Raymond Alavera, IT Administrator

Raymond Alavera

IT Administrator

Park House English School

Location
Qatar
Education
Bachelor's degree, BS Information Technology
Experience
9 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :9 years, 6 Months

IT Administrator at Park House English School
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since April 2020
IT Administrator at Unitech Contracting and Engineering Services W.L.L.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • December 2018 to April 2020

• Administer Microsoft Office 365 that includes Security and Compliance, Exchange online, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint online, Teams
• Administer Sophos XG106 and Sonicwall Firewall (TZ400); ATP (Advanced Threat Protection), Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware, Content Filtering, Web Filtering and managing VPN connectivity from site to head office
• Administer Windows Server 2012 R2 Active Directory and Hyper-V Servers
• Administer Avaya IP500 v2 Control Unit with 1608, 9680 IP phones, managing and configuring Local, Mobile or International calls based on user requirement
• Administer Sophos Central Endpoint Protection and SEP (Symantec Endpoint Protection) Small Business Edition (cloud-based), making sure that all systems on-site and off-site have endpoint protection, running and updated
• Administer Cisco Wireless Controller with Cisco Aironet 2802i and Sophos APX 530 access points
• Administer company file sharing server with QNAP NAS TS-873 making sure that server is up and running, monitoring storage pools and volumes and ensuring snapshots are running
• Administer data backups and ensure data recoverability
• Administer Primavera P6 software support and license management
• Attend end users complain through a series of actions, either face-to-face, over the telephone, or remotely using TeamViewer, Anydesk or remote desktop connections
• On-site and off-site support on end user computer software and hardware system devices such as desktops, laptops, printers, servers and network devices
• New user setup and orientation including installing and configuring workstations, software, telephone services, network printing, etc.
• Recommend purchasing decisions for computer hardware and software solutions comprising of upgrades and new acquisitions
• Maintain all local software and hardware licensing to ensure conformance
• Terminates UTP Cable (Cat6) with RJ45 when necessary
• Monitor and maintain network security
• Ensure that all lT equipment complies with industry standards
• Maintained the records of IT Asset inventory
• Plan and implement future lT developments and undertaking project work
• Maintain and update the company website (Joomla based) and social media accounts
• Maintain and update documentation of procedures and configurations
• Liaise with third-party support and IT equipment suppliers if necessary

Accomplishments:

• Successfully setup, installed and configured head office Windows Server 2012 R2 Active Directory Domain Services and implemented all systems with Local Admin Security
• Successfully upgraded the head office Wi-Fi system with Cisco Wireless Controller 3504 and Cisco Aironet 2802i access points
• Successfully upgraded and implemented in the head office and in the project sites central file sharing with QNAP NAS Storage System
• Successfully roll out and implemented Endpoint Protection with SEP (Symantec Endpoint Protection) Small Business Edition to all systems on-site and off-site
• Successfully installed and configured Sophos Central Endpoint Protection, Sophos APX 530 and Sophos XG106 firewall to sister company showroom office

Technical Support Officer at BIG (BANDARY INTERNATIONAL GROUP)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • September 2016 to December 2018

• Response to assigned ticket and resolves the issue on time
• Attend end users complain through a series of actions, either face-to-face, over the telephone, or remotely using TeamViewer, Anydesk or remote desktop connections
• On-site and off-site support on end user computer software and hardware system devices such as desktops, laptops, printers, servers and network devices
• Assist System Administrator in installing and configuring servers
• Administer users and computers in Active Directory Domain Services by creating new user or resetting their passwords and assisting them in changing their domain account password as per password policy
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems related to active directory and group policy management
• Responsible for migrating local or domain user profile using forensit user profile wizard migration tool
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mapped file server drives to end users
• Responsible for supporting the branch in Dubai, Always Property (Real Estate), one of the companies of BRE (Bandary Real Estate)
• Responsible for supporting all the outlet’s POS system of FNB (Food and Beverages) and Turquoise Café & Gallery
• Responsible for installing, configuring, diagnosing and troubleshooting on-site and off-site Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows anti-virus, hardware and software faults, biometric attendance systems, network and other technical problems,
• Responsible for taking the Pioneer database backup through Dropbox for business or ftp/sftp
• Configures office 365 email in outlook and smartphones
• Terminates UTP Cable (Cat6) with RJ45 when necessary
• Keeping all the account credential records

Accomplishment

• Successfully setup, installed and configured consultant’s Windows Server 2012 R2 Active Directory Domain Services
• Successfully installed, configured and setup site’s file server using Windows Server 2012 R2 with Active Directory Domain Services and Distributed File System
• Successfully rolled out, installed, configured and uploaded the company’s policy for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows anti-virus in all the projects site locations
• Successfully installed and configured WinSCP using SFTP between BRE (Bandary Real Estate) office and B Square Mall office for file sharing

IT Administrator (MNM Group of Companies) at IRISKCORP
  • Qatar - Doha
  • April 2016 to August 2016

• Administers router, switches, server, wireless access point, desktop computers, printers, phones, hardware and software deployment, security updates and patches
• Administers user and computer accounts in Active Directory and Group Policy Management
• Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to users
• Administer small business accounting software system (Sage 50 formerly known as Peachtree)
• Responsible for attending users complain through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone to help set up systems or resolve issues then, document findings and solutions
• Set up desktop computers and peripherals and troubleshooting system, network and printer problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
• Configure emails in Microsoft Outlook and in Android and iOS devices
• Terminates UTP Cable (Cat5/5e/6) with RJ45, patch panel and keystone jack when necessary
• Designs brochure, leaflets, flyers, business cards, etc., when necessary
• Perform data backups of workstations and server and disaster recovery operations
• Develops and maintains an inventory of all monitors, keyboards, hard drives and other components and equipment, keeps a record of all software licenses, email and hosting domain accounts and necessary documents like network topology, office port diagrams, and segregation of voice and data port
• Diagnose hardware and software problems and replace defective components
• Participates in purchasing decisions for computer hardware and software
• Liaise with third-party support and pc equipment vendors if necessary

Accomplishment

• Successfully upgraded, installed and configured MNM Group of Companies wireless access point (Ubiquiti Unifi | AP AC PRO)
• Successfully installed and configured MNM Group of Companies Active Directory Domain Services Server with Windows Server 2012 R2
• Successfully installed and configured MNM Group of Companies NAS Storage System for file sharing

IT Technical Support Engineer at IRISKCORP (Information Risk Corporation)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • April 2015 to April 2016

• Responsible for attending clients complain through a series of actions, either face-to-face, over the telephone, or through email, to help set up systems or resolve issues then, document findings and solutions
• Setting up desktop computers and peripherals
• Installing and configuring computer operating systems (Windows 7, 8, 10), Wireless Access Points, Antivirus and Applications
• Ensures that network router, switches (Cisco, HP) and patch panel, end user physical desktop connections and IP Phones (NEC) are in proper working order
• Troubleshooting system, network and printer problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
• Updating Wireless Access Point Firmware and Windows Operating Systems and Applications
• Configuring emails in Microsoft Outlook and in Android and iOS devices
• Terminating UTP Cable (Cat5/5e/6) with RJ45, patch panel and keystone jack when necessary
• Designing brochure, leaflets, flyers, business cards, etc., when necessary
• Develops and maintains an inventory of all monitors, keyboards, hard drives and other components and equipment and keeps a record of all software licenses, hosting domain and email server accounts
• Liaise with third-party support and pc equipment vendors if necessary


Other responsibilities

• Coordinating with client regarding their IT equipment request
• Sending email to the supplier requesting for a quotation
• Preparing comparison sheet of all quotations from the supplier and prepares LPO of the approved quotation from the client
• Receives and assist in the delivery of the purchased IT equipment from the supplier to the client
• Coordinating with the technical team for the installation of IT equipment to the client
• Issuing delivery note and sales invoice to the client
• Prepares sales report through excel
• Filing of soft/hard copies (Quotation, Comparison Sheet, LPO, Delivery Note, Sales Invoice)

Purchase Assistant at Amana Qatar Contracting - Doha
  • Qatar - Doha
  • March 2015 to March 2015

• Receives approved Material Requisition Forms from Cost Control
• Sending an email to the suppliers requesting for a quotation
• Preparing Comparison Sheet of all the quotation that was received from different suppliers and prepares the required Local Purchase Orders (LPO) for signature
• Ensure Local Purchase Orders are sent to correct recipient
• Keeps hard copies of all original Local Purchase Orders supported with required Material Requisition Form and relevant documents
• Able to file/trace all the hard copies of procurement related documents (Local Purchase Orders, Quotations, Faxes, etc.)
• Demonstrates good knowledge in the use of their procurement module (Amanatech Procurement Module)

Computer Technician/ Materials Control Assistant , On-The-Job Trainee at Pepsi – Cola Products Philippines Inc.
  • Philippines
  • July 2013 to October 2013

• Installing and configuring hardware and software systems
• Troubleshooting a variety of computer issues
• Operating range of office equipment’s such as scanners, printers and computers
• Responsible for receiving and transferring calls to concern department
• Records and updates data of received and ordered materials in their inventory systems (Oracle Inventory System customized by Pepsi IT Team)
• Assist on the warehouse transactions like filing of documents, posting of withdrawal transactions of BRIS (Bodega Requisition Issue/Slip) and summarizing of reports
• Checking of delivery and assisting of withdrawals of raw materials like crowns, chemicals sugar and concentrate

Education

Bachelor's degree, BS Information Technology
  • at Ateneo de Naga University
  • March 2014

On – The – Job Trainee Pepsi – Cola Products Philippines Inc. Concepcion Grande, Naga City, Philippines July 2013 to October 2013

Specialties & Skills

Subnetting
Windows Network Administration
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Server Administration
IT Technical Support
Terminating UTP cable and knowledge in fiber optic
Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP
SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP
Knowleadgeable in Routing Concepts such as EIGRP and OSPF, ACL, NAT, VPN, VLAN, HSRP and VRRP
Mojo Helpdesk
Installing, configuring and troubleshooting Windows 7/8/10 windows server 2008 r2 / 2012 r2
Good understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP Addressing and Subnetting
Hypervisor - Virtual Box, VMware, Hyper-V
Knowleadgeable in RDBMS - Oracle, MySQL and PostgreSQL
Knowledgeable in SAN and NAS
Firewall
Office 365
Windows Server

Languages

Filipino
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

The Ateneo Consortium of Technological Information and Computing Studies (TACTICS)
  • Member
  • June 2009

Training and Certifications

The ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management v5.5 (Training)
Training Institute:
Aptech Qatar Computer Education Centre
Date Attended:
March 2019
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2019
MS 20411B - Administering Windows Server 2012 - Trainee (Training)
Training Institute:
New Horizons Qatar
Date Attended:
May 2016
Duration:
40 hours
ACONEX CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE (ACA) LEARNING (Training)
Training Institute:
ACONEX
Date Attended:
March 2016
ACONEX CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2016
Valid Until:
March 2017
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2014
Valid Until:
November 2017
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Module 1 - 4 FAST TRACK TRAINING (Training)
Training Institute:
MNet IT Tranining Solutions
Date Attended:
June 2014
SAP Business One (Training)
Training Institute:
Ateneo de Naga University
Date Attended:
October 2012

Hobbies

  • Reading IT Technical Books, Playing Instruments and basketball