Syed Mohammad Raza Rizvi

Onsite member in migration of IBT Dubai office DATA CENTER as per SYSTRA
Group IT Standard after taking over IBT, that includes Linksys Router, HP
Switches, FortiGate 100E, Dell Server, Synology NAS, Windows Client, Aruba IAP.
Migrate SYSTRA Dubai office Data Centre in Virtualization mode (Jul

Installation of ESXi on new Server and created VM for

Virtualize the Servers Using VMware ESXi and VCenter to reduce the number of
old physical servers and cut the operational expenditure by 30%.
• Network Software server licenses (Tekla, Sofistik, FB-Multiplier, Bentley,
Autodesk) etc.
• Ensured that all server hardware, operating systems, software and procedure
aligned with organizational standards and strategic business plan.
• Efficiently managed the system backup’s onsite and cloud to prevent data loss.
• Acted as escalation point for advanced network and system related issues;
consistently earned 100% resolution score by providing excellent service to users.
• Involved in IT Procurement.
• Automated the repetitive tasks using batch files, Powershell scripts.
• Extensive monitoring of Servers H/W, S/W to achieve 99.9% Uptime.

and Maintenance.
● Good knowledge in IP Addressing (IPV4, IPV6), Routers, Switches and Firewall.
● Experiences in working with fiber optics technology, DSLAM.
● VMware vSphere, ESXI (Ver 5.5, 6.0, 6.5) installation and maintenance.
● VM Configuration and Maintenance.
● Installation and Configuration of Windows Servers (

Worked with various clients in UAE and Qatar to install Avaya Gateway, Server
and IP phones.
• Duties included LAN/WAN daily operations: Router & switch configurations/Access
lists.
• Configured and Maintained router and switches which includes configuration
updates, configuration changes basis corporate requirements and documentation.
• Administered the Exchange server 2003, Domain Controllers, Print Servers.
• Trained employees on System usage, Network Printer usage and Security
threats.
• Installed and Managed Firewalls and Email Gateways.

Installed and Maintained the Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM)
& also planning for new site.
• To conduct site feasibility surveys for setting up fiber networks and discuss the
expected problems of the route prior to the implementation of sites at the
location.
• Look over operation/maintenance-based activities like loss rectification, fiber
restoration, equipment provisioning & monitoring etc.
Migration of International Bridge Technologies, Dubai data center to