sahanoon bin ashraf, IT System Engineer

sahanoon bin ashraf

IT System Engineer

3i Infotech Ltd

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of engineering in electronics and cmmunication engineering
Experience
6 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 2 Months

IT System Engineer at 3i Infotech Ltd
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since March 2022

• Managed Windows systems, providing software support and troubleshooting for end-users.
• Built and configured VMware and Hyper-V servers, including VMware V-Center and Horizon.
• Implemented server hardening techniques and ensured server security and compliance with industry standards.
• Monitored backup schedules, troubleshooted backup alerts, and performed daily health checkups for servers and tape libraries.
• Implemented policies for automatic updating of virus definitions and patches, and conducted security health checks.
• Implemented and adhered to ITIL processes to optimize system operations and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Managed the regional infrastructure, overseeing the administration of Wintel servers and providing end-user support.
• Collaborated with client sites to address their IT requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Utilized Active Directory (AD) and Office 365 (O365) for user management within the 3i environment.
• Conducted patch management for Wintel servers and clients using Ivanti, ensuring systems remained secure and up to date.
• Administered VMware infrastructure, troubleshooting issues with end-user applications and computers.
• Monitored system performance and conducted proactive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure optimal functionality.
• Managed file servers and performed regular backups using Veeam to safeguard critical data.
• Provided support to both on-premises and remote end users, resolving technical issues promptly and effectively.
• Prepared and delivered monthly IT reports to track performance metrics and provide insights for improvement.
• Managed Windows Servers, Active Directory, MS Exchange, VMware, Citrix Servers, M365, and Azure AD.
• Proficient in enterprise antivirus solutions and backup systems, including Symantec, Trend Micro, McAfee, Veeam Backup and Replication, Veeam One, and Acronis backup.

IT Support Engineer at trigent software ltd
  • India - Bengaluru
  • March 2018 to March 2022

IT and System Support Engineer:

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support: Provide comprehensive technical assistance and support to end-users, addressing hardware, software, and network-related issues promptly and effectively.

Help Desk Management: Manage and prioritize help desk tickets, ensuring timely resolution of issues within established service level agreements (SLAs) to minimize disruptions to business operations.

User Training and Documentation: Develop user-friendly training materials and documentation to empower end-users to troubleshoot common issues independently and maximize productivity with IT systems and software.

System Administration: Manage and maintain servers, network infrastructure, and other critical IT systems to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance.

Software and Hardware Management: Install, configure, and update software applications and operating systems on end-user devices. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on desktops, laptops, printers, and other hardware devices.

Infrastructure Deployment: Plan, deploy, and configure new IT infrastructure components, ensuring alignment with business needs and scalability requirements.

Backup and Disaster Recovery: Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions to protect critical data and ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or cyber attacks.

Security Management: Enforce security policies and procedures to safeguard organizational data and infrastructure, including managing access controls, conducting security audits, and staying updated on emerging threats.

Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance, identify optimization opportunities, and implement performance tuning measures to enhance efficiency and reduce response times.

Key Deliverables:

Resolved Support Tickets: Demonstrated ability to efficiently resolve help desk tickets, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and meeting SLA requirements.

User Documentation: Comprehensive training materials and documentation that enable end-users to troubleshoot issues independently, reducing dependency on IT support resources.

System Availability Reports: Regular reports on system uptime and availability, ensuring adherence to uptime targets and SLAs.

Backup and Recovery Plans: Documented backup and disaster recovery plans, including testing procedures and recovery objectives.

Security Compliance Documentation: Documentation of security policies, procedures, and compliance measures, along with evidence of security audits and assessments.

Performance Optimization Recommendations: Recommendations for system enhancements and performance tuning measures, along with documented performance metrics and improvements achieved.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of engineering in electronics and cmmunication engineering
  • at Visvesvaraya Technological University
  • January 2018

Specialties & Skills

System Support
Microsoft Technologies
Windows Azure
IT Technical Support
System Engineering
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
PATCH MANAGEMENT
system administration
end user support engineer
desktop support engineer
office 365 admininistration
azure ad administration
microsoft 365 administration
intune administration
it support engineer
server administration
active directory administration
exchange server 2019
it infrastructure management
cloud management
remote support

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Languages

Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

ITIL V4 foundation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2018
MCSE (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2018
ccna certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2018
vmware vsphere (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals SC-900 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate sc-300 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023
Microsoft Azure administrator az-104 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023

Hobbies

  • traveling ,playing table tennis
    Reduced Downtime: Implemented proactive monitoring systems or improved troubleshooting processes that significantly reduced system downtime, ensuring business continuity and minimizing productivity losses.