Kashif

KASHIF SHAIKH Phone:- E-mail:- Successful, experienced Information Technology professional, willing to take the challenge, able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, possess high degree of responsibility and accountability for decisions, Specialty in Windows & Linux System Administration along with Network Administration, Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills, detail oriented multi Tasker with strong organizational skills. Education: Bachelor of Computer Science (BSCS) 4 Years Honors - DJ SCIENCE COLLEGE, KARACHI (Inter Science Pre-Engineering-. HABIB PUBLIC SCHOOL, KARACHI. (Matric Science) 1995. Certification: Microsoft Certification ID:- MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) Windows7 Configuration. MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) Windows Server 2008. Google (Technical Support Fundamentals) ICSI (Certified Network Security Specialist) Courses & Trainings: - MCSE Course. - Linux SA-1, SA-2 Course. (December 2008) - CWNA Preparation (Feb 2008) - Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA 5.0) Preparation. Jan 2007 - March 2007. - Networking 101 Course at HP Learning Center. - Multimedia Post Production Course (3D Multimedia Institute) Jan 2006- December,2006. - Certified Web Master Course (A.P.I.I.T.) Jan 2001-May 2001. - International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5 Band - Participation In Intel Channel conference – 1999, 2000 (Icc1”00). TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES: Linux: Linux System Administration on (Ubuntu and Centos, Redhat, OpenSuse). Word Press installation on Linux and administration of website. Configuring and maintenance of Apache Web Server Configuration (LAMP). Nagios and Zabbix for network monitoring, MySQL Cluster (Master/Slave Replication). NFS (Network File System),Samba, Squid, Bind9, VSFTPD, Rsync, SSH,FFMPEG, Media Player, Mencoder, Codecs. Microsoft: Extensive knowledge of configuration Microsoft Servers 2012, 2016, 2008, 2003 and desktop OS Windows 7, 8, XP. MS Exchange 2013, Office 365, configuration for internal and outgoing emails, IMAP and SMTP. Configuration of Active directory service, Group policy, Roaming profiles, Raid implementation. Print Server Management, Backup routines, Disaster Recovery for data and AD. Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Printers and Scanners. Management of ISA Server 2000, 2004, TMG Server, WINS, DHCP, NAT, TCP/IP. Networking: VOIP Configuration setup, Configured the network infrastructure, including wired and wireless local area network (LAN). Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability, Uses network monitoring tools to identify problems or help customers requiring assistance with network hardware, software, or inquiries. Participated in network planning, Design and deployment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Medina Dairy Ltd. (Windsor UK), Senior System Administrator, (August 2018 till date) Administration of SAP B1 and HANA, Includes User account creation, Authorization, Forms Settings and support. Autotask, Datto RMM, Ticketing system to resolve IT tickets. Managed Windows Server configurations with Active Directory GPO's, Users and Computers groups configuration. Responsible for provisioning Windows Server 2008R2, 2012, Managed DNS, DHCP and environment across 20 sites. Responsible for IT Infrastructure, Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving issues in enterprise Citrix XEN APP environment, Including Web Interface, application enumeration and performance issues, Printing issues, for internal and external clients. Resolved any circuit, data issues, security and access control issues to ensure 24/7 system access. QSOFT, Linux System Administrator (July 2017 to July 2018) Administration, Installation, Configuration, troubleshooting and Performance tuning of Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, Fedora and Windows Server 2012. Installation, configuration, and maintenance of web servers, application servers, and database servers on Linux Servers. Systems administration, maintenance, and monitoring various day-to-day operations. Ability to write scripts to perform the daily and routine work. Creating and maintaining user accounts, profiles, and security rights on Windows Server 2012. Configuration of Bind, Apache, MySql, ISPConfig and Plesk. Configuration of dedicated and Shared Virtual Machines with OpenVZ, KVM and HyperV with replication. A2C Services UAE, Manager System & Network Administrator (March 2017 to June 2017) Responsible of IT infrastructure including Servers and Network. Deployment of Fortinet Firewall 60E, Deployment of Server 2012, AD, DHCP, WDS. Deployment of Server 2012, File server, AD, Group policy. Provide technical support to end-users regarding computer hardware and software and managed email system. FSD Solutions, LLC. Manager System & Network Administrator (August 2010 to February 2017) Serving U.S. Business Process Outsourcing (B.P.O.) industry Deployment of Windows Server 2012, Active directory, Group policy, Raid (Mirroring) configuration. Configuration, Troubleshooting, Commissioning & Deployment of Linux Web Server. SVN Server And GIT Server deployment to access corporate data from remote locations. Improves the reliability, performance, and flexibility of IT systems. Ensures the infrastructure can meet current and anticipated demands. Performs typical tasks of system administration, including implementation, configuration, management, monitoring. Deployment of NET Defend NTM Firewall. Deployment Dialpad Enterprise Business Phone system with IVR, VPN Configuration over Server 2012. Configuration and maintenance of DNS, DHCP, Servers using Server 2008, WAN Broadband Load balancer Router (TPLINK), Gateway, WIFI Routers. Maintenance of Network Infrastructure which includes local area network (LAN), WAN switches, routers and Internet. Maintenance of Vonage, Lingo IP phones for inbound or outbound international Calls. Maintain Desktop system, Laptop hardware and software, Antivirus, firewall to ensure network availability to all users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. Provide technical support to end-users regarding computer hardware and software and managed email system. Linux System Administrator (TeacherTube, LLC) Configuring and maintenance of Apache Web Server. Monitoring of Servers with Nagios and Zabbix. Configuration setup of MySQL Cluster (Master/Slave Replication). Configuration NFS(Network File System), Bind9, VSFTPD, Rsync, SSH. Configuration of FFmpeg, MP4Box, Codecs. OpenFire Server Configuration. Teamaventures (PVT.) Ltd. IT. Manager, March 2009 to July 2009 Managing team of Network support engineers in branches and Retail Stores handling all networks, Software issues at head office and all branches outside cities through remotely. Server management includes Linux fedora core4 squid, samba and windows 2003 servers. Manage Mailer daemon 7.0 and 10 versions and client configuration of outlook express and MS outlook. Installation, configuration of network and desktop operating systems, ISA Server 2000. Network infrastructure handling includes LAN switches, DSL modems, and WIFI. FSD Solutions, LLC (www.fsdsolutions.com) April 2007 to February 2009 Serving U.S. Business Process Outsourcing (B.P.O.) industry Network Administrator: Troubleshooting of Network Devices, Wireless LAN, WRT54GS Routers, DSL Modem, WIMAX CPE, IP Phones. Installation, configuration and Periodic updates of Window2003 Server, Desktop Operating System, MS SQL Server 2005, Visual studio-, Proxy server, Firewall, Antivirus, drivers , Service packs, updates & patches . Monitors bandwidth use, analyzes traffic patterns and volumes, and determines the impact/implications of issues Problem determination/resolution based upon personal experience, expert opinion and standard operating procedures, including immediate resolution where possible. Worked with other network technologists that are involved in network monitoring and maintenance. Configuration management, and customer support, capacity utilization, bandwidth monitoring. Designed and developed the following websites:www.blueburshmedia.com, www.checkurinsurance.com, www.metrointernationaltravel.com & www.hajjaz.com IT Solutions (PVT.) Ltd. System Support Engineer, November 2005 to December 2006 Installation, configuration of network and desktop operating systems, windows 2000 server, windows 2000 professional windows XP, MS Exchange Server and ISA Server 2000. Troubleshooting and maintenance of HP and Intel Servers. Provide Technical support of LAN and Wireless Networks at different companies. Network Administrator at Cerebrum Technologies (PVT.) Ltd May 2005 to November 2005 Working as a Network Administrator in a call center of More than 30 stations. Installation, configuration of Voice Server ,windows 2000 server, MS Exchange Server, ISA Server 2000. Troubleshooting of Network Devices of WAN, Network, Cisco 1721 Router, Tellabs CTU, Avaya IP Office Digital Station -And Voice Gateway. Trouble Shooting of Network Related Problems of servers and desktop Operating system. NETSOL CONNECT (PVT) LTD. (Internet Service Provider) November 2004 to May 2005 As a Technical Support Engineer, provided Technical Support over the Telephone and resolve the problems. Solve Dialup ,ISDN, Wireless Connectivity and Browsers, Mail Related Problems. Troubleshooting modems and hardware problems. Rectify all the problems relevant to dial-up connection and Internet like (Hardware & Software) at the client-end With the OS Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP. I-T SOL (PVT.) Ltd. System Support Engineer July 1998 to November 2004 Supervision of PC assembly unit of the company, Diagnosis of client Network, PC and Data Server requirements. Managing hardware on-site installation, analytical review of Clients Hardware & Software technical errors/ problems and providing solutions. Assessing the client’s Software & Hardware requirements and administrating the Installation of operating systems, networking devices, Servers, applications and relational database for efficient MIS. Microsoft Exchange Server 6.5 and Connect Clients. Representation of Company in Computer Industry exhibitions and related events. Technical Support & Troubleshooting services being provided to: ICI Pakistan, Limited, ICI PTA Plant, Khalid Anwar & CO, Pharmatec (PVT.) LTd., Fedex Gerrys International, Century 21 textile & A.F. Ferguson Associates.