Irfan siddiqui, Manager, Information Technology Solutions

Irfan siddiqui

Manager, Information Technology Solutions

Ingram Micro

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
Experience
24 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 8 Months

Manager, Information Technology Solutions at Ingram Micro
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since December 2003

• Experienced on Windows Server Systems, Virtual Centers & Data Center.
• Have in depth knowledge and excellent command over Design, Implement and Administration of Enterprise wide applications like SCCM (2012 & 2007), SCOM, Exchange, Lync, AD, SharePoint, MS SQL Server, Commvault, Citrix, VMWare etc.
• Excellent programming/scripting skills.
• Ability to acquire and learn new tools/technologies quickly, and deliver to the satisfaction of all concerned.
• Deft in analyzing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, designing solutions, etc.
• Adept in managing projects on installation, maintenance, IT infrastructure development and technical support
• Expertise in addressing performance bottlenecks & ensuring maximum infrastructure uptime
• A customer-centric professional with a knack for motivating workforce for exceeding customer expectations
• Adeptness in providing guidance and leadership to staff in accordance with specified program objectives
• Being part of GIO team worked closely with people globally from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Exposure to SOX quality standards.
• Analytical and practical understanding of workflow, capacity planning / optimization and process implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills.

Senior Software Engineer at Software Technology Innovators
  • Pakistan
  • March 2001 to November 2003

Software Analysis, Design & Implementation. Guid & Lead Junior level developers.

Software Development Engineer at SofPak, Inc. Karachi, Pakistan
  • Pakistan
  • August 2000 to February 2001

Software Analysis, Design And Implementation. Research & Development.

Software Engineer at International Systems Technology
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • October 1999 to July 2000

Software Development. Research & Development.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
  • January 2000

Received University Gold Medal for securing 1st Class 3rd position in Batch 1996-2000 from the honorary guest Chief Executive of Pakistan Mr. Gen. Pervaiz Musharraf.

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Servers
Server Virtualisation
Systems Engineering
IT Infrastructure Management
Windows Server
Visual Basic
Java 2.0
SQL Server
VB .Net
RDBMS Concepts
visual c++ (cpluzpluz)
Hyper-V
Citrix XenApp 6.0/6.5
Microsoft VSS, Microsoft TFS
Symantec Endpoint Protection
Veritas NetBackup & Backup exec
Microsoft Exchange
Quest Intrust for AD
Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
Commvault Simpana
Sharepoint
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 & Windows 10
PowerShell Scripting
Windows 2000/2003/2008/2012 server
SAN /NAS
VMWare (vSphere, vCenter)
Microsoft Forefront Client Security

Languages

Urdu
Native Speaker
Arabic
Beginner
English
Expert

Memberships

Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Member
  • September 2001

Training and Certifications

ITIL V3 Foundation Course (Training)
Training Institute:
Executrain
Training UO12W - Developing Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Solutions (Training)
Training Institute:
Executrain
Training MOC 2014 Customizing Microsoft SharePoint Products & Technologies 2003. (Training)
Training Institute:
Executrain
Microsoft Office SharePoint Conference 2008 (Training)
Training Institute:
Microsoft
Training MOC 5061 Implementing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (Training)
Training Institute:
Executrain
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4] (Training)
Training Institute:
VMWare
Training MOC 10135A Configuring, Managing & Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 (Training)
Training Institute:
Executrain