IT Consultant
Freelance
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :18 years, 6 أشهر
Analyzed root cause and devised mitigation strategy for a preexisting Trojan infection that had spread from LAN to servers and to private cloud infrastructure, Reconfigured Firewall, and IPS and formulated malware mitigation and hardening of infrastructure security. Redesigned Network Architecture and up-gradation plan to reduce capex by 33%, while increasing throughput 3 times. Rearchitected Up-gradation plan of Data center and IT Infrastructure and Management Software to reduce CapEx and OpEx and increase efficiency, while exceeding future requirements.
Fixed issues in Active Directory, DNS, Firewall, Windows Server, Windows 10, Remote Access, Terminal Services etc and Malware Infections, for a construction and Interior Design company.
Fixed issues in network, load balancing and firewall of a Law Firm.
Deployed new Website for a General Services Firm.
Currently working in a 3 month project to upgrade Hardware, Firmware and Software of 160+ HP G7, G8 and G10 servers and 2000+ Dell clients of one of the top retail chain in KSA to Windows Server 2016, Oracle 19 and Windows 10.
Created Documentation for complete IT Infrastructure and Processes.
Redesigned and reconfigured and upgraded Office Network for better reliability and security.
Deployed Fortinet Site to Site VPN for remote Branches.
Deployed Wireless Network for new Factory.
Migrated from legacy analog PABX and Deployed New GrandStream VoIP PABX system for Unified communication experience for Branches HO, Branches and Factories.
Deployed New Server Infrastructure and supported implementation of New MACC ERP.
Developed new software in Vb .Net for Structural Engineering Department.
Deployed effective solutions for remote work during Covid 19.
Recruited and mentored new IT Technician.
Ensured consistent stability and security of services across the business and growing efficiency.
Successfully created and delivered improved ICT solutions, enabling more effective, efficient business operations.
Analysed projects to determine resource requirements and procured necessary equipment and procure / develop software.
Operated under agile framework, evaluated existing processes and systems and initiated changes where required to efficiently organise and carry out tasks.
Developed the IT vision, strategy, budget management, security, governance, risk & compliance, business relationship management, and stakeholder management.
Secured the IT infrastructure and ensured all the IT services like exchange, ERP and Production software, VPN, firewall, internet services, Telephones, CCTV, Access Control etc. are Performing well.
Established long term goals, policies, standards, and procedures and ensured implementation to ensure proper governance and compliance are being followed.
Instilled a culture of high performance and excellent service within IT department, which includes:.
Business and team strategy and vision.
Performance management of IT department staff.
Promoted a higher level of cohesion and service commitment within the department.
Researched and complex technical issues and provided resolutions.
Outlined design requirements, functional specifications and reports to document development processes.
Translated broad spectrum project requirements to detailed hardware architecture design concepts.
Investigated hardware product issues involving materials and software, devising effective, efficient solutions.
Developed "Sync" software using Vb.Net and Mono for better synchronization, backup and Archiving of Files and Directories
Developed New Team Pricelist Printing Software using Vb.Net using Paradox, MS Access and MySQL.
Provided new product training to team members, stakeholders and the support team
Travelled to customer sites to provide prompt resolutions to issues.
Administered Databases.
Created Portals and tools to improve productivity.
Developed Project Register, Project Documentation, Project Analysis and Cost Analysis Systems.
Designed, Procured & Deployed the IT Infrastructure during initial team mobilization and later on upgrades and transfer of offices.
Designed Installed, Configured & Administered servers running Linux or Windows for various roles, Virtual machines and hypervisors.
Administered of Attendance and Access Control systems.
Configured and ensured proper Backups on Tapes, Optical Disks and Archiving Server.
Configured and administered Internet Connectivity, Security, Firewalls, Routers and Gateways, proxy servers, Intrusion Protection and other Network equipment.
Maintained inventory of Hardware & Software assets.
Made sure that all Intellectual Property Rights regulations are followed.
Implemented of IT Policies.
Setup Active Directory based Domain, User Rights, and ensured security and access control of servers and Resources to authorized users.
Provided User Support.
VB5, MsAccess, SQL Server, Crystal reports Programming
Occational User Support : Windows XP, Windows 2000 Workstations, Printers etc. Lotus Notes.
Occational Administration : Active Directory, File, Notes, Internet, Networks wired & Wireless, WinProxy, VPN, Remote connection etc
Upgraded the Sales and inventory Management Software to Object Oriented and multi-user system.
Visual Basic/ Ms SQL Server/ Ms Access/Crystal Reports programming
Lan/Internet Administration/Maintenance
Windows 2003/ Windows XP Administration
Maintenance : Hardware/ Software
Visual Basic - Sql Server/Ms Access -Crystal Reports Programming
Server/Network Administration
Software, Hardware Customer Support
Completed BSc IT with B Grade Project : Directory Synchronization and Archiving Utilty using VB.Net
Installation, design of networks using cisco switches and routers
Intallation, Maintenance and Trouble shooting of Windows 2000 based workstations
design, implementation & troubleshooting WireLess Networks with Emphasis to Security and Availability using Compex Networking Products
Course Duration 1996-2001. Course Completed in 2001 May project done : Object Oriented Database Management System Seminar Conducted : Java Just in Time Compiler
Pre Degreee ( 10+2) course , got 82.6 % marks(First Class with Distinction) Got 472 th position in All Kerala Combined Entrance Examination