Siyad Shahul Hameed, Systems and Network Administrator

Siyad Shahul Hameed

Systems and Network Administrator

LACASA Architects & Engineering Consultants

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, MBA (IT) – In Progress
Experience
21 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 9 Months

Systems and Network Administrator at LACASA Architects & Engineering Consultants
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since June 2014

 Administration of Windows Servers, Print Server, Exchange server, Active Directory,
DHCP Server & DNS
 Design and implementation of Virtualized environment using VMWare
 Implementation and administration Anti Virus software Kaspersky
 Managing network/security devices like Firewall, VPN, Switches
 Onsite and Remote Site support for up to 500 nodes
 Administration of different types of plotters like OCE, HP & Xerox
 Extended support to Mac based systems
 IT Asset Management using SpiceWorks
 Analyze daily Events and Logs to report on Quality of Service and Availability
 Implementation and periodic testing of DR site using SAN replication
 Implemented printer management software MyQ to reduce cost by 50%
 Implemented Render Farm to render 3D models
 Upgraded telephone system to Avaya IP Telephony
2
 Implemented Email archiving system using Symantec
 Migration of Exchange server to 2013
 Implementation of Manage Engine’s IT Service Desk

Systems Administrator at Omnix International L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2008 to May 2014

 Administer Active directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Security Groups and Distribution
Groups
 Provision and maintain HP storage systems and allocate resources according to
business requirements.
 Administer and manage the Microsoft Exchange Server and provide high availability and
continuous service to users.
 Maintain the virtual host and guest server’s health by monitoring network, storage and
related resources.
 Ensure that virtualized environment is optimized and is in healthy state to fulfill
business requirements.
 Ensure that Print Servers and File Servers are maintained with proper uptime.
 Systems administration of access control and time management application.
 Maintain high availability and functionality of LAN and Wireless Networks in the main
office and across all branches and offices.
 Manage and maintain the VOIP system
 Oversee the Blade Server Systems and manage the health of the environment.
 Monitor systems and network performance using tools and perform actions on proactive
basis.
 Analyze daily Events and Logs to report on Quality of Service and Availability.
 Build redundancy, reliability and fault tolerance within Systems and Services based on
criticality.
 Coordinate the execution of IT projects within the area of specialization.
 Administer and monitor the Cyberoam Firewall, Proofpoint Spam Filter.
 Plan, design and execute Backup solutions for data and conduct periodic recovery tests.
Managing the sever backup( includes daily, weekly, monthly basis with full image of the
OS) and data restore of file shares, emails etc..
 Managing Servers ( Webserver, FTP Server, Antivirus Server, Print Server)
 Domain and Workgroup maintenance for all PCs and solving the user related problems.
 Installation and Managing of DHCP, DNS Windows 2003/08 server roles.
 Installing, Configuring, Updating and Troubleshooting Antivirus Enterprise editions-
Kaspersky 6.0, Symantec Endpoint and Sophos.
 Configuring and Troubleshooting all LAN and networks related issues
 Remote Desktop support for all users using RDP, VNC, TeamViewer, LogmeIn.
 Provide timely solution and advise for tickets raised through the IT Service Desk
Ticketing System
 Procurement and Vendor management.

IT Support Administrator at Brightpoint India Pvt Ltd
  • India
  • March 2006 to May 2008

Worked as IT Administrator

Senior Hardware and Network Engineer at novasoft
  • India
  • February 2002 to March 2006

Worked as Senior Hardware and Network Engineer. My duties include Assembling, Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting PC’s, Scanners, Printers and other peripheral devices and Installing, Configuring, Troubleshooting Networks on customer site, Data recovery from accidentally (due to virus and any reason) formatted Hard Disk and Training in Hardware and Network.

Education

Master's degree, MBA (IT) – In Progress
  • at Sikkim Manipal University
  • September 2016
Bachelor's degree, Degree of Bachelor of Commerce
  • at Mahatma Gandhi University
  • April 2007

Specialties & Skills

Workstations
Exchange Server
Servers
Printers
System Administration/Network/User Support, Server, Backup, Storages,Anti Virus, VM Ware, Printers

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2008
Valid Until:
June 2036
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2006
Valid Until:
May 2009
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2012
Valid Until:
October 2036

Hobbies

  • Watching Movies/Documentaries, Playing Football/Cricket/Badminton/Driving