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Irfan Tariq

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect
Princeton,TX

Summary

Versatile IT professional with over 10 years of experience in the Information Technology and computer field. Proven problem solver with consistent success leading the support, deployment, management of enterprise infrastructure systems, and business-critical services. Demonstrated ability to produce and deliver solutions that meet strategic objectives tied to the performance of technology and business functions. Resourceful and skilled in prioritization of problems, remediation, and customer follow-up. Able to architect and implement innovations to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Possesses a unique combination of technical acumen, leadership ability, and interpersonal skills. Works with utmost regard for honesty and integrity, the foundation of Irfan’s own personal values. Insightful Information Technology Manager with [5] years of IT leadership experience including oversight of infrastructure, application support and security services. Dedicated to customer satisfaction with focused delivery of technical solutions. Proven leader in directing operations, maintenance and support of complex systems. Develops creative business solutions, leveraging diverse methodologies and delivering engineering solutions for leading organizations. Highly adept in request for proposal development, technology needs assessments and staff training.

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Work History

Cloud Solutions Engineer

Experian
, Texas
02.2019 - Current
  • AWS Cloud account provisioning and structure.
  • Okta SSO Integration with AWS & Azure.
  • Utilize custom corporate account name with IAM dashboard.
  • Deploy all the necessary network information via CFT.
  • Automate azure account onboarding – Redlock.
  • Enabling AWS Flow logs for Experian accounts.
  • Design and build EC2 instances using scalability, flexibility, auditability of cloud environment.
  • Configured EC2 AMI’s using the Experian Golden AMI’s.
  • Implemented a policy through workflows or security requirements.
  • Created and Deployed AWS Organizations to attach Service Control Policies (SCPs) to OUs.
  • Cloud Root Account Secure Process AWS & Azure.
  • Manage the security Tools Integration via Qualys, Tanium, Dynatrace, FireEye, Splunk Server side.
  • Validate proxy server is set at the location.
  • Create a Virtual Private Gateway and Tag a reference to the account.
  • Setup and configure Direct connect, virtual private interfaces for the BU’s accounts.
  • Installed and configure Linux instances and joining to Centrify.
  • Deployment of Encryption & KMS Solution for Cloud platform.
  • Assisted in setting up bank Mock sites for the BU needs.
  • Configured Landing Zone launch Parameters.
  • Proactively defined boundaries with mechanisms for limiting the impact of critical events such as security breaches and cloud outages.

DevOps Engineer

Health Catalyst
Dallas, Texas
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Monitored and managed the master Kafka cluster as a PaaS.
  • Built production-ready Implementations of an Apache Zookeeper, Apache Kafka.
  • Utilize Apache Curator to administered order Jobs on different nodes subscribe were called “minions”.
  • Deployment of all the necessary information in the Kafka log.
  • Daily praepostor and synchronize a user’s database between a piece of software and a Ldap directory.

Systems Engineer

High gate Hotels
Dallas, Texas
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Rolled out complex interfaces between various HH application systems and vendor systems.
  • Led migration of Dell Storage Compellent Integration Tools for VMware.
  • Upgraded Dell Compellent to 6.6.5 from 6.5.
  • Swap both Storage Controllers in Succession.
  • Configured Servers 2008/2012/2016 and Install VMWARE tools.
  • Add VMWARE to AD.
  • Add System administrators to correct group changes.
  • Managed common Office365 tasks in Office365 portal; emails, activity reports, admin mobile apps, Security and Compliance Center & mail flow rules (Transport Rules) in Exchange Online to conform with PCI.
  • Audited Transport rules based upon daily request.
  • Check logs monitor Solar Winds Server & Applications System dashboard 6.2.3.
  • Supported in GoDaddy DNS changes for the Hotel properties based upon DNS records/MX/SPF routing.
  • Heavily Instrumented SFTP Server connections with more than 45 banks for daily transactions.
  • Strongly customized new settings for automated integration of bank payments and reports.
  • Approved and deployed updates in WSUS using the WSUS management console and PowerShell.
  • Performed key role in supporting senior business application developer for ASP and JSP integration.
  • Managed SPLUNK components; indexing, web, direct search, forward to index and deploy configurations.
  • Created A Federated ADFS Link btw Highgate Hotels and its onboarding properties to Exchange AD Sync.
  • Implemented and installed newly built Print Server for our new London office.
  • Avaya Certificate issue to all the Ayava phone devices including conference bridge devices.
  • Configuration of External DNS name for Remote VPN Access.
  • (londonvpn.highgate.net).
  • Acquire an SSL Certificate for Remote VPN Access.
  • Hands on tactical player supporting existing infrastructure through maintenance, physical networks, windows servers 2012, 2016 OS, firewalls, and internet connectivity.
  • Update diagram/documentation regarding London office Infrastructure and Irving sites.

Operations Support

HKS Inc
Dallas, Texas
05.2011 - 03.2017
  • Administration of AD, group policy, Exchange 2016, and Office365 management console and PowerShell.
  • Migrated Mailboxes, Users, Computers, and Servers from previous child domains using ADMT, Profwiz, GalSync, custom PowerShell and VBScripts.
  • Designed, implement, and deployed SCCM2012 for large sites with 1200 users.
  • Leverage SCCM2012 central servers and primary/secondary sites for SW package deployment and routine Windows 10, 8, & 7 patching/Windows Image staged following proper change protocol.
  • Configured and maintain Cisco ASA 5512 Firewall for network security, VPN, and Site to Site VPN Connections.
  • Server 2008/2012 monitoring, troubleshoot, support, and triage of incidents.
  • Was responsible for quarterly updates to e-Specs database and client support.
  • Performed file server backups and restores.
  • Monitored servers for performance and space to ensure critical thresholds are not breached.
  • Configured advanced server logging to identify originating devices for account lockouts.
  • Member of team responsible for support, installation, configuration, troubleshoot, maintenance, and monitoring of IT infrastructure systems including voice and wireless.
  • Designed implemented and configured Dell 7910 Servers, HP, Compellent, Riverbed, Cisco routers 2921/4431, Meraki, and Palo Alto Networks among the primary hardware platforms.
  • Highly virtualized 2008/12 (Hyper-V) SAN environment.
  • Also, handled full logistical scope of remote technician dispatch for maintenance, upgrade, and remediation of IT systems across 32+ offices throughout the nation.
  • Served a role in identifying vulnerabilities and inefficiencies and made recommendations for improving system integrity and internal processes.
  • Worked closely and often with decision makers of visualization, brand identity, graphics group, accounting dept.
  • Provide Wired and Wireless Network Design Support, Implementation, and Administration.
  • Regularly worked on DFS Management using Namespace replications for Autodesk 2016/2017 deployments and various products.
  • License file updates for ALL License Managers for Autodesk Cognos database.
  • Configured backburner render farm environments for multiple office for HKS Sports/Healthcare visualization department.
  • Autodesk Revit Model Health Check.
  • Autodesk User Account Management.
  • Revit Server 2016/2017 Microsoft IIS setup.
  • Played a key role in implementation of Building Performance Analysis tools (Fenestra Pro, Formit, Sefeira, Insight360).
  • Setup all render engines cloud/Internal in-house on VMware servers: V-ray, mental ray, Lumion, Sketch up, Autodesk T-Spline, Rhino, Grasshopper flavors, Ladybug for energy analysis, Diva, Energy Plus, Sun Radiation Analysis, daylighting and Lighting Simulation tools.
  • Configured and managed BSD Spec Link, Specs-Exchange Door scheduler, Solibri Model Checker, FTP File transfer (E-transmit, THRU) mechanisms, E-Spec databases, Spec source libraries, and handling varies triage of tickets.
  • BIM managers for ongoing development and integration with IT systems and delivery to users (as it relates to testing, deployment scripting, automation, standards, hardware/software procurement, and consulting).
  • Serving as member of the Revit committee for 2 years.
  • Identified Problems and formed solutions.
  • Tested hardware and software beta releases for Engineering and Development before full company wide release.
  • Identified the cause of numerous pestilent problems that were previously never solved and worked to resolve.

IT Support-Help Desk

Via Christi Health Systems
Wichita, KS
11.2006 - 05.2011
  • Duties ranged from desktop support, OS/application profile migrations, reimaging & rebuilding workstations/laptops, and troubleshoot/maintain print solutions.
  • Highest number of knowledgebase postings among peers (RightAnswers KB platform).
  • Application support for MARS Systems, ECG Systems, and Microsoft products, among others.
  • Hardware and software problem solving from small to large scale.
  • One of 3 helpdesk personnel supporting 600+ local Users.
  • Reduced Stress Levels of customers by embracing a cooperative attitude and positive approach to every direction.
  • Contribution of numerous instructional and training documentation to posting on intranet for commonly asked processes by end-users.
  • Duties included back end server maintenance & configuration, supervise database backups, review security, monitoring resource utilization, account provisioning, as well as on-call support for a 50-end-user office.
  • Aided in implementation of HEAT help desk ticketing system.
  • Creation of concise support documentation and contributions to KB for recurrent issues.
  • Primary responsibility of maintaining and administering Dell PowerEdge servers; mainly web, email (On-premise exchange and spam), and FTP services for ppdocs.com and sendmydocs.com.

Education

Certified Information System Auditor ISACA (May 2021) AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate -

Cisco Certified Network Engineer (Boot Camp Trained 2015) Microsoft Technology Associate Trained (August 2011) CompTIA A+ CertMaster Trained - in addition

Richland Community College

Skills

    Solutions deployment

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Certification

Help Desk

Timeline

Cloud Solutions Engineer

Experian
02.2019 - Current

DevOps Engineer

Health Catalyst
03.2018 - 10.2018

Systems Engineer

High gate Hotels
02.2017 - 03.2018

Operations Support

HKS Inc
05.2011 - 03.2017

IT Support-Help Desk

Via Christi Health Systems
11.2006 - 05.2011

Cisco Certified Network Engineer (Boot Camp Trained 2015) Microsoft Technology Associate Trained (August 2011) CompTIA A+ CertMaster Trained - in addition

Richland Community College

Certified Information System Auditor ISACA (May 2021) AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate -

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