Salih Salih, Senior Virtualization Consultant and System Administrator

Salih Salih

Senior Virtualization Consultant and System Administrator

Stc Solutions

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's degree, computer engineering
Experience
19 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 6 Months

Senior Virtualization Consultant and System Administrator at Stc Solutions
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since September 2016

 Experience in designing and implementing virtualization technology solutions.  Sound understanding of Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) concepts and implementations.  Experience in designing and implementing datacenter infrastructure virtualization projects in regards to compute, network and storage.  Experience in datacenter infrastructure migration projects in regards to compute, network and storage including physical to virtual (P2V).
 Manage Virtualization Environment using VMware ESXi 5.5\6.0\6.5, 6.7 VMware vSphere 6, 6.7 Virtual Center, VI Client, P2V.
 Installation, Configuration, Administration and Troubleshooting of ESXi, VSphere, Virtual Center, VI Client & Windows OS.
 Creating and Managing Virtual Machines and Templates
 Creating Clusters for High Availability (HA) and Distributive Resource Scheduling (DRS)
 Configured Resource Pool, V Motion, Alerts, Alarms, NTP
 Migrate Physical Servers to Virtual Server using VMware Converter.
 Migrating of Virtual Machines using V Motion
 Performing Snapshots, Cloning, Cold Migrations and Hot Migrations
 Scheduling VDP Backup jobs and restoring the same backup when required.
 Creating Templates from VM’s, deploy VM’s from templates and allocate resources
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 Monitoring of Virtual Machine’s & ESX servers (CPU, Memory, Disk and Network Utilization) for Security.
 Converting P2V and V2V using VMware Standalone Converter.
 Creating duplicate Virtual Machine’s using cloning technology.
 Creation of Virtual Switches, Ports and Port groups and setting up Security Policies for Virtual Networks.
 Troubleshooting issues relating to v motion such as compatibility issues with help of event log.
 Setting up Users and Groups for access to the Virtual Center.
 Moving VM’s from one LUN to another LUN using Storage V-Motion.
 Performance tuning of VMware servers, Virtual sessions and management of server resources between Virtual Machines.
 Root Cause & System Log Analysis and reporting.
 Organize tasks, events and Configuring alarms.
 VM monitoring using VRealize Operation Manager.
 Creating and management of Data stores.
 Patching of ESXi servers using Update Manager.
 Creating Backup Policies in VEEM and restoring the files from backup.
 Monitoring Exchange Mailbox along with DB status and Queue.
 Have good troubleshooting skill and apply best solution and approach in solution.
 Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.
 Knowledge of ITIL best practices (Incident, change and problem management)
 Work experience as a Windows systems administrator with an IT equipment vendor, service provider, or a data center
 Participate in disaster recovery (DR) planning and execution in support of customer requirements;
 Provide expertise and assistance in migrations to managed service(s)
 Working with Dell Blade, Hp Blade, Cisco UCS Servers.
 working with diffrence type of stoarge include but not limit to EMC Unity, VNX, VMAX and HP 3PAR, Huawei Dorado, OceanStor

IT Manager at الشركة الدولية للتعليم والتدريب المتقدم
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2014 to September 2016

Management Task:-
 Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
 Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget.
 Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
 Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
 Working with PMO office to control and managed company projects (King Saud University, King Fsisal University, Princess Nourah University and Tabiha University project).
 Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects.
Technical Task:-

 Implementing and managing ERP system in ICEAT group (MENAME and Focus).
 Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures.
 Managing server including Hyper- v, DC, TMG, Home, Antivirus, Backup and Storages servers.
 Configure and install computer systems, Printers and Scanners for company.
 Design and implement system security and data assurance.
 Identify departmental needs and make suggestions regarding technical direction.
 Oversee development and maintenance of computer systems.
 LMS Knowledge (MOODEL, efront and ERA) and OES system.

Senior System and Network Engineer at Talla Gulf
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • May 2013 to February 2014

 Designing Low Level and High Level Plan.
 Network design and configuration with wire and wireless technology (Fiber optic and UTP cabling).
 Installing and configuring Cisco router (2800, 3900 series)
 Installing and configuring Cisco switch (2900, 4000, 3700 series).
 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008, 2012.
 Installing and Configuring exchange Server 2010.
 Installing and Configuring Hyper-v.
 Installing and Configuring Microsoft system center configuration manager 2012.
 Installing and Configuring Network Access Protection.
 Installing and configuring antivirus.
 Installing and Configuring HP storage P2000.
 Installing and Configuring HP Backup.
 Installing and Configuring Symantec Backup.

Network and System Engineer at ديوان الضرائب
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • July 2004 to December 2012

 Diagnose hardware and software problems, and replace defective components.
 Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
 Implementing VAT (Value added taxation system), ERP(HR, Paywall etc) System.
 Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
 Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware.
 Operate master consoles in order to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
 Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.

Education

Bachelor's degree, computer engineering
  • at Future University
  • October 2002

BSc Honer in Computer Engineer

Specialties & Skills

Time Management
IT Management
Teamwork
IT Project Management
IT Service Management
ACADEMIC
ANTI VIRUS
BENCHMARKING
BUDGETING
CABLING
MICROSOFT PROFESIONAL CERTIFICADO

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

 Project Management Institute
  • عضو
  • June 2015
 Saudi Council of Engineers
  • عضو
  • September 2013
 Sudanese Council of Engineers
  • عضو
  • May 2005

Training and Certifications

MCP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2005
Valid Until:
December 2009
OCP (Training)
Training Institute:
Aptech training centers
Date Attended:
April 2009
PRINCE2 (Training)
Training Institute:
Simplilearn
Date Attended:
February 2016
Duration:
30 hours
MCSA Massaging (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2005
Valid Until:
December 2009
Quality Management System 9001/2008 (Training)
Training Institute:
Novels Training Center
Date Attended:
April 2015
ITIL-2011 (Training)
Training Institute:
Simplilearn
Date Attended:
April 2016
Duration:
30 hours
Security Firewall (Training)
Training Institute:
zoom group
Date Attended:
December 2005
MS exchange server 2003 (Training)
Training Institute:
zoom Group
Date Attended:
December 2005
PRINCE2 Foundation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2016
MCSE (Training)
Training Institute:
Aptech
Date Attended:
April 2005
CCNA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2005
Valid Until:
December 2009
CCNA (Training)
Training Institute:
Data net training centers
Date Attended:
July 2004
MCSA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2005
Valid Until:
December 2009
PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
Centennial Institute for Training
Date Attended:
January 2015
RHCE (Training)
Training Institute:
AICT
Date Attended:
February 2006
CEH (Training)
Training Institute:
Aptech training
Date Attended:
April 2009

Hobbies

  • Squash
    Highly competitive, motivated
  • Socializing with friends
    Team player rather than loner
  • Chess
    Intelligent, strategist
  • Computing
    Good with technology
  • Swimming
    Keeps fit and healthy
  • Football/Soccer
    Team work skills
  • Puzzles
    Excellent problem-solving skills