KHURRAM SHEHZAD
Current Location: Doha, Qatar
Mobile: +974 55347292
E-Mail: khurramshezz@yahoo.com
IT TEAM LEAD / SR. SYSTEAM ADMINISTRATOR
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Executive Summary: A Computer Engineer turned into a dynamic IT Professional, brings forth rich skills and insightful experience acquired in last 10+ years in IT, involved end-to-end Management of IT Infrastructure, ensuring Secure & High Availability of Information Services, along with experience in System Administration and Technical Support
Objective: Now seeking new leadership challenges and looking to utilize acquired skills and experience to drive initiatives for growth for both the Organization & Professional one
CORE COMPETENCIES
? IT Infrastructure Management
? Networking (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi/WLAN
? Administrate System/System Services
? Storage Management/Administrate
? Back-up/Restoration Process
? SQL Server Administration
? Install/Configure/Upgrade/Migrate
? Manage Problem/Change/Service
? Team and People Management
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Accreditations:
? Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
? Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
? ITIL (Foundation) certified in ITSM
? Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Training
? ISO Quality & Audit training Technical Skills:
? IT Infrastructure: Printer, Scanner, Hard Drive, Laptop, PC, System, Network (Cisco/Aruba), Storage, Tape Library, Telephony (Avaya), File Server, TAS, Helpdesk
? Operating System: Windows
? System Services: MS AD, DNS, DHCP, RIS, Exchange server, SCCM, SCOM
? Servers: HP Blade Enclosure C7000, HP Rack Servers, Dell Rack Servers
? Database: MS SQL Server, MS Access
? Security: Firewalls (Juniper, Palo Alto, Cyberom), Anti-Virus (Symantec/Kaspersky)
? Tool: HTML, JSP, ASP.NET, TMG, AutoCAD, Primavera, Hyper-V, VMWARE
? Utilities: Office 365, Adobe Reader
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
? Successfully Migrated Emails from Exchange Server to Office 365
? Integrated other BU in QIG Network
? Implemented New Infrastructure for New QIG Location
? Upgraded old Servers to New servers in QIG subsidiary
? Managed to implement new ICT Infrastructure, as team player in the project - (Aljaber Engineering, Qatar)
SPECIAL MENTION
? IT Team Leader with Qatari Investors Group, Doha, Qatar. Leading the IT Infrastructure team for management of entire infrastructures, including LAN/WAN, Servers, Internet, Intranet, Security, and Desktop refresh plans/functions, enabling efficient, stable, reliable and secure business operations, by the Group, adhering to the departmental budget and complying with international standards.
? A proactive IT System Administrator, with successful track record of E2E management of IT Infrastructure, including hardware/software/network design, architecture, capacity planning, operational management, systems/application support and troubleshooting, aligning technologies with business requirements/objectives
? A result-oriented Team Leader, deft at tasking, delegation, monitoring, feedback, skill upgrade, competence management, career planning, time management, motivation & mentoring skills.
? An energetic Team Player, being client-facing, disciplined & self-motivated as well as having innovative, communication, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
EXPERIENCE SNAPSHOT
Bandari International Group
Senior System Administrator ( July 2020 till Date)
? Leading the IT Support team and advise them on different solution
? Administrating and managing Dell Servers, Domain Controller, SQL, File Servers, Managing and Administrating Office 365
? Administrating and managing End Point protection (Kaspersky Antivirus), Backup Solutions, TAS system
? Administrating and managing Data Center devices, coordinating for data Center maintenance, restricting unauthorized work, entries
? Administrating and managing Virtualization (Hyper-V)
? Administrating and managing SAN and backup solution
? Managing and requesting based on the stock non availability e.g., Desktops, laptops, cartridges etc.
? Guiding the team & enforcing IT standards, procedures and best techniques for high availability of the infrastructure, ensuring continuity of information services to the group.
? Making budget recommendations for planning the annual IT budget, while enforcing the operational/procurement costs in control and in compliance with set budget.
? Collaborating with solutions providers, vendors, and business partners, including evaluation of their proposals, selection of the appropriate one and maintaining relationship.
Ibn e Tamir Trading Company
Senior System Administrator ( August 2019 till Date)
? Administrating and managing HP Servers, Domain Controller, SQL, File Servers, Managing and Administrating Office 365
? Administrating and managing End Point protection (Kaspersky Antivirus), Backup Solutions, TAS system
? Providing technical support to all users, troubleshoot all the user’s issues, managing all the network printers, scanners, prepare new desktops and laptops for all users.
? Managing and requesting based on the stock non availability e.g. Desktops, laptops, cartridges etc.
? Guiding the team & enforcing IT standards, procedures and best techniques for high availability of the Infrastructure, ensuring continuity of information services to the group.
? Making budget recommendations for planning the annual IT budget, while enforcing the operational/procurement costs in control and in compliance with set budget.
? Collaborating with solutions providers, vendors and business partners, including evaluation of their proposals, selection of the appropriate one and maintaining relationship.
Qatari Investors Group, Doha, Qatar
System Administrator (Jun 2012 till Jun 2019)
? Administrating and managing HP Blade Enclosure, SCCM, SCOM, Domain Controller, TAS, SQL, File Servers, Managing and Administrating Exchange Server
? Administrating and managing Data Center devices, coordinating for data Center maintenance, restricting unauthorized work, entries
? Administrating and managing Virtualization (Hyper-V and VMWARE)
? Administrating and managing End Point protection (Kaspersky Antivirus)
? Administrating and managing SAN and backup solution
? TAS system administration, Teammate system administration, providing support, end user training
? Providing technical support to all users, troubleshoot all the user’s issues, managing all the network printers, scanners, prepare new desktops and laptops for all users, configure blackberry devices
? Managing IT store and requesting based on the stock non availability e.g., Desktops, laptops, cartridges etc.
? Providing oversight to the complete Infrastructures, involving Computing Hardware (Servers/Storages), Network (LAN/WAN), Internet, Intranet, System Security, etc., including refresh plan and functions.
? Supporting design, architecture, and capacity planning of the systems as well as the operation management, Application support and problem solving.
? Guiding the team & enforcing IT standards, procedures, and best techniques for high availability of the infrastructure, ensuring continuity of information services to the group.
? Making budget recommendations for planning the annual IT budget, while enforcing the operational/procurement costs in control and in compliance with set budget.
? Collaborating with solutions providers, vendors, and business partners, including evaluation of their proposals, selection of the appropriate one and maintaining relationship.
EDUCATION
? B.S. (Computer Sciences HONS.), from Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan (2007)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth: 03-04-1984
Languages known: English, Urdu, Hindi
Location preference: Qatar
Nationality: Pakistani
Passport details: EP5146083 (valid till 2021)
Visa status: Transferable
KHURRAM SHEHZAD
Current Location: Doha, Qatar
Mobile: +974 55347292
E-Mail: khurramshezz@yahoo.com
IT TEAM LEAD / SR. SYSTEAM ADMINISTRATOR
________________________________________
Executive Summary: A Computer Engineer turned into a dynamic IT Professional, brings forth rich skills and insightful experience acquired in last 10+ years in IT, involved end-to-end Management of IT Infrastructure, ensuring Secure & High Availability of Information Services, along with experience in System Administration and Technical Support
Objective: Now seeking new leadership challenges and looking to utilize acquired skills and experience to drive initiatives for growth for both the Organization & Professional one
CORE COMPETENCIES
? IT Infrastructure Management
? Networking (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi/WLAN
? Administrate System/System Services
? Storage Management/Administrate
? Back-up/Restoration Process
? SQL Server Administration
? Install/Configure/Upgrade/Migrate
? Manage Problem/Change/Service
? Team and People Management
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Accreditations:
? Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
? Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
? ITIL (Foundation) certified in ITSM
? Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Training
? ISO Quality & Audit training Technical Skills:
? IT Infrastructure: Printer, Scanner, Hard Drive, Laptop, PC, System, Network (Cisco/Aruba), Storage, Tape Library, Telephony (Avaya), File Server, TAS, Helpdesk
? Operating System: Windows
? System Services: MS AD, DNS, DHCP, RIS, Exchange server, SCCM, SCOM
? Servers: HP Blade Enclosure C7000, HP Rack Servers, Dell Rack Servers
? Database: MS SQL Server, MS Access
? Security: Firewalls (Juniper, Palo Alto, Cyberom), Anti-Virus (Symantec/Kaspersky)
? Tool: HTML, JSP, ASP.NET, TMG, AutoCAD, Primavera, Hyper-V, VMWARE
? Utilities: Office 365, Adobe Reader
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
? Successfully Migrated Emails from Exchange Server to Office 365
? Integrated other BU in QIG Network
? Implemented New Infrastructure for New QIG Location
? Upgraded old Servers to New servers in QIG subsidiary
? Managed to implement new ICT Infrastructure, as team player in the project - (Aljaber Engineering, Qatar)
SPECIAL MENTION
? IT Team Leader with Qatari Investors Group, Doha, Qatar. Leading the IT Infrastructure team for management of entire infrastructures, including LAN/WAN, Servers, Internet, Intranet, Security, and Desktop refresh plans/functions, enabling efficient, stable, reliable and secure business operations, by the Group, adhering to the departmental budget and complying with international standards.
? A proactive IT System Administrator, with successful track record of E2E management of IT Infrastructure, including hardware/software/network design, architecture, capacity planning, operational management, systems/application support and troubleshooting, aligning technologies with business requirements/objectives
? A result-oriented Team Leader, deft at tasking, delegation, monitoring, feedback, skill upgrade, competence management, career planning, time management, motivation & mentoring skills.
? An energetic Team Player, being client-facing, disciplined & self-motivated as well as having innovative, communication, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
EXPERIENCE SNAPSHOT
Bandari International Group
Senior System Administrator ( July 2020 till Date)
? Leading the IT Support team and advise them on different solution
? Administrating and managing Dell Servers, Domain Controller, SQL, File Servers, Managing and Administrating Office 365
? Administrating and managing End Point protection (Kaspersky Antivirus), Backup Solutions, TAS system
? Administrating and managing Data Center devices, coordinating for data Center maintenance, restricting unauthorized work, entries
? Administrating and managing Virtualization (Hyper-V)
? Administrating and managing SAN and backup solution
? Managing and requesting based on the stock non availability e.g., Desktops, laptops, cartridges etc.
? Guiding the team & enforcing IT standards, procedures and best techniques for high availability of the infrastructure, ensuring continuity of information services to the group.
? Making budget recommendations for planning the annual IT budget, while enforcing the operational/procurement costs in control and in compliance with set budget.
? Collaborating with solutions providers, vendors, and business partners, including evaluation of their proposals, selection of the appropriate one and maintaining relationship.
Ibn e Tamir Trading Company
Senior System Administrator ( August 2019 till Date)
? Administrating and managing HP Servers, Domain Controller, SQL, File Servers, Managing and Administrating Office 365
? Administrating and managing End Point protection (Kaspersky Antivirus), Backup Solutions, TAS system
? Providing technical support to all users, troubleshoot all the user’s issues, managing all the network printers, scanners, prepare new desktops and laptops for all users.
? Managing and requesting based on the stock non availability e.g. Desktops, laptops, cartridges etc.
? Guiding the team & enforcing IT standards, procedures and best techniques for high availability of the Infrastructure, ensuring continuity of information services to the group.
? Making budget recommendations for planning the annual IT budget, while enforcing the operational/procurement costs in control and in compliance with set budget.
? Collaborating with solutions providers, vendors and business partners, including evaluation of their proposals, selection of the appropriate one and maintaining relationship.
Qatari Investors Group, Doha, Qatar
System Administrator (Jun 2012 till Jun 2019)
? Administrating and managing HP Blade Enclosure, SCCM, SCOM, Domain Controller, TAS, SQL, File Servers, Managing and Administrating Exchange Server
? Administrating and managing Data Center devices, coordinating for data Center maintenance, restricting unauthorized work, entries
? Administrating and managing Virtualization (Hyper-V and VMWARE)
? Administrating and managing End Point protection (Kaspersky Antivirus)
? Administrating and managing SAN and backup solution
? TAS system administration, Teammate system administration, providing support, end user training
? Providing technical support to all users, troubleshoot all the user’s issues, managing all the network printers, scanners, prepare new desktops and laptops for all users, configure blackberry devices
? Managing IT store and requesting based on the stock non availability e.g., Desktops, laptops, cartridges etc.
? Providing oversight to the complete Infrastructures, involving Computing Hardware (Servers/Storages), Network (LAN/WAN), Internet, Intranet, System Security, etc., including refresh plan and functions.
? Supporting design, architecture, and capacity planning of the systems as well as the operation management, Application support and problem solving.
? Guiding the team & enforcing IT standards, procedures, and best techniques for high availability of the infrastructure, ensuring continuity of information services to the group.
? Making budget recommendations for planning the annual IT budget, while enforcing the operational/procurement costs in control and in compliance with set budget.
? Collaborating with solutions providers, vendors, and business partners, including evaluation of their proposals, selection of the appropriate one and maintaining relationship.
EDUCATION
? B.S. (Computer Sciences HONS.), from Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan (2007)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth: 03-04-1984
Languages known: English, Urdu, Hindi
Location preference: Qatar
Nationality: Pakistani
Passport details: EP5146083 (valid till 2021)
Visa status: Transferable