP/IP based network services like DHCP, File / Print and DNS setting for the internet.
• Resolving daily technical issues and providing desktop support
• Leading a team of technical support staff providing delightful service to Customers & Company staff.
• Troubleshooting any critical Hardware, Software, Server, LAN and WAN related problems along with the Technical Specialists.
• Ensure the highest percentage of timely call resolution & customer satisfaction.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements are met and conduct periodic surveys to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Create customer Reports for upper management on top support issues identified through technical-support calls with the customer.
• Follow up with commercial Department and customer for annual maintenance contracts.
• Help Technical team in evaluating new services/products offered in the IT industry.
• Report project status to management on a regular basis.

Sr. Hardware & Network Engineer at Everex Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Mumbai
  • July 2002 to September 2003

• Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Windows-based LAN networks, peer to peer
Networking in Microsoft TCP/IP based network services like DHCP, File / Print and DNS setting for the internet.
• Resolving daily technical issues and providing desktop support
• Leading a team of technical support staff providing delightful service to Customers & Company staff.
• Troubleshooting any critical Hardware, Software, Server, LAN and WAN related problems along with the Technical Specialists.
• Ensure the highest percentage of timely call resolution & customer satisfaction.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements are met and conduct periodic surveys to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Create customer Reports for upper management on top support issues identified through technical-support calls with the customer.
• Follow up with commercial Department and customer for annual maintenance contracts.
• Help Technical team in evaluating new services/products offered in the IT industry.
• Report project status to management on a regular basis.

Sr. Hardware and Network Engineer. at A- Com Systems & Service
  • India
  • July 2001 to June 2002

• Design, Installation and Maintenance of Windows 98, 2000, 2000 Advance Server based LAN networks, peer to peer networking in Microsoft TCP/IP based network services like: DHCP, File / Print and DNS setting for internet.
• Manage onsite customer support.
• Resolve problems of branded machines like Compaq, Dell, HP Gateway desktop and servers.
• Manage technical unit as a profit center by increasing revenues through services viz. third party AMC’s.
• Ensure that all the engineers are aware of their responsibilities, and ensure that all commitments by individuals are accomplished.
• Co-ordinate with Vendors to make sure problems are rectified in time
• Generate daily, weekly and monthly Reports and analyze the reports.
• Meet the local IT Executives on regular interval to discuss processes, issues and plan for upcoming projects for smooth implementation.

Hardware and Network Engineer at Smart Machines
  • India - Pune
  • July 2000 to June 2001

• Handling AMC & Assembling Department.
• Integration and marketing of computer systems and peripherals etc.
• Managing and installing Novell 3.x, 4.x and Windows networks.
• Novell 3.x Network implementation.
• Installation of Windows 3.11, Win 95, 98, 2000, 2000server in peer-to-peer networks.
• Installation, Management and Troubleshooting of systems in LAN environment.
• Installation and Maintenance of Intel based systems at customer site.
• Provide training for various software products to customers and resolution of computer problems at customer site.
• Coordinate with the Vendors and make sure that the problems are rectified in time.

Hardware & Network Engineer at Target Computers
  • India - Pune
  • May 1998 to March 2000

• Handling AMC & Assembling Department.
• Integration and marketing of computer systems and peripherals etc.
• Managing and installing Novell 3.x, 4.x and Windows networks.
• Novell 3.x Network implementation.
• Installation of Windows 3.11, Win95/98 in peer-to-peer networks.
• Installation, Management and Troubleshooting of systems in LAN environment.
• Installation and Maintenance of Intel based systems at customer site.
• Provide training for various software products to customers and resolution of computer problems at customer site.
• Coordinate with the Vendors and make sure that the problems are rectified in time

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electronics with Computer Maintenance
  • at Poona College of Arts, Science & Commerce.
  • April 2003
Higher diploma, Advance Diploma in Computer Hardware & LAN Engineering
  • at Jetking Hardware Engineer Institute Pune
  • December 1998

Specialties & Skills

Installation
Network Services
Installation and configuring all Software, Operating Systems, Hardware, Networking devices. etc.

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Marathi
Expert

Training and Certifications

ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor (Training)
Training Institute:
Moody International
Date Attended:
July 2011
Duration:
72 hours