Muhammad Shahid Ashraf is seeking a position that utilizes his capabilities and provides opportunities for learning and growth. He has over 25 years of experience as an Assistant System Administrator at Ibrahim Fibres Limited in Karachi, Pakistan, where he has provided system, application, network, desktop, and operational support. His responsibilities have included troubleshooting, installing and upgrading software, hardware maintenance, and resolving user issues. He has technical skills in areas such as Windows, Microsoft Office, routers, switches, firewalls, backup software, and remote control tools.

1. Muhammad Shahid Ashraf
Address: Flat No.302, Block-H, Haroon View
Sector 5-K North Karachi
Mobile: +92313-8626469
Email : shahid.ashraf1979@yahoo.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To contribute constructively in an organization that utilizes my full capabilities and provides me with
opportunities for learning and growth.
WORK EXPEIRENCE
IBRAHIM FIBRES LIMITEDKARACHI, PAKISTAN (Oct 1994 – until now)
As an Asstt. System Administrator.
CORE REPSONSIBILITIES:
System / Application / Network Support
 Diagnose and quickly resolve a wide range of Window applications and Networking
problems to help minimize downtime.
 Troubleshooting networking connectivity in a LAN/WAN environment.
 Requesting and coordinating vendor support.
 Develop trends by monitoring and analyzing problems and support requests.
Desktop Support
 Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot XP, Windows 7 and Microsoft Office and any other
authorized desktop applications.
 Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot for printers, computer hardware and any other
authorized peripheral equipment.
 Performs generalpreventative maintenance tasks on computers, laptops, printers and any
other authorized peripheral equipment.
 Performs remedial repairs on computers, laptops, printers and any other authorized peripheral
equipment.
 Customize desktop hardware to meet user specifications and site standards.
 Performs work in compliance within specified warranty requirements.
 Returns defective equipment/parts to maintenance inventory, documents customer repairs,
maintains and restocks assigned parts inventory to insure proper spare parts levels.
 Safely package equipment for branches and arrange for the transport of the equipment.
 Responsible for monitoring, operating, managing, troubleshooting and restoring to service
any service client, personal computers that have authorized access to the network.
Operational
 Dealing with hardware and application support queries & issue reported to the desktop
support. Provide user data and application recovery.
 Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems associated with network connectivity, and
workstation hardware/software.
 Use tools and methodologies to load copy and customize operating system configurations for
deployment. Responsible for tracking hardware and software inventory.
 Familiarize end users on basic software,hardware and peripheral device operation.
 Works with vendor support contacts to resolve technical issues within the desktop
environment & with other IT team members regarding new branch builds and upgrades.
 Dealing with queries by following departmental procedures for fault resolution.
 Operates within, enforces,and suggests modifications and additions to desktop standards and
guidelines.
 Arranges for and / or prepares equipment for shipping /receiving.
 Maintains I.T records and tracking for area of responsibility.

2.  Develop sound understanding of IT operations and related applications and IT systems as well
as business related processes and procedures.
 Maintain adequate knowledge of operating systems and application software used to provide
a high level of support.
EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
 Excellent technical knowledge of pcs and desktop hardware.
 Working technical knowledge of current protocols, operating systems and standards.
 Ability to operate tools, components and peripheral accessories.
 Software and Hardware troubleshooting
 Windows XP, Window 7, Windows 2000/2003/2008 experience
 Routers, switches and firewall experience
 Microsoft Office 2007, Office 2010 support
 TCP/ IP
 SQL
 VERITAS Enterprise Backup Software
 Working knowledge of SMS, AD, Exchange 2007/2010 and remote control tools
 Professional image and grooming
 Self-confidence and interpersonal skills
 Analytical and problem solving skills
 Good communication (both verbal and written) skills
 Good administration management skills
 Able to operate effectively in a team environment with both technical and nontechnical team
members.
 Able to manage time effectively, set priorities appropriately, schedule calls.
SCHOLASTIC
Year Institution Qualification
March-June 2001 Mehar Associates –Certification Java 2 Certification Course
Jan-Jun 2000 Mehar Associates –Certification Oracle 8 DBA & Developer
Mar – Aug 1999 Mehar Associates –Certification RPG400/ Cobol
Dec 94 to Dec 96 Institute of Software Technology Tow Years Diploma
V-FoxPro 1995 Pak Computer Centre V-FoxPro
1991 KarachiUniversity Graduation
1986-1987 Short Course – Basic Computer Science
1987 Board of Intermediate Education Karachi FSC
1985 Board of Secondary Education Karachi Metric
PERSONAL PROFILE
Father’s Name : Muhammad Shamim Ashraf
Date ofBirth : 25th
Feb 1970
Nationality : Pakistani
CNIC : 42101-9567836-9
NTN # : 2457779-7
Passport # : KM1848361
Date of Expiry : 16 AUG 2020
FIELD INTEREST
 Information Technology
PERSONAL STATEMENT
 Education is a bridge from misery to hope.
 Nothing is as a strong as Team Spirit