Ishan Perera, IT Systems Engineer

Ishan Perera

IT Systems Engineer

Emirates Solutions for Integrated Security (Join Venture with Abu Dhabi Police)

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Network Management and Cloud Computing
Experience
17 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 3 Months

IT Systems Engineer at Emirates Solutions for Integrated Security (Join Venture with Abu Dhabi Police)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 2014 to December 2019

* IT infrastructure implementation & management of 999 Control rooms for migration from legacy system in Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, Al Ain and Tarif.
* New Monitoring Solution introduced to Abu Dhabi Police 999 control rooms and System implementation and developments
* Recommended upgrades, patches, and new applications/ equipment, troubleshot network performance issues, extended technical support/ guidance to users, to ensure smooth operation of communication networks in order to provide maximum performance and availability for users.
* Resolved technical problems reported by customer, maintained and updated network & application access forms for customer in addition to change or assign permissions for user accounts as requested
* Deployed and configured high availability solutions over high-end systems, troubleshooting any endpoint reported problems and conducting system performance tuning.
*Executing risk assessments utilizing established methodologies

IT Support Engineer at Emirates Solutions for Integrated Security
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2012 to December 2014

* Applied knowledge of hardware, software, operational analysis and test and integration to assure system concept feasibility and integrity and oversaw as well as directed the field installation activities.
* Provided support for password and access management, helped unlock user ID and reset passwords as well as adding/deleting/creating/modifying user account information
* System support and maintenance of the system in operation
* Mentoring and coaching junior system engineers
* Generating and reviewing system downtime reports

IT Specialist at Armani Hotels & Resorts, Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2010 to November 2012

* Pre-opening IT infrastructure in the first Armani hotel in the world.
* Setup client software, grant and maintain access rights, backup data, and provide support for the Enterprise Management system
* Responsible for maintenance and backup of the Company’s internal application servers.
* Support of legacy desktops, laptops and servers
* Liaison with Global IT staff for issues relating to the Armani Hotel network, including LANs, internet connections and Hotel software…etc.
* Evaluate new hardware and software to meet company requirements.
* Maintain inventory of internal licenses and track compliance

Assistant IT Manager at Anantara Resorts
  • Maldives
  • April 2009 to September 2009

* UpgradedMicro Fidelio OPERA V3 to V5.
* Micros 3700 POS terminal installation & configuration. (Site installations)
* Building cost planning for the design team
* Budget planning for future implementations
* Network infrastructure implementations
* Security & Messaging implementations
* PABX Configurations
* Hotel Application Upgrades
* Satellite TV Channel administrating & troubleshooting
* Fiber network administration via the four islands
* Backup configuring and troubleshooting

Systems administrator at SonevaGili by Six Senses
  • Maldives
  • April 2008 to March 2009

* Transition Fidelio V6.22 to Micro Fidelio OPERA V4.
* Micros 3700 POS user workstation configuration.
* Reinstallation & Configuration Call Accounting Software (Winpac V3.8.37)
* Performs network and systems implementations and support.
System security.
* Data backup and anti-virus protection,
* Helpdesk support for 78 Desktops System.
* Make recommendations for new/altered technologies that will contribute to Systems cost savings and/or productivity improvements.
* Coordinate capacity planning and analyze information concerning developing computer and/or voice usage policies and standards as required.
* Provide data/system security by protecting the corporate Information Technologies from unauthorized access, use, or interruption; and providing technical assistance to end users.

Senior Network Engineer at ABC Computers (PVT) LTD
  • Sri Lanka
  • January 2007 to March 2008

* Provide Network & Security Solutions to customers.
* Monitored and supported internal network security.
* Analyzed and resolved network and server connectivity issues.
* Responsible for administering, optimizing and supporting internal LAN/WAN infrastructure.
* Provide support to internal users and external clients on all hardware and software issues.
* Assigned as the onsite Security Engineer personal in AirTEL Sri Lanka Limited.

IT Executive at Industrial & Commercial Development (PVT) LTD
  • Sri Lanka
  • August 2005 to December 2006

* Install maintain and upgrade, Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP Workstations, and all associated software/hardware.
* Maintaining up-to-date Anti-Virus Systems for workstations.
* Arranging necessary media systems for meetings / presentations.
* Coordinate with software development people to develop good software packages for company.
* Provide support to fix IT problems in Finance Function, accounts packages etc.
* On call or log event attending to user’s workstations/phone systems problems to fix the errors.
* Running the Diagnostic Routines of all internal network systems with workstations.
* Quarterly preventive maintenance service for all internal & external company
workstations to work smoothly.
* Daily backing-up user’s important data to backup media & protect.
* Attend promptly if there is any backup need to Head of Functions.
* Implementing the relevant requirements of the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System, as appropriate with specific reference to the Mandatory Procedure for Electronic Media Document, Data and Record Control (Ref: QMS-4.2.3-MP-02) and as instructed by the Head of Function.

IT Assistant at PanAudio Company Ltd
  • Sri Lanka
  • April 2004 to June 2005

Worked experience up to date from April 2004 as a IT Assistant in PanAudio Ltd, Member of HP team for analyzing, troubleshooting and resolving internal user's and external client's HP desktop and printers issues for this Customer Sites. Repaired and configured HP desktop and printers for hot swap customers. Gained extensive knowledge of all computer models including Compaq, Hewlett Packard and IBM.

Hardware Technician at PC Hardware & Network Technologies
  • Sri Lanka
  • March 2002 to January 2004

Accountable for building, configuring, troubleshooting and repairing computer systems for telephony companies throughout the Sri Lanka. (With 2 years’ experience as a part time)

Education

Master's degree, Network Management and Cloud Computing
  • at Middlesex University Dubai
  • August 2020

- Computer Networks and Internetworking - Virtualisation and Cloud Computing - Enterprise Network Troubleshooting - Operating Systems and Application Environment - Network Management - Network Security

Diploma, CCNP - Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks
  • at Self Study
  • May 2017

CCNP - Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks

Diploma, VMware Certified Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization
  • at Global Knowledge, Dubai Knowledge Village
  • July 2015

VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage v 6.0 * Software-Defined Data Center * Creating Virtual Machines * vCenter Server * Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks * Configuring and Managing Virtual Storage * Virtual Machine Management * Resource Management and Monitoring * vSphere HA and vSphere Fault Tolerance * Host Scalability * vSphere Update Manager and Host Maintenance * Installing VMware Components

Diploma, VMware Certified Associate - Data Center Virtualization
  • at VMware online Course - VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals
  • December 2014

Vmware VCAD510

Diploma, Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security
  • at Self Study
  • May 2014

CCNA Security

Diploma, Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate 2012
  • at Self Study
  • November 2013

Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate 2012

Diploma, Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • at NuMatrix (Pvt) Limited
  • June 2011

640-802 : Cisco Certified Network Associate

Diploma, MCTS Windows 7, Configuring
  • at Self Study
  • June 2010

70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring

Diploma, Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator 2008
  • at Self Study
  • July 2009

70-647 Pro: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator 70-649 TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist 70-649 TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client

Diploma, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Exchange 2007
  • at Self Study
  • February 2008

70-236 TS: Exchange Server 2007 Configuration

Diploma, Microsoft Certified System Engineer: Security
  • at MINAK Institute of Technology
  • December 2007

My Microsoft Transcript Details Transcript Sharing View: www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/transcripts Transcript ID 799460 Access Code 3697562110

Specialties & Skills

Windows 7
Active Directory
Administrating and configuring windows server 20
Windows Server 2008
 Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 for client platforms
 Hands on experience in work NT/2K/2003/2008 server platforms
 Experience in Active Directory, ISA, Exchange platforms
 Network administrating & troubleshooting
 Experience in configuring & administrating Servers, LAN, WAN, Routers, Firewalls
 Experience in VMware platform

Languages

English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

IBM PureFlex Systems Fundamentals with Implementation Services (Training)
Training Institute:
IBM Office in CERT Technology Park
Date Attended:
October 2013
Duration:
40 hours

Hobbies

  • Badminton
    Active Member in Shuttlers Dribblers Badminton Club - Abu Dhabi