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Mohammed Ishtiaq-ur-Rehman, Senior System Engineer

Mohammed Ishtiaq-ur-Rehman

Senior System Engineer·Najtech

Saudi Arabia

High school or equivalent, Commerce

Work experience

Total years of experience: 21 years, 7 months

Senior System Engineer

December 2012 - Present

Najtech

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2012 - Present

• Planning and Implementing NEC Univerge 3C (Software PBX/ VoIP)
 Installation and Configuration UCM Server as per client’s requirements.
 Integration with Active Directory
 Integration with Microsoft Exchange for VoiceMail.
 Integration with SIP Providers, Digital and Analogue Lines
 Configuring Media Gateway (NEC Univerge 8100)
 Softphone and Mobile Clients Configuration.
 Instant Messaging Server Configuration
 Configuration of available features such as: Call Recording, Call Routing, Outgoing CLI, Group Calling, CoS Profile, Pick Up Groups, Barge and Monitor, Presence and Paging etc.
 Installation and Configuration of Collaboration Server. (Web Meeting and Web Conference Server)
• Planning and Implementing NEC Blade Servers
• Implementing & Supporting NEC SAN Devices
• Installation and Configuration NEC VDI Solution (VPCC)
• Installation and Configuration VMware VSphere and Microsoft HyperV for Hypervisor.
 Install, Configure and Manage Hosts and Storage
 Datacentre and Cluster Configuration.
 VM Template and Virtual Machine Configuration.
 Installation, Configuration and Manage VCenter
• Implementing & Supporting Citrix XenApp Servers
 Server Side Configuration
 Client Side Configuration
• Implementing & Supporting Symantec Backup Exec Server
 Backup Servers (Windows and Linux) Configuration.
 Backup VM Hosts and VM Machines Configuration.
 Restore File level backups
 Create schedule-based Normal, Full and Incremental and differential backups.
• Nagios Network and System Monitor
 Installation and Configuration.
 Configure IT Infrastructure to be monitored by Nagios
• Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Servers 2012 & 2016.
 Active Directories
 Backup Servers
 File Servers
 Print Servers
 DHCP Servers
 DNS Servers
 Routing & Remote Access
 IIS
 Certificate Server
 Group Policies
• Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 & 2016.
 Installation & Configuration
 SMTP Servers
 POP & IMAP Servers
 Outlook Anywhere
 OWA & OMA
 Disaster Recovery
 Mail Box Configuration & Settings
 Client Side Configuration
• Implementing & Supporting Microsoft TMG Server.
 Installation & Configuration.
 Managing Access Rules & Policies.
 VPN Connectivity.
 NATing & Routing
• Implementing & Supporting SAN Devices (HP and Dell)
• Implementing & Supporting Firewalls (Cyberoam & Sonicwall)
 Installation & Configuration.
 Managing Access Rules & Policies.
 Redirecting Mail Server, Web Servers & FTP Servers from the internet
 NATing & Routing Networks
 VPN Connectivity
 Network Securities
 Spam Prevention & Virus Protection
 Reporting & Logs
• Implementing & Supporting Antivirus Solutions (Trend Micro, Kaspersky, Eset & Symantec)
 Installation & Configuration.
 Setting Actions as per Client requirement.
 Redirecting mail servers to Anti-Spam Servers.
 Content Filtering.
 Attachment Filtering.
 Web Filtering
 Scheduling & Reporting
 Quarantine Policies
 Logs & Maintenance

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Project Leader

November 2009 - December 2011

SITEC

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

November 2009 - December 2011

• Planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to deadlines. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
• Planning, Implementing & Configuring SWYX Server (VOIP).
 Installation and Configuration SWYXWARE Server
 Designing & Scripting IVR as per client requirements.
 Configuring Call Trunks and Tunnels.
 Assigning numbers roles and permissions.
 Configuring FXO/FXS on Media Gateways.
 Configuring DID/DOD.
 Configuring Soft phones and other phones
• Planning, Implementing & Configuring MCC (My Call Centre)
 Installation & Configuration MCC.
 Integration with SWYX Server.
 Configuring Call Board.
 Configuring Supervisors and Managers
 Assigning roles and permission to the call centre agents.
 Train Agents, Supervisors and Managers.
• Planning, Implementing & Configuring MasterKey (Real Estate Web base Application).
• In House Support for Microsoft Dynamics (NAV) & SQL Server to Other Sister companies and departments.
• Planning & Implementing Microsoft Servers 2008.
 Active Directories
 Backup Servers
 File Servers
 Print Servers
 DHCP Servers
 DNS Servers
 IIS
 Certificate Server
 Group Policies
• Planning & Implementing Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 & 2007.
 Installation & Configuration
 SMTP Servers
 Outlook Anywhere
 OWA & OMA
 Disaster Recovery
 High Availability
 Mail Box Configuration & Settings
• Planning and Implementing Microsoft HyperV
• Planning and Implementing VMware ESX 4
• Planning and Implementing Symantec Backup Solution
• Planning & Implementing Microsoft ISA Server 2006 & 2004.
• Planning & Implementing NAS Devices
• Planning & Implementing Firewalls (Cyberoam & Sonicwall)
• Planning & Implementing Antivirus Solutions (Trend Micro, Kaspersky, Eset & Symantec)
• Planning & Implementing Citrix Server

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Senior System Engineer

January 2009 - October 2009

Najtech

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2009 - October 2009

• Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Servers 2008 & 2003.
• Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 & 2003.
• Implementing & Supporting Microsoft ISA Server 2006 & 2004.
• Implementing & Supporting Microsoft HyperV
• Implementing & Supporting Symantec Backup Solution
• Implementing & Supporting NAS Devices
• Implementing & Supporting Firewalls (Cyberoam & Sonicwall)
• Implementing & Supporting Antivirus Solutions (Trend Micro, Kaspersky, Eset & Symantec)
• Implementing & Supporting Citrix Servers

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

System & Network Administrator

August 2004 - December 2008

Bugshan Hospital

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

August 2004 - December 2008

• Managing and Maintaining Microsoft Windows 2003 & 2000 Servers.
• Managing and Maintaining Microsoft ISA Server 2004.
• Managing and Maintaining Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
• Managing and Maintaining Microsoft Windows Server Update Services.
• Managing and Maintaining Firewall Policies (Juniper Netscreen).
• Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall (Firewall) and Trend Micro Office Scan (Antivirus).
• Administrating & Supporting Client Side Operating Systems (XP & Vista).
• Managing Help Desk (making monthly reports, interaction with the users),
Visiting user for support.
• Attend users’ calls/emails/in-person and understand their request.
• Categorize/classify and log the job in the system and try to resolve at first level. To ensure that user’s problems are dealt, so that their needs are fully met.
• To assist users in making procurement request for PC hardware / software.
• Generate standard monthly report for management related to user support.
• Receive IT related goods purchase for the company and verify/approve in good condition, technically sound as per the purchase order.
• To test and install new PC equipment, software and related peripherals.
• To update PC/Laptops with new software versions and releases as required updating and enhancing performance using Microsoft WSUS.
• To monitor users to ensure conformity with standard configuration for PCs and LANs, as per company policy and directives.
• To monitor user to comply with Saudi Government / international rules & regulations related to Information Technology.
• To maintain an inventory of PCs, Peripherals and all IT related equipment / hardware and software.
• To connect or direct the connection of new users to the network to laid down standards.
• To assist in setting and upholding standards of network engineering and network usage.
• To maintain Routers, Hubs, Bridges, Switches, Firewall & Patch Panels.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Information Technology

System & Network Administrator

December 2003 - July 2004

Unique Products

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2003 - July 2004

• Providing user support to clients of Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Administrating Microsoft Windows 2000 Advance Sever & Exchange Server. I was also taking care of:
In-House Designing:
 Brochures & flyers
 Multimedia Interactive
 Official Website (www.up4all.com)
Customer Support for installation & configuration of:
 Bluetooth Devices
 Wireless Networks
 Satellite Internet Solutions.
 Q-tek & i-mate

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

Karachi

January 2000

January 2000

High school or equivalent, Commerce

Pakistan

Scholars Collegiate

January 1999

January 1999

Diploma, Computer Hardware and Networking

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 82%

GPA (percentage): 82%

Skills

Symantec Backup Exec
Expert
Symantec Backup Exec
Expert
Citrix Xenapp
Expert
Citrix Xenapp
Expert
Virtualization Technology
Expert
Virtualization Technology
Expert
Microsoft Windows server
Expert
Microsoft Windows server
Expert
Microsoft Exchange Server
Expert
Microsoft Exchange Server
Expert
Cyberoam & Sonicwall UMT Devices
Expert
Cyberoam & Sonicwall UMT Devices
Expert
Symantec Backup Exec Solution
Expert
Symantec Backup Exec Solution
Expert
Microsoft Windows Server
Expert
Microsoft Windows Server
Expert
Microsoft Exchange Server
Expert
Microsoft Exchange Server
Expert
Microsoft Azure
Intermediate
Microsoft Azure
Intermediate
PFSense
Intermediate
PFSense
Intermediate
Veeam Backup Solution
Expert
Veeam Backup Solution
Expert
VMware vSphere
Expert
VMware vSphere
Expert
Microsoft HyperV
Expert
Microsoft HyperV
Expert
Symantec Backup Exec
Expert
Symantec Backup Exec
Expert
Citrix Xenapp
Expert
Citrix Xenapp
Expert
Virtualization Technology
Expert
Virtualization Technology
Expert
Microsoft Windows server
Expert
Microsoft Windows server
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Intermediate

Urdu

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Additional Details VMware vSphere 6.7 Foundations
Nov 2020
Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2016
Jan 2021
Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Core Infrastructure
Jan 2021
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (Windows Server 2003)
Oct 2008
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (Messaging)
Oct 2008
Trend Micro Certified Security Professional
Jan 2010
ITIL Foundation
Oct 2012

Training
VMware vSphere: ICM 6.7
Stanly Community Collage
Nov 2020
Microsoft® Azure Fundamental
Microsoft
Dec 2020
NEC 3C Tecnical Training
NEC
Dec 2013
Citrix Presentation Server
Najtech
Feb 2009
My Call Centre Technical Training
SITEC
Jan 2011
SWYX Server Technical Training
SITEC
Feb 2010
SWYX Server Pre Sales Training
SITEC
Aug 2011
HP DL Series Servers Hardware Training
Najtech
Jun 2009