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Shahin Syed, Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist

Shahin Syed

Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist·Aptech Qatar (Al-Hamad Enterprises)

Qatar

Diploma, Networking

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 11 months

Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist

December 2009 - Present

Aptech Qatar (Al-Hamad Enterprises)

Doha, Qatar

December 2009 - Present

• Spearhead IT infrastructure & operations (routers, switches, firewalls, servers, wireless APs) while coordinating with diverse external service providers (ISP, cloud, CCTV, hardware/software vendors) to ensure 99.9% uptime and seamless operations.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, backup systems, and vendor/licensing management.
• Designed & delivered professional training in CCNA, CCNP, CEH, ITIL, Linux & Microsoft Technologies, blending real-world labs with theory.
• Directed IT support across multiple organizations, implementing fiber optic ISP with load balancing and optimizing network performance.
• Configured & maintained Windows Server 2012/2019 services (IIS, FTP, SMTP, DNS, routing) and enterprise security policies.
• Developed custom client-server applications (e.g., Vehicle Entry/Exit Management, Inventory Management) for clients.
• Enhanced wireless access by deploying APs, repeaters & wireless bridges, interconnecting multi-building campuses.
• Resolved complex issues across all 7 OSI layers, including bridging loops, uplink failures & embedded systems (fuel/punch-card).
• Played a pivotal role in major IT infrastructure upgrades, ensuring smooth migration and optimal performance.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Trainer & Technical Infrastructure Administrator (TIA)

July 2007 - January 2026

NIIT Ltd.,

Kerala, India

July 2007 - January 2026

As
• Organized theory & practical sessions for students
• Carried out day-to-day activities and troubleshooting network related issues
• Involved in installation, maintenance & troubleshooting of Windows, Linux OS, Printers, PCs & Laptops
• Handled configuration & maintenance of RedHat Linux Server as Internet Proxy Gateway

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School

Senior TIA (Technical Infrastructure Admin)

July 2007 - October 2009

NIIT

Cochin, India

July 2007 - October 2009

Carried out day-to-day activities and troubleshooting network related issues
Conducting theory and practical sessions for students.
Installing, Maintaining & Troubleshooting Windows and Linux Operating Systems, Printers, PC’s & Laptops.
Configuring and Maintaining RedHat Linux server as Internet proxy gateway.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

Cisco

February 2014

February 2014

Diploma, Networking

Qatar

GPA (percentage): 98%

GPA (percentage): 98%

CCNP ( Cisco Certified Network Professional)

NIIT

January 2008

January 2008

Diploma, .NET

India

GPA (percentage): 90%

GPA (percentage): 90%

Developing Enterprise Applications Using .NET

University of Calicut

May 2007

May 2007

Bachelor's degree, BBA

India

GPA (percentage): 73%

GPA (percentage): 73%

Bachelor in Business Administration

Aptech

April 2007

April 2007

Diploma, Computer Science

India

GPA (percentage): 92%

GPA (percentage): 92%

* Aptech Certified Advanced Programmer. * NIIT Certified Applications Developer in .NET Framework. * ICDL Certified Test Administrator. * Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) * Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) * Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Aptech Perinthalmanna

January 2007

January 2007

Diploma, Software Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 90%

GPA (percentage): 90%

Diploma in Software Engineering

University of Calicut

January 2007

January 2007

Bachelor's degree, Administration And Business Administration

India

SRMHS High School

March 2004

March 2004

High school or equivalent, Computer Science

India

GPA (percentage): 73%

GPA (percentage): 73%

High School

Skills

Network Administration
Expert
Network Administration
Expert
IT
Expert
IT
Expert
Programming
Expert
Programming
Expert
Communicator
Expert
Communicator
Expert
Data Analysis
Expert
Data Analysis
Expert
IPv6
Expert
IPv6
Expert
Cisco IOS
Expert
Cisco IOS
Expert
Windows Server 2008 Administration
Expert
Windows Server 2008 Administration
Expert
HSRP/VRRP/GLBP
Expert
HSRP/VRRP/GLBP
Expert
GNS3
Expert
GNS3
Expert
.NET
Intermediate
.NET
Intermediate
ASP.NET
Intermediate
ASP.NET
Intermediate
BGP
Expert
BGP
Expert
C
Expert
C
Expert
C++
Expert
C++
Expert
CATALYST Switches
Expert
CATALYST Switches
Expert
DHTML
Expert
DHTML
Expert
DREAMWEAVER
Expert
DREAMWEAVER
Expert
EIGRP/OSPF/RIP
Expert
EIGRP/OSPF/RIP
Expert
FIREWALLS
Intermediate
FIREWALLS
Intermediate
Vlan's/VTP/STP
Expert
Vlan's/VTP/STP
Expert
Microsoft SQL Server
Intermediate
Microsoft SQL Server
Intermediate
Python Scripting for System Administration
Intermediate
Python Scripting for System Administration
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
SECURITY SYSTEMS
Intermediate
SECURITY SYSTEMS
Intermediate
TECHNICAL SUPERVISION
Intermediate
TECHNICAL SUPERVISION
Intermediate
TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
Intermediate
TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VIRTUALIZATION
Intermediate
VIRTUALIZATION
Intermediate
SQL Server 2000 2008
Expert
SQL Server 2000 2008
Expert
Windows Server 2008
Expert
Windows Server 2008
Expert
Routing
Expert
Routing
Expert
Network Administration
Expert
Network Administration
Expert
IT
Expert
IT
Expert

Social profiles

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Tamil
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

Toastmasters International

President, VP Membership, Club Member

March 2010

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Driving License: Valid Qatar & Indian Driving License
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
Certified Network Professional (CCNP) in Routing & Switching
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) in Routing & Switching
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) SQL Server Implementation & Maintenance
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Database Administrator
ICDL Certified Test Administrator
ITIL
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
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CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
Self
Feb 2014 - Jan 2017

Hobbies

  • Troubleshooting
    Scored 100% in CCNP Troubleshooting Exam. Can troubleshoot in Application, Presentation & Session layers too.
  • Programming
    Have developed Screen Recorder, Vehicle Entry/Exit Management Programs