Sohail Ahmad

Design and Deploy a complete end to end Application and Desktop delivery solution using VMware vSphere 5.X, MS Windows 2008, MS Windows 2012, CItrix XenApp 6.5, Citrix XenDesktop 7.1, App-V 5.X, Appsense for Desktops, Thin Clients and Mobile Devices..

I was the lead VDI Architect responsible to deliver complete end to end solution (XA - 6000 and XD 5000) at TD Ameritrade for 11k users. Also was responsible to provide level 3 support of the Citrix infrastructure environment, for the Intranet and Internet facing systems at TD Ameritrade employees and external business partners. I was also responsible for deliverables ranging from technical roadmaps coordination, change management, the maintaining of Citrix standards, application outage restoration, problem resolution, application and systems load evaluation.

Plan, Schedule and Coordinate System Changes
- Develop and Document Implementation, Recovery and OPS Support Procedures
- Participate in Developing, Planning and Executing DR procedures (bi-annual test)
- Partner with Business Users, Developers and Testers to recommend application infrastructures and understand system design

Responsible for Active Directory consolidation project; which required that multiple Trees and Trusted Domains spanned across datacenters in US and different international sites to a less complex Single Tree Forest. Also included was rearranging of OU and GPO implementation. Project was executed successfully with zero downtime to the business.
Implemented WSUS servers at enterprise level to push critical Microsoft updates to Test Serves first and then to critical production servers and clients.
Designed and Implemented ListServ 16.0 Solution for Mass emailing with tracking abilities that helped management to ensure the effectiveness of email campaigns.
Setup NEW Company Websites and Public DNS Records.
Designed and defined technical architecture for Windows servers and various storage solutions.
Performed root cause analysis of issues/problems and created preventative measures.
Monitored the server’s hardware/software regularly to make sure optimum performance and preemptive problem resolution of the issues.
Performed capacity planning to ensure appropriate hardware/software was deployed to meet business requirements.
Reviewed hardware/software vendor release schedules and performed preventative maintenance to ensure technology remained supported by the vendors.
Participated in defining technical architecture and ensures architecture supports current and future business requirements.
Provided support on a 24x7 on-call basis.

Cross Divisional Projects & Architecture Team

Provided 3rd level of support with high-end technology solutions related to Windows servers (Windows 2000 / Windows 2003) platforms and devices at the enterprise level.
Analyzed, identified, and resolve system operation and data storage issues related to the assigned windows servers (2510 in all) to ensure optimum performance and storage capacity.
Performed preventative maintenance routines to ensure system availability and performance standards on Windows systems.
Was responsible for the security systems and the security of the computer data on all platforms including encryption, security for vendor transfers, and loss prevention monitoring of systems.
Assisted with the implementation of system and application software. Research and direct the installation of new servers, SAN, and security solutions.
Identified and resolved system hardware and software related failures and issues. Ensured systems and business continuity through the implementation and management of disaster recovery procedures and location.
Automated routine administrative tasks through the use of utility script development and application scripting technologies.
Developed standard operating procedures and other documentation to perform production support activities.
Initiated self-training among 12 Member Team to enhance individual skill levels.
Provided support on a 24x7 on-call basis, as required.

Analyzed, identified, and resolve system operation and data storage issues related to the assigned windows servers to ensure optimum performance and storage capacity.
Performed preventative maintenance routines to ensure system availability and performance standards on Windows systems.
Was responsible for the security systems and the security of the computer data on all platforms including encryption, security for vendor transfers, and loss prevention monitoring of systems.
Assisted with the implementation of system and application software. Research and direct the installation of new servers, SAN, and security solutions.
Identified and resolved system hardware and software related failures and issues. Ensured systems and business continuity through the implementation and management of disaster recovery procedures and location.
Developed standard operating procedures and other documentation to perform production support activities.

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