Fayaz Ali

 FAYAZ ALI Certified Linux Administrator (LPIC & SUSE) C-62, Street # 3, Near Rizwan Masjid, Punjab Colony, Karachi, Pakistan Mobile: - E-mail: -Skype: fayazali05 Skills Summary 8 years of Experience in Linux Servers (Ubuntu, Redhat, Fedora, Centos, SUSE) and administration of hosting provider’s Linux-based servers (more than 100), setup, implementation, life support Web, Mail, VPN, DNS, analyze and protect from network attacks (DDoS, intrusion) MySQL & Apache Clusters Barracuda Load Balancers, Ldirectord Google Pagespeed Virtualization (VMware & XEN) Fail2ban tools for network intrusion prevention. Shorewall & Iptables chains & rules. Nagios, Zabbix and Munin for monitoring Web acceleration technologies such as nginx, lighttpd Experience in LAMP(Linux,Apache,PHP,Mysql) Bash/Shell scripting Content Delivery Networks (CDN) Website Migration Backups Academic Qualification MS/MPhil (Computer Science)-18 years Education from SZABIST, Karachi, Pakistan CERTIFICATIONS Certified Linux Administrator (LPIC-1) SUSE Certified Linux Administrator ( SUSE CLA 11) Professional Experience March 2012 – Present as Linux Systems Administrator @ FSD Solutions LLC Karachi (www.fsdsolutions.com) Responsibilities: Maintain LAMP systems Apache issues, such as tuning, load issues, URL rewriting, connections Manage Bind9, external DNS, and Mail MX records Upgrade, maintain, and test support structures such as o FFMPEG, mplayer, encoders, codecs MySQL tuning and support scripts in a master/slave replication environment Shore wall, fail2ban, zabbix, nagios, and other support tools Port blocking, password management, anti-virus, and anti-spam controls Site backups for data recovery and disaster mitigation, including offsite backups using DROBO Maintain lighttp, Nagios, Zabbix, and Munin Remotely coordinate with on-site persons to handle hardware replacement and installation Help guide and support replacement for failed components, such as hard drives Apply software and security patches & monitor bandwidth, power usage, and disk storage Manage IP addresses and internal routing tables Manage blacklists, white lists, and ensure compliance with regulations Intruder detection and mitigation· & tracking down network integration issues December 2009-Mar 2012 as Linux Systems & Network Administrator @ Hidaya Institute of Science & Technology, Jamshoro Responsibilities: Configure & maintain Linux Servers(Debian,Fedora,Redhat,Centos) Running automated scripts for system cleaning & updating Configuring Web Servers for effective running Tuning of databases and Servers Train candidates on Basic & Advance Linux Servers Configuration Configure & maintain windows server 2003 , ISA Server etc  Wireless network designing, implementation & management. Analyzing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems. Responsibility for security & backups. Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.  Perform hardware/software/network maintenance / trouble shooting duties Installing and configuring new hardware and software. Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc. Ensuring that the network infrastructure is up and running. March 2006 – July 2009 as IT Instructor / System & Network Administrator @ Beacon English language & Computer Laboratories, Khairpur Mirs Responsibilities: Overall Systems & Network Administration Maintain Windows Server 2003 & ISA Server Conducting classes of IT Subjects Maintaining Active Directory, DNS and DHCP Server , mail Server etc Instruct and direct students on inspector activities and technical inspection matters as required Configuration, maintenance and monitoring of active network equipment Installation and administration of internal tools Maintaining network troubleshooting TCP/IP LAN , WAN Installation of various commonly used softwares. Monitoring, analyzing and improving current systems for performance and reliability Remote Users Administration Network Cabling & Testing Cleaning systems & Networks from viruses by using different Antivirus programs Other Courses & Trainings 3 weeks training on System & Network Administration by Hidaya Foundation C.I.T 6 months English Language (Advanced level) Language Excellence Fluent in English, Urdu and Sindhi Personal: Fathers Name: Ghulam Akbar CNIC:- Domicile: Sindh Pakistan Nationality: Pakistani Religion: Islam References: Will be furnished on demand