1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name Shahid Imran Saif
Date of Birth 1st January 1980
Marital Status Single
Mobile 050/5756 072 -
Email / Address Dubai, UAE
Driving License Valid UAE Driving License ( having Own Car )
2. CAREER OBJECTIVE
To use my skills, experience and adaptability to obtain a systems administration, network management, position where I am constantly challenged. My greatest strength is my ability to walk into a new environment and be functional immediately. I am quick to learn and adapt to new situations, configurations and technologies.
3. BACKGROUND
I am a self-motivated and hard working IT professional with over seven years’ experience working as different capacities, ranging from Computer Technician to Systems Engineer. I have repeatedly demonstrated an ability to use my own initiative and problem solving skills to provide real business benefits.
Core Competencies
• Network & Systems Security and Administration; Web Administration;
• Platforms: Microsoft Windows®, Linux (Red Hat Enterprise, Red Hat, SUSE), Sun Solaris
• Networking: LAN, Wireless, Routers and WAN (TCP/IP, Novell, Ethernet).
• Tools: VMware, ISA Server, McAfee/Norton Virus Protection Utilities, DeepFreeze.
• Design an IP addressing Scheme to meet LAN requirement. Designing Networks from scratch.
• Perform LAN, WAN and VLAN troubleshooting using a structured methodology and OSI Model.
• Installing, Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IOS devices. ACL, Routing and Switching.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Hardware and software Troubleshooting.
• Blackberry Support, Desktop Support, Exchange Server, Emails collaboration and integrations.
4. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
4.1 IT Engineer /Admin Manager, ASCO Dubai, Mar 2010 – Till Date
• Planned and implement Terminal server connection for the branch office and remote user.
• Can handle any type of support and quick decision maker.
• Worked on Trading Software Like ACM, Meta Traders and DGCX.
• Responsible for smooth Operation of trading Activities,
• Worked on Quickbook 8.0 and enterprise solution 11 Software and support.
• Responsible for All IT equipments to support the operations hours.
• Blackberry Enterprise Server with Microsoft Exchange Server and Outlook
• Develop curricula and facilitate awareness training for management and employees.
• Designing, Implementing and Monitoring of company wide WAN Infrastructure
• Supervising daily activities of IT Staff comprising of Network Trainee, Helpdesk Support.
• Desktop Support & Troubleshooting
• Design & Implement security processes and procedures
• Design secure and cost effective solutions for the company.
4.2 Systems Administrator Bridge Factor, Islamabad Apr/2008 – Feb/2010
• Implemented a fully online infrastructure of four Branches from scratch. Using cost effect ways, Like. DynDNS, VPN, Secure FTP, Exchange Server for Messaging.
• Reporting using POS system and forward them to the management,
• Implemented a fully Networking Infrastructure from scratch and IPs Pool to get access to the Server remotely.
• Created company policies and procedures governing corporate security, email and Internet usage, access control, and incident response.
• Responsible hardware related issues to the computers.
• Responsible for basic network problems and network connectivity issues
• Making Purchase Order to meet company requirements.
• Troubleshooting virus related issues and installing new Operating systems
5. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
5.1 Microsoft Certification
• Microsoft Certified System Engineer (Security)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Security)
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
• Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
• Microsoft Certified Professional
5.2 Cisco Certified Network Associate ( CCNA )
5.3 Juniper Network Certified Associate
5.4 BRAINBENCH Certificate - Linux Administration (General)
6 TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
6.1 Cisco Certification CISCO Regional Academy
• CCNA Discovery: Introducing Routing and Switch Networks
• CCNA Discovery: Networking for SOHO
• CCNA Discovery: Designing and supporting Computer
• CCNA Discovery: at a small to medium Business or ISP
6.2 Red Hat Certified Technician Training COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
7 LANGUAGES AND SKILLS
• Language Reading Writing Speaking
• English Excellent Good Good
• Urdu Excellent Excellent Excellent
• Arabic Good Good Beginner
8 REFERENCES & NOTICE PERIOD
• Further information and written reference will be provided upon request.
• Notice Period and Visa Status – Immediately Available,
