System and Network Administrator
American International School in Abu Dhabi
Total years of experience :20 years, 3 Months
•Responsible for Designing, Configuring and implementing of Windows based network.
•Creating and deleting of users and managing access to required resources through Group Policy.
•Installation, Configuration, Administration and Trouble Shooting of Windows Server 2008 and 2003 (Domain Controller, Active Directory, etc…).
•Managing Virtualization Environment using VMware ESXi 5 and 4, Virtual Center.
•Installation, Configuration, Administration and Trouble Shooting of ESXi 5 and 4, Virtual Center
•Creating and Managing Virtual Machines and Templates.
•Migrating Physical Servers to Virtual Server using VMware Converter (P2V Converter).
•Migrating servers using VMotion and performing Snapshots, Cloning, Cold Migrations and Hot Migrations.
•Installed & configured SAN and NAS storage.
•Installed & configured Windows Deployment Server (WDS).
•Installed & configured System Center Configuration Manger Server 2007.
•Installed & configured Microsoft Threat Management Gateway 2010.
•Installation of SQL server 2012, 2008 and 2005
•Installed WSUS for windows update.
•Installation and Management of print servers and maintaining user access to the required printer.
•Maintaining Internet Security & Acceleration Server 2006 using Websence7.1 and generating weekly reports.
•Installed DHCP Server with multiple scopes.
•Installing Windows 7 and XP along with Microsoft Office 2010
•Backup and recovery planning using Symantec backup Exec.
•Installed & Configured Kaspersky Anti-Virus.
•Installation and Configuration of Wireless Access points.
•Installing and configuring of Cisco Switches for multiple VLANS.
•Migrated Windows Server 2003 Domain to Windows Server 2008.
•Contacting various vendors.
•Responsible for Design, Configuration and Implementation of Windows based network.
•Additionally responsible for installation, rectifications and troubleshooting of Domain Controller.
•Creation, deletion and maintenance of user accounts and defining access as per requirements
•Installation and configuration of Exchange Server 2003.
•Defining and implementing backup strategy for new servers and implementing backup policy for existing servers.
•Enhancement of various IT functions as per standards by suggesting & implementing best practices to keep the systems up & running with optimum performance.
•Installation of print servers and connecting the users to the printer.
•Responsible for Internet security by restricting and controlling access based on the users role. To monitor and maintain log of the sites surfed by the users and take measures to restrict if necessary.
•Responsible for inventory management of hardware and software. To maintain necessary spares without putting pressure on the working capital of the company.
•Installation, Configuration and updating of McAfee antivirus server
•Installation and commissioning of new HP Rack, KVM Switch, HP DL380, HP DL360, HP ML370 servers, Uninterrupted Power Supply using industrial sockets.
•Installing Windows XP, Windows Vista, Office XP, Office 2003
•Well versed with DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, SMTP, POP3
•Installation, configuration of Cisco Switches (Cisco 3750, 2950G) & Routers (Cisco 2800).
•Installation and configuration of ISA Server 2006 enterprise.
•As part of my work, I have provided support at several companies, namely, ADMA, GASCO, ADCO and ADNOC.
• Administration of Windows 2003 Server
• File & Printer Sharing
• Handing a network of 30 users.
• Troubleshooting of workstations & Servers.
• Installation of Windows xp & Windows 98.