Shahnawaz Ali has over 12 years of experience managing IT infrastructure projects internationally. His career summary highlights experience with strategic performance management including datacenter planning, virtualization, cloud computing, storage solutions, networking and security. He has worked extensively on projects related to development, evaluation, datacenter planning and management, server/network/security planning, and disaster recovery. His technical responsibilities have included building solutions for tiered datacenters, cloud migration, virtualization, storage, networking, security and more.

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Shahnawaz Ali
Career Summary
Versatile, results-driven IT management expert with 12+ years of extensive and diversified international
exposure with a successful career, creating vision and delivering most efficient support for current
operations and future needs. I have worked for companies involved in Marine, Shipping, Airport, Banking,
IT/Telecom, FMCG & Steel.
Exceptional at Strategic Performance Management (Datacenter planning, Server / Virtualization & Cloud
(IaaS), Microsoft, BCP/DRS, Storage Solutions (SAN), Networking, Security.
Worked extensively with Sr. Manager, Project Consultants and Audit Members in the areas of:
Project Development
ICT Technical Evaluation
Datacenter Planning and Management
Server, Network & Security Planning
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan
Highly skilled at managing business practices that strive toward zero breakdowns in process,
communication and the technical aspects of IT support methodology.
Core Competencies
- Azure Cloud & Office 365 - Windows Server Infrastructure
- VMware / Hyper-V virtualization - SAN Infrastructure Management
- Office 365, MFA & AirWatch - Network & Security Infrastructure
- Oracle/SQL ERP & Database - Enterprise Backup Management
- Antivirus/Spam/Archive - Technical Documentation
- Disaster Recovery & BCP - Relationship Management
- Vendor Management - Team Management
- Incident Management - Change Management

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Selected Achievements
• Successfully deployed Cloud Migration on Microsoft Azure for the Group.
• IBM Power8 (Server & Storage) and VMware Virtualization for SEWA Datacenter Project.
• IBM PureFlex Converged Infrastructure (Server & Storage) and VMware Virtualization for Qatar
International Bank for new Datacenter Project for DC & DR locations.
• Successfully deployed Cloud Migration (IaaS) on Microsoft Azure for Qatar International Bank.
• Successfully deployed Office 365, AirWatch & RSA for Qatar International Bank.
• Successfully Project design & deployed Microsoft Infrastructure (Server, Virtualization, Storage & Core
Banking Database) for Afghan United Bank.
• ICT Tender Evaluation Committee member for Abu Dhabi International Airport MTB Project.
• Successfully designed and deployed Bio-metric solution for access control and Attendance.
• Successfully designed and deployed DataCore Solution for Hyper Converged System.
• Successfully designed and deployed Active & Passive Network & Security for Data Centers.
• Successfully designed & deployed Server Virtualization on VMware for Data Centers.
• Successfully designed & develop DR/BCP project on VMware SRM 5.5.
• Successfully designed and deployed the Microsoft Technology Solution for numerous companies.
• Successfully designed & deployed Antivirus Server/Clients (Symantec, McAfee and TrendMicro).
• Successfully designed and deployed the Storage Solution on IBM / HP for numerous companies.
• Develop presentations for senior management for IT Infrastructure projects.
• Conducted gap analyses to identify IT resources availability issues.
• Developed and initiated IT auditing, and ISO 9001-2008 best-practices procedures.
Technical Responsibilities
▪ Business practices that strive toward zero breakdowns & SLA towards 98.99%.
▪ Suggest & build solutions to next generation IT transformation for different Tier Datacenters.
▪ Worked with Pre-sales teams to build solutions in response to RFPs, BOQ, Defend solutions.
▪ Develop & deploy Solution for Cloud (IaaS) on Microsoft Azure.
▪ Design & Deployed Microsoft Technology Solution (ADS, DNS, DHCP, Exchange Server).
▪ Design, Deployed VMware vSphere 6.0 in HA, FT, DRS and VM vMotion & Storage vMotion.
▪ Design, Deployed VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) with RPO and RTO.
▪ Design, Configure new Server Farm with Windows Server 2008/2012 R2 in multiple roles.
▪ Design, Configure multisite Exchange Server 2010 in (DAG) Database-Clustering with multiple
Roles Servers (Edge, HUB, CAS, Mailbox) at DC and DR Sites.
▪ Develop & deploy Servers/Nodes on IBM PureFlex/ Power8, HP c7000 & Dell m1000 Chassis.
▪ Deploy and configure SAN solutions on IBM V7000, DS8800 & EMC VMAX upto 40 PB storage.
▪ Design, Install & Configure WAN with Cisco 3900, 2900 Routers & Juniper M960 Router.
▪ Design, Install & Configure LAN with Cisco 6500/ 4500 / 3750/ 2950 & HP E5412/E2910.
▪ Design, Install & Configure Security with Palo Alto 850, FortiGate 500D Firewall in HA.

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Career Path
IT Infrastructure Development & Support Lead August 2017– till now
Shipping & Marine Management
• Evaluate, Capacity, Architecture planning for Azure Migration Project.
• Migrate on-premises Virtual Machines to Microsoft Azure Cloud (IaaS) using ASR.
• Prepare Azure ASR for Disaster Recovery Solution on Microsoft Azure (IaaS).
• Migrate Azure Subscription VMs to another Region subscriptions using Move tool.
• Plan and build new Office365 Subscription for Email, BI and Office Suite with Skype for Business.
• Manage current On-premises Virtualization on VMware vSphere 6.5 for Remote location Offices.
• Office 365 with MFA & AirWatch for Mobile Device management for the Group.
• Exchange Server 2010 in (DAG) cluster & Windows Server 2008 R2 (ADS,DNS,DHCP,DFS).
• Manage on-premises Datacenters between MU and MC replication and HP SAN.
• Responsible for the IT Infrastructure Service Delivery at Global level on ServiceNow.
• Develop IT staff for operational Service Desk support and manage Layer3 escalations.
Project Lead - IT Infrastructure
Infobhan Systems & Services, Qatar June 2017– July 2017
(Client: Qatar Steel) www.qatarsteel.com.qa (2 months contract-based)
Azure, DataCore, Windows Server 2008/2012 & Exchange Server 2010, VMware 6.0, Hyper-V 2012,
Barracuda ArchiveOne /Load balancer, Forcepoint, FireEye project for 2 months.
Project Manager July 2016 – May 2017
Sourcing Solution Technology, UAE
(Client: Sharjah Electricity Water Authority) www.sewa.gov.ae (11 months contract)
Design, Develop & Deployment:
• Capacity planning & evaluation for provisioning Datacenter.
• Develop migration for IBM Server, SAN and Virtualization.
• Prepare Azure ASR for Disaster Recovery Solution on Microsoft Azure (IaaS).
• Microsoft Exchange Online & AirWatch for SaaS Email & Security for MDM.
• Datacenter Virtualization on VMware 6.0 and migration Physical Server to virtual (P2V).
• Active Directory migration from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012 R2.
• Microsoft SQL Server Always ON for block level database redundancy across DC.
• Enterprise Backup management on Veritas Net Backup for Server, Database & Cloud.
• PaloAlto Firewall for Network Security & F5 Load Balancers.
• Deployment of Tivoli Storage Manager for Server & Virtualization.
• Deployed Trend Micro Deep Security Antivirus for Server, Clients, Cloud Security.
• Develop IT staff for operational Service Desk support and manage Layer3 escalations.
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System Architect – IT Infrastructure Jan 2015 to March 2015
Crystal Solution, Doha, Qatar
(Client: Qatar International Islamic Bank) www.qiib.com.qa (3 months contract)
• Datacenter evaluation, planning for Disaster risk benchmarking.
• Migrate on-premises Virtual Machines to Microsoft Azure Cloud (IaaS) using ASR.
• Office 365 for Email, AirWatch for MDM & RSA two factor authentication.
• Server Virtualization on VMware vSphere 5.5
• IBM PureFlex Converged Infrastructure Blade (x240) & (p260) and V7000.
• Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, ADS & System Center 2012.
• Storage (SAN) on IBM storewize V7000 & DS 8800 for DC & DR Sites.
• Backup management on IBM Tivoli Storage Manager.
• Array based replication on IBM Storage to DR Site for VM and database.
• Disaster Recovery for Critical Servers on & VMware Site Recovery Manager 5.5
IT Project Manager Nov 2013 to Oct 2014
Arowana Consulting, Abu Dhabi, UAE
(Client: Abu Dhabi Int’ Airport MTB Project www.adac.ae/english/mtp
• Develop specifications for Airport IT infrastructure and DataCenters.
• Translate business objectives into RFI, RFQ, SOW and evaluate vendor proposals, materials
submittal and conduct vendor performance reviews and PoC..
• Contributed to Project Management Plan & owned the execution of same.
• Design, plan & own the test bed infrastructure for Data Center Virtualization.
• Capacity Planning and Technical Tender Evaluation of IT Infrastructure for deployment at Airport
Terminal, including but not limited to, Storage (SAN), Server infrastructure & Virtualization.
• Capacity Planning and Technical Evaluation for Active network and passive infrastructure cabling.
• Evaluate Storage Vendors (IBM XIV, EMC VMAX, HP 3PAR) for capacity & architecture for large
volume data & video seeding deployments (40PB & 60PB storage).
• Submits timely status reports to PMO & Committee according to the project communication plan.
• Conducts an IT Infrastructure assessment of vendor quality, expertise, and costs when selecting a
vendor.

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Section Head Network & Infrastructure Mar 2011 to Feb 2013
Oman Drydock Company S.A.O.C, Oman
www.omandrydock.com
Functional Responsibilities: Design, deploy & manage IT infrastructure
• Validate BOQ, evaluate vendor proposals negotiate contracts, conduct vendor performance,
reviews pre & post tender assignment.
• Suggest & build solutions to next generation IT transformation on premise Datacenter.
• Dell M1000e enclosure with multiple blade server for Virtual infrastructure on VMware.
• Exchange Server 2010 in (DAG) cluster & Windows Server 2008 R2 (ADS,DNS,DHCP,DFS).
• Server Virtualization on VMware vSphere 4.1 and VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
• HP EVA 6400 SAN of 10 TB storage connected through Brocade SAN switches.
• ServiceDesk management on Symantec ServiceDesk 7.0 for 6000 end-users.
• FortiGate Firewall for Network Security & Barracuda Application Load Balancers.
• RFID Bio-metric installation & Maintenance to record attendance for building access and payroll.
• Design Cisco Core, Distribution & Access Switching for large Scale production environment.
• Design Cisco Router, Cisco ASA Firewalls & MPLS/ ILL for HO and remote.
• Design Fiber backbone in & out connectivity for Datacenter, Dark Fiber to outer-ring & Copper.
• Management of IT staff development, Training & Helpdesk tickets for operational support.
Sr. IT Infrastructure Engineer Aug 2010 to Dec 2010
Afghan United Bank, Kabul, Afghanistan
www.afghanunitedbank.com
• Create technical documentation, architecture design, change management, operations handbooks.
• Design, deploy & manage IT infrastructure
✓Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V for Server Virtualization.
✓Microsoft Exchange 2007 in clusters for failover between Kabul & Dubai.
✓DC, Active Directory & File Server, Antivirus Server on Windows Server 2008 R2.
✓AIX Server & Oracle Database on IBM Blade Server.
✓Migrate Microsoft ISA Server 2006 to Microsoft Treat Management Gateway (TMG) 2010
• Technical support to Flexcube & SQL Database to Core Banking Solution.
• Disaster Recovery planning to support the business continuity plan.
Technical Consultant May 2009 to May 2010
iNetlink Technologies, Dubai & Afghanistan
• Create technical documentation, architecture design, change management, operations.
• Design & commission Cisco Nexus Switching for corporate LAN and WAN.
• Rollout Windows Server 2003/2008 on Hyper-V Server Virtualization.
• Disaster Recovery planning to support the business continuity plan.
• Deploy Windows 2003/2008 on HP & Dell Blades, configured on Raid-1 & 5
• Deploy Windows Server 2008 R2 clusters in multiple roles (ADS, DNS, DHCP, File/Print Servers)

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Network Engineer Dec 2006 – Feb 2009
Almarai Company, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
www.almarai.com
• Inventory / license management and timely procurement.
• Configuration management of Cisco 2500/2600/2800 routers & 2950/3550/3560GL switches.
• Proactive monitoring & configuration management of server clusters comprising of Windows
Server 2003, Exchange 2003…
• Coordinate all network/link activities with Saudi Telecom (STC); our WAN network provider.
• Setup a Change Management Process and tracked adherence to limit operational impact.
• Setup KABA access control system for building Door and Entry for all staff and Visitors.
Network Administrator May 2006 - Dec 2006
TajOnline India Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, India
Network Administrator June 2004 - Dec 2005
Sify. Ltd, Mumbai, India
Academic Credentials
Master’s in Business Administration (M.B.A) June 2010 – June 2012
Manav Bharti University, India (UAE Attested degree)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Sep 2001 – Sep 2004
Magadh University, India
Certification Credentials
❖ PRINCE2 (Project Management)
❖ ITIL V3 (IT Infrastructure Management)
❖ Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Productivity :2018
❖ Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure :2018
❖ Microsoft Azure Specialist (Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure)
❖ Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V and System Center Specialist
❖ DataCore Certified Implementation Engineer
❖ VCP 5.5 (VMware Certified Professional- Cloud)
❖ VCP 4.1 (VMware Certified Professional- Datacenter-V)
❖ MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)
❖ MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)
❖ MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)
❖ CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

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Trainings Attended
➢ DataCore (DCIE) Training, Mumbai, India
➢ Certified Auditor (ISO 9001-2008 & OHSAS 18001), ABS Group, UAE
➢ Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V and System Center Specialist, New Horizons, Dubai, UAE
➢ PRINCE2 & ITIL V3, (ProjectingIT), New Delhi, India
➢ Microsoft Azure (Cloud), Koenig Solutions, Delhi, India
➢ VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager 6.0, Koenig Solutions, Bangalore, India
➢ VCP 4.1 (VMware Certified Professional), VTP, Pune, India
➢ EMC ISM Storage Workshop, Dubai, UAE
➢ Best Employee of the Year, Oman Drydock Company, Oman
Personal Details
Father Name Kalim Ahmad
Date of Birth 01st
March 1985
Marital Status Married
Languages Known Arabic, English, Hindi & Urdu
Nationality Indian
Religion Islam
Passport Details J5024362, valid till 23/12/2020
Driving License Valid – U.A.E & INDIA