Ahmad Aliyev

Experience

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  Azerbaijan State University of Economics • UNEC

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  IT Support Technician intern

  Diagnose and resolve hardware/software problems.Install/upgrade PC hardware/software when required.Ensure that PC‘s and related devices are properly configured and connected to the local network.Advise users on software compliance issues on the desktop/LaptopsInform Network Administrators on any network issues encountered; Assist Network Administrators in auditing and documenting hardware/software inventory (asset management)Interface with Management for coordination and implementation of required software/hardware systems that arise due to business needs.Assist users in initial instruction on PC /printer usage when required, due to a change in network equipment assignments, desktop software/hardware installations. Assist in Corporate moves, ensuring proper connectivity at new locations, including network, printing, scanning, etc. Show less

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  IDRAK Technology Transfer

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2020

  Montager on electronic devices

  Diagnosis of desktop, application, networking and infrastructure issues.Experience of supporting a wide and varied client base.Troubleshooting PC’s, laptops and mobile devices. Installation and support of telecommunication equipment.Maintaining a log of all problems detected and system backups.Responsible for maintaining backups and for project work such as new builds.Working closely with software suppliers to resolve operational issues.Soldering work on platesPlates, multimeters of electronic devices through the checking of the problem finding and removing Show less

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  Bona Dea International Hospital

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  IT Engineer

  • Installing and configuring computer hardware, printers, operating systems and applications• Monitoring and proactively maintaining computer systems and networks• Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults• Monitoring Ticket System and resolving user issues• Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate)• Providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports• Supporting the roll-out of new applications or updates• Testing and evaluating new technology• Maintaining documentation and hardware/software registers Show less

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  İcbari Sığorta Bürosu/Compulsory Insurance Bureau

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2024

  IT Specialist

  • Overseeing the management of Active Directory objects, encompassing users, computers, groups, and various other components• Establishing and maintaining Group Policy infrastructure to enforce organizational security and compliance standards• Creating and administration of File Systems (FS), DHCP, DNS, WSUS and Print Server• User account management, license supervision, and the setup and support of services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams within Microsoft 365• Implementing and maintaining Veeam Backup & Replication solutions to safeguard critical data and ensure disaster recovery readiness• Monitoring and administering VMware ESXI virtualization infrastructure to optimize performance, resource utilization, and availability.• Configure Physical Volume, Volume Groups and Logical Volumes, using Logical Volume Manager (LVM) commands to create, extend, reduce, resize, and/or mirror new volumes and file systems• Use bash shell scripting to schedule and automates processes including full and incremental backups using tar, crontab ; migrating and enlarging file systems on Linux platform• Installs and configures Apache in RHEL and Centos• Regulate access to system resources by configuring Access Control List (ACL) and SUDO Show less

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  Azerbaijan Industrial Corporation OJSC

  Nov 2024 - now

  Lead IT Specialist

  Led IT infrastructure management, ensuring 24/7 uptime for servers, networks, databases, and security systems.Managed and maintained Linux and Windows Server environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.Directed company-wide tech transformation projects, including cloud adoption (Microsoft Azure) and virtualization (VMware), boosting system performance and scalability.Optimized IT systems using cloud and virtualization technologies, improving service quality and resource efficiency.Developed and enforced data security policies, backup strategies, and compliance measures to protect data and minimize breaches.Collaborated with stakeholders to integrate systems and improve cross-platform functionality.Managed FortiGate Firewall systems: installation, configuration, and optimization to maintain robust network security.Implemented security measures (VPN, SSL inspection, IPS, UTM, URL filtering) to safeguard the corporate network.Monitored network traffic for anomalies, promptly mitigating threats and generating detailed security reports.Configured and managed secure remote access via FortiGate VPN, ensuring user authentication and secure connectivity. Show less