Faraz Ahmad

I possess a wide range of skills in systems installation, configuration, upgrading and maintenance. I have more than 10 years of experience working across several different platforms, such as Windows, Mac OS and Linux. I am committed to finding innovative solutions to a variety of IT problems, such as security, database management and technical troubleshooting.

I can offer your organization exemplary support with network administration, effective project management and increased system performance.

Network Administrator - Saleem Memorial Hospital - Lahore

(2024-10)

• Working domain windows 2019 server and AD Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, File Server Users Z-drive, Share Drive, Quote Management.
• Working DNS, DHCP, Backup Server Veeam, Zabbix - Monitoring Server, Application Server, Bio star Door Access Management.
• Working on Sangfor Firewall for also network policy and VPN Server Configuration.
• Working on Ruckus Smart Zone 100 for controlling Wi-Fi network all over.
• Working on ESXI 6.5 and 7
• Working on VCenter 6.7
• Updates and maintains network documentation, assigns ip addresses, saves device configurations.
• Configures network devices for new deployments configures replacement network devices from backup configuration files.
• Working with network servers and internal corporate servers.
• User desktop issues, help with computer software installation, solve email access and routing issues, assist with desktop backup and archiving.
• Day-to-day operational tasks such as proactive maintenance, management, monitoring performance, incident and problem.

Network Engineer - IT Soll pvt Ltd - Lahore

(2024-04 - 2024-09)

• Working on ESXI 6.5 and 7
• Working on VCenter 6.7
• Updates and maintains network documentation, assigns ip addresses, saves device configurations.
• Configures network devices for new deployments configures replacement network devices from backup configuration files.
• Working on VPN in PfSense Server.
• Working and, Configuration and Troubleshooting Cisco switch (SG 300,350) VLAN.

Systems Administrator - Style Textile pvt Ltd - Lahore

(2021-03 - 2023-10)

• Performs diagnostics of network issues, provides support for service desk staff.
• Updates and maintains network documentation, assigns ip addresses, saves device configurations.
• Configures network devices for new deployments configures replacement network devices from backup configuration files.
• Working on VPN in PfSense Server.
• Working and, Configuration and Troubleshooting Cisco switch (SG 300,350) VLAN.
• Zabbix installation and configuration on CentOS 8.
• MS Exchange server 2010 and 2016.
• Skype for Business server 2016 and 2019
• Working network servers and internal corporate servers.
• User desktop issues, helps with computer software installation, solves email access and routing issues, assists with desktop backup and archiving.
• Day to day operational tasks such as proactive maintenance, management, monitoring performance, incident and problem
• Management, security, and backup and recovery across the network infrastructure.

Systems Administrator - DAWN News - Lahore

(2014-12 - 2021-02)

• Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 installation and configuration pf sense firewall 2.0 and Mikrotik Server and Kerio Server
• Working on Linux OS (CENTOS) (Squid Server, Samba Server, vsftpd Server) Working on FTP Server for send and revived Data.
• Maintaining Local Area Network.
• Working on Windows 2008, 2012, 2016 Server, (GPO, Active Directory)
• MAC OS Installation, Configuration and Troubleshooting (Hardware and Software) Neuron News Management System (VPN Configuration)
• System Troubleshooting

Systems Administrator - Indus Apparel (PVT) Textile Buying Services - Lahore

(2013-04 - 2014-09)

• Working on E-mail Server and MS Outlook 2010, 2013, 2016
• Maintaining Local Area Network and Wi-Fi Routers and load Balances. Maintaining panel for Email Accounts.
• Working on Windows 2008, 2012, Server. Working on pfsense firewall 2.0
• Working on Linux OS (CENTOS) (Squid Server, Samba Server, vsftpd Server) Working on MAC OS
• System Troubleshooting

Systems Administrator - APNA TV Channel Lahore / Abbtakk News - Lahore

(2009-03 - 2013-03)

• Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 installation and configuration
• Working on FTP Server for send and revived Data. Maintaining Local Area Network.
• Working on Windows 2008 Server, (GPO, Active Directory)
• Working on Linux OS (CENTOS) (Squid Server, Samba Server, vsftpd Server)
• MAC OS Installation, Configuration and Troubleshooting (Hardware and Software) Neuron News Management System (VPN Configuration)
• CCTV Configuration and Trouble Shooting
• System Troubleshooting

B.C.S (Hons) - Computer Science - Hajwary University