Taha Saeed
IT Infrastructure & Network Operations | Active Directory & Windows Server
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IT infrastructure and network support engineer based in Karachi, currently managing lab and campus systems at Hamdard University while completing a Master's in Computer Science at MAJU. Hands-on experience administering Active Directory domain environments, Windows Server infrastructure, and campus LAN/PoE/CCTV networks, with a track record of automating routine lab tasks through scripting. Extends this experience through independent GNS3/VMware network labs and mentoring of junior interns in core networking tools.
Experience
Lab Engineer at Hamdard University (2025-09 – Present)
- Administered Active Directory domain environments — AD DS, Group Policy Objects (GPO), and DNS/DHCP — supporting authentication and access across university lab systems.
- Migrated Windows deployment from individual bootable-USB installs to Windows Deployment Services (WDS), reducing full 80-PC lab imaging time from over two weeks to a single evening — a 90%+ reduction.
- Implemented and managed RAID storage configurations on lab servers to improve data redundancy and system reliability.
- Developed and executed lab-management automation scripts for pre-exam lab setup, cutting preparation time from 30–40 minutes to under 5 minutes (roughly an 85% reduction).
- Configured, deployed, and troubleshot IP-based CCTV surveillance cameras alongside campus LAN and PoE infrastructure.
- Delivered Level 1 technical support to faculty, staff, and students, resolving 45–70 tickets per month across hardware, software, OS, and networking issues.
Networking & IT Support Intern at Hamdard University (2024-07 – 2024-10)
- Configured and managed Cisco network switches, including VLAN creation, port configuration, and connectivity troubleshooting.
- Designed and modeled network topologies in Cisco Packet Tracer prior to deployment, reducing misconfiguration risk during live rollout.
- Performed structured switch testing, cable tracing, and port labeling, improving network documentation accuracy.
- Supported campus IT operations by helping deploy, monitor, and maintain shared network resources.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science – Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU) (2026-02 – 2028-03)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Hamdard University (2021 – 2025)
