Filbert Gonsalves, IT Engineer

Filbert Gonsalves

IT Engineer

ECS ME LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Computer Application
Experience
15 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 2 Months

IT Engineer at ECS ME LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2014

Role:
• Undertaking activities related to:
o Maintenance of networks and systems for FEWA, UAE
o Administration of Windows Systems including Windows XP, 7 8 & 8.1, 2003, 2008 & 2012 Servers
o Setting up of Network Shares & FTP Servers for users sharing documents/data on local network
• Responsible for:
o Adding user to Active Directory and setting up group policies as required
o Lead the migration of systems from Windows XP and 7 to Windows 8.1, with minimal impact to Client.
o Provided training to users on new OS for proper use of new system.
o Analyzing & testing software and hardware for compatibility with Windows.
• Looking after installation & configuration of:
o Desktops, laptops, outlook/e-mails, laptops, tablets, Smartphone’s printers, scanners and networks
o SAP GUI and Windows XP, 7 & Windows 8 as & when required
• Working on antivirus solutions like Symantec Endpoint Security, Avast Internet Security, etc.
• Supervising network quality/bandwidth to prevent downtime and liaising with Network Team regarding network failure
• Conducting Regular PM on all Client systems and other IT hardware.
• Provided recommendation to client for system upgrades when required.

Highlights:
• Successfully provided IT support for 1 main office & 2 remote sites amounting to 500+ users using combination of remote and onsite support as situation arises
• Played a key role in managing migration of systems from Windows XP & 7 to Windows 8 Operating System
• Merit of receiving appreciation from Customer for contribution in smooth transition of users to Windows 8 environment.
• Essayed a stellar role in ensuring administration of Windows Systems which helped in improving End User Experience.
• Distinction of handling activities related to installation & configuration of Windows Systems.
• Used the Assyst Ticketing / service monitoring tool. Followed the ISO 20000:1 guidelines for ITSM.
• Completed company sponsored ISO 20000:1 - 2011 (ITSM) awareness Training, and ITIL awareness training.
• Conducting Regular PM on all Client systems and other IT hardware.
• Developed the KT document for client site, for smooth operations in absence of primary support person.
• Developed the PM document for client systems to increase productivity and reduce system downtime.

IT Engineer -Team Lead at Accel Frontline Global IT Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • India
  • April 2012 to March 2014

Role:
• Spearheaded a team of help-desks and directed them in providing technical solution to users
• Accountable for:
o Performing scheduled jobs like backups, applying OS patches and upgrades
o Using Enterprise Monitoring Tools for monitoring SLA to provide total services management
• Handled activities related to:
o Administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows 2008 Environment and delivered 24x7 support for the servers to prevent downtime
o Windows 2003/2008 server administration inclusive Domain Controllers, File/Print, DNS & DHCP
o Installation & configuration of VMware to create software testing environment in Windows 2003, 2008 & 2012 Servers
o Maintenance of technical documentation & generating various reports as per SLA
• Worked on Manage Engine IT360 Ticketing / service monitoring tool. Followed the ITIL work process for ITSM.
• Monitored disk & memory usage of servers to maintain them at optimal condition
• Validated integrity & availability of all hardware, server resources, systems & key processes; reviewed system and application logs, analyzed logs to spot trends and underlined issues

Highlights:
• Served as Technical Team In-charge for maintaining a government datacenter for hosting government websites for SSDG Project, Department for Information & Technology, Govt. of Goa
• Significantly worked on Alfresco Content Management System to update & maintain client’s website
• Worked on Manage Engine IT360 Ticketing / service monitoring tool. Followed the ITIL work process for ITSM.

Junior System Administrator at Kernel Infosoft Pvt. Ltd.
  • India
  • January 2009 to January 2012

• Providing Desktop / Network support.
• Windows 2003 server administration inclusive domain controllers, file/print, DNS, WINS, DHCP.
• Configuration of Active Directory, User, Group Policies.
• Installations of Windows XP/2003 & Linux OS's.
• MS Outlook Configuration & repair, etc…
• Monitoring Network quality/bandwidth to prevent downtime and coordinating with ISP in case on Network failure.
• Monitoring Server Logs and Troubleshoot Software / Hardware issues, etc...
• Monitored and Troubleshoot Network / Local Printers.
• Day to day support of windows applications.

Education

Master's degree, Computer Application
  • at Sikkim Manipal University
  • June 2015

Pursuing Masters in Computer Application, will complete it in July - August 2015

Bachelor's degree, Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Aplications
  • at Sikkim Manipal University
  • August 2013

Completed My Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application, this has enhanced my knowledge in Computer Programming in C, C++. Also gained understanding of SQL and database.

Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
  • at Goa University
  • March 2008

Graduated in Science, has helped me in developing a scientific approach in solving problems. Based on proven facts and sound reasoning.

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Windows
System Setup
Firewalls
Computer Hardware
Electronics, PCB repair
Networking & TCP/IP
Ms Outlook
windows XP
Desktop Support
windows 7
C programming
Dell Blade Servers
MS Office 2003,2007&2010
Windows 2008
ITIL Foundation

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

CCNA (Training)
Training Institute:
CCNA
Certified Information Security (Training)
Training Institute:
Innobuzz
Date Attended:
August 2014
Microsoft Certified Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
Valid Until:
January 2018
MCSA (Microsoft certified Solution Associate) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
Valid Until:
January 2018
N+ and A+ (Training)
Training Institute:
IP Gates
Date Attended:
November 2008

Hobbies

  • Electronics, Music