divpemI am a highly professional and strategically agile IT Infrastructure Expert credited with more than 12 years’ experience in the field of System/Network administration along with user support & Infrastructure deployment on multiple Platforms./em/p
pI am a technically sophisticated and strategically inclined Network Infrastructure Manager with over 12 years’ demonstrated leadership and operational working experience focused on managing, designing, installing, and configuring IP and Voice networks in ITC industry. Consistently recognized and task to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency through leadership that aligns the business processes ad IT infrastructure to realize cost savings, accelerate performance and sustain strategic flexibility. Experience in designing, defining and delivering complex Networking projects for Large Enterprise and Service Providers. Fully expert in designing, documentation, budgeting and Deployment of ICT infrastructure. An articulate communicator can fluently speak the language of both people and technology with the ability to execute the leadership plans for team to follow./p
pMy key skills include Network Expert • System Expert • Routers • 3G Firewalls • L2 or L3 Switches • MS Exchange 2013, 2016 and 2019 • Next Generation firewall Fortigate 900D/200D/100D/60D OS Version 5 and 6 • IBM Lenovo Fiber channel SAN V3700 • IBM Lenovo Server 3650 series • Veeam backup and replication software • Cisco Firewall PIX515E • Cisco Wireless Networks (WLC 5508 series and AIR-CAP2702E-E-K9 AP) • Aruba Wireless Networks (IAP 105 and Virtual controller) • Alcatel L2 and L3 Switches. • Dell and HP Servers • ISA Server 2006 • TMG 2010 • Lotus Domino Email Server • Microsoft Exchange 2013, 2016 email server • IBM same time • VSphere 5.5 • Lotus Traveler • Barracuda Spam and Antivirus firewall • Lotus Protector • Symantec mail security • IBM Quickr • Enterprise Active Directory • IPSEC Site to site and remote access VPNs • Microsoft VDI • Windows server 2003, 2008,2012,2016,2019 • CentOS/RehHat Linux • Cisco routers 800/2800/2600 • Routing Protocols (OSPF, RIP, EIGRP), STP, VLAN, VTP, Trunking, ACL, NAT, Etherchannel, HSRP, VRRP,IDS,IPS and policy based routing • Cisco Catalyst switches 2960, 3750 and 3560 • Aruba Airwave • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, TCP, UDP, FTP, HTTP, SNMP, NAT/PAT • Manage Engine Firewall Analyzer • Symantec end point Protection • ESET end point security/antivirus • Long range WIFI PTP and PTMP UBNT • Mikrotik Routers • CACTI NMS/p
pMy professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background./p/div
· Exercised hands-on approach to manage the configuration of networks, routers, switching, wireless P2P links, UBNT AP and Client-side devices configuration, troubleshooting, NMS software installation and optimization.
· Led IT projects, such as design and deployment of new IT systems and services; monitored CIS businesses to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits.
· Planned and directed activities, with the coordination of others department heads; established and devised dept. policies, goals, and procedures, conferring with BOD, organization officials, and staff members.
· Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
· Managed staff, prepared work schedules and assigned specific duties; stocks of consumables and other supplies.
· Partnered with internal sales team, and service resources to align solution design with customer’s business needs; administered IBM Lenovo V3700 fiber channel SAN as well as Multitenant Emails servers.
· Completed different client projects, managed and maintained a growing network infrastructure department, as well as complex and growing budget for an IT department servicing 200+ employees.
· Strategically positioned to negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, ISP’s and contractors to secure network products and services; trained team members also designed customized solutions and presented information to customers.
· Exercised hands-on approach to author and deliver network designs, statements of work, and technical project plans, also provided post-sales support and solution evolvement for IT infrastructure Projects.
· Exercised hands-on approach and effective controls to design and implement complex local and wide area network systems, supporting large scale computing applications involving multiple users.
· Expertly designed and implemented reliable and cost effective to address enterprise business requirements.
· Implemented the operations of systems and office automation assignments; also installed, configured, and maintained multiple servers and workstations, ensuring proper integration with university computer systems.
· Recommended and guided policies and procedures for system use and services; also developed procedures to maintain security and protect systems from unauthorized use, acts of nature and user abuse.
· Established, maintained and managed user’s accounts. Installs, modifies and maintains systems and utility software on server computer systems; led multiple linked databases to include security, data safety, and integrity.
· Developed training, job aids, and instructions for users on the use of operating systems, networking, applications, and databases, also supervised the work of other junior IT staff and/or students engaged in similar functions.
· Performed software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software applications; supported the development and maintenance of video links facilities at university websites and portals.
· Designed, developed and implemented concept of smart classrooms; facilitated the University staff with corporate email system, also managed all network hardware and equipment, including routers, firewall and APs.
· Provided L3 support to users, maintained disaster recovery plan, devised IT related SOPs, wifi throughout the University campus, administered 300 plus nodes network, CISCO catalyst switches, and Next Generation firewall.
· Ensured stable operation of the Corporate Data Centre, the in-house and branches wired and wireless network; led servers, including e-mail, DC and backup servers and associated operating systems and software of Makkays/ISL.
· Led network connectivity throughout the company's LAN/WAN infrastructure; managed security solutions, including firewall, anti-virus, intrusion detection, Spam filter and Web filtering systems and VPN gateways.
· Assigned configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services; managed all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, Wireless APS and performed system backups and recovery.
· Administered and maintained end user accounts, permissions, and access rights; also actively interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers, ISP’s and contractors to secure network products and services.
· Ensure network connectivity of all workstations, branches and areas; performed network design and capacity planning; also recommended, scheduled, and performed network improvements, upgrades, and repairs.
· Served as a resource in all efforts to formulate and lead Annual Budget management for in-house IT infrastructure.
· Ensured Implementation and Administration of IBM Lotus Traveler Server, IBM Lotus Quickr, Archival Server and Same time Server as well as IBM Lotus Notes & Domino server 8.5 on Linux and Windows.
· Provided IT support including planning, software & hardware configurations, Users training and help desk services to end users. Barracuda, Lotus Protector spam firewalls configuration and troubleshooting.