Abdul ManafDubai, United Arab Emirates

Ph.: +971 505067327Email: manafpp@gmail.com

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Operating Systems & Roles

Virtualization Networking Storage & Backup

Windows Server 2012 Hyper V Huawei s5700 Switches EMC Networker

Windows Server 2008 R2 VM Ware

Huawei s9300 Core Switch

Symantec Backup Exec

Active Directory Cisco, HP L3 Switches Dell Power vault SAN Terminal Server Motorola RFS 6000 /

7000DNS, DHCP, WSUS Wing 5.5File Server, Print

Server, SonicWALL TZ100/3500

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

M.H.Alshaya Co. L.L.C, Dubai, UAEDesignation: IT Officer-Systems Administration April 2010 till Present

M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in several other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments. Web site: www.alshaya.com

Job Profile:Working as a System Administrator, Job includes maintaining and administrating the IT Infrastructure within the company and providing technical support for the users.

– Providing Technical and network support for more than 700 users working in various departments and locations.

– Managing IBM, DELL PowerEdge and HP Gen 8,9 Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 & 2008 R2

IT Officer-Systems AdministrationA highly skilled System Administrator with over 8 years of expertise in maintaining

the IT infrastructure. Solutions-oriented, highly analytical, and resourceful candidate with extensive experience in Server, Network and Storage

administration. Proficient at boosting performance and productivity by realistic goals and enforcing deadlines. Highly Effective problem solver resulting in

enhanced customer relationship. Experienced in new product deployment, launch and rollout

– File Server management with Windows Server 2012 & 2008 R2– Terminal Server management for load balancing– Maintaining Centralized windows updates in servers by using the WSUS– Managing SQL and Server role backups with EMC Networker 8.2.1.4– Giving support for users to run applications like ILS, citrix, Oracle and Office

365– Managing and delivering Virtual Server in Hyper V Server 2012– Managing different server roles like Application Server, File Server, Active

Directory, DNS, DHCP, Print Server and Terminal Servers.– Installation and configuration of Huawei L3 Switches (s5700 Series)– Configuration and maintenance of Huawei L3 Core Switches S7706– Managing WLAN with Motorola Access points AP 7131, AP 300 and

Wireless Controller: Motorola RFS 7000– VLAN Management in Huawei, HP and Foundry Switches– Managing Dell SonicWALL Firewall for network Security– Frequent monitoring and managing of Process and resource usage in

Application and Database servers– Creating and managing user accounts and groups in Active Directory

system– Managing hardware and software requirements for the company and

preparing purchase orders for various vendors– Provide Training for new staffs in Microsoft office products

Projects– Standardization of Backup Strategy with EMC Networker in all Alshaya’s

Offices for SQL & Server Role Backups– Virtualization of Production Servers with Windows Hyper V Server 2012– Migration of Servers in Alshaya’s HFC Warehouse from Windows 2003 to

2008 R2– Migration of Production Servers from old domain to new MHA Domain in

Alshaya’s LOGIX, Qatar, HFC Warehouses– Installation and Standardization of Active Directory in Windows Server 2008 – Network Design and implementation for the Company’s new extended

warehouse LOGIX 2– Standardization of Network Security Policies in all regions with Dell

SonicWALL and ZCloud Proxy Service.– Installation of new Motorola Wireless Access points and RFS 7000 Wireless

Controller– Migration of Active directory 2003 to AD 2008– Migration of Application Servers from 2003 to 2008– Installation of Mail Server using Merak Mail Server

– Installation of Huawei s5700 Switches in the Warehouse and implemented VLANs for different Networks

– Installation of Huawei Core Switch s7700 for the new Warehouse– Installation of Microsoft Hyper V and configured Windows Virtual servers– Installation and configuration of Motorola RFS 6000 WLAN Controller for

different SSIDs in Alshaya’s DIP Warehouse– Standardization of Wireless Network in Alshaya’s Qatar Warehouse by

configuring Motorola RFS 7000 WLAN Controller with AP7131 Access Points

– Configured Single Sign On in Dell SonicWALL Firewall in Alshaya’s Dubai, DIP, Qatar Warehouses

Trainings Undergone:

EMC Networker Installation and configurationIntroduction to Microsoft Server 2012Configuration of Huawei layer 3 Switches s5700 and core Switch S7706Planning and Implementing Microsoft Server 2008

Volkommen Consultancy Services, Cochin, Kerala, IndiaDesignation: System Engineer June 2008 – December 2009

VOLKOMMEN Consultancy Services is one of the leading organizations in south India which provides IT solutions and services to various enterprises. Web Site: www.volkommen.in

Job Profile:Worked as a System Engineer, Job includes maintaining and administrating the network installed in the company with more than 50 users working within the company in various departments.

– Designing Networks Using TCP/IP.– Installation, Configuration, Assembling, Troubleshooting and Maintenance of

PC’s– Installing, Configuring, and troubleshooting hardware peripherals such as

modems, Printers and Scanners.– Installation and Configuration of Local Area Networks.– Troubleshooting Hardware problems and installation of various applications – Installation and configuration of DNS and DHCP.– Installation and maintenance of Win XP, 2000 pro, Win 98 and 2003 servers. – Creating and managing user accounts and groups.– Maintaining and Troubleshooting Active Directory and Domains

IT Wave Technologies, Cochin, IndiaDesignation: Service Engineer Nov 2007- May 2008

Job Profile:Worked as a Service Engineer, Job includes Installation, Configuration, Assembling, Troubleshooting and Maintenance of PC’s, troubleshooting hardware peripherals such as modems, Printers and Scanners, installation of Security systems, Configuration of Local Area Networks

SCHOLASTICS

Bachelors of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communication from H.K.B.K College of Engineering. Vishweshraiya Technological University Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) Introduction to Microsoft Server 2012 HCDA-HNTD (Huawei Certified Datacom Associate - Huawei

Networking Technology and Device) Planning and Implementing Microsoft Windows 2008

PERSONAL PROFILE

Date of Birth : 26th October 1982Nationality : IndianCurrent Location : Dubai.Passport Number : G8090592Languages Known : English, Hindi and Malayalam