SUMMARY

• Experienced senior systems engineer with background in enterprise systems administration and data center management with solid experience providing analysis and solutions to Windows based infrastructures. Exceptional skills implementing and troubleshooting networks and server environments increasing efficiency and improving cost savings.
• Over 12 years of progressive, mid/senior - level technical experience in Windows Server systems engineering and administration, systems security and computer systems hardware. 
• Expert in all aspects of IT Operations and Engineering, from end-user support and training through infrastructure design, development and implementation.
• Demonstrably fast learner of unfamiliar systems and software; consistently maintain a current skill set incorporating technology changes and industry trends.
• Possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and excel in overcoming obstacles that may be preventing forward progress or issue resolution.
• Flexible and adapt quickly to shifting business needs, changes in project plans, schedules.
• Server Configuration Network Administration Project Management

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008 & 2003, Windows 2000 Server, VMware ESX Server 5, Windows 7, Windows Vista & Windows XP Pro.

Hardware: HP Servers, IBM Servers, Dell Servers, Blade Servers, Dell SAN & NAS Storage, desktops, laptops, Cisco Routers & Switches, Fortigate and Cyberoam Firewalls.

Software: MS Exchanger Server 2010/2007/2003 , Symantec NetBackup, Symantec Antivirus, Kaspersky Antivirus, VMware vSphere 5, SMS, WSUS,ISA server, Primavera, Cirtex and NAS Windows.

Networking: Active Directory, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, Ethernet, DNS, DHCP, FTP, Terminal Services

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Senior Systems Engineer

• Designed, configured, and implemented new and enhanced server related systems that provided net improvements to business practices.
• Maintained a secure computing infrastructure including SLA’s, Policies, Procedures, etc.
• Maintained disaster recovery procedures for all assigned server resources. 
• Performed Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Backup of Workstations and Servers.
• Managed and configuration Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) 
• Performed Setup, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Switches and Firewalls. 
• Specified, implemented and managed VMware Virtualization Servers. 
• Managed, Installation, Configuration and maintain HP EVA SAN
• Identified and evaluated server and systems related tools that improved operational performance. 
• Developed and reviewed operational instructions for peers and help desk staff. 
• Kept up-to-date with server and systems technologies, communicated new trends to the Information Systems Group. Including vender relations and for all assigned systems vender patches and fixes.
• Implemented and administered Windows Server, IIS, SharePoint, and SQL Server.
• Managed technical services of Windows network infrastructure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, WSUS and SMS.
• Managing  Microsoft File and Print Services
• Experience managing multiple linked MySQL.
• Managed Virtualization Lab environment using VMware Server.
• Maintaining and configuring HP 3PAR
• Managed, Installation, Configuration and maintain Symantec backup/Restore.
• Managed, Installation, Configuration and maintain Primavera and contract management Server.
• Designed and implemented virtualized development environment to prepare for domain rename.
• Upgrade and update all IT related areas to improve functional workflow for the organization and implement security.
• Managed, Installation, Configuration and maintain of ArcGIS Server
• Setup and configure Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange and schedule, and Kaspersky, coordinate and perform all server updates with minimum scheduled downtime.
• Managed Exchange Server 2007 for Entire Corporation.
• Managed Symantec licensing, install and maintain software upgrades, and oversee all client domain names.

Senior System Engineer/IT Manager

• Directing, Managing and leading the implementation of ERP in all Group Business Units.
• Project Manager for the Infrastructure Stream in El-Concorde Group ERP project, it includes selecting, purchasing HW, contracting, and negotiating the vendors (Dell, HP). This is in addition to Data Center preparation and building.
• Installed, Configured and maintenance Primavera P6 and Primavera Contract management.
• Directing the El Concorde IT Departments in the technology processes and procedures to Support the Business needs.
• Providing strategic plans and policies for El-Concorde IT functions to include the Analysis And design of new and Modified information processing and reporting systems for Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Purchasing, Inventory, Logistics and Manufacturing.
• Directing the analysis, design, implementation, testing and documentation of hardware and software/applications to meet the finance, administration, and overall Information needs of the Organization.
• Oversee staff responsible for administrative systems administration, data warehousing and IT applications training.
• Designs, Configuration and Implementation for Data & telephone Network for all Schools Construction and Rehabilitation Program (USAID) 2009. This Project was related to El Concorde Group and I Worked under El Concorde Group Name.
• Designs, configuration and implementation for Data & telephone network for C4ISR Training Facility project (US Army Corps of Engineers) 2010. This Project was related to El Concorde Group and I Worked under El Concorde Group Name.
• Experience managing multiple linked MySQL.

Windows System Administrator

• Managed and expanded the network and IT infrastructure for El-Concorde Group
• Implemented and administered Windows Server, IIS, SharePoint, and SQL Server.
• Managed technical services of Windows network infrastructure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, WSUS and SMS.
• Managing  Microsoft File and Print Services
• Experience managing multiple linked MySQL.
• Managed Virtualization Lab environment using VMware Server.
• Maintaining and configuring HP 3PAR
• Managed, Installation, Configuration and maintain Symantec backup/Restore.
• Managed, Installation, Configuration and maintain Primavera and contract management Server.
• Designed and implemented virtualized development environment to prepare for domain rename.
• Upgrade and update all IT related areas to improve functional workflow for the organization and implement security.
• Managed, Installation, Configuration and maintain of ArcGIS Server
• Setup and configure Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange and schedule, and Kaspersky, coordinate and perform all server updates with minimum scheduled downtime.
• Managed Exchange Server 2007 for Entire Corporation.
• Managed Symantec licensing, install and maintain software upgrades, and oversee all client domain names.

System & Network administrator

• Worked in IT department, providing computing and network services to the entire Company.
• Setup, configure and maintain routers and switches for LAN/WAN access, and investigate network Internet connectivity issues.
• Setup new desktop/laptop users, troubleshoot desktop hardware and software computer issues, and assist users with LAN connectivity issues, Wi-Fi and wired network problems
• Successfully manage clients’ remote file backups and anti-virus solutions.
• Hands-on experience in developing enterprise web applications using Microsoft technologies including ASP.NET, C#, ADO.NET, MS SQL Server, MS-ACCESS.
• Experience in HTML, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), XML.
• Thorough knowledge of Web Administration (IIS) with installing, configuring and administering Windows 2000/2003 server environment.