Alistair Dsouza, Assistant Manager - ICT Infrastructure

Alistair Dsouza

Assistant Manager - ICT Infrastructure

Better Homes LLC

Lieu
Émirats Arabes Unis
Éducation
Diplôme, Sofware Engeneering
Expérience
18 years, 5 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :18 years, 5 Mois

Assistant Manager - ICT Infrastructure à Better Homes LLC
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • Je travaille ici depuis mars 2013

- Responsible for the handling the IT requirements of over 400 users, working closely with the business to understand their needs and ensuring firms IT systems are available with the highest possible uptime
- Accurately identifying data, systems and IT opportunities and requirements of the organization while also chartering an implementation plan to align all IT processes
- Developing and implementing ICT policies and procedures and ensuring the smooth execution of work processes as per the procedures
- Planning, testing and implementing changes and upgrades in accordance with the needs of the business
- Implementing and managing a host of IT systems including Windows 2003/2008/2012 Server Family products, Avigilon CCTV systems, ESET NOD32 antivirus using Eset Remote Admin Console and SONOS system
- Proactively setting up and administering VPN connectivity between corporate and the branch offices using Draytek Vigor router 2800/2900 series and Fortigate 200D
- Reviewing contracts for services and proficiently managing third party suppliers delivering IT systems and equipment, and server support
- Exploring and evaluating new IT trends and emerging products as well as suggesting improvements for workflow and processes used within the firm

System Administrator à Better Homes LLC
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • juillet 2006 à février 2013

• Administer Microsoft Windows Servers (Active Directory), Microsoft Workstations, and network security devices
• Setup and maintain file, application and print servers
• Installing, configuring and troubleshooting Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows 7, Vista and XP
• Deploying updates, service packs and hot fixes using WSUS
• Setup and monitor VPN connectivity between Main office to Branch Offices using Draytek Vigor router 2800/2900 series and Fortigate 200D
• Handling Mitel IP Telephony related concerns (phone name extension change, installation of IP phone request and voicemail configuration)
• Deploying ESET NOD32 antivirus using Eset Remote Admin Console
• CCTV installation and maintenance
• Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, backup and restore of all local and remote server using Symantec Backup Exec 2010
• Provide day-to-day hardware/software/network support for 350+ end users
• Assisted in the migration of the email system from MS Exchange server to Google Apps email using Google Email Uploader and Google Sync.
• Provides support for mobile users

Desktop Support à EMIRATES COMPUTER
  • Émirats Arabes Unis
  • décembre 2005 à mars 2006

• Replacement of 800 old Compaq and Dell Machines with new Dell Optiplex GX520.
• Restoration of Data in new machines for all users
• Configuration of Email Accounts
• Removing the old Machines and adding the new machines to DOHMS Domain.
• Adding the Network Printers for the users.

IT Co-ordinator à RE/MAX UNLIMITED
  • Émirats Arabes Unis
  • juillet 2005 à septembre 2005

• Uploading data, as well as updating the Company’s Website
• Maintaining Free Hold Property Data Base
• Configuring and maintaining Internet Email Clients
• Trouble Shooting Network
• Configure and Maintain File, Printer of Fax Server
• Trouble Shooting PABX System, Printer, Fax and other Equipment
• End User Support
• Handle all telecommunication issues
• Creating Company Profile, Presentations, using Power Point, Photoshop, Illustrator and Swishmax

Éducation

Diplôme, Sofware Engeneering
  • à Zenith Computer Training
  • décembre 2006
Diplôme, Hardware Engeneering
  • à Zenith Computer Training
  • décembre 2003

Specialties & Skills

IP Networking
Google Apps
Hardware
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Servers
IP CCTV
Eset Remote Administrator
Microsoft Client/Server Specialist
The Sonos System
Google Apps for Business
Fortigate UTM

Langues

Anglais
Expert
Hindi
Moyen

Formation et Diplômes

ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
November 2013
Valide jusqu'à:
January 9999
PMP - Project Management Professional (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Formatech
Date de la formation:
April 2014
Durée:
35 heures

Loisirs

  • Travelling