Shakeel Ahmed, IT Infrastructure Datacenter and Cloud Computing Architect

Shakeel Ahmed

IT Infrastructure Datacenter and Cloud Computing Architect

Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Specialist Cardiac Centre (MKCC)

Location
Bahrain - Manama
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer science and Electronics
Experience
15 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 4 Months

IT Infrastructure Datacenter and Cloud Computing Architect at Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Specialist Cardiac Centre (MKCC)
  • Bahrain - Ar Rifa
  • My current job since January 2022

• Continuously monitor the network and operating systems alerts by using tools like SIEM, EDR, and some other monitoring tools.
• Observe security solutions, Endpoint Protection, EDR, SIEM, PAM SOAR, and vulnerability assessment and log aggregation tools.
• Evaluate and make recommendations to management regarding the adequacy of the security solutions.
• Escalate to higher management with all necessary information and data for further deep analysis.
• Observe security solutions, Endpoint Protection, EDR, SIEM, SOAR and vulnerability assessment and log aggregation tools.

IT Infrastructure Datacenter Consultant at NGN International
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • May 2018 to December 2021

• Recommend architectural improvements, design, and integrated and complex solutions.
• Design and implement new solutions for clients with standards for core business services.
• Participate in critical projects and be involved in evaluations, advice, suggestions recommendations, and improvements.
• Perform the analysis and findings both verbally and in written reports to all concerns raised in the project.
• Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new functional designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical objects.
• Independently designed and executed data center solutions and built IT infrastructure.
• Ensured proper installation of cables, Hardware, operating systems, and software in the data center.
• Coordinated with various system partners to finalize the design and confirm the requirements for the project.
• Evaluate and conduct technical and functional research and analysis on all the IT Infrastructure solutions proposed by vendors and suppliers.
• Make recommendations and develop the technical design for new applications and features.
• Implement perfect design with optimal requirements that exceed customer expectations.

IT Infrastructure Microsoft Consultant at Computer World
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • June 2014 to March 2018

• Implemented a Microsoft Azure cloud solution, migrating x86 servers from On-premises to cloud infrastructure.
• Create storage allocation for new build and existing Windows servers and clusters.
• Manage and administrate the implementation of IT Infrastructure, software in Microsoft Azure Cloud.
• Propose and implement system enhancements to improve the performance and reliability of the environment.
• Design, execute and maintenance the procedures, including
system upgrades and patch management using VMware update manager and Microsoft SCCM.
• Create implementation methodologies to control project costs and meet deadlines.
• Design, Plan and Implement the business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Install, maintain, upgrade, and patch the Server and storage systems with Firmware and latest version.
• Perform daily administration of storage equipment to optimize system resource utilization.
• Deployed new servers, and workload in the Cloud and provide secure access for the client cloud environment.
• Create and implement storage system configuration.
• Maintain Microsoft licensing EA contracts and Subscription with vendors.

IT Infrastructure Lead at Brillio Technologies
  • India - Belgaum
  • May 2012 to May 2014

• Perform initial client assessment and analysis to begin the research process.
• Validate schematic designs for hardware & Software Design with Datacenter Cabling.
• Worked directly with client management to achieve suitable IT Infrastructure Solution.
• Worked closely with customers, internal staff, and other stakeholders to determine planning, and integration of system implementation.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems,
application software and system management tools.
• Respond to customer requests via telephone and email.
• High-Level Architecture design for enterprise level IT solution utilizing VMware, Microsoft, and Cloud computing offerings (Azure, AWS)
• Response to the Tender RFI's, RFP's and RFQ of Customer for the technical solution and design documents and presentations proposed with winning solution.

Infrastructure Management Analyst at ACS A Xerox Company
  • India - Belgaum
  • December 2008 to April 2012

• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure to ensure the highest level of availability.
• Write and maintain the custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.
• Work closely with customers, internal staff, and other stakeholders to determine planning, implementation, and integrate the solution for projects.
• Communicated status updates for all the Projects with affected parties when issues, concerns arose.
• Built and maintain the network infrastructure consisting of Windows, Linux, and virtual products.
• Create and develop flowcharts, diagrams and other documentation related to Projects.
• Monitor and test the application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, and solutions, and collaborate with Infrastructure on solution implementation.
• Manage the use of various types of configured installation and upgrade newly released software’s.
• Designed and implemented security systems for data and vulnerability assurance in infrastructure.
• Participated in all phases of the Project and perform requirements analysis through system implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer science and Electronics
  • at Karnatak University
  • October 2005

Specialties & Skills

System Configuration
Cloud Computing
Hyper V
Microsoft Servers
OPERATING SYSTEMS
INTEGRATION
INFRASTRUCTURE
MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
PLANNING
RESEARCH
CLOUD COMPUTING
FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE (FIX) PROTOCOL
FIRMWARE

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Languages

English
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Training and Certifications

VMware VCP (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Play football