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Mohammed Ishtiaq Ur Rehman

System Engineer
Jeddah
Mohammed Ishtiaq Ur Rehman

Summary

Systems engineer with 20 years of experience in infrastructure development for cloud computing platforms. Practiced at transitioning customers from on-premise solutions to cloud-based deployments. Versed in utilizing cloud infrastructure to alleviate pitfalls inherent to on-site computing. Provider of smooth, well-planned transition architecture.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
8
Certificates
3
Language

Work History

Najia Abdullatif Jameel Co Information Technology, Najtech – NEC
Jeddah

Senior System Engineer
12.2012 - Current

Job overview

· Planning and Implementing NEC Univerge 3C (Software PBX/ VoIP)

§ Installation and Configuration UCM Server as per client’s requirements.

§ Integration with Active Directory

§ Integration with Microsoft Exchange for VoiceMail.

§ Integration with SIP Providers, Digital and Analogue Lines

§ Configuring Media Gateway (NEC Univerge 8100)

§ Softphone and Mobile Clients Configuration.

§ Instant Messaging Server Configuration

§ Configuration of available features such as: Call Recording, Call Routing, Outgoing CLI, Group Calling, CoS Profile, Pick Up Groups, Barge and Monitor, Presence and Paging etc.

§ Installation and Configuration of Collaboration Server. (Web Meeting and Web Conference Server)

· Planning and Implementing NeoFace Watch (face Recognition Solution)

§ Installation and Configuration NeoFace watch

§ Setting as per the client requirement.

§ Integration with Customize Applications

· Planning and Implementing NEC Business Connect (Call Centre Solution)

§ Installation and Configuration as per the project requirement.

§ Call Routing

§ Email Routing

§ Outbound Call Configuration

§ Auto Attendant and IVR

· Planning and Implementing NEC Blade Servers

· Implementing & Supporting NEC SAN Devices

· Installation and Configuration NEC VDI Solution (VPCC)

· Installation and Configuration VMware VSphere and Microsoft HyperV for Hypervisor.

§ Install, Configure and Manage Hosts and Storage

§ Datacentre and Cluster Configuration.

§ VM Template and Virtual Machine Configuration.

§ Installation, Configuration and Manage VCenter

· Implementing & Supporting Symantec Backup Exec Server

§ Backup Servers (Windows and Linux) Configuration.

§ Backup VM Hosts and VM Machines Configuration.

§ Restore File level and Virtual Machines from backups

§ Create schedule-based Normal, Full and Incremental and differential backups.

· Implementing & Supporting Veeam Backup and Replication

§ Installation and Configuration Veeam Backup and Replication.

§ Virtual Environment configuration with Veeam Backup (VMWare ESXi/VCenter and HyperV).

§ Storage Configuration as per client requirements.

§ Create schedule-based Normal, Full, and Incremental and differential backups.

· Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Windows Server.

§ Active Directories

§ Backup Servers

§ File Servers

§ Print Servers

§ DHCP Servers

§ DNS Servers

§ Routing & Remote Access

§ IIS

§ Certificate Server

§ Group Policies

· Implementing & Supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

§ Install, upgrade, and configure new Linux releases.

§ Install and maintain intel-based systems.

§ Build, deploy, and support the systems’ performance.

§ Maintain compliance and backups to avoid data loss.

§ Implement Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP) web server configuration.

§ Build and monitor multiple servers at the same time.

§ Ensure the accessibility of server resources.

§ Review application logs

§ Ensure resource optimization and performance tuning.

· Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 & 2016.

§ Installation & Configuration

§ SMTP Servers

§ POP & IMAP Servers

§ Outlook Anywhere

§ OWA & OMA

§ Disaster Recovery

§ Mail Box Configuration & Settings

§ Client Side Configuration

· Implementing & Supporting SAN Devices (HP and Dell)

· Implementing & Supporting Antivirus Solutions (Trend Micro, Kaspersky, Eset & Symantec)

§ Installation & Configuration.

§ Setting Actions as per Client requirement.

§ Redirecting mail servers to Anti-Spam Servers.

§ Content Filtering.

§ Attachment Filtering.

§ Web Filtering

§ Scheduling & Reporting

§ Quarantine Policies

§ Logs & Maintenance

SITEC
Jeddah

Project Leader
11.2009 - 12.2011

Job overview

· Planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to deadlines. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.

· Planning, Implementing & Configuring SWYX Server (VOIP).

§ Installation and Configuration SWYXWARE Server

§ Designing & Scripting IVR as per client requirements.

§ Configuring Call Trunks and Tunnels.

§ Assigning numbers roles and permissions.

§ Configuring FXO/FXS on Media Gateways.

§ Configuring DID/DOD.

§ Configuring Soft phones and other phones (Symbian, BlackBerry & iPhones)

· Planning, Implementing & Configuring MCC (My Call Centre)

§ Installation & Configuration MCC.

§ Integration with SWYX Server.

§ Configuring Call Board.

§ Configuring Supervisors and Managers

§ Assigning roles and permission to the call centre agents.

§ Train Agents, Supervisors and Managers.

· Planning, Implementing & Configuring MasterKey (Real Estate Web base Application).

· In House Support for Microsoft Dynamics (NAV) & SQL Server to Other Sister companies and departments.

· Planning & Implementing Microsoft Servers 2008 and 2003.

· Planning & Implementing Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 & 2007.

· Planning & Implementing Microsoft ISA Server 2006 & 2004.

· Planning & Implementing Security Devices

Najtech, A Najia Abdul Latif Jameel Co
Jeddah

System Engineer
01.2009 - 10.2009

Job overview

· Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Servers 2008 & 2003.

· Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 & 2003.

· Implementing & Supporting Microsoft ISA Server 2006 & 2004.

· Implementing & Supporting NAS Devices

· Implementing & Supporting Firewalls (Cyberoam & Sonicwall)

· Implementing & Supporting Antivirus Solutions (Trend Micro, Kaspersky, Eset & Symantec)

Bugshan Hospital
Jeddah

System and Network Administrator
08.2004 - 12.2008

Job overview

· Managing and Maintaining Microsoft Windows 2003 & 2000 Servers.

· Managing and Maintaining Microsoft ISA Server 2004.

· Managing and Maintaining Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

· Managing and Maintaining Microsoft Windows Server Update Services.

· Managing and Maintaining Firewall Policies (Juniper Netscreen).

· Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall (Firewall) and Trend Micro Office Scan (Antivirus).

· Administrating & Supporting Client Side Operating Systems (XP & Vista).

· Managing Help Desk (making monthly reports, interaction with the users),

Visiting user for support.

· Attend users’ calls/emails/in-person and understand their request.

· Categorize/classify and log the job in the system and try to resolve at first level. To ensure that user’s problems are dealt, so that their needs are fully met.

· To assist users in making procurement request for PC hardware / software.

· Generate standard monthly report for management related to user support.

· Receive IT related goods purchase for the company and verify/approve in good condition, technically sound as per the purchase order.

· To test and install new PC equipment, software and related peripherals.

· To update PC/Laptops with new software versions and releases as required updating and enhancing performance using Microsoft WSUS.

· To monitor users to ensure conformity with standard configuration for PCs and LANs, as per company policy and directives.

· To monitor user to comply with Saudi Government / international rules & regulations related to Information Technology.

· To maintain an inventory of PCs, Peripherals and all IT related equipment / hardware and software.

· To connect or direct the connection of new users to the network to laid down standards.

· To assist in setting and upholding standards of network engineering and network usage.

· To maintain Routers, Hubs, Bridges, Switches, Firewall & Patch Panels.

Education

Institute of Expert Knowledge
Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Diploma in Information Technology from Information Technology
07.1998 - 06.2000

University Overview

  • Professional development completed in Information Technology.

Sindh Board
Karachi, Pakistan

Higher School Certificate from Commerce
03.1995 - 03.1997

University Overview

Skills

Hardware Configuration

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Technical Trainings

Technical Trainings
  • Red Hat System Administrator I and II – RH124 and RH134
  • VM Ware ESXi Datacenter and VMware VCenter Training
  • Veeam Backup and Replication Solution
  • NEC Univerge 3C Foundation Training
  • NEC Business Connect
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016
  • SonicWall Administration Training
  • Citrix Presentation Server
  • HP DL Series Servers Hardware Trainings
  • Trend Micro Securities

Certification

Microsoft Certified Solution Expert: Core Infrastructure.

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Nationality: Pakistani
  • Date of Birth: 14th March 1980
  • Place of Birth: Karachi, Pakistan
  • Marital Status: Married
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Timeline

Senior System Engineer
Najia Abdullatif Jameel Co Information Technology, Najtech – NEC
12.2012 - Current
Project Leader
SITEC
11.2009 - 12.2011
System Engineer
Najtech, A Najia Abdul Latif Jameel Co
01.2009 - 10.2009
System and Network Administrator
Bugshan Hospital
08.2004 - 12.2008
Institute of Expert Knowledge
Diploma in Information Technology from Information Technology
07.1998 - 06.2000
Sindh Board
Higher School Certificate from Commerce
03.1995 - 03.1997

Microsoft Certified Solution Expert: Core Infrastructure.

Microsoft Certified Solution Associate: Windows Server 2016.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

VMWare Certified Professional: Datacentre Virtualization 2022.

ITIL Foundation V3.

NEC Unified Communication Certified (Univerge 3C)

NEC Blade Server Technical Training

NEC Storage Technical Training

Mohammed Ishtiaq Ur RehmanSystem Engineer