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Asim Anwar

System Administrator

Packaging Products Company

Location:
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education:
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Experience:
17 years, 11 months

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Total Years of Experience:  17 Years, 11 Months   

March 2013 To Present

System Administrator

at Packaging Products Company
Location : Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure, including routers and switches, network devices, firewalls, databases, servers and computer systems, malware protection software and other processes. Perform installation, configuration, updates and troubleshooting any hardware or software problems related to server and storage devices.
• Manage Enterprise Active Directory & Domain structure in Windows Server 2008/2012 R2. Manage users, groups, OU's, computers, GPO's and other AD related tasks. Implement user policies.
• Manage and maintain DHCP, DNS and Windows Servers.
• Administer and manage WSUS server for Servers & Systems security updates and latest patches.
• Manage Exchange Server 2010, Mailboxes, Hub Transport, Client Access, OWA and other services related to exchange. Provide support to users for emails and troubleshoot email problems. Manage Microsoft 365.
• Manage and maintain Cyberoam firewall. Define firewall rules, manage network and internet access for users, SPAM email filtering, Web filtering, NATTING IPs and other tasks related to Cyberoam. Manage & Maintain FortiGate Firewall.
• Manage backup of servers using Symantec Backup Exec 2012.
• Implement, manage & monitor McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator server. Implement McAfee Endpoint Security protection (McAfee Agent, Firewall & Threat Prevention) for servers and clients using McAfee ePO Management Console. Define firewall rules and threat prevention policies. Manage & Maintain Kaspersky Endpoint Security.
• Implement and manage MSME (McAfee Security for Microsoft Exchange) and configure email security policies, SPAM filtering, etc.
• Provide technical support to end-users in person, via phone, email or by remote access.
• Manage and troubleshoot network printers, scanners and other devices.
• Manage Citrix Server and provide support to Jeddah & Dammam branch users for applications accessed through Citrix Server.
• Manage Windows Licensing for servers and clients, license renewals and SLAs.
• Provide support to user for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 / 2013 R2.
• Provide technical assistance to IT manager for completion of IT projects.
• Provide technical support for attendance system.
• Manage wireless connections between branch offices and main office.
• Manage Avaya IP Phone System.
January 2010 To January 2013

System Administrator

at Council of Saudi Chambers
Location : Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• Network, servers and systems management and maintenance: Installation, configuration, updates and troubleshooting.
• Support Active Directory in Windows Server 2003/2008.
• Definition of security policies. Accounts management.
• Collaborate in Administering and Maintaining Enterprise Active Directory and Domain Structure, Managing Trusts, Domains, OU’s, Site Topology, GPO, Users, Groups, Computers and in general any object related to AD; and replication topology.
• Troubleshoot and manage DHCP, DNS and windows server.
• Collaborate in Administering and Support Exchange 2010 or Exchange 2007, Mailboxes, Hub Transport, Client Access and Messaging Infrastructure.
• Provide technical assistance to end-users in person, via phone, Email or Ticket System. Also provide support to users remotly.
• Troubleshoot printer, scanners and other devices.
• Manage and maintain Network Printers.
• Apply security policies and understand security logs and alerts.
• Understand and implement the appropriate Windows server 2003 Server or Windows 2008 Server User Policies.
• Define and implement system Backup & Restore Policies and Procedures.
• Support & Maintain SQL Server 2005 & 2008.
• Knowledge of Cisco Unified Communications Manager Ver 8.6.
January 2008 To October 2009

Network Support Engineer

at Al-Torath International Trading Est.
Location : Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• Network, server and system management and maintenance: Installation, configuration, updates and troubleshooting.
• Network design and upgrade. Definition of security policies. Accounts management.
• Help desk Management: providing users with help and assistance whenever it is needed to solve their computers and IT equipment problems.
• IT equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting.
• Setup client computer and Server in Labs in Client-site location.
• Provide technical support to clients in Government sector and Universities.
January 2006 To December 2007

Systems Support Technician

at Al-Toukhi Co. for Industry & Trading
Location : Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• Manage and maintain Active Directory in Windows Server 2003. Setting up new users’ accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues, User Authentication using Active Directory and ADAM.
• Share resources i.e. software & hardware to minimize the cost.
• Implementing local group policies, rights & permissions to restrict users from installing unauthorized applications.
• Help desk Management: providing users with help and assistance whenever it is needed to solve their computers and IT equipment problems.
• Provide support for mail servers and solve email problems for users.
• Perform Servers and user systems backup.
• Monitoring and maintaining computer OS.
• Installing and configuring computer hardware, Printers, Scanners & OS and other applications.
• Troubleshooting system problems and diagnosing and solving and replacing parts as required.

Education

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March 2003

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

at Premier College (Punjab University)
Location : Pakistan - Lahore
Grade: 2.84 out of 4
April 1997

High school or equivalent, Science (Maath, Physisc, Chemistry)

at Pakistan Inernational School, Riyadh
Location : Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
March 1995

High school or equivalent, Science (Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology)

at Pakistan International School, Riyadh
Location : Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Specialties & Skills

Windows Network Administration

Windows Server 2003

Computer Hardware Troubleshooting

SQL Server 2000 2008

Windows Server 2008

Exchange Server 2007 / 2010

Troubleshooting & Maintenance for Printers, Scanners, Hardware & OS (Client & Server)

Windows Server 2008/2012 Hyper-V Virtualization

MS Office 2007 / 2010 / 2013 / 2016

Network Administration

IT infrastructure Management

Active Directory Windows Server 2003 / 2008 / 2012

Windows Server 2008 / 2012 / 2016 Administration

Cyberoam / Sophos Firewall Management

SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008 / 2012

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator, ePO Management, McAfee Endpoint Security, MSME

IT Assets & Inventory management

Backup & Restore

Symantec Backup Exec 2012

Systems Updates & Security Patches, WSUS Server

Languages

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English

Expert

Arabic

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Oracle 9i DBA (OCP) ( Training )

Oracle University
March 2005

533-Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions ( Certificate )

Issued in: September 2017

MCTS - Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration ( Certificate )

Issued in: September 2010

MCTS - Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration ( Certificate )

Issued in: September 2010

MCTS - Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration ( Certificate )

Issued in: September 2010

MCITP - Server Administrator Windows Server 2008 ( Certificate )

Issued in: September 2010

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator(MCSA): Windows Server 2003 ( Certificate )

Issued in: October 2009

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): Windows Server 2003 ( Certificate )

Issued in: November 2009

MCSA - Windows Server 2012 ( Certificate )

Issued in: May 2018

MCSE - Cloud Platform and Infrastructure ( Certificate )

Issued in: May 2018

MCTS - Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization ( Certificate )

Issued in: June 2012

MCITP - Database Administrator SQL Server 2005 ( Certificate )

Issued in: June 2011

MCITP - Database Administrator SQL Server 2008 ( Certificate )

Issued in: July 2012

70-345 - Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 ( Certificate )

Issued in: January 2021

MCSE - Productivity (Microsoft Exchange Server 2016) ( Certificate )

Issued in: January 2021

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As Solution Architecture Manager/ Training Dept. Head in GS1 Saudi Arabia/Council of Saudi Chambers

By
Naeem Ahmed
(COLLEAGUE) on 23-01-2014
"I found Asim a hardworking and talented professional. He had been one of the most dedicated person IT staff in Council of Saudi Chambers. He is capable to learn fast, accepting challenges and best trouble shooter. I recommend him for any new professional challenges."

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