Rizwan Ashraf

IT Administrator at Group of Companies

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• My current job since March 2009

• Data Center - Raise Floor, CRACK Unit, FM200 and Environment
Control System for Temperature, Smoke, Water, UPS).
• Servers - like Domain, Exchange Server 2003, DHCP, DNS, File Server and
database Application Servers (ORACLE, SQL SERVER 2008/2003).
• VMware - Virtualization environment and migrate all Physical server to
Virtual environment with 2 Hosts (Fujitsu) in HA mode with Fiber channel connectivity to SAN storage (Netapp).
• SAN storage - ( Netapp ) as File Server.
• Continuous Data Protection - (CDP, Sonicwall) use to take full and incremental data
backup from SAN storage.
• Backup - CDP 6080 sonicwall is use to maintain offsite data backup which is sync
with Primary CDP 6080 having site to site vpn connection.
• Avaya IP office 500 - with 20 Analog lines by using Avaya Manager software.
• Firewall - NSA 3500 uses as VPN concentrated and Internet Firewall for 100 users
and also use to monitor network and internet activities to get the controlled access
on network.
• ISP - Frequently coordinate with Local Internet Service Provider ( Etislalat ) for any
addition/ deletion or troubleshooting any landline/fax/internet/blackberry issues.
• Time Management / Problem Solving Techniques - Attendant Training session and
effectively manages time and resources to ensure that work is completed effectively
and output targets are met.
• Tech Support - Provide technical support to network users for all the group companies
through telephonic conversation / remote connectivity or by personally visiting at the
location.
• Department Application Solution: Assist and support for the successful Implementation of
HR and Payroll System.
• Database Development : In house MS Access Development to maintain IT stock and
Complaints.
• Travel Port Softwares - Configuration Installation and configuration travel reservation
Software like Galileo, Saber system,
Amadeus for group company Travel Agencies (NASA).
• Internet Firewall - Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize
server performance tools.
• Team building : Lead and co-ordinate with technical team members by arranging the meeting
and assign the technical task.
• IT Supplier / Contractors: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and clients.
Inquire and get the quotations from the vendors for any IT related requirement.
• FAX Server - Manage all fax lines from fax server, auto forwarding, PC to FAX.
• Antivirus - Configure and manage Enterprise Antivirus solution for 100 users with Eset
Antivirus.
• Training/ Learning Employees - Clearly conveys information and ideas to others and
communicate effectively with superiors, peers and customers (Verbal/Written)
Smoke, Water, UPS).

System Administrator at CSD

• Pakistan - Islamabad
• December 2007 to February 2009

• Enhance Network Infrastructure - Analyses existing network infrastructure in detail and
proposed propose new network infrastructure by eliminating the flaws and network loops in
existing network.
• Servers - Configure and manage new Servers like Domain Controller, Additional Domain
Controller (ADC), Child domains, Exchange Server 2007, File server etc for multiple departments with 200
workstations in the organization. Supporting hardware is Dell 2900 Series machine with registered Windows 2008 Server operating system.
• Data Center - Fully participate the in the establishment of new server room.
• Antivirus - Configure and manage the managed client server Symantec antivirus.
• FTP - Configure and maintain the FTP server
• ISA Server - Configure and manage the ISA server 2006 server consist of multiple DSL
connections with domain users authentication role and continuously monitor the traffic.
• VLANS - Design and implement the subnetting scheme for multiple departments.
• Routing - Configure the Windows 2003 server as router consist of multiple network adapter
and interconnect all the department(subnets) and can share all the resources of other network.

Lab Administrator at RCC

• Pakistan - Rawalpindi
• July 2007 to December 2007

• Computer Lab - Responsibility includes maintain computer lab, provide hardware and software
troubleshooting tasks.
• Lectures - Deliver lecture to BCom level Students on Database, Data Structure and
C++ programming Subjects.
• Proxy Server - Install and configure Windows 2003 Server (DC).
• OS and Software Installation - Windows Operating System Remote Installation.
- Create multiple images of OS through Riprep with customized settings.
- Apply Ghost images from USB at DOS level.
• Internet Policies - Apply different rules and policies with limited access of Internet.
• Disk Quota - Assign Disk Quota and Shared Drive on server for user with their
• Roaming Profile - configuration and apply different group polices.
• MSI packages - on clients through domain group policies.
• Antivirus - Manage the Firewall Security of network though Symantec System Center.
Remotely install, configure, manage, update definition and scan complete system over clients.
• Permit Print service - on each client machines.
• Hardware Maintenance Report - Prepare the hardware/software and maintenance
requirement report for computer lab.

Data Processing Assistant at National University of Science and Technology

• Pakistan
• December 2006 to July 2007

Perform following Duties and Responsibilities:
 Handle all the networking, hardware and software related issues in the department.
 Provide the guidelines for the proper use of system and network recourses.
 Enter admission detail of all students of different disciplines in web based Oracle MSI System
 Prepare different presentations by using MS PowerPoint.
 Efficiently operate the File Tracking System.
 Manage and operate the Outlook Express and take backup regularly.

Network Engineer

• May 2006 to December 2006

DANCOM DSL Internet Service Provider, Islamabad, Pakistan
 Training - Complete Training from DOLLS (Dancom Online Services) to understand flow of
below work under below departments :
- CS (Customer Support)
- TAC Department (Technical Assistance Center

Network Administrator at Akhter Computers

• Pakistan
• July 2005 to May 2006

Perform following Duties and Responsibilities:
 Tech Support - Fully participated and supported the troubleshooting issues related to wireless
and wire based network projects.
 IT Solution - Guide and provide the hardware required related to LAN.
 Domain Controller - Deploy different server based networks and ensure controlled
access of different users.
 IT Inventory - Maintain computerize and manual record of project tasks.

Network Coordinator

• March 2005 to July 2005

KAM Networks and Communication, Islamabad Pakistan.
 Provide nework services and act as Sales Representative introducing various network hardware

Developer at ORACLE

• United Arab Emirates
• October 2004 to December 2004

 Manage and maintain official resources like computerize database record and official files
regarding to purchase, sale, warranty issues, invoices, payment receipts and also maintain
balance sheet.
 Provide consultancy services related to network issues.
 As a Sale Executive mostly visit different sites to explain and discuss the features and prices
offer by the company.

authorized Oracle Partner F at TECHACCESS

• Pakistan
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