10+ years experienced system administrator and computer network consultant skilled in managing data center and host systems, installation of systems, LAN, server administration, VMware installation, Wi-Fi/WLAN designing & installation and staff management. Highly skilled in managing both data center as well as computer host systems. Possesses hands on experience of performing daily server backups and periodic restoration. Proficient in implementing site to site VPN and setting up and managing LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi systems. Adept in the administration of various technological tools such as Google suite, McAfee, Oracle VM, Google apps, Barracuda backup, etc. In my current role as the System Administrator at Muscat Overseas Co., I have been taking care of the complete system administration for the organization over the past 8 years. Keen to apply the acquired problem solving skills to a challenging role in a reputed organization.
• Data Center Management • Host System Management • Server Administration • System Design
• Technical Issue Resolution • System Installation • Staff Management • Server Backups
• Stakeholder Management • Technical Support • Desktop Support • Switching & Routing
Managing the data center and computer host systems including hardware, software and UPS (uninterrupted power system)
Supervising the IT support staff & rendering work direction to technical staff
Maintaining security and safeguarding systems from unauthorized use
Ensuring continuous and high availability of critical servers
Conducting installation and management of the host computer operating systems, disk arrays, fiber channel switches, routers, tape libraries and other components
Performing daily server backups and periodic restoration and DR tests
Implementing site to site VPN by employing Sonicwall Firewall
Conducting Google suite administration
Conducted the following tasks routinely:
Desktop Support, Server Administration, Active Directory Administration, Sonicwall CDP administration
Barracuda backup administration, Sonicpoint implementation with Multiple VAP, Vcenter administration
Successfully migrated the servers from 2003 to 2008
Effectively migrated the physical servers to a virtual environment
Achieved increased security and performance of systems by implementing new anti-virus software and critical system updates
Performed upgradation of the Sonicwall firewall from MX2500 to NSA 3600
Successfully implemented Sonicwall SMA for remote users and the helpdesk software
Conducted Installation of Linux servers in Oracle VM environment for the EBS implementation
Key Deliverables
Provided technical support to the clients which were 5 Star hotels
Ensured consistent leased line connectivity from ISP to the clients
Facilitated provision of Wifi internet access to the Hotel guests
Rendered support for IP telephone & Interactive televisions
Key Achievements
Successfully implemented the Wi-Fi in the following properties:
Avant Garden Hotel, California (5-star and 200+ room property)
Savannah Sarover Hotel, Los Angeles (5-star and 75+ room Property)
Implemented Nomadix (Nomadix offers Bandwidth Management Gateways and Access Control Gateways for seamless wired and wireless connectivity solutions across public Internet networks and enterprises) for clients