Raees Ahmed, IT Support Engineer

Raees Ahmed

IT Support Engineer

Injazat Data Systems

Location
United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
Education
Diploma, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Experience
26 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :26 years, 5 Months

IT Support Engineer at Injazat Data Systems
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since June 2008

Major Duties and Responsibilities
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Presently, working as an outsourced IT Engineer in Tawam Molecular Imaging Center (A Healthcare project of Mabadala).

* Working as a front end support for all IT issues .
* Managing users under the environment of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 / XP clients.
* Administring a Siemens medical system SYNGO & Building Managment System.
* Liaison with contractors and vendors for updates and maintenance.

As SERVICE DESK Engineer in (Abu Dhabi Ports Company).
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* Provided support to ADPC and its contractor companies Bechtel, Mouchel, Fujitsu etc. having more than 500 users across 6 sites and head office.
* Interaction with the end-user for first level desk side support.
* Installation and configuration of Microsoft and other products e.g. Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2003 / 2007, Visio 2003 / 2007, Project 2003 / 2007, Infoworks, Adobe Professional, AutoCAD 2007, AutoDesk 2009 etc. Some of Windows 2003 servers.
* Domain Users and Exchange Mail accounts management.
* Configuration of email accounts in Microsoft Outlook 2003/2007.
* Creation of new user accounts for Infoworks.
* Virus / Spy ware cleaning operation on desktop.
* Preparing new ghost images and keeping them up to date with latest upgrades of softwares and windows security updates.
* Follow-up of Service Desk calls and communication.
* Installation and configuration of Cisco IP Phones using Cisco Call Manager and Unity Admin.

Additional Responsiblitie
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* Dealing with vendors for warranty of IT equipments and servicing of printers.
* Inventory updates.

System Support Engineer at ARAMEX SMS Couriers (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • September 2006 to March 2008

• Working as IT Help Desk Engineer providing user support by using remote desktop software.
• Providing end user training & managing principal provided applications INFOAXS & INFOLITE etc.
• Installation & configuration of Courier Management System (an in-house developed system in VB)
• Managing and maintaining the local area network (LAN)
• Domain Users and Exchange Mail accounts management
• Installation and configuration of Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2003 & other business application.
• Configuration of email accounts on Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook 2003 with Exchange Server 2003.
• Virus / Spy ware cleaning operation on desktop.
• Configuration of dialup internet accounts and proxy / firewall clients.
• Backup of SQL Server’s databases.

Additional Responsiblities
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• Coordinating with ALFUTHAIM in maintaining Alcatel (OmniPCX) PABX of 40 extensions.
• Managing an in-house developed application CMIS in Visual Basic & Crystal Report.
• Providing Network cabling support whenever required.

Desktop Support Engineer at OCS Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan
  • October 1997 to September 2006

As a Helpdesk Support Engineer
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• Working as a team member of Helpdesk team.
• Deployment of basic IT infrastructure on countrywide branches & outlets.
• Team member of OAP (OCS Automation Project) for coordination with TSD (ThreeSixty Degree solution provider).
• Installation and configuration of desktop operating systems Windows 98, 2000 and XP connectivity with Novell Netware, Windows NT, 2000 and 2003 servers accordingly.
• Installation and configuration of Office application.
• Configuration of email clients e.g Outlook Express, Ms-Outlook 2000/2003 and Netscape Communicator using POP3 and IMAP protocols.
• Configuration of dialup internet accounts.

As a STEPS Administrator
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• Monitoring and Administration of STEPS.
• Error logs checking and taking action for preventing errors next.
• Installation of new STEPS clients and troubleshooting.
• Communication of all the problems and upgrades with the liaison of Singapore hub and Tokyo head office.
• A small part of administration of Lotus Notes databases.
• Backup of STEPS databases and renewal of licensing.

As an I.T Coordinator
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• Monitoring of FOCUS.
• Installation and up gradation of new FOCUS clients.
• Training and Troubleshooting of FOCUS.
• Communication of all the problems and upgrades with the liaison of concern overseas office (Amman - Jordan).
• Installation and preparation of PC/Servers
• Interfaced in Department requirements
• Performed Technical Evaluation for new IT requirements
• Coordination with the vendors working on contracts.

Education

Diploma, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
  • at Computer Training and Testing Center
  • May 2007

Installing & Managing Micorosft Exchange Server 2003

Diploma, Linux System Administration (SA2)
  • at Computer Training and Testing Center
  • April 2006

Linux REDHAT

Diploma, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND)
  • at Computer Training and Testing Center
  • September 2005

Track of CCNA 5.0

Diploma, Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA 2003)
  • at Computer Training and Testing Center
  • July 2005

Windows XP, Windows 2003 Environment, Windows 2003 Infrastructure, ISA Server 2000 / 2004.

Diploma, A+ Certification Course
  • at Computer Training and Testing Center
  • June 2005

Windows Operating Systems and Computer Hardware

Diploma, Windows 2000 Server
  • at Microsoft Inc.
  • November 2003

Microsoft Certified Professional (W2k Track)

Diploma, Windows 2000 Professional
  • at Microsoft Inc.
  • November 2003

Microsoft Certified Professional (W2k Track)

Diploma, TCP/IP, Internet Information Server
  • at Microsoft Inc.
  • February 2001

Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (WinNT 4.0 Track)

Diploma, Networking Essential, Windows NT Workstation, Windows NT Server Enterprise Edition
  • at Microsoft Inc.
  • February 2001

Microsoft Certified System Engineer (Win NT 4.0 Track)

Diploma, Windows NT Server 4.0
  • at Microsoft Inc.
  • May 1999

Microsoft Certified Professional (WinNT 4.0 Track)

Diploma, Visual Basic 5.0
  • at SZABIST, Karachi
  • June 1998

Programming in Visual Basic

Diploma, Windows, Unix, Dos, System Analysis, C, Cobol, Basic, Foxpro
  • at New Institute of Data Processing (SBTE)
  • September 1997

Two Years Diploma in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree, Math, Physics, Chemistry
  • at Karachi University
  • June 1993

Bachelor of Science (Pre Engineering)

Diploma, Typewriting
  • at Alighar Commercial Academy (SBTE)
  • January 1992

Typewriting having more than 47 W.PM. speed

Specialties & Skills

Windows 7
Technical Support
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Professional
Windows NT Server 4.0
Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Novell Netware 4.11
Lotus Notes Server 3.37
Microsoft ISA Server 2000
Microsoft Office
Microsft Visual Basic 5.0
Typewriting
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Microsoft ISA Server 2004
Windows 7

Languages

Urdu
Expert
English
Intermediate