SENIOR SYSTEMS & STORAGE ANALYST
TAWAZUN
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :18 years, 9 أشهر
Working as Senior Systems and Storage Analyst in Tawazun, Abu Dhabi.
Duties & responsibilities:
Working as Sr. Systems and Storage Analyst reporting to IT Operations Manager, leading the IT Systems Team in daily operations & tasks.
Managing more than 250 servers across 2 Datacenters in Abu Dhabi supporting Tawazun & subsidiaries which includes more than 2000 computer users.
Managing, configuring & administering VMware Vsphere 5.5 infrastructure with more than 24 ESXi hosts, 2 VCenter and 220 plus virtual servers.
Managing, configuring & administering EMC VNX5600, EMC VNX5500, EMC VNX 5300, EMC CX4-120, HP EVA 4400 & Huawei S2600T SAN storage Environment.
Managing, configuring & administering Brocade, Cisco, EMC & HP Fiber Channel switches.
Managing, configuring & administering Microsoft Skype for Business 2015 servers.
Managing, configuring & administering CommVault Simpana (Previously worked on EMC Networker, HP Data Protector & Druva Insync backup).
Administration of Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange 2016 & 2010, Windows 2012 & 2008 Servers, Microsoft Forefront.
Implemented Microsoft Exchange 2016 for the organization.
Guiding the team to manage & configure Electronic Fax, Blackberry Enterprise Server, Print server, ServiceDesk and other Infrastructure Application servers.
Working along with Principle Vendors & System Integrators for IT infrastructure related Projects.
Leading SAN storage, Virtualization, Servers & Backup related Projects
Managing NEC Virtual PC (Thin Client) Environment.
Worked along with the team in Oracle ERP implementation, domain migration, Security Hardening and application migration from different subsidiaries to one single corporate Domain Environment.
Worked along with the team in ISO 20000-1 implementation for Tawazun ITID.
Worked along with the team in ISO 27000 implementation for Tawazun ITID.
Worked in eGulf Systems Limited (FZC), a sister concern of Gulf Computers Abu Dhabi, serving the client
Tawazun as VMware & Storage Consultant.
Duties & responsibilities:
Managing, configuring & administering VMware VSphere 4 infrastructure.
Managing, configuring & administering EMC SAN storage Environment.
Managing, configuring & administering EMC Networker backup.
System Administration Active Directory, Exchange & Application servers.
Managing NEC Virtual PC (Cloud computing thin Client ) Environment.
Worked as Customer Support Engineer (Systems & Storage) in Emirates Computers, Abu Dhabi.
Duties & responsibilities:
Installation and troubleshooting of entire Dell PowerEdge range of servers
Installation & Configuration of Dell-EMC Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions.
Good experience in EMC products such as CLARIION and Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices such as CELERRA.
Good Experience in managing & configuring NetApp Filers.
Installing & Configuring Fiber Channel Switches such as Power Connect, Brocade, McData, Qlogic & Cisco.
Installing & configuring Dell Power vault Storage, EqualLogic storage and Tape Libraries.
Installation, configuration and administration of Microsoft Windows, Exchange and ISA servers
Installing & configuring backup solutions such as Symantec Netbackup, Symantec Backup Exec, EMC Networker & EMC Avamar.
Installing, configuring & deploying antivirus software’s from MacAfee, Symantec & Trend Micro.
Installing & configuring VMware VSphere 4. Good Experience in VMware ESX.
Worked as Senior System Admin for Ministry of Labor, Abu Dhabi for 1 month as Resident Engineer.
Worked as Senior Systems & Backup Admin for Total ABK Oil Company in Abu Dhabi for 2 months as Resident Engineer
Projects Handled:
Installed & configured entire Dell PE R710 servers, EMC CX4-120 storage, Dell TL4000 library, Cisco SAN switches, Backup Exec, windows & domain configuration for Higher College of technology Women’s College, Khalifa Campus.
Installed & configured the EMC storage, Dell servers & backup solution for Deutsche Babcock, Abu Dhabi.
Installed & configured Dell EqualLogic Storage for Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital.
Installed & configured Dell EqualLogic Storage & blade servers for National Gas Shipping Company, Abu Dhabi.
Handled project for Al Manarat Museum, Saadiyat Island for installing and configuring entire domain with VMware virtual machines, Dell Blade servers, EMC CX4-120 storage, Brocade SAN switches, Dell TL2000 library, backup software, etc.
Handled project for Emirates College for Advanced Education, Abu Dhabi for installation & configuration of Dell EqualLogic storage, VMware, Dell tape libraries, backup solutions, etc.
Handled project for ADCOP, installing & configuring Dell EqualLogic PS6010 storage, Dell servers, ML6000 library, Symantec Netbackup, etc.
Worked as Systems Administrator in MNM YARNS SPINFASH (FZE), an internationally based company in Sharjah Airport Free Zone (SAIF ZONE).
Duties & responsibilities:
Designing network, configuring network Server & operating System.
Adding new workstation & client computers to the network.
Managing user accounts & groups.
Installing new software according to the requirements of the user.
Review network hardware and software for proper operation.
Prioritize problems and requests (new and existing) according to Severity.
Install and upgrade existing hardware and software applications.
Monitor server and network performance for optimal operation.
Configuring DNS; DHCP; IIS; PRINT SERVER; DFS
Manage & Maintaining File server, print server, mail server & Internet server
Duties & responsibilities:
Check daily for new problem reports or user requests
Resolve problems experienced by end users
Educate end users, supporting skill levels ranging from beginner to expert
Maintain user accounts, allocations of disk space, and access to resources.
Configuring Outlook Account for the users
Assisting the Network Administrator in his work.
Install and upgrade existing hardware and software applications.
Monitor server and network performance for optimal operation.
Completed 3 year Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering under Department of Technical examinations, KERALA (2001-2004) with 70% of marks Completed project work- SOLID STATE OSCILLOSCOPE. Conducted seminar on NON-GEO SYSTEM for personal communication