1. AFNAN ALI
House # 30, Street # 18, Manzoor Abad, Missri Shah, Lahore
+92 300-4670418
+92 0302-8440944
afnan@pacepakistan.com | ali.afnan1@gmail.com
Executive Summary:
Versatile, high-energy Team Lead leading IT Industry in the field of Network and IT operations through change and
challenge by implementing strategic planning, establishing direction, and executing initiatives in support of business
objectives and corporate goals. Strategic problem-solver who drives change by implementing new processes to realize
bottom-line results and enhance employee engagement in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
Skilled in identifying, analyzing and assessing risk, and classifying it appropriately thus producing overall business
success.
Technical Skills:
Software Tools:
• Windows Server: Monitoring Production Servers, Handling Systems name resolution for sharing and identification,
Configuration netting in window 2000, 2003 and 2008 servers for proving Internet in local network users form on real IP,
Design Overall LAN & Wan Solution for the Organization, Develop Centralized Network through WAN.
• Mdeamon: Multi-language IMAP/SMTP/POP3 Windows-based mail server software with Blackberry Integration, web mail,
remote administration, and Anti-spam techniques security.
• ESSET Nod-32 Server: configuration (Client server management) Local Office and also offices around world.
• SQL Server 2008 R2: Database Installation, Backup and Restore Policy
• Hardware design: Internal and External Layout, IO Wiring, and Network (LAN/WAN) Interconnection, Switches / Hubs,
wireless Routers, VPN.
• Operating Systems: Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Dos, Window Vista, Window 7, Windows 8
• Network Software’s: Windows NT+2000, Windows Server 2003, windows Server 2008, Proxy Servers, ISA Server, Kerio
Firewalls, Linux and Mac (Starter Level).
• Databases: Oracle 10g and SQL 2005 & 2008 (Database Installation, User Creation, Backup and Restore Policy)
• Network Topology: Star, Bus and Ring.
• Network Environment: Client Server Technology & Peer to Peer
• Drawing Tool: MS Visio
MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Picture Manager, Ms Project, Ms Visio.
Picture Editing Tool: Adobe, Corel Draw.
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Experience:
1. Group Manager IT
(FIRST CAPITAL GOUP) (Dec 2011 – Present)
Responsibilities:
• Handling Systems name resolution for sharing and identification and Configuration netting in window 2008 servers
for proving Internet in local network user’s form on real IP and Performs technology needs analysis.
• Developed an organizational own Mail Servers (Mdeamon) with Blackberry Synchronization through which any
employee of the company can manage its own mailbox on Internet employees can communicate with each other
throughout the world.
• Forest, Site, Work spaces Documents Library, Form Library and Pictures Library Configuration and Management,
Document Management Configuration, Task and Calendar Management, POP and SMTP configuration for Alerts
related to Calendar and Tasks.
• ESSET Nod-32 Server configuration (Client server management) Local Office and also offices in Gujrnawalla and
Gujrat
• SQL Server 2008 R2. Database Installation, Database Backup and Restore Policy
• Rolls out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources. Plans, implements, and supports the
network and computing infrastructure plan. Design Overall LAN & Wan Solution for the Organization. Develop
Centralized Network through WAN. Assisting in the development of appropriate policies and procedures for IT to
ensure that the activities around IT Network Systems meet the appropriate regulatory. Provide training/support to
end users around those areas.
• Configuration of Cable Internet, Port Configuration. Handling the 100+ Nodes at different locations, Configure the
Network with Broadband Cable Internet, Troubleshooting related with Network. Installation & Configuration of VPN
on Server and Client End. Used third party tool for monitoring Local Network like Look @ LAN, Net Scan etc.
Provide daily operation support and administration services. Maintain network and security solution in a proper
functioning status. Storage Management + Data Backup(Daily) / Recovery + Security, Print Server Management,
Hardware and software level trouble shooting. As Administrator maintain & monitor all network performance
2. Network Administrator
(PACE PAKISTAN LTD) (June 2005 – Dec 2011)
Responsibilities:
• Monitoring Production Servers
• Handling Systems name resolution for sharing and identification. Configuration netting in window 2000, 2003 and
2008 servers for proving Internet in local network users form on real IP. Design Overall LAN & Wan Solution for
the Organization. Develop Centralized Network through WAN
• Developed an organizational own Mail Servers through which any employee of the company can manage its own
mailbox on Internet employees can communicate with each other throughout the world.
• Work closely with the IT Helpdesk team to proactively identify common problem areas around the IT Network
information system and provide training/support to end users around those areas.
• Configuration of Cable Internet, Port Configuration. Handling the 100+ Nodes at different locations, Configure
the Network with Broadband Cable Internet, Troubleshooting related with Network. Installation & Configuration
of VPN on Server and Client End. Provide daily operation support and administration services. Maintain network
and security solution in a proper functioning status.
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• Storage Management + Data Backup (Daily) / Recovery + Security, Print Server Management, Hardware and
software level trouble shooting. As Administrator maintain & monitor all network performance
3. Internships
Lab Administrator Brains College of I.T, Lahore
Responsibilities:
o Manage users IP Dynamic & Static according to requirement of executive network printers and sensitive
machine
o Installation File Server & configuration
o Implementation of scheduled backups
o Create Student Login & Manage their data.
o User Administration + Data backup / Recovery
o Design Overall LAN Solution for the Organization.
o Hardware and software level trouble shooting.
o As Administrator maintain & monitor all network performance
o Generate weekly and monthly reports
o Solve all problems of team’s that’s occurring in the field and office also.
o And given a day by day plan to team’s
Projects Executed & Achievements:
DESIGNING NETWORK ARCHITECTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NETWORK
o (LAN - WAN - WI-FI – MANAGEABLE SWITCHES)
o EMAIL, DOMAIN, ANTIVIRUS, PROXY, DATABASE(SQL) AND SHARE POINT SERVER
DESIGNING NETWORK ARCHITECTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NETWORK
o EMAIL, DOMAIN, PROXY, DATABASE (SQL & ORACLE) FOR
PACE GULBERG 124-E-I
PACE LINK ROAD
PACE FORTRESS
PACE MM ALAM ROAD
PACE GUJRANWALA
PACE GUJRAT
PACE CIRCLE SITE OFFICE
PACE TOWERS SITE OFFICE
Education:
Bachelors in Computer Science
(2004)
I.C.S (Computer Science)
(2001)
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Matriculation
(1999)
Professional Trainings:
SharePoint 2010(Training) from CORVIT, Lahore
CCNA from CORVIT, Lahore
MCSE (2003) from CORVIT, Lahore
Training of Web development
• Trainings at Corvit: IT Management Systems & Standards
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work independently and organise workload with minimal direct supervision.
Exceptional ability to quickly learn new industries and business processes.
Proven ability to work with all levels of management, and the most senior of subject matter experts. Ability to
communicate & work with staff at each & every level of the organisation.
Proven Strategic Thinking skills.
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.
Ability to work under stress while meeting deadlines.
Personal Information:
Marital Status – Married
Languages Known – English, Urdu & Punjabi, read Arabic.
Nationality – Pakistani
I hereby attest to the correctness of the above personal & professional details.
AFNAN ALI.