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Syed Sirajuddin
Email : Sirajsyd@yahoo.com Mobile : 97155-6362329 / 97150-8922273
Qualified IT Professional with more than 20 years of successful track record within diversified industries.
Demonstrated expertise in server, networking, system administration, hardware & network installation, data
back-up & security, enterprise wide IT solutions implementation, troubleshooting and user support. Well versed
with technical team leadership, user requirement analysis and client service. Possess strong analytical problem
solving, organization, communication and interpersonal skills honed throughout work history. Have a disciplined
and solutions oriented approach, seeking senior post in any progressive enterprise
Experience :
Telecommunications and I.T Infrastructure Specialist- (Du Telecom)
Company: AQSACOM (Dubai)
Feb-2013 – Nov-2015
Responsible and accountable for ensuring the delivery of the contracted service
consistent with the achievement of profit targets
Appropriately pursues business objectives with a bias for action and tasks
fulfillment as per ITIL process.
Implements break-through and innovative ideas, programs, processes and
products that make a difference in the business
Single point of contact for clarity of the contracted service schedules and
service levels
Manage implementation of corporate service initiatives
Maintain up to date information on the Client Support
Managing Operational workload
Managing Du’s Data Centre
Contracted Service Level definitions and periodic review/adjustments
Supervising change implementations
Providing operational service reports
Managing Service Levels
Managing vendors and 3rd party contractors
Acting as a SPOC for all service delivery related matters
Support contracts negotiations
Supervising all operational activities on the account
Managing service transitions from projects to operations
Worked for Integration of Lawful Interception System , on proprietary software
Providing demo and training to the end users.
Preparing BOQ for new projects for Hardware and Software
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Worked with technologies vendors like Nokia, Huawei, Cisco, Raven, Siemen,
Nortel
Worked on technologies like GSM, GPRS, SMS, Black Berry, SGSN,GGSN, VOIP,
3G,4G
Worked on technology protocols like Packet Switch , Circuit Switch ,HI1/HI2
and HI3
Coordination between Telecom Provider, LEA and the development team,
looking into customers day to day issues.
Leads the projects for new Lawful Interception features, from implementation
to finalization
Prepares the Accepted Test Plan as per designed documents
Prepares Network diagrams
Configure and integrate nodes and solutions into networks (new and existing)
Troubleshooting issues related to Lawful Interception system like Intercepted
Related Information, Call Content, and Network Elements.
Troubleshooting issues related to Data Retention Subscriber EAI, FNL , MNP ,
Siebel ,Vouchers + Credit Transfers , TAP-GPRS, MMS, SMS,Multi-SIM, HLR ,
VLR,CDR, BlackBerry Avatar , BB Attachments , BB group , IP-Retention
Packet Front (Orbyte , Syslog)
Following up with the development team for the open tickets from the
customers, handling Major and Severe tickets and sending the findings from
logs to the development team.
Troubleshooting day to day issues on user’s issues on application and network
level basis.
Decoding frame/packets using Wire shark.
IRI Decoding
Following quality processes & procedures for customer management system.
Setting up Data Center.
Worked on Windows 2008 Clustering / SQL 2008 Clustering, Red Hat, Firewalls,
EMC Backups, SAN, VMWARE 5.1
Querying the Database to retrieve data using MS SQL
Using OpManager application to monitor alerts on websites, hardware and
network elements.
Negotiating with software vendors Oracle, Microsoft
Working close to project manager and leading team of professionals.
Handling project delivery and timeline plans
Projects Completed :
1. Implemented Software Solution “ International Gateway” with Huawei for
Lawful Interception - DU Telecom , for Targets calling international number
and international calling Targets in U.AE.
2. Implemented Software Solution “Cisco VoIP” for Cisco SBC VoIP and Cisco
LTE technology
3. Implemented Software Solution “Huawei UPC” for GSM+GPRS , GGSN , SGSN
4. Lead responsible for migration of physical servers to VmWare 5.0
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5. Lead responsible for migration of Aqsacom Servers from Mindscape DC to
Dubiotech DC
6. Lead responsible for Migration of Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server
2008.
7. Installation of Server 2012 , to test the patent module for compatibility.
8. Installation and implementation of Exchange 2013 server
I.T Manager – Campus and Datacenter
National Plastic – Sharjah
Feb 1990 – Feb 2013
Windows Admin servers HP DL380 G5 SERIES:-
Users support for help desk call 24x7
Maintaining Active Directory forest and domain structures of 2003 and 2008
servers
Maintaining Organizational Unit Structure (OU’s) and Users in Active Directory.
Configuring & Implementing Group Policy Objects in Active Directory
Apply Security Policies and Audit policies by using AD Group Policy Objects.
Managing DNS, DHCP, operations masters, domain controllers, Internet Setup,
Internet Connection Sharing, and E-mail. Configure WDS for un-attended
installations
Supporting network using TCP/IP protocol & managing & maintaining network
printers.
Proficiency networking, including network hardware such as Intel, A-Open
network cards, modems, hubs, switches and cables.
Maintaining Software/Hardware Inventory reports.
Installed and Configured Network Printer and Established Access to all users
and computers.
Extensive working experience in troubleshooting & repairing branded
computers systems like Compaq, IBM, Acer, HP, etc.
Installs , maintains , and troubleshoot complex high available hardware and
software
Identifies , troubleshoots , and resolves or corrects companywide servers
problems in an effort to minimize system downtime
Monitors the continuing performance of the several hardware modules to
ensure optimum operating status and to trouble shoot problems
Implements and maintains system administration security as per company
policies and procedures
Conduct data and security auditing as per business needs, requirements and
approval
Installation, Configuration , Administration and Support to Exchange Server
2003/2007, and support outlook clients
Maintain and support Cisco routers 1841, 1877
Maintain and support firewall Sonicwall TZ 200
Installed and maintained GFI Web Monitor and GFI Languard, packet tracing,
monitoring, and protocol analyzer.
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Maintains and reviews system performance continuously in order to identify
opportunities for systems enhancements and upgrades
Connecting the Leased line from Sharjah Office to Dubai Office and Jebel Ali
Stores
Create , maintains and updates a variety of files , records , logs and reports
Evaluates newly acquired software and hardware to ensure proper functioning
according to company standards.
Prepares and maintains documentation , technical reports, and provides follow
up status on activities and tasks assigned
Ensures servers and system virus protection, and user accessibility to protect
systems against unauthorized access or harmful virus attacks
In charge of day-to-day IT supports in house IT infrastructure ( WAN & LAN) and
network, security maintenance
Installs , maintains , and troubleshoot complex high available industrial related
hardware and software for Extruder , Injection Moulding and Adhesive
Machinery.
Support and Maintain Microsoft ISA server on Celestix MSA Appliance
Servers monitoring , testing , performance and management
Remote administration and backup with HP Storage Work Ultrium 960
Install/support/backup MS SQL 2005/2008
Inventory maintenance of Audio /Video equipments like LCD screen ,
projectors etc
Maintains ERP Vision Pro and coordinates for 200 users.
Unix Admin on Sun Blade 8000/NCR/Data General, Linux Admin HP DL 380 G5 :-
Unix :- Install , maintain , troubleshoot , user management , quotas, RAID,UFS
,NFS, DHCP,DNS, RBAC , My-Sql , Oracle pl-sql, Cobol applications, Kermit,
putty, ftp, web-console, line printers , print servers, Apache, Samba, SSH
Linux :-Red Hat, Centos Install , maintain , troubleshoot , user management ,
RAID, LVM quotas, RAID, NFS, CIFS , DHCP, DNS, Selinux , Squid proxy, apache
, webmin, Sendmail, FACL, Server Monitoring, Samba , Apache, MySql , network
printers, putty , SSH, IPTABLES
EDP Incharge / Programmer/Lecturer
Fifth Generation Computers – Hyderabad India
1987 - 1989
Incharge of mini-computers HCL, IBM , Honey Well system , IBM token ring, Serial
network , Copper Network, Unix, Xenix, O/S 2, ADA , Pascal , Fortran , COBOL
Field support to customers on call basis esp. Banking sectors
Designed Payroll , Inventory and Chemical Analysis program for Hindustan Flouro
Carbon
Commercial Application developments for companies like Larsen & Toubro, ONGC ,
Andhra Cement, State Bank of India, Indian Railways.
Teaching students BASIC , COBOL , FORTRAN , ADA, Dbase IV, ORACLE
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Programmer
Fourways Travel Pvt.Ltd – Mumbai India
1987-1987
Developed Airline Software Application – Ticket reservation , Daily Sales, Sales,
Purchase refunds , Customer Accounts, Calculating Commission in COBOL.
Programmer
RAMAC Computer Consultants – Mumbai India
1986-1986
Designed program for Haj Pilgrims travelling for Saudi Arabia, visa , passenger ,
immigration , medical list tagging families using COBOL
Designed program for Indian Railways using COBOL, ORACLE and C.
Education :
Master of Science in Information Technology - 2008
Post Graduate Diploma in Telecom Technology - 2008
Bachelor of Arts from Osmania University, India, 1987
Software Graduate Diploma in programming - 1985
Post Graduation Diploma in Software Technology - 1987
I.T Quality audit and management training BSI (British Standard Institute), -, 2004
ITIL V3 foundation - 2012
ISO 9001:2008 BSI (British Standard Institute), Dubai,2012
Internal Auditing for ISO 9000 Middle East Centre for Quality – Austrian Association for
Center of Quality (Austria) and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce , U.A.E, 1997.
Certifications and Technical Training :
Solaris 7 certification SA1
Sun Microsystems , 2001
Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2003
Microsoft , 2007
Certification for Computer Fundamentals (Windows XP)
BrainBench , 2009
Sun Certified Solaris Associate
Sun Microsystem, 2010
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco, 2011
Microsoft Certified IT professional (MCITP) 2008 Enterprise Administrator
Microsoft , 2011
Oracle 8 - 1998.
Diploma in Hardware - 1999.
Windows NT 4 - 1999.
Novell NetWare 3.12 - 1999.
Windows NT 4 Certificate Server and Workstation - 2000.
SOLARIS (2.7) and (2.8) Administration on “SUN SPARC” -, 2000
ISO 9000/9X - 2000
Visual Basic - 2004
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Windows Vista Training - 2008
CCNA training -2008
Vmware Vsphere 5.1 - 2015
Certified Ethical Hacking - 2015
RedHat Linux - 2015
Hadoop - 2015
Skill Set:
Security : MSA Celextix ISA appliance, GFI monitor, Sonicwall TZxxx
Virtualization : VMWARE , Sun XVM Virtual Box , Hyper V
ERP : Vision Pro (Financial Accounting,Inventory,Sales,Purchase,Production,
Jobcosting,Reports Design.
Linux : Xenix Bsd, Red Hat 5-6 , Fedora 7-16, Centos 5-6.
Dhcp, Dns, Kickstart, Iptables , Squid , Proxy server , Nfs , Cifs , Partitions, Raid , Lvm , ssh , samba,
mail server, facl , server monitoring, process, apache , my-sql , ftp , backup
Unix : System V (NCR) , System V (Data General) , SPARC Solaris 7/8/10
UFS, PCFS, NFS, Cachefs, SAMBA,NIS+, LDAP, DHCP, DNS PXE, TFPT, JUMPSTART, UPGRADE, LIVE-
UPGRADE , Apache , Putty, Kermit
Backup : Tandberg StorageLibraryT160 453TB withLCD, HP Storage Ultrium
Management Skill : Leadership & Monitoring , IT Planning & Budget ,Vendor/Product Selection
ISO 9000, BSI Quality Management
Active Directory , Group Policy , RAID 0,1,5, RAS, Routing-Protocols , File-systems , DNS, DHCP, VPN,
Tcp/Ip , WDS, Mail Server – Exchange 2003/2007/2013 Mail Client - Outlook , Lotus Notes
Backup – Database, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, GPO
Norton Endpoint security, MCAFEE SCM 3100 for SPAM, Trend Micro
CISCO Router : Protocols RIP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLAN, SUBNETTING
Personal Details :
Visa Status : Visit visa valid till 10th
Aug 2016
Driving license : Valid UAE Car license
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