Asif Salman

ASIF SALMAN - • 95/B DHA Phase 1, Lahore Cantt-• http://pk.linkedin.com/pub/asif-salman/9/433/922 IT INFRASTRUCTURE HEAD Formidable Change Agent Propelling Excellence with Strategic Solutions Technically sophisticated and accomplished, IT Infrastructure Manager credited with 18 years of comprehensive experience in networking and windows servers, configuration and installation of software, troubleshooting, ISO 9001/CMMI Level 2 process, VPN solution and system administration. Astute Project Manager adapt in strategic analysis with ability to identify areas of strength and weakness, implement company policies, standards, changes in operations. Skilled in analyzing, designing and implementing secure Infrastructure Networks, resulting in strong combination of technical and project expertise. Articulate communicator can fluently speak the language of both people and technology, blending technical expertise with interpersonal skills while interacting with the customers/teams and providing product/customer support. Poise for next level position as a Senior Project Manager in IT Services Company that offers a genuine opportunity for progression. CORE COMPETENCIES:    Systems Launch / Implementation IT & Internet SOP/Policies Backup and Recovery Strategies   Data Security & Reliability User Training and Support PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EHSAN CHAPPAL STORE PVT. LTD. Senior Manager IT, Jul 2016 – April 2019 Utilized acute engineering knowledge to deploy Data Backup Mechanism, ensured data security and reliability. Strategized and aligned all resources and revamped the Network Infrastructure within strict time schedule of 3 months. Designed and devised a robust WAN infrastructure to compete with connectivity challenges in HO, Warehouse and Branches. Incorporated SharePoint 2016 for Intranet portal and project management. Key Achievements:  Strategically positioned to devise VMware 6.5 Infrastructure, ensured HA of Hosts / VMs using VMotion, FT and Network Load Balancing Clusters, consolidated storage on V3700 SAN connected on Brocade SAN switches.  Initiated Disaster Recovery Site on cloud using IaaS, incorporated Always-on and clustering techniques for SQL replication. Employed MPLS on fiber for 34 Branches with redundant aggregation both at HO and DR site.  Applied in-depth level of expertise to devise Helpdesk to track queries and ensure timely delivery of all tasks.  Exchange 2016 and Skype for Business 2015 Installation and configuration  MS Dynamic 2012 R3 Technical assistance, planned and tested CU10 to CU13 Infra upgradation on Windows 2016 Platform THE CITY SCHOOL PVT. LTD. Senior Manager ET, April 2015 – Jun 2016 Spearheaded TCS APPIT Network Project in KHI and saved 40% implementation cost. Set up adequate IT plans, policies and procedures to ensure the protection of IT assets and the integrity, security and privacy of information. Planned and implemented additions, deletions and major modifications to the supporting infrastructure company-wide. Controlled annual operating and capital budget for network information and IT systems operations. Identified trainings needs and delivered trainings to teams. Key Achievements:  Kept abreast with current trends and issues in the IT industry, emerging technologies and prices, rendered insight to advice, counsel and mentor executives and management on their competitive or financial impact.  Planned, negotiated and finalized ERP Deployment for TCS International Schools in Dubai’s Datacenter using IaaS Continued... ASIF SALMAN PAGE TWO  Research and implement new innovative technologies that are capable of enhancing business productivity or reducing expenses. Keep close coordination with ERP, SD, UPS and Network teams to ensure services at functional level.  Proposed an enterprise-wide business recovery plan to ensure timely and effective restoration of IT services in the event of a disaster. Ensure business continuity with full responsibility for 100% uptime, full data backup and recovery. Manager IT, Jul 2012 – Mar 2015 Expertly performed duties as a strategic overlay to manage Network Operations of The City School. Entrusted with overall responsibility to handle Network Resources i.e. Windows 2008 Active Directory Domain, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Web Servers hosted locally and Godaddy, NFS, IBM DS3400 Storage (SAN), Cyberoam and PFSense Firewalls, Polycom Teleconferencing, Fiber Connectivity on SDH, ION and Metro links, DNS Servers hosted locally and Godaddy Key Achievement:  Delivered technical support to ICT Coordinators of The City School to meet their technical and annual requirements.  Efficiently managed VMware vSphere virtualization platform and reduced the operation cost of Datacenter up to 25%.  Identified gaps to maintain and augment security in the response to industry developments and user experience. FUTURENOW TECHNOLOGIES Manager IT, Oct 2009 – Apr 2012  Exercised hands-on approach and effective controls for the provisioning of IT infrastructure services including Server / desktop applications, Local / Wide Area Networks, IT security and telecommunications. HORIZON MEDICAL WORLD (PVT.) LIMITED Network Manager, 8/2008 - 10/2009 Rendered expert services and contributed positively to the team efforts to managed Sites hosted in Malaysia and Australia as well as Company’s Accounts on Quick Books 2009. Key Achievement:  Allocated and utilized Network Resources i.e. Linux (LAMP), Router (2621 XM) and Dedicated link on XDSL Modem.  Designed and produced platform for CCHIT and PKI Certification for EMR and Medicare Australia respectively. DESCON INFORMATION SYSTEMS (PVT.) LIMITED Sr. Network Engineer, 9/2000 – 7/2008 Managed and executed all aspect of the work including WAN setup of DESCON Information Systems and its entire sister concerns. Proved instrumental for designing and implementing Technical plans for LAN/WAN up-gradation. Key Achievement:  Managed LAN setup of DESCON Information Systems and assisted its entire sister concerns for any technical advice.  Technical correspondence for DESCON Information Systems and DESCON Engineering overseas and local projects. ********* Prior experience as Internee (1/2000 – 9/2000) for Vroom Technology (Pvt.) Limited PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Title: IT Infrastructure Upgradation • Location: Lahore • Client: Ehsan Chappal Store • Role: Project Coordinator • Project Scope: Virtualization on 6.5 Hypervisor • Team Size: Four • Duration: 2 Months • Tools Used: VSphere 6.5 Title: MPLS Network • Location: Lahore • Client: Ehsan Chappal Store • Role: Project Coordinator Project Scope: Built MPLS circuit for Branches • Team Size: Three • Duration: Two Months ASIF SALMAN PAGE THREE Title: TCS APPIT Tower Network Project • Location: Karachi • Client: The City School • Role: Project Coordinator • Scope: Built Network Infrastructure of City School’s Regional Office in KHI • Team Size: Six • Duration: 21 Days • Tools Used: Network Tools Title: Team Foundation Server 2008 Implementation • Location: Lahore • Client: FutureNow US Client • Role: Project Coordinator and Implementer • Project Scope: TFS 2008 Implementation and Source Shipment • Team Size: Single Title: VPN Configuration • Location: Lahore • Client: FutureNow Canadian Client • Project Scope: VPN Configuration Team Size: Single • Duration: One Week • Tools Used: CLI Configuration TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES Platforms: Networking: Database: WSUS Installation and Configuration, OSPF, BGP,IP SLA and HSRP Configuration, ASA 5520 and PIX 515 E- UR with failover firewalls installation and configuration, Implementation of Corporate Antivirus Solution using Trend Micro & Kaspersky, Dell SonicWall NSA 3600, Cyberoam CR500ia, SonicWall 2040 Pro, PF Sense UTMs Administration, ISS Host Base Intrusion Detection System configuration and implementation, Centos 5 Installation and Administration WAN Monitoring-using PRTG, MRTG and UptimeRobot Tools, Cisco Routers (2621, 2821, 3725) Installation and Administration, Cisco Switches (4507, 3750, 3550, 2950, 2960) Installation and configuration, OSPF, BGP, IP SLA and HSRP Configuration, VPN Configuration on router, PIX 515E and ASA, VLAN Configuration on Cisco switches. VMware vSphere Installation and configuration, Windows 2003/2008/2012/2016 Administration, Exchange 2010/ 2016 Installation and Administration, SQL Server 2005/2008/2014/2016 Administration, ISA Server 2006 Installation and Configuration, VoIP Configuration and Administration on Router and Asterisk PBX Server EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS Masters in Sciences, Information Technology PUNJAB UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, LAHORE Master in Business Administration (Marketing) ASIAN MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, (AMDC) LAHORE Bachelor of Science GOVERNMENT SCIENCE COLLEGE, LAHORE. DOUBLE MATH PHYSICS Certifications ISC2 CISSP Online Training from Cybrary ITILv3 Foundation Training from Corvit Oracle EBS R12 Training from IBSPAK VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center Specialist Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Composite) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate in Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) from NETS Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT) Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Windows 2003) Advance Diploma in Network Engineering (ADNE) from NETS ASIF SALMAN PAGE TWO Certificate in Linux 7.3 from Corvit ACHIEVEMENT/AWARD Received long Service Award from DESCON Information Systems Certificate of Teacher Development Program for ICT Teachers Organized by Cambridge University Press