1. Seyed Salehi
703.731.3242
seyed.salehi@cox.net
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Summary of Experience
Highly motivated and responsible individual with over 21 years of IT experience in Network,
System, and Application Engineering. Highly specialized in all aspects of application packaging,
testing, deployment, computers and systems imaging. Certified and in possess of high technical
skills, I contribute to major government clients infrastructure design, deployment and support.
Experience
12/15/ – Present, Catapult Technology – Supporting Commodity Futures Trading
Commission (CFTC), Senior Software Engineer
VDI platform
VMWare Inc.:
VM Image Creation, VM Image update, Persistent / Non Persistent POOL Creation and
Management
Support VMware Horizon Client and PCoIP (Zero Clients) platforms
ProfileUnity Management:
Upgrading ProfileUnity Console, Managing the modules (i.e. Portability settings, Filters
Shortcuts, ThinApp …)
Teradici – Managing Teradici Management Console
Packaging Tools – Utilizing ThinApp and FlexApp for application virtualization
Microsoft Monthly Security Patches:
Utilizing SCCM 2007 and WSUS for Developing and Deployment Microsoft monthly
Security and Non Security patches into CFTC environment
Utilizing SCCM 2007 deploying third party applications (i.e., Java. Adobe Acrobat, Reader
and Flash)
Group Policy Management Console:
Create and implement GPO
Utilizing GP Management Console for troubleshooting IE against USGCB
Applying USGCB manually on newly built golden image for Non Domain systems (i.e.,
Take Home Laptops)
Physical DesktopPlatform:
Applications and Deployments
Utilizing Wise Package Studio, ThinApp and SCCM 2007 for COTS and Custom applications
Development, UAT validation and Production deployment
Utilizing Wise Package Studio and SCCM to Develop, UAT validation deployment and
Production deployment of upgrade /frequent security update /hotfixes to applications
Utilizing SCCM and WSUS for Microsoft security patches,hotfixes
Provide technical support and troubleshooting.
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08/11 – 12/15, Digicon Corporation - Supporting Commodity Futures Trading Commission
(CFTC), Senior Software Engineer
VDI platform
VMWare Inc.:
VM Image Creation, VM Image update, Persistent / Non Persistent POOL Creation and
Management
Support VMware Horizon Client and PCoIP (Zero Clients) platforms
ProfileUnity Management:
Upgrading ProfileUnity Console, Managing the modules (i.e. Portability settings, Filters
Shortcuts, ThinApp …)
Teradici – Managing Teradici Management Console
Packaging Tools – Utilizing ThinApp and FlexApp for application virtualization
Physical DesktopPlatform:
Applications and Deployments
Utilizing Wise Package Studio, ThinApp and SCCM 2007 for COTS and Custom
applications Development, UAT validation and Production deployment
Utilizing Wise Package Studio and SCCM to Develop, UAT validation deployment and
Production deployment of upgrade /frequent security update /hotfixes to applications
Utilizing SCCM and WSUS for Microsoft security patches, hotfixes
Provide technical support and troubleshooting.
Windows 7 (x64) Image
Physical Desktop image creation, and frequent image update with MS security patches and
third party application patches, hotfixes and updates to maintain the Desktop image integrity
Utilizing Ghost for Desktop image deployment
Created WinPE 3.0 to Deploy Windows 7 Wim file
Created Windows 7 (x64) Thick Wim file
Initiated using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010 to migrate Vista to new
Operating System (Windows 7 x64)
04/09 – 08/11, General Dynamics IT – FERC, Senior Software Engineer
Applications
Create, deploy and test packages using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
(SCCM)
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Package applications using Microsoft Application Virtualization (a.k.a. Soft grid), Symantec
Wise Package Studio, VBScript
Provide technical support and troubleshooting.
Deployment
Develop and manage new and updated software deployment
Deploy over 100 applications ranging from 10 to over 1,900 workstations spanning multiple
OS platforms, including XP, Vista and Windows 7
Draft Standard Deployment procedures including license management using Software
Metering through SCCM, Active Directory and LMTools-a server-based license management
tool
Security Patches
Collaborate with the IT Security team to identify and remediate workstations immediately
Manage monthly Microsoft security patches and, as ‘as released’ Oracle patches for Java
Runtime and Adobe for Acrobat, Shockwave Player and Flash Player.
Vista Image
Updated the standard Vista image with the most common-use applications, new hardware
drivers and maintained the image integrity for deployment using Microsoft Deployment
Toolkit (MDT) 2008 / 2010
Created Windows XP Professional Image and migrated all Windows 2000 Professional
including legacy applications
Created Windows 7 (both 32 and 64 bit) image; tested over 400 applications with USGCB
Policy setting.
Application Support
Provided Tier3 application support and SCCM administration utilizing Microsoft and third-
party products and troubleshooting application or within SCCM using DFS, WSUS, SCCM
and Active Directory.
06/06 - 04/09, General Dynamics IT – FERC, Tier II support
Provided Tiers 2 and 3 level support to HQ and Regional Offices end-users and resolved
operating system, hardware, software and network problems
Installed user software remotely using Remote Desktop and Citrix
Evaluated new systems, software, other related new technology, and making
recommendations as appropriate
Team Lead for migrating Windows 2000 Professional to Windows Vista for FERC HQ and
the Regional Offices
Assigned applications to users via AD and directly deployed to workstations as required via
SCCM.
06/05 – 06/06, General Dynamics IT - United States Senate, Blackberry Support
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Provided installation support, configuration and troubleshooting for BlackBerry users in all
Senate Offices
Migrated, set up custom configuration MS Outlook, software and network connectivity for
printers
Assisted with computer relocation during office remodeling to ensure uninterrupted
connectivity.
05/04 – 05/05, Computer Care plus, IT Specialist
Provided network technical support or standalone PCs
Set up small office network (5 – 10 end users) and provided customer support for optimum
operation
Repaired computers on site; set up and configured home Wireless network; maintained
customer follow-up; updated documentation and made recommendation on hardware and
software most ideal to meet client needs.
03/01 – 05/04, Robert Half International-SIGNAL - FERC, SystemSpecialist
Provided technical support and customer service for over 1,800 workstations
Provided hardware/software support for HQ and all Regional Offices
Assisted with large-scale equipment moves, relocation and re-configuration
Installed and configured including troubleshooting for mobile devices-IPAQ, Palm Pilots and
BlackBerrys
Provided knowledge transfer on the team-posted knowledge into an in-house knowledge
center (FERCITA)
Education
B. S. in Electrical Engineering - University of District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Network Engineering and Management - Computer Learning Center, Alexandria, VA
Certifications
Microsoft Vista Configuration, MCTS
CompTIA A+ Certified Professional
Certified Novell Administrator (Intranet Ware/NetWare 4.11), CNA
Certified PC Tech+ - Computer Technology Institute
Dell Certified Technician for OptiPlex Desktops and Latitude Notebooks
Clearance
Public Trust – Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
REFERENCES: Available upon request.