Mohammad Khadir, Cloud Infrastructure Consultant

Mohammad Khadir

Cloud Infrastructure Consultant

Injazat Data System

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineer
Experience
16 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 2 Months

Cloud Infrastructure Consultant at Injazat Data System
  • United Arab Emirates
  • My current job since November 2015

Injazat Data Systems -Projects:
• Injazat O365 and Exchange Hybrid Solution
• Deploy MBAM Solution for Injazat & Masdar Clients.
Key Responsibilities:
• Researches, analyzes and assesses advanced and emerging technology solutions in multiple technology domains.
• Evaluates, recommends and supports the adoption of emerging technologies.
• Conducts capacity planning exercises and ensures that there is always adequate CPU, SAN capacity to meet the
growing needs of the institution.
• Collaborates with selected vendors in developing technology options, analysis and providing an optimum
recommendation that meets the stated requirements in functionality, performance, scalability, reliability while
minimizing deployment and ongoing support costs.
• Documents systems and maintenance procedures. Updates documentation as necessary to show component re-
locations. Develops internal documents for event analysis and troubleshooting support. Reviews documents with
technical staff and supervisor for implementation of projects.
• Develops/writes RFP/Tenders for new procurements/ AMC and upgrade for Network Infrastructure requirements as
and when required.
• Works with vendor personnel to recommend appropriate and necessary levels of service, upgrades and new purchases
related to Server/SAN infrastructure.
• Prepares and conducts engineering feasibility studies to enhance existing network infrastructure. Formulates and
publishes network standards and maintains technical documents.
• Researches and evaluates emerging technologies and presents finding(s) to team leader.
• Responsible for generating reports as required, from multiple sources regarding network applications performance and
use.
Development, implementation and maintenance of infrastructures (Server, Storage, Directory Services):
• Actively Supports the team leader to evaluate, design, and implement solutions running on Windows workstations and
servers.
• Applies technical experience and leadership in technology direction, solution, design and development, implementation
and support of technical solutions encompassing multiple specializations, platforms and technologies.
• Actively supports the team leader in developing an overall infrastructure architecture strategy, standards and associated
roadmaps for the various platforms (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X) associated network systems.
• Responsible for managing, administering and maintaining the Virtualization environment and SAN infrastructure.
• Oversee and manage the team responsible for the day to day maintenance of the Mail, Blade and SAN infrastructure,
Internet proxy and anti-spam systems.
• Works with various physical infrastructure servers, Storage and virtual environments with VMware, Citrix …etc. to ensure
optimal infrastructure environment.
• Coach and mentor other members of the technical staff regarding Virtualization technologies.
• Serves as second level technical support to the Data Center.
Project Management:
• Actively supports in the definition of a project scope, plans and deliverables including cost projections and proposed
implementation timelines for the various systems projects within Networks.
• Provides documentation/project tracking and management reporting.
• Provides tactical and strategic input on overall systems planning and related projects.
• Participate in the capacity of Assistant Project Manager and in some cases project manager for all enterprise
infrastructure projects through entire project life cycle.

Senior Systems Engineer at MDS Computers
  • United Arab Emirates
  • November 2012 to November 2015

MDS Computers -Projects:
• Successfully Reimaging Win7 for 200 users through SCCM 2012.
• Upgrade Symantec End Protection 12v from Ru1 to Ru2.
• Symantec NetBackup upgrade from 7.1 to7.5 then 7.6
• Migration Application services from NLP/TMG to F5
• EV upgrade from 10.0.3 to 11.0.0.1351with CHF2
• Database migration of SCOM, SCCM, EV and Arrive System.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage, lead and administer infrastructure team.
• Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by identifying problems, evaluating trends, and
anticipating requirements
• Complete configuration, installation and support of equipment in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Collaborate with IT staff to resolve applications issues. Escalate high severity issues and chronic problems to appropriate
management.
• Continually investigate and implement ways to improve the effectiveness of network and applications services capability.
• Develop strategic service provider relationships while working with key stakeholders to establish appropriate standards
and controls to maximize service levels while minimizing costs. Responsible for ensuring that others follow established
architectural standards.
• Responsible for effectively communicating and working with business users and interpreting firm business requirements
in order to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction in the business user community.

Systems Administrator at Al Noor Capital P.S.C
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2010 to October 2012

Al Noor Capital P.S.C- Projects:
• Migration DC from 2003 to 2008.
• Implement Exchange Backup server through HP Open view Storage Mirroring
Key Responsibilities:
• Administration & troubleshooting windows servers 2003/2008 domain controllers, ISA2006, WSUS and
implementing storage devices including clustering, HP SAN (MSA 500, 1000) with ACU.
• Administration & configuration MS Exchange 2003 environment (Backup, Monitor).
• Troubleshooting Anti-Virus solution (Trend Micro) and the activities associated with keeping it current.
• Administration & configuration storage/backup environment (HP Data Protector).
• L2/3 network environment (Cisco Routers 2800 Series, Junipers Firewall ISG 1000 & NS5GT, Junipers Security devices
IDP 200 and Nortel Passport 5430, 2430 & Core Switches).
• Administration & troubleshooting IPX Nortel telephone system (Option 11c PABX, BCM 400, 200)
• Support the cisco IP telephone.
• Support the office work as dealing with vendors and Tracking orders LPOs & Quotations (missing, not entered,
no confirmation, rejected…etc).
• Dealing with helpdesk software in logging and following up of tickets like Sysaid.
• Establishing connection with the markets (ADX, DFM).
• Administrating SMS system server (Tobit) & Attendance system server (MultiMax)

Technical Engineer
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2008 to May 2010

Complete configuration, installation and support of equipment in a Microsoft Windows environment to the specifications
of client proposals.
• Maintaining software applications, Server and regular maintenance.
• Managing assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
• Working on technical explaining for the clients, system installation, integration, and giving words of advice about
the requested solutions & Health check.
• As a member of PSS team, I am doing tasks related to customer support and advice about the current platforms and
how to upgrade it.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineer
  • at Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT)
  • January 2008

Graduation project title “Monitoring ECG Signal on smart mobile Phone”, remarkably excellent grade and

High school or equivalent, Computer Engineer
  • at Al-Ain Islamic Scientific Institute
  • October 2003

Specialties & Skills

Windows Azure
Internet Security
HP Server
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
NETWORKING
UPGRADES
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
HEWLETT PACKARD
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MIGRATION
NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Microsoft Azure: Hybrid Cloud Solutions - Azure Stack (Training)
Training Institute:
Microsoft
Date Attended:
January 2020
Azure fundamentals (AZ 900) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2020
Microsoft Azure: Hybrid Cloud Solutions - Azure Stack (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2019