Mirza Zafarullah Baig is an IT professional with over 10 years of experience in IT and data center infrastructure operations. He is currently working as a Data Center Administrator for Al Mashariq Co. in Dammam, KSA. Previously he worked for SABIC in various roles related to data center site operations and infrastructure specialist. He has expertise in areas such as system administration, virtualization, backup and replication, network administration, and data center management. Baig holds professional certifications such as MCP, CCNA, and has completed training in data center fundamentals from APC.

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Mirza Z. Baig
CURRICULAM VITAE
Mirza Zafarullah Baig Mobile +966 53 1628 177
Dammam mirzazafarullah@gmail.com
Professional Profile
Insightful, results-driven IT professional with notable success directing a broad range of corporate IT
security initiatives while participating in planning, analysis, and implementation of solutions in support of
business objectives. Excel at providing comprehensive secure network design, systems analysis and full
life cycle project management. Hands-on experience leading all stages of system development efforts,
including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing and support. Outstanding project and
program leader able to coordinate and direct all phases of project-based efforts while managing,
motivating and guiding teams.
Summary of Professional Exposure:
 Al Mashariq Co., Dammam, KSA.
 SABIC, Yanbu & Jubail, KSA.
 Al-Hammad Medical Services Co., Riyadh, KSA.
 Information Systems Global Khobar, KSA.
Areas of expertise: Over 10 + years of experience in the field of IT & Data center infrastructure in the
following areas.
 Working as Microsoft System Administrator, Operation Servers like AD, Exchange 2010, ESXI 5.5, Hyper-V
2012 R2, Firewall (Cyberoam, TMG), Network switches, wireless & Internet devices etc.
 Data Center Infrastructure Operation (managing multiple SABIC Data Centers and their Facilities rooms
operations)
Education
Bachelor of Computers
Osmania University, 2003
Professional Accomplishments:
 MCP(Microsoft Certified Professional)
 CCNA(Cisco Certified Network Associates)
 Diploma in Hardware & Networking
APC Data Center University Certified:
 A Comparison of AC & DC
 Fire Protection Methods in the DC
 Fundamentals of physical security
 Fundamentals of power
 Advantages of Row and Rack
 Advantages of Row and Rack Oriented cooling architecture
Awards and Training Provided by SABIC:
 SABIC Certificate of Appreciation (Data center renovation project).
 SABIC Certificate of Responsibility
 Fire Safety and Security
 NLYTE ( Data Center Management software)
 Site Scan (Monitoring System)

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Professional Experience
Company: Al Mashariq Co., Dammam, KSA. (www.almashariq.com),
Job Title: Data Center Administrator
Period: March 2014 to Till Date
 Managing Sub companies & Divisions network and their users (MAPF, MCI, TISCO, NOVATEL, PPD Etc.)
 Configured Server Core; configured networking; security and system settings on Server Core.
 Installation, designing and planning of Network & security equipment’s (Internet services, Firewalls Router
and switches).
 Installation and management of firewall (Cyberaom & TMG) to manage the internet users and bandwidth.
 Added and removed server roles and features; configured AD & Domain Services roles; Exchange server;
configured network infrastructure roles; configured file and print services.
 Virtualization Server on ESXI 5.5 and Hyper-V 2008 server, Win 7 client installation, Acronis image backup
and restore for standalone servers.
 Veeam backup and replication, SyncToy & Windows backup on SAN backup system to restore complete
Servers, Data base, shared files data and Exchange mail boxes.
 Day-to-day support on Windows Server and backup/restoration, job entailed frequent visit to Data Center and
also executives support as per requirement.
 Responsible for complete Data center related issues.
 Participated in complete system builds, upgrades, patch management Etc.
 Implemented security policy and virus protection.
 Administered change management related to server upgrades and software installation.
 Maintained and supported company servers for Intel Steady State.
 Monitor network proficiency and accurate flow of traffic with different tools.
 Prepared and maintained documentation of technologies, standards and procedures.
 Monitoring UPS load and status
Professional Experience
Company: SABIC, KSA. (www.Sabic.com)
Job Title: Sr. Infrastructure Specialist – Data Center site operations.
Period: September 2008 to February 2014.
Job Responsibility:
 Extensive experience with and knowledge of Datacenter infrastructure Operations.
 Follow Adoption process for new equipment in Data Centers.
 Implement Change management process if any changes within DC.
 Coordinate the ongoing activities of the Data Center operation team, inclusive of oversight for the
related IT project as well as ongoing incident response management for supported systems.
 Investigate and research new Data Center operations technologies to implement with TIA-942 Data
Centers standards.
 Work closely with other IT managers to develop IT infrastructure strategies, lead the migration to new
technologies, and address ongoing operational needs throughout the firm.
 Participate as a member of the IT Infrastructure & Operations management team in creating and
maintaining the governance processes of the organization’s infrastructure data centers
telecommunications, networks communications systems and system engineering.
 Handling Data Center’s Capacity management.
 Co-ordination and communicating with system Admin, vendors for the space, power installation,
relocation & decommissioning of servers.
 Handling vendor’s management with a service level agreement.
 Key role in renovation and extending of Data Center projects.
 Documents facilities maintenance requirements, maintains appropriate records of work performed in
preventive maintenances.
 Team management and scheduling the shift schedule to ensure 24/7 shift coverage without any

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conflicts when get assignment for monitoring team.
 Maintains and implements business and data center continuity solution in a 24/7 operational
environment
 Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within and outside the organization, including
senior management and technical teams.
 Applying all safety and physical security to ALL Data centers and facilities rooms.
 Handling backup monitoring, operations and reinitiate backups when needed or failed.
 Managing for backup tapes to DR sites between Riyadh &Yanbu.
 Supervise all check lists and activity lists of Data Center and facilities rooms.
 Perform auditing and inventory for Data Center assets through management software.
 Monitoring all Data Center servers, UPS, Battery rooms, server room's temperature etc.
through SCOM, BMC, Netbotz, APC Infrastructure, CCTV, and Sitescan.
 I also involved in the establishment of computer equipment room by taking tasks of
establishing network cabling at appropriate places, security systems installation.
 Key role in building new Data Center and renovation existing Data Centers.
 As a senior assists in recruitment and training on handling Data Centers to new employees.
 Handling all training with in our Infra Operation team.
Professional Experience
Company: Al Hammad Medical Services, Riyadh, KSA. (www.alhammadmedical.com)
Job Title: System Administrator
Period: June 2007 to July 2008
Company: Information Systems Global (ISG), Al-Khobar. (www.infosys-global.com)
Job Title: System Support Engineer
Period: March 2006 - May 2007
Company: Alaa for Industries (AFI), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (www.afi.com.sa)
Job Title: IT Support Engineer
Period: July 2005 - February 2006
Professional Experience in India
Institute: Defrag
Job Title: Technical Support & training.
Period: February 2004 - May 2005.
Personal Details:
Father’s Name : Mirza Nasrullah Baig
Nationality : Indian
Date of Birth : 11 August 1981
Status : Married
Languages Known : English, Urdu, Hindi and Arabic.
Driving License : Valid KSA & Indian.
Thanking you,
MIRZA ZAFARULLAH BAIG.