Faizan Iqbal-|
PROFESSIONAL
PROFILE
PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATIONS
ACADEMIC
QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS AND
COMPETENCIES
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Lahore, Pakistan
Highly motivated, analytical, meticulous and results driven IT Professional
offering a progressive 10+ year career in information
technology, promoting optimal performance, reliability, and security
across core business systems, with extensive experience in network
and system administration.
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Virtual University Of Pakistan
Master of Information Technology (In Progress)
Sarhad University Of Science and Information Technology
Bachelor of Arts
Deployment and Administration of MS-Windows Server
2000/2003/2008/2012/2016 and Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Apple Mac
OS X, Linux and other platforms.
Deployment and Administration of Software and Hardware based Firewalls
and Proxy Servers.
Virtual Infrastructure construction including Virtual pooling and
machines in a VMWare enviroment, Proficient in troubleshooting and
resolving VMware issues.
Configuring Multiple Routers for Static and Dynamic Route using Routing
Protocols and routing table configuration.
Good understanding of Active Directory Services, Users, Groups and
Policies Management, Troubleshooting in AD.
Good understanding of DHCP, DNS, VPN, RIS, IIS, FTP, Web Servers, ISA
Server, Exchange Server, Backup Server and Antivirus Server.
Good TCP/IP understanding and Cisco IOS understanding.
Good understanding of Routers, Switches and Access Points.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Networking
in WAN/LAN/WLAN/VLAN.
Installation of RAID on the servers for Backup and Redundancy.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Jan 2017 to Present
| USAID AMD Project – Lahore, Pakistan
IT/Network Administrator
Responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of all
network infrastructure equipment such as Routers and Firewalls and
Extreme switches, as well as Physical/Virtual Windows Servers, Active
Directory Administration.
Established Centralized Backup system, perform daily backup operations,
ensuring all official data is successfully backed up to the appropriate
servers.
Commended for resolving complex issues including system crashes,
network slowdowns, connectivity problems, security breaches, virus
infections and more.
Set up secure WiFi, LAN network, leading client/server configuration and
performance-tuning of crucial infrastructure to ensure seamless business
operations.
Jan 2016 to Dec 2016
| Telecomsians – Abbottabad, Pakistan
IT Specialist / Assistant Web Developer
Repeated success directing IT projects from inception to execution,
strategically allocating resources and delegating tasks to achieve on-time,
on-budget delivery.
Centralized Virus management, installing Anti-Virus software for
standalone system to user network system.
Resolving Problems at the Network, Data Link and Physical Layers.
Apply different rules and policies with limited access of Internet.
Worked on Web Development Projects using HTML, CSS, PHP, WordPress.
Sep 2013 to Dec 2015
| Al Ain American School – Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
IT Administrator
Configure and manage the Centralized Domain Controller, Child Domain
with Backup Domains.
Administer Servers, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Access Points, Desktop
Computers, Notebooks, Netbooks, Tablets, Smart Phones, PDAs, Printers,
PBX, IP Telephony, CCTV, software deployment, security updates and
patches.
Maintained the timely back-up of important data and management
resources, assisted in the timely recovery of data lost due to software crash
or hardware failure and implementation of a Disaster recovery plan.
Installed resources like Printers, Scanners, Bar Code Scanners, Biometric
Machines, Projectors, Smart Boards etc.
April 2008 to July 2013
|
Liwa International School – Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Systems and Network Administrator
Expertly manage IT operations, diligently troubleshooting issues to
identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
Supervising all Computer Labs to manage student’s account applying
security and group policies.
Installation and configuration of Virtual Machines.
Handle all the networking, hardware and software related issues in the
department.
Assign Disk Quota and Shared Drive on server for user.
Attending Review calls with the users.
Assisted in configuration of PBX and VOIP.
Internet Setup, Internet Connection Sharing, E-mail configuration.
Maintaining Software/Hardware Inventory reports.
July 2006 to Feb 2008
|
MSD Computers – Abbottabad, Pakistan
Systems Administrator
Performed troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of computer
systems, hardware, peripherals, and telephony.
Analyzed system requirements to efficiently isolate and resolve a wide
array of technical issues. Participated in large-scale upgrades and
installations.
Troubleshooting of Network and Hardware problems at customer site.
Maintenance of branded systems like Lenovo, IBM, Dell, HP, Acer, Apple,
Compaq etc.
Having depth working experience in troubleshooting & repairing of
computers.
Troubleshooting via remote access using Team Viewer, RDC and VNC.
Create multiple images of OS through Riprep with customized settings.
Work Remotely on Client, Servers and Workstations.
Data Backup (HDD/CD/DVD/Removable Media/Tape Devices) and
Recovery.
PERSONAL
DETAILS
Father's Name : Shahid Iqbal
Date of Birth : May 31, 1988
Nationality : Pakistani
Passport No : AG-
Driving License : Having valid UAE Driving License
Languages Known : Fluent communicator in Urdu and English
