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Mustan Ali, Network Administrator

Mustan Ali

Network Administrator·GIG Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Commerce

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 3 months

Network Administrator

July 2020 - Present

GIG Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company

Ad Dasmah, Kuwait

July 2020 - Present

Working as System & Network Administrator.
Handles all the servers and network devices. Windows,
Cisco,
3COM,
Fortigate,
Fortimail,
O365,
Exchange,
Backup, Veeam, Symantec BE,
KasperSky Antivirus,
WebServer,
WSUS,
HelpDesk System,
HPE Store Once,
Email/End user Security,
Active Directory, DNS (Public/private),
High Availability, Disaster Recovery,
Tape Backup media management,
Server Hardware issues.

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Information Technology

System & Network Engineer

April 2019 - July 2020

Alansari Technical Solutions

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

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April 2019 - July 2020

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

System Engineer / Network Operations Center

April 2015 - March 2019

Diyar United Company

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

April 2015 - March 2019

 Installation/maintenance/Updates/Upgrades of Windows/MAC OS Desktops, Laptops &Servers.
 Antivirus - Remote Client installation, USB Blocking, allowing certain file extensions, Policies management, Upgrades and updates.
 ADDS role - Installation of the role, maintaining user and computer accounts and following Companies Hierarchy to manage rights and permissions of each user to use company’s resources efficiently and effectively.
PowerShell commands to export user based reports and queries.
Creating and maintaining Additional DC, RODC, Failover, Disaster recovery, AD Trusts, FSMO roles, ADSI Edit, user Attributes, Group Policies (Password policies, USB/programs Blocking, DC/member server hardening, Wallpaper, Screen locks, export/import, software installation etc.)
 Exchange Server - Server Deployment, Creating/maintaining User Mailbox, Polices, Address book, Mailbox Quota Limits, Journal Rules (Email Tracking), Mobile Device Management, Exchange Power Shell, Auto Signature- Outlook/OWA, Database Management, Granular Mail Recovery, Multiple Domain hosting, Access Right Management, user migration from On-Premises to O365 and vice versa, O365 licensing, AD synchronization, etc.
 Virtualization - Creating/Deleting Hosts, VM’s, Snapshot, Live Migration, Clustering, LUN Mappings, Storage/Data store management, Converting Physical to Virtual, Troubleshooting VM issues Etc.
 SCCM - Server installation, Installing/maintaining Client Agents, policies, boundaries, push windows update/software patches, remote control, troubleshooting connectivity etc.
 SCOM - Installing/maintaining server Agents, Monthly server resource utilization reports, server Alerts configuration, Server/Website/devices monitoring, SCOM Gateway, Etc.
 Backup Solutions - Server installation, Agent installation, Tape Library/ drive maintenance, Media Allocations, Retention policies, VM’s/File server/ SQL/oracle server backups and restoration, Disaster recovery, Granular objects recovery, DR Site Replication and troubleshooting backup failure issues.
 Antivirus Solutions - Server installation, Agent installation, USB Blocking, allowing certain file extensions, Policies management, Database/definitions updates, troubleshooting connection issues, user and computer management.
 Antispam Solutions - Installation of hardware, connectivity to exchange server, creating policies to stop the spam, releasing quarantined mails, tracking the email, Monitoring Mail Queues, Mail Flow, Black List & White List Domains/email addresses.
 Network Devices - VLAN configuration, Wireless access point installation, VPN connectivity, Firewall rules, NAT, inter VLAN Routing, Logs analysis, blocking blacklisted IP’s, coordinating with ISP, Network Load balancing, Bandwidth Allocation (user/machine based), blocking non-business websites, Licensing, Database updates and upgrades.
 Others:- Monitoring network devices using Solar Winds & Whatsup Gold, installing SQL Server instances and creating maintenance plans, installing and maintaining IIS webserver/FTP server/Application pools, installing and maintaining Help Desk Ticketing System (Spiceworks), Installing and configuration of Q-Matic machines, installing and maintaining Attendance System, Installing & Configuring Network Printers & Print Servers, Installing/Monitoring Cameras within the Company and branch offices,

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

System & Network Administrator

November 2013 - April 2015

Taiba Hospital

Kuwait

November 2013 - April 2015

* Maintaining Active Directory Domain, Additional Domains, DNS, DHCP(Different VLANS), on Windows 2012 Server. *Configuration of Group Policies. *Maintaining Exchange Server 2010(Creating User Mailbox, Polices, Address book, Mailbox Quota Limits, Journal Rules(Email Tracking), Mobile Device Management, Exchange Power Shell, Auto Signature- Outlook/OWA, Database Management, Granular Mail Recovery using Symantec Backup, Multiple Domain hosting, Access Right Management, etc). *Maintenance of Servers and Server Room (Temperature, Cable Arrangements Etc.) *Maintaining Web server, Application server, FTP services etc. *VLAN Configuration on HP ProCurve Switches. *Maintaining Juniper and Fortigate Firewall (Firewall rules, NAT, inter VLAN Routing ETC.) *Maintaining and Monitoring Fortimail Anti Spam. (Monitoring Mail Queues, Mail Flow, Black List & White List Domains, restore Quarantined mails, ETC) *Installation and Maintenance of Hospital’s and Administration Building’s Wireless Network. *Installation and Maintenance of Virtual Servers (Hyper-V, VMware, Parallels Desktop On MAC) *Performing Scheduled backups of all servers using Symantec backup exec 2010. *Performing Disaster recovery of files as well as systems. *Maintaining Symantec End Point Protection Antivirus. (Remote Client installation, USB Blocking, allowing certain file extensions, Policies management) *Maintaining CCTV Cameras of Hospital. *Maintaining ISA PROXY 2006 Server. *Maintaining PEPLINK Internet Load Balancing Device. *Installation and Maintenance of Multi SSID Wireless Access Points (TPLINK). *Remote Access Help-Desk Support for End-User. *Maintaining Help-Desk Ticketing system (Spiceworks). *Installing and configuration of Q-Matic machines.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Support Engineer

January 2012 - October 2013

United Insurance Company

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2012 - October 2013

 Troubleshooting hardware & Software related issues.
 Formatting and Restoring Desktop PC’s.
 Worked with Active Directory in maintaining user accounts, DNS & DHCP Server.
 Installation and maintenance of Exchange Server 2010.
 Creating User Mailbox, Polices, Address book, Mailbox Quota Limits, Journal Rules (Email Tracking), Mobile Device management etc. on Exchange 2010 Server.
 Installation and maintenance of Firewall for internet and website blocking.
 Maintaining Application & File Servers.
 Maintaining Webhost server (IIS 7) of the Company.
 Configuring Security on File Servers.
 Configuring Group Policy Objects (Password Policies, Blocking Websites & USB, Remote Assistance etc).
 Taking Queries from Oracle Server.
 Maintaining Attendance System.
 Configuring Outlook and ability to solve all outlook related issues.
 Ability to close the incident as quickly as possible.
 Providing Help Desk, Email, Network Operations Center, Information System Security, Systems Engineers, & Computer Security.
 Installing & Configuring Network Printers & Print Servers.
 Installing & Configuring Wireless Access Points.
 Troubleshooting & monitoring the network performance.
 Installation and Uninstallation of various software.
 Installation of device drivers & hardware components.
 Provide and recommend solutions to senior management.
 Printing Insurance Policy codes from SQL Server & Maintaining the records.
 Restarting or Shutting down PC’s Remotely for Security Reasons.
 Monitoring Cameras within the Co. as well as of the branches.
 Taking backup of PC’s, Exchange Server and user profiles.

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Support

September 2011 - December 2011

Gulf Business Services & Recruitment Group (Kanee)

Hawali, Kuwait

September 2011 - December 2011

Maintaining Servers, Hardware Maintenance, operating Interaction Administrator Call center Software, Troubleshooting Network problems, IT Support, ETC.

Company industry:
Business Support Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Desktop support

November 2009 - April 2011

Mehta & Co.

India

November 2009 - April 2011

 Installing and testing new Software.
 Assemble PC’s by the Requirements.
 Ability to solve OS Problems.
 Maintaining Servers and Network Hardware.
 Making Software available to appropriate users.
 Distributing files as required for staff use.
 Ensuring the Anti-Virus Software is installed, properly configured, regularly updated and working properly on all PC’s.
 Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Hardware failures.
 Checking new computer equipment and installing as expected.
 Liaising with external support agencies to resolve faults speedily.
 Maintaining desktop PC’s
 Providing technical support for hardware and software issues in the office.
 Company Accounts and Banking Procedures

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Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

MLSU

April 2011

April 2011

Bachelor's degree, Commerce

India

Skills

Firewalls
Expert
Firewalls
Expert
Cisco Routers
Expert
Cisco Routers
Expert
Servers
Expert
Servers
Expert
Microsoft Software
Expert
Microsoft Software
Expert
Exchange Server
Expert
Exchange Server
Expert
Windows Server 2012
Expert
Windows Server 2012
Expert
Disaster Recovery
Intermediate
Disaster Recovery
Intermediate
Backup Solutions (Symantec Backup Exec, HP Data Protector, Veeam Backup and Symantec Net Backup)
Intermediate
Backup Solutions (Symantec Backup Exec, HP Data Protector, Veeam Backup and Symantec Net Backup)
Intermediate
Windows 8
Expert
Windows 8
Expert
Windows Server 2003
Expert
Windows Server 2003
Expert
Windows 7
Expert
Windows 7
Expert
Linux OS (Ubuntu, Centos, KALI)
Beginner
Linux OS (Ubuntu, Centos, KALI)
Beginner
MAC OS X
Expert
MAC OS X
Expert
Configuring Firewalls (Cyberoam, Juniper and Fortigate Firewall)
Intermediate
Configuring Firewalls (Cyberoam, Juniper and Fortigate Firewall)
Intermediate
Clusters and Failover (Microsoft)
Intermediate
Clusters and Failover (Microsoft)
Intermediate
Anti Spam Solutions (Forti-mail, Symantec)
Intermediate
Anti Spam Solutions (Forti-mail, Symantec)
Intermediate
Routers and Switches Configuration (HP, Cisco)
Intermediate
Routers and Switches Configuration (HP, Cisco)
Intermediate
Microsoft Exchange Server (2010, 2013, 2016 & O365)
Intermediate
Microsoft Exchange Server (2010, 2013, 2016 & O365)
Intermediate
Virtualisation (VMWare, HyperV)
Intermediate
Virtualisation (VMWare, HyperV)
Intermediate
Windows Server 2008
Expert
Windows Server 2008
Expert
Solarwinds Report Manager
Intermediate
Solarwinds Report Manager
Intermediate
Solarwinds N-Central
Expert
Solarwinds N-Central
Expert
AHV
Beginner
AHV
Beginner
Big Switch
Beginner
Big Switch
Beginner
windows server 2016
Expert
windows server 2016
Expert
solarwinds Help desk Manager
Intermediate
solarwinds Help desk Manager
Intermediate
nutanix
Beginner
nutanix
Beginner
Antivirus Solutions - Client / Server (Symantec End Point Protection, NOD32 & MaCfee)
Intermediate
Antivirus Solutions - Client / Server (Symantec End Point Protection, NOD32 & MaCfee)
Intermediate
Veeam Backup and Replication
Intermediate
Veeam Backup and Replication
Intermediate
PaloAlto
Beginner
PaloAlto
Beginner

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Hindi
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified Ethical Hacker
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (Exchange)
Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE) Server Infrastructure
Dec 2015 - Dec 2018
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Symantec Sales Expert + (SSE)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL Foundation V3)

Hobbies

  • Swimming, PC games