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Currently Active -  Pakistan Cell # + 92 (333) 4898-453
 Dubai – UAE Cell # + 971 (50) 9654-643
E-mail – daudsoomro@gmail.com Skype – daudsoomro
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KALSOFT PRIVATE LIMITED, AS A.INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTANT
MUHAMMAD DAUD
12+ Years of experience in System Administration/Technical Support, Microsoft AD & Exchange Server Deployment and Administration.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Looking for the challenging senior position in IT at a dynamic and progressive organization to utilize my skills with aim to contribute towards the
company goals.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Microsoft Exchange Consultant
· Focusing on helping organizations for assisting in the planning, design, installation, support, maintenance of Microsoft
Exchange 2010/2013 Messaging High Availability environment and Active Directory 2008/2012 Services.
· Primarily assist organizations in upgrading/migration to the current Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Server versions.
· Helping them by implementing flexible messaging environment (Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2013) while
providing improved authentication and messaging services to their user and applications.
· Responsible for documentation of the Microsoft Exchange 2010/2013 Messaging infrastructure and Active Directory
Server 2008/2012.
· Managing project plans, scheduling, and task management from the planning and design stages to the documentation,
training, and transition stages.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Project Achievements
· Migrated the existing messaging environment of “Civil Aviation Authority-(PAK)” from Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
to Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 with around 2000 mailboxes in the live environment.
· Implemented High Availability with Database Availability Group (DAG) in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 to ensure the redundancy
between the (2) Sites.
· Thoroughly documented the procedures to migrate from various environments to the latest version of Active Directory,
Exchange, and Microsoft Windows.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
· Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2013 Enterprise deployment, configuration & administration.
· Microsoft Active Directory Server 2008/2012 R2 deployment, configuration & administration.
· Microsoft Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) 2012 deployment, configuration & administration.
· Active Directory Sites & Services, RODC configurations.
· Server Virtualization Hyper-V & VMware deployment, configuration & Management.
· Client Virtualization (Oracle VM Virtual Box 4.1.14 r77440).
· Microsoft Active Directory cross forest migration/Transition from Server 2008 to 2012
· Implantation of High Availability Data Base Availability Group (DAG) in Exchange Server 2010/2013.
· Fujitsu & HP Servers Technical Support and Hardware failure queries escalation.
· Storage Area Network (Fujitsu ETERNUS DX80 S2).

2. · Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 R2/ Server 2012 & Microsoft Windows XP/7/8 Professional.
· System Audit/Security Logging & Reporting/ Files Server & Printer resources management.
· IIS, DNS, DHCP Servers & Distributed File System (DFS).
· VPN Server, Terminal Services and Remote Desktop Services on Server 2003/2008/2012 R2.
· Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 Server (TMG 2010).
· Mail Enable Messaging Server (Enterprise Premium) 6.03 (3rd party).
· Ice Warp Mail/Messaging Server 10.0.7 (3rd party).
· Servers/Devices/Applications Monitoring (ManageEngine Applications Manager).
· Servers Dashboard monitoring (ManageEngine OpManager).
· ManageEngine AD Manager Plus – (Active Directory Management & Reporting Tool).
· ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus (Exchange Server 2010/2013 monitoring tool).
· ManageEngine Exchange Health Monitor 2.0 (Exchange Server 2010/2013 monitoring tool).
· Corporate Antivirus Solution (Symantec Endpoint Protection - Client/Server).
· McAfee Enterprise Edition & Kaspersky 6.0 (Enterprise).
· Servers, Desktop PCs, Laptops’ hardware/software installation, support & troubleshooting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KALSOFT PRIVATE LIMITED, PAKISTAN.
A. INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTANT 21-NOV-2012 TO DATE
As a Infrastructure Consultant, providing technical Consultancy services to our reputable clients for
Microsoft Active Directory
& Microsoft Exchange Server Migration/Transition.
 Client: Bank Alfalah Limited (Pakistan): (Nov 2013 To June 2014)
Worked as Implementation partner of Microsoft and helped BAFL to upgrade an Active Directory from 2008 to 2012, migrate
10,000 users mailboxes from Microsoft Exchange 2010 to 2013 with High Available DAG solution also publication of Client Access
Server’s role in Microsoft TMG 2010.
Key responsibilities include;
· Envisioning, Planning/Design, Development, Testing and Stabilizing, User Authentication and Sign Off)
· Migrated BAFL existing messaging environment from Exchange Server 2010 to 2013.
· Migrated BAFL existing AD environment from Active Directory from 2008 to 2012.
· Moved BAFL (10,000) Mailboxes into newly migrated Exchange Server 2013.
· Responsible for client-side Features (Outlook Web App, Outlook Anywhere, ActiveSync, POP3 and IMAP)
connections
· Configuration of different types of exchange policies and Quota Limitations.
· Create, Modify and Deleting User Mailboxes and Group Accounts.
· Assess e-mail system of Exchange Server reconfiguration needs and plan for growth or increases in System capacity.
· Managing by installing MS security patches, hot fixes, anti-virus updates and Intrusion detection systems.
· Managing FSMO roles and their placement across the environment.
· Monitoring Active Directory data replication between two Sites.
· Designed, planned and implemented Group Policy, delegation strategies and OU structure.
· Cross forest migration of Terminal Servers from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012 R2.

3. · ADRMS 2012 deployment, configuration & management with Exchange Server 2013 integration.
· Help to define and execute ongoing administration and Server’s health maintenance plans, procedures, and operations.
· Coordinates all maintenance activities including testing and scheduling in regards to Exchange Server & Active Directory.
 Client: Civil Aviation Authority (Pakistan): (Nov 2012 To May 2013)
Worked as Implementation partner of Microsoft and helped CAA to build an Active Directory environment and migrate 2000 users
Mailboxes from Microsoft Exchange 2007 to 2010 with High Available DAG solution also publication of Client Access Servers role in
Microsoft ISA Server 2006.
Key responsibilities include:
· Envisioning, Planning/Design, Development, Testing and Stabilizing, User Authentication and Sign Off).
· Migrated CAA existing messaging environment from Exchange Server 2007 to 2010.
· Migrated CAA existing AD environment from Active Directory from 2008 to 2012.
· Moved CAA (2000) Mailboxes into newly migrated Exchange Server 2010.
· Implemented DAG between two sites to ensure the Server High availability & Site resilient.
· Administrating a clustered environment for high availability of Messaging Infrastructure.
· Managing DAG replication to ensure the Data synchronization between (2) Sites.
· Responsible for client-side Features (Outlook Web App, Outlook Anywhere, ActiveSync, POP3 and IMAP)
connections.
· Controlling Mailbox Growth, Personal Folders, Public Folders and PST & OST Files.
· Monitoring Exchange message queues, resolve non-deliveries, perform message tracking and record.
· Managing FSMO roles and their placement across the environment.
· Designed, planned and implemented Group Policy, delegation strategies and OU structure
· Monitoring Active Directory data replication between two Sites.
· Help to define and execute ongoing administration and Server’s health maintenance plans, procedures, and operations.
· Coordinates all maintenance activities including testing and scheduling in regards to Exchange Server & Active Directory.
UNITED N7ATIONS (UNV/UNDP), PAKISTAN.
FIELD INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER/TEAM LEAD 21-NOV-2011 to 06-NOV-2012
As a Team Lead managed Complete IT Infrastructure including Server Administration and Technical Support within the Head
Office and 3-Remote field offices. Meeting with different foreign mission delegates & field visits.
Key responsibilities include;
· Leading the Technical Support Team of 3-field offices remotely, providing Network/System Support up to 100 nodes.
· Management of LAN/WLAN & WAN Networks & Configuration of Wi-Fi Routers & Access Points.
· Active Directory 2008 R2 management & Group Policies implementation, maintaining windows Server 2008 R2 Servers.
· Server configuration, maintenance, verifying the integrity and uptime of all resources, managing Servers monitoring.
· Maintain data center environmental and monitoring equipment, Managing VPN server’s connectivity between 3 branches.
· Microsoft Forefront (TMG 2010), Monitoring Bandwidth and keep track the utilization with PRTG Software.
· Centralized Antivirus Solution (Endpoint Security Protection) & Managing O.S patches updating and configuration
changes.
· Problem Escalation and follow-up with vendor.
AXACT PRIVATE LIMITED, PAKISTAN.
ENGINEER-NETWORK MANAGEMENT 16-JULY-2007 to 20-NOV-2011
As a Engineer I was responsible to work as all-rounder on (LAN, WAN, VOIP, Client/Server Technical Support &
Administration, Networking, Infrastructure Designing and deployment, Data Center management &
Leading Technical Support (Help Desk) team.
Key responsibilities include;
· Managing & Leading the Helpdesk technical Support Team, Managing Server 2003 Domain controller & Security policies.
· Providing System/Network Technical Support up to 300 nodes on 24/7 Shift basis.
· Management of ISA Server 2006, Managing IceWarp Mail/Messaging Server.
· Email Client Configuration (MS Outlook 2007/2010, Outlook Express and Mozilla Thunderbird).

4. · Call Center VOIP Services Asterisk (Trixbox Pro Server) “Open Source VoIP IP-PBX Server”.
· Configuring Cisco 7940 and Polycom 301, 305 & Grandstream series IP Phones.
· Schedules, performs, and monitors system backups and, when necessary, performs data recoveries.
· Problem Escalation and follow-up with vendor.
AKN MESSAGING TECHNOLOGIES, PAKISTAN
SYSTEM SUPPORT EXECUTIVE 21-April-2006 to 31-May-2007
As a System Support Executive I was responsible to provide 24/7 basis Servers monitoring, Technical Support to the Corporate
Office.
Key responsibilities include;
· Managing and troubleshooting LAN & WAN Connectivity and liaison with Local ISP’s.
· Active Directory 2003 Design & Implementation & Managing Microsoft ISA Server 2004.
· Management of DNS, DHCP and IIS Servers including HTTP, FTP, SFTP, SSH, SMTP bases applications.
· Managing the IT systems on rotational basis, Managing Norton Antivirus implementation on Server & Clients.
· Provide Hardware/Software support & troubleshooting for all local systems and liaising with vendors.
ROYAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, PAKISTAN
IT OFFICER 07-OCT-2002 to 20-APRIL-2006
As a IT Officer I was responsible to manage and maintain the entire campus network, Lab computers connectivity, maintaining
proper antivirus solution. Keep running smooth IT setup throughout the college campus.
Key responsibilities include;
· Providing system and network support up to 50 nodes, Managing Domain Controller & assigning permission in Groups
Policies.
· Managing ISA Server 2000 & Managing Operating System patches updating and configuration changes.
· Maintenance of PC’s and performance tuning & and liaising with vendors, Protecting each PC with Norton Antivirus.
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
· Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (MCTS) CTTC (Pvt) Ltd, Karachi Pakistan 2006
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· Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Onwire Education (Pvt), Karachi Pakistan 2011
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
· M.Sc: (Hon) Computer Science University of Sindh Jamshoro (Sindh) Pakistan. 2001-2002
· B.Sc: (Hon) Computer Science University of Sindh Jamshoro (Sindh) Pakistan. 1997-2000
ACHIEVEMENTS
· Achieved 03-years Axact (Pvt) Service Recognition, Platinum & Gold Brand ambassador Award in year 2010
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Availability: Immediately
Salary Expectation: Negotiable
Marital Status: Married
Languages:
Date of Birth:
Driving License:
English, Sindhi, Urdu, Punjabi
23-December-1979
Pakistan
Nationality:
Passport:
Pakistan
AR5226691
HOBBIES
· Reading
· Travelling
· Playing Chess
REFERENCES
That will be provided if required.