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Arshain Aziz

Richmond,TX
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Arshain Aziz

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Skills: Microsoft Azure · Powershell · VMware · VMWare ESXi · Infrastructure · Virtualization · Hyper-V · VMware Infrastructure · Windows Server · Active Directory · Windows · Citrix Products · Citrix XenDesktop · Citrix XenApp · Experienced System Administrator with 10 year background in Information Technology. Expert in solving problems and trouble shooting. Known for best-in-class hardware and software knowledge and detail-oriented project roll outs. Versatile system administrator proficient in hardware, software and security planning. Selects, installs, configures and manages components. Highly skilled in Windows and Linux with expert information security knowledge. Highly skilled IT professional with a background in systems administration, maintenance and end-user training. Accomplished in designing solutions to achieve software compatibility and streamline system upgrades and installations. Talented in administering and maintaining complex avionics systems, including Microsoft operating systems, servers and specialized logistics software. Seeking to leverage comprehensive IT experience to take the next career step in systems administration with a respected organization that values hard work, strategic thinking and results. Highly skilled IT professional with a background in systems administration, maintenance and end-user training. Accomplished in designing solutions to achieve software compatibility and streamline system upgrades and installations. Talented in administering and maintaining complex microsoft systems, including vmware operating systems, servers and specialized citrix software. Seeking to leverage comprehensive IT experience to take the next career step in systems administration with a respected organization that values hard work, strategic thinking and results. Skilled administrator qualified in LAN and WAN environments. Keeps performance high with continuous upkeep and regular maintenance. Quick to troubleshoot and successful at resolving diverse issues.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

star stop Exxon
Houston, TX

System Administrator
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed day-to-day storage equipment administration to promote optimal system asset application.
  • Installed and maintained firewalls to secure on-site and cloud-based hardware against unwanted intrusions.
  • Developed and tested company-wide servers for printing, file storage and applications.
  • Integrated cutting-edge infrastructure tools to migrate network operations to virtual server computing environment.
  • Created configuration guides for deploying new desktops, laptops and mobile devices.
  • Determined and alleviated hardware, software and network issues.

Bank of America
Houston, TX

Citrix Administrator
03.2019 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Analyzed intricate server issues and supported large enterprise and business-critical applications.
  • Managed backup, user account and helpdesk systems.
  • Provided company users with tech support for IT problems and account maintenance.
  • Maintained knowledge of advances in information technology systems and applications.
  • Procured IT resources for strategic and operational computing requirements.
  • Developed data security and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Assigned and reviewed work of IT project managers, systems analysts and developers.
  • Globally managed several satellite IT locations, maintaining secure and operational corporate infrastructure.

Circle K
Houston, TX

VMware Administrator
02.2017 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Managed, troubleshot, backed up and restored data, operating systems, files, documents and drivers to provide comprehensive systems management and support.
  • Kept systems operating efficiently by performing necessary upgrades and repairs.
  • Implement policies, procedures and best practices to safeguard and protect data, reports and access.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and upgraded systems to improve network, system and data availability and integrity.
  • Installed firewalls and antivirus software to improve cybersecurity.
  • Coordinated with vendors and company personnel to facilitate purchases.
  • Analyzed intricate server issues and supported large enterprise and business-critical applications.
  • Spearheaded server infrastructure development, quality control, staging and production operations.

VTEX
Houston, TX

Active Directory Administrator
11.2015 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Managed, troubleshot, backed up and restored data, operating systems, files, documents and drivers to provide comprehensive systems management and support.
  • Trained and directed users on correct use of software and hardware within systems.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and upgraded systems to improve network, system and data availability and integrity.
  • Implemented inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment, supplies, tools and replacement parts.
  • Built new file servers to maximize web hosting, terminal servers and domain control performance.
  • Installed firewalls and antivirus software to improve cybersecurity.
  • Designed, configured and tested computer hardware and operating system software.
  • Monitored network performance to determine adjustments needed.
  • Analyzed intricate server issues and supported large enterprise and business-critical applications.

Education

St Patricks
Karachi Pakistan

Bachelor of Science from Information Technology Project Management
05.2003

Skills

  • System Updates
  • Server Improvements
  • Web Security
  • Help Desk Software
  • Program Installations
  • Virtualization
  • Diagnosing Issues
  • Hardware and Software Installation
  • Project Management
  • Device Configuration
  • Windows 95/98/2000/XP/XP Pro/NT
  • System Upgrades
  • File system administration
  • Server maintenance
  • Program installations
  • Servers expertise
  • Infrastructure planning
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Timeline

System Administrator

star stop Exxon
06.2022 - Current

Citrix Administrator

Bank of America
03.2019 - 05.2022

VMware Administrator

Circle K
02.2017 - 05.2018

Active Directory Administrator

VTEX
11.2015 - 09.2016

St Patricks

Bachelor of Science from Information Technology Project Management
Arshain Aziz