zia fareed

Telecommunication and Network at STC Saudi Telecom Company

• Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• My current job since April 2015

Asst,Network Administrator at WISH, Women's Institute of Science & Humanities

• Pakistan - Islamabad
• February 2005 to March 2015

Ensure that infrastructure problems are resolved in a timely manner, such as network connectivity issues, printer problems, and desktop errors.  Provide network administration to include LAN troubleshooting and resolution.  Manage the configuration and performance management of all PC systems and telecommunications.  Network troubleshooting for clients remotely and on site  Monitored and troubleshoot LAN, installed and configured routers and switches and generated reports time to time.  Network Installation, Configuring, TCP-IP Settings, PC Assembling, Maintenance, Troubleshooting.  Installation, Configuring Windows Server2000/ 2003/2008, Windows 2000/Xp/vista/ 7/8, Linux, Fedora, ubuntu, and Active Directory, Print server, File server, ISA Server, wds server 2008, telephone directory, koha library server, samba server  Proficient in LAN, WAN, and network installation, monitor, and programming.  Able to repair, install, upgrade, and maintain desktop and notebook computers as well as printers and scanners.  Recommended necessary equipment for purchase and ensured proper configuration and functioning  Wi-Fi wireless communication systems and technologies. wireless network includes designing, implementing and optimizing the LAN and other wireless technologies of the organization. The use of wireless technology to connect Student, Staf, Teacher, and higher management
 Progressive four years of professional experience in configuring and maintaining routers, switches and wireless network switches Comprehensive knowledge of wireless networking systems and protocols
 Extensive knowledge of basic networking hardware (routers, switches, bridges) and protocols (UDP, TCP/IP)  Familiar with 802.11 a/b/g and 802.1 Q standards and RF technology  Installation, Repairing, Servicing and Maintaining Extra Low Voltage equipment such as CCTV Cameras NVR, IP Cameras  Technical Skills for Sr. CCTV Technician  Systems: Windows, Cisco Systems, UNIX, Linux. Hardware Installation and Upgrades - Motherboards, Processors, RAM, Graphics cards, Sound cards, Modems (wireless a., b., g.; dial-up, high-speed), and Full System Builds.
 Re-imaging hard drives - using Norton Ghost and Acronis True Image.
Operating System Installation and Upgrades - Windows (’98, 2000, NT4, Server 2003, Server 2004, Server 2008, Virtual Server 2005, XP Home, Vista.win 7 ), LINUX (Redhat) (pfsense)(vmware)
 Software Installation and Upgrades - All applications of: Adobe, MS Office, MS Works, Utilities, Virus scanners (Norton, Panda, PC-Cillin, McAfee, Kapersky 5.0), Spyware (Webroot, Trend Micro, McAfee, Zero, Lavasoft), Firewall (Zone Labs, Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro, Computer Associates), and Diagnostic tools, Driver Updates, AutoCad, AutoDesk; and more…
 System Diagnostic - Hardware and Software, as well as OS Trouble-Shooting.
 Technician Coordinator - Managed time, workload, and priorities for 10 technicians.
 Laptop Diagnostic and Repair - Dell, Sony, Hewlett Packard, Fry’s, Apple, Macintosh, and most other brands.
 Data Back-up and Recovery - Restored data, OS, files, images, MP3, MPEG, documents, drivers, and configurations.
 Wi-Fi Wireless Installations - 802.11a, b, and g wireless cards, routers, access points, signal boosters, and wireless printers for PCs, Laptops, and MACs.

Computer Lab Assistant at The University of Lahore Islamabad

• Pakistan - Islamabad
• January 2004 to February 2005

Ensures computer lab network and stand alone computers are functional and ready to use by students and teachers. Ensures software programs and other configuration issues are loaded and prepared, ready for each scheduled class.
 Provides support to students and to staff so that they most effectively utilize the information technology available in the school.
 Assists professional staff in the operation of the University computer laboratory and on the use of standalone computers and peripheral equipment such as scanners, modems and printers. Assists and coaches students in the use of the technology to facilitate the completion of projects including editing and spelling features, etceteras.
 Coordinates schedules to optimize the use of the computer lab.
 Liaises with professional staff to introduce and inform of the changes to the lab, new software and features. (E.G. internet research, email, electronic images.)
 Manages the Local Area Network including the network server, installation of software, troubleshooting, and managing user access and security as required.
 Performs technical maintenance such as, data backups, rebuilding desktops, building and repairing boot disks, setting up and dismantling labs, cleaning keyboards, screens and mice, changing printer ribbons and cartridges.
 Provides initial diagnosis and resolution of hardware and technical problems, and requests specialized technical services when required.
 Contributes to the committee charged with the evaluation and purchase of new software and hardware.
 Maintains and orders adequate supplies such as ribbons, cartridges and computer paper. Accepts related special projects as assigned.
 Performs related duties to ensure the efficient operation of University information technology resources