MOHAMMAD ANSARI
Maryland,USA
Summary
A Systems Engineer with over 13 years of strong experience in design, build, configure, break, fix and maintenance on Wintel & Virtualization platforms. Having excellent understanding of medium to large IT infrastructure including Network Security, Virtualization Administration, and in-depth knowledge of VMware vSphere Architectures. I can work using own initiative and as part of a team. Have proven knowledge of ITIL framework, Change Management, Problem Management and Asset management
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Network Engineer
MDOT Maryland
04.2020 - Current
- Administer build and mange infrastructure on AWS, Azure and on-premises including networks, virtual machnes
- Troubleshooting of Windows OS, Microsoft Office 365, Active Directory, network issue, print server, DFS, Nutanix and VMware
- Operation activity of Windows Server Administration with Active Directory Provisioning, Group Policies, OU, scripting, etc.) and Systems Management tools
- Working with Identity providers and SAML 2.0 Azure, OKTA, ADFS
- Administering VMware-Nutanix Infrastructure
- Provides technical guidance for endpoint management platform administration
- Set-ups and configures endpoint management platform servers Monitoring Intune & endpoint health and performance Manage software distribution including Microsoft Security upgrades and standard desktop software on global basis using both SCCM and Intune platforms Managing PKI life cycle management from a centralized interface via Key Manager Engine
- Configure, support, and update the existing VMware Infrastructure Configure Nutanix Move and migrate VM's from VMware to Nutanix Administring Tier I/II level support on Nutanix Support for network related including Cisco Switch, VPN, F5 Load Balancer, etc
- Set up and manage DFS file share with the current share and have it replicate to the new file server Application Deployment, SD, and Patch management
System Engineer-VDI-Infrastructure
SEI
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Design, configure, and support Enterprise Desktop Virtualization Technologies VMWare View) application packaging, image creation and optimization Collaborate with the desktop team to implement global Windows 10 VDI templates Forecast HW requirements using periodic reporting
- Administrating and maintaining vSphere environments Evaluates system analysis business processes and partners with application developers to integrate customer needs Adhere to performance and delivery targets within a program/project Excellent experience and knowledge with designing installing and implementing VMware ESX server, VMware virtual Center, setting up VMotion, HA, DRS, and related VMware products such as VM Workstation, VMware converter VM Backup products and other products for virtualization Supported VMware, specifically ESX vSphere 5.x/6.x/7.x to monitor cluster performance, optimize the server environment, diagnose, and resolve production issues amongst different Data Centres and over 1000 servers
- SCCM Infrastructure Application Deployment, SD, and Patch management
Consultant
Intel
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked with Operations staff based offshore in India prioritizing tickets breaching SLA and high severity tickets and guide to provide work direction to technical staff, contract staff employees
- Determines appropriate coverage for all hours of operation Performs troubleshooting as required, work with other teams such as AD/DNS, Network, Compute, and 3rd party vendors to resolve issues Establishes, maintains, and manage user's windows accounts, maintains systems, Windows security, and utility software on Windows server 2019/2016/2012/2008 and computer systems Provides server support related to other software Planning and implementing Backup and Recovery procedures, scheduling daily backups, and performed periodic recovery tests Knowledge of other enterprise backup software products such as Veritas Backup Exec, Commvault, Microsoft Data Protection Manager DPM Implemented Research techniques by cyber compliance orders to support confidential operations, disable Active Directory accounts posing a network security risk to eliminate hacking ability
System Engineer
Herc Rentals
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Vulnerability assessment via Qualys & remediation for different OS Windows, Linux, Unix) under AWS cloud and application remediation like JAVA, Jenkins, Adobe, Telematics Gateway, Mobile Management, Nginx, Nexus, Altiris
- Provide technical services and support for the following areas: Hypervisor: AWS Cloud, VMware, routers, firewalls, and security Internal systems: Systems infrastructure, Active Directory, Group Policy, LDAP, ADFS, DNS, Exchange Server, Application & OS patching Working on escalated support issues related to Microsoft's core business solutions, WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls, security, and remote access solutions Perform network assessments, security audits and new client consultations Managed overall responsibilities on Active Directory to include user accounts, troubleshooting, modifications, permissions, OU structure, and sites and services Participate in the administration and maintenance of the remote monitoring and management system: update agent scripts, respond to alerts, monitor dashboard, and periodic system review Working with Sales Team to Engineer projects, identify new products and solutions, and research solutions for existing clients Document maintenance for all computer systems and network infrastructure
Infrastructure Analyst II
John Deere
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Performing Root Cause Analysis on SfB on critical outages and incidents, and permanent engineering solution Supporting multiple Skype for Business messaging and collaboration technologies across an enterprise via administration, monitoring, backups, contingencies, and upgrades to on-premises servers Collaborating with other personnel IT Security, Technical Architecture, etc.) to sustain and improve system performance Admin task related to Azure AD related to skype for business
Wintel Systems / Voice Engineer
DAN's Network
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Managing & administering Active Directory & Exchange accounts as per client policies Solving problems at different clients in voice environments Asterik), while working with multiple layers of customer engineering, network, and administrative tasks
Wintel System Administrator /Advance
Injazat Data Systems
11.2006 - 10.2017
- Completed Data Center relocation activities for Virtual Infrastructure including upgrading vCenter server to 6.0 and upgrading existing hosts to vSphere 6.0 from ESXi 5.5 Successfully migrated 1000 VMs to new Data Center using Stretched networks Engage with business stakeholders for Critical Production workload migration schedules and outages New UCS infrastructure utilizing 32 Cisco B200 M4 blade servers implemented for Virtual Production workloads New Infrastructure VBlock 320 UCSB Series Blades B200 M3 with VNX 7500 was implemented to host dedicated production workloads of 550VMs
- In-place upgrade Lync Server 2013 to Skype for Business Server 2015 Migrate Lync 2013 to SfB Server 2015 relies on a number of external components in order to function
- Considering various systems such as servers and their operating systems, databases, authentication and authorizing systems, networking systems and infrastructure as well as telephone PBX systems Supporting complex issues and troubleshooting issues related to Lync operation
- Successfully upgraded environment from SCCM 2007 to SCCM 2012 R2 including 1,000 client endpoints and 26 servers Planned upgrades and roadmaps to upgrade sites from the SCCM 2007 to SCCM 2012 Designed, built, tested, configured, and implemented SCCM 2012 Active Directory: Administered DNS, DHCP and WINS
- Configured Group Policy Objects to create a secure Windows Infrastructure.
System Administrator / Team Lead
Parsons International
10.2004 - 10.2006
- Coordinate with vendor to restructure of physical and logical network design of all ADM Abu Dhabi Municipality) remote sites Coordinate the implementation of IPS Tipping Point Unity 2000 and unity 200 device
- Administer and Implemented Abu Dhabi Municipality E Services hosted in Etisalat Implemented and maintain Local Area Network Computing Infrastructure to ADM Head Office Provide guidance, training, and leadership to the IT Infrastructure support Creating Virtual Machine, VM Guest OS Templates and Clone Virtual Machine Configuring Virtual appliances, Access control, and Resource pool VMware infrastructure performance analysis, problem management and determining corrective actions Making sure all Production servers are updated using vCenter update manager
Systems / Network Engineer
Gulf Computers
10.2003 - 09.2004
- Completed Firmware upgrade project for IBM E Series Enclosures and Blade Servers Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Environment and BAU Support MS Windows 2003 & 2008 server builds, performance monitoring and installations Virus Prevention/Security Analysis Performing Active Directory Backup's and Restores Implementation, support and maintenance of HP, Dell, and IBM server hardware
Network Analyst
Gulf Computers
08.2001 - 07.2003
- Provided Virtualization Systems Administration to Origin Energy Installed, managed & administer Windows 2000 Advance Server by configuring DNS, DHCP, WINS services Established and connect 10 remote sites by WAN leased line & ISDN links) in Dubai Police Academy Project Configured windows 2000 having DNS, DHCP, with Microsoft Exchange Server & configure the WAN clients by using 2500 Cisco series router in Tibah T.V
- Project Administer & Monitor Bell Security Card Access System in 26 sites Connected five Dubai Sheikh Places to main office through leased line Installed & Configure SQL 2000 Server Configure, Monitor & Administer Proxy Server Implementation Configure a centralized Trend Antivirus system for server & clients
Education
Data Communication Technology
Supernova Institute
MSc - Master of Science in Physics
University of Karachi
06.1993
Skills
- Active Directory
- Agile
- Agile methodologies
- Asterisk
- AWS
- AWS Cloud
- Azure
- Azure Active Directory
- Azure AD
- Bluecoat
- CCNA
- CCNP
- Cisco
- Cisco Call Manager
- Cisco Switches
- Cisco UCS
- Cloud Computing
- Cluster
- CommVault
- Configuration
- DHCP
- Disaster Recovery
- DNS
- Encryption
- ESXI
- Exchange Server
- Firewall
- Firewalls
- Firmware
- Gpo
- Group Policy
- Hyper-V
- Hypervisor
- IBM
- IIS
- ISCSI
- IT Security
- ITIL
- Java
- Jenkins
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Systems Network Engineer
MDOT Maryland
04.2020 - Current
System Engineer-VDI-Infrastructure
SEI
09.2019 - 03.2020
Consultant
Intel
07.2019 - 09.2019
System Engineer
Herc Rentals
01.2019 - 06.2019
Infrastructure Analyst II
John Deere
10.2018 - 01.2019
Wintel Systems / Voice Engineer
DAN's Network
07.2018 - 07.2018
Wintel System Administrator /Advance
Injazat Data Systems
11.2006 - 10.2017
System Administrator / Team Lead
Parsons International
10.2004 - 10.2006
Systems / Network Engineer
Gulf Computers
10.2003 - 09.2004
Network Analyst
Gulf Computers
08.2001 - 07.2003
Data Communication Technology
Supernova Institute
MSc - Master of Science in Physics
University of Karachi
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