Syed Mughni
Senior Systems Administrator | AV Engineer | Infrastructure & Technology Leader
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About
Technology professional with 10+ years of experience leading IT infrastructure, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, and audiovisual engineering initiatives across healthcare, manufacturing, MSP, education, and event environments. Expertise in Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, VMware, Cisco/Meraki networking, FortiGate security, Active Directory, disaster recovery, and enterprise support. Proven ability to design and deploy professional AV systems, manage technical projects, support live events, and deliver reliable technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and user experience.
Experience
Audio Video Engineer - AVCS Chicago
(2025-01)
Design and deploy professional audio, video, lighting, streaming, and control systems for corporate, nonprofit, religious, and special events.
- Perform site surveys, system engineering, signal-flow design, equipment specification, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Manage live event production, hybrid meetings, PTZ camera systems, video switching, and livestreaming solutions.
- Develop proposals, technical documentation, project budgets, and client-facing technology recommendations.
Systems Administrator - Outsource IT Solutions Group
(2024-01 - 2025-01)
Managed infrastructure for 20+ client environments and 500+ endpoints across diverse industries.
- Administered Cisco Meraki, FortiGate, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Datto BCDR, Azure Backup, and Kaseya platforms.
- Automated onboarding and operational processes using PowerShell, improving efficiency and reducing support time.
Systems Administrator - Resource Label Group
(2023-01 - 2024-01)
Served as lead IT administrator for a 150-user manufacturing facility.
- Managed Windows Server, VMware, FortiGate, Office 365, backups, cybersecurity, and network operations.
- Improved uptime and operational reliability through proactive monitoring and infrastructure modernization.
Systems/Network Administrator - Agility Network Services & Aqueity
(2020-01 - 2023-01)
Supported MSP client environments with Cisco, Meraki, FortiGate, Azure, Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft technologies.
- Led network deployments, server administration, disaster recovery planning, and escalation support.
- Delivered infrastructure projects while maintaining high customer satisfaction and SLA performance.
Systems Administrator / Desktop Support - ATS, NTT Data, Joliet Junior College
(2015-01 - 2020-01)
Provided enterprise systems administration, desktop support, Active Directory management, VPN support, asset management, and end-user training.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cloud Computing - Southern New Hampshire University (2026-05)
