syed qaisar shaffi syed, Sr Network Administrator

syed qaisar shaffi syed

Sr Network Administrator

Clarus Consulting (Pvt) Ltd

Location
Pakistan
Education
Diploma, ICDL certified Tester
Experience
21 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 2 Months

Sr Network Administrator at Clarus Consulting (Pvt) Ltd
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • My current job since October 2008

Working as a Resident Manager for British Overseas School Association.
Network administration including installation, configuration and maintenance of network switches, wireless access points, network outlets etc.
Installation, configuration, tuning and maintenance of Firewall, Web Servers, Email Server, Domain Controllers, print server, printers, and all devices connected to network.
Management of Active Directory users and exchange server e-mail boxes.
Hardware and Operating System performance tuning.
Monitoring network traffic, bandwidth usage on per user/application basis & status of different applications, network devices & communication links regularly using different network monitoring software.
Monitor and manage System trouble shooting through out the organization and Providing remote support through RDS and Dream Viewer.
LAN/Internet Access Troubleshooting and monitoring through GFI web monitor.
Keeping all servers, computer systems, and devices updated with latest software patches, upgrades using WSUS, and anti-virus definitions.
Monitor and report Internet access for improper usage like disallowed websites, FTP access etc.
Identification and plugging of security and performance holes in the network, servers and computer systems
Manage and Monitor User support Issues of 200+ nodes with 450 users.
Implement, configure & maintain an automatic backup system for all critical data including documents, emails, databases etc using windows backup utility and Acronis Enterprise server 2010.
Manage and Monitor BOS surveillance System through CCTV (Qty 32) and Tools and providing technical support to security department.
Manage All Online Exam for all Key Stage from Durham University UK (PIPS, ASPECTS, InCase, , Yellis, Insisght, MIDYIS).
Manage ICDL asia Test.
Manage centralized web based SMS service for message alert to all employee, students, parents etc.
Manage In-house repairing of all UPS (online/offline), Printers (laser/office jet) and projectors.
Provided Technical and usage training to user on latest teaching and computing technology e.g. Interactive smart board, tablet PC, IPad, Microsoft applications,
Mange and monitor Clarus network remotely.

IT Manager at British Overseas School
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • My current job since July 2015

A:SERVERS
Analyze and isolate issues of all Servers.
Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users.
Evaluate and modify system's performance.
Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.
Assign configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services.
Responsible to manage user rights on data folder to security issues.
Maintain network servers such as file servers, DNS server, Domain Controllers, intrusion detection systems, DHCP server, and Internet Acceleration server.
Implement, configure, maintain and monitor an automatic backup system for all critical data including documents, emails, databases etc. using windows backup utility and Acronis Enterprise server 2011.
Monitoring network traffic, bandwidth usage on per user/application basis & status of different applications.
Keeping all servers, computer systems, and devices updated with latest software patches, upgrades using WSUS, and anti-virus definitions.
Mange Webmail server data.

B: Hardware / Software
Install and support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
Install and maintain network hardware and softwares.
Determine network and system requirements.
Ensure network connectivity throughout a School LAN/WAN infrastructure is on par with technical considerations.
Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, personal digital assistants, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches.
Mange Backups and Backup’s Drives
Responsible for maintenance, repair and service of all IT equipment (UPS, Smart Boards, Projectors, laptops, desktop and Printers).
Mange equipment inventory and Vendors data.
Responsible for purchasing new Hardware.
C: Exams, Training and School Events support

Manage All Online Exam for all Key Stage from Durham University UK (PIPS, ASPECTS, InCase, , Yellis, Insisght, MIDYIS, Alis+).
Manage Training and Exam of ICDL Asia.
Manage IPC (International Primary Curriculum) database and provide support and training to teachers for Interactive Educational Apps.
Mange Active Learn Online data Base of Students.
Providing support for formatting and printing Internal Exam Reports at the end of Term to Examination and admin departments.
Providing all type of technical support for School events (sports, Productions, drama etc) to enrichment activities department.

D: End User Support
Identify user needs.
Maintain and monitor network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.
Monitor and logging Troubleshooting task assign to network support staff.


E: Security Department Support
Providing technical support to Security Department to maintain CCTV cameras, Recoding Devices, walk through gates and searching equipment.
Deployment of new hardware as per security requirement.
Managing Recorded Data and responsible to provided when needed,
Responsible for maintaining PABX system and communication system.

IT MANAGER at EPLA LABORATOTIES (PVT) LTD
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • September 2006 to October 2008

• To ensure that LAN is working smoothly including troubleshooting
• Mange MDaemon V9, ISA2004, All Win2003 Servers
• To ensure that company’s DB plus all relevant records are totally secured against any possible intrusion, copying, misuse, destruction etc .both internally and externally .
• To ensure that Back-ups are taken regularly and preserved systematically.
• To provide all possible assistance in purchasing, replacing, and disposal of computers and its peripherals including UPS, stabilizers, printers. prompt and efficient in-house service for repairs and maintenance
• To ensure that internet facilities provided by Co are not misused or wasted .and providing full professional support to all concerned for developing MIS
• To play the requisite roll in the implementation of ERP i.e. SCM
• To ensure a round the clock alerts against all types of viruses, bugs etc

IT EXECUTIVE at Automotive Accessories (Pvt) Ltd
  • Pakistan
  • February 2005 to September 2006

• Provide Technical Support for ACCPAC (ERP) System,
Product of Sage Software Accpac International USA.
• ISA management and manage Active Directory Services
• Providing technical support on client End
• Software, operating system and application software installation and Troubleshooting.
• Responsible of Maintenance of hardware and IT equipment
• Administration and Troubleshooting. of Servers 2000 Advance and win 2003 STD

TRAINEE ENGG at PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE CORP
  • Pakistan
  • February 2002 to December 2003

• Pc Troubleshooting, Upgrading and Device driver Installations
• Installations and Configuration of Operating system and Package Software
• TCP/IP Configuration on desktop
• Router 2500 series and Switches 1900 Configuration setup
• Repairing and maintenance of ticket printers, Pc’s, terminals(IBM), modems, Power supplies and other Airline related equipment.

Education

Diploma, ICDL certified Tester
  • at ICDL
  • October 2013
Diploma, Microsoft Certified Solution Expert :Server Infrastructure
  • at Microsoft
  • July 2013

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Server Infrastructure certification validates that you have the skills needed to run a highly efficient and modern data center, with expertise in identity management, systems management, virtualization, storage, and networking

Diploma, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate :Windows Server 2012(MCSA) Charter Member
  • at Microsoft
  • February 2013

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate :Windows Server 2012 After Achived that I have the primary set of Windows Server 2012 skills, relevant across multiple solution areas in a business environment, to reduce IT costs and deliver more business value. Earning an MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification will qualify me for a position as a network or computer systems administrator or a computer support specialist.

Diploma, Microsoft Certified Information Technology Specilaist (MCITP) :Enterprise Admin Windows server 2008
  • at Microsoft
  • January 2013

Microsoft Certified Information Technology Specilaist (MCITP) :Enterprise Admin

Diploma, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate :Windows Server 2008
  • at Microsoft
  • January 2013

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Windows Server 2008

Diploma, Exam # 681 TS: Windows 7 and office 2010, Deploying
  • at Microsoft
  • February 2012
Diploma, Exam # 642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
  • at Microsoft
  • February 2012
Diploma, Exam # 643 TS: Windows server 2008 Application infrastructure, Configuring
  • at Microsoft
  • January 2012

MCP

Master's degree, computer networks
  • at university of karachi
  • December 2004

First devision (69.50 %)

Diploma, information technology
  • at Institute of management and information Technology
  • February 2002

64.3%

Master's degree, physics(electronics)
  • at university of karachi
  • December 2001

first division (68.40 %)

Bachelor's degree, hounrs in physics
  • at university of karachi\
  • December 2000

with second division

High school or equivalent, pree Engg
  • at D.J Govt. Science College
  • August 1995

58 %

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office XP
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Office
Windows Server 2003
MS VISIO
MS office 2003
SQL Administration
ORACAL 8
MS office 2010
Win server 2003/2008
Windows 8 installation , deployment and configartion

Languages

English
Expert
English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Pushto
Expert

Memberships

Microsoft
  • Charter Member windows server 2012
  • February 2013

Training and Certifications

Training cerificate od Microsoft Exchange 2003 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2006
Valid Until:
January 2007
Microsoft Internet Acceleration Server 2004 security track (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2005
Valid Until:
December 2005
Wireless Sharp -050 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2007
Valid Until:
January 2007
Cisco Certifies Network Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2001
Valid Until:
January 2002
Linux System Administration 1 and 2 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2005
Valid Until:
March 2005
Windows Xp and Server 2003 Environment (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2006
Valid Until:
November 2006

Hobbies

  • Research obout technologies,playing football