Amir Qureshi

Experience

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  INTERNET RESOURCES CORPORATION

  Jun 1988 - Oct 1993

  Hardware and Software Support technician

  Provide helpdesk support to customer for Computer

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  CASES

  Oct 1993 - Sept 1995

  Network Specialist

  Manage NETWARE LAN and Window workstations

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  The Brooklyn Hospital Center

  Sept 1995 - Jan 1997

  Nework Manager

  Manage netware and window network

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  DOW JONES & COMPANY

  Jan 1997 - Feb 1998

  Network Manager

  Manage the LAN and applications related to HIS

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  Saudi Aramco

  Feb 1998 - Mar 2000

  Senior Network Analyst

  Biggest Oil company in the world with more than 50000 work forceWide Area Network Upgrade from 2Meg to 45Meg & Optimization Converting User from Token ring to Fast Ethernet Optimizing the Network/System Operations Implementations of Switched Networks.Implement Network Security Implement the solutions to monitor the system\network performance indicator and recommend further tools to enhance that functionality. Implements solutions to facilaite troubleshooting network and system Problems. Worked in ARAMCO data Center for the exploration of Oil and Gas.Design , configuration, Installation, optimization, Preventive maintenance, administration, upgrade, of Routers LAN and WAN NetworkDesign, troubleshooting of Cisco Switches & TCP/IP routers Network.Setup, Design and Troubleshooting of DNS, WINS and DHCP server.Manage network related projects and make sure to get a job completed within given time . Communicate project status to the higher management and other concerned parties.Do the Hardware and Software upgrades on the Router and Switches to optimize network performance and make it fault Tolerant.Train and guide the helpdesk technicians to troubleshoot Network Hardware, applications and network related problems.Troubleshoot and proposed solution to network related problems on NT, Cray, SUN , SGI, AIX, IBM SP2, E10000 Systems.Extensive use of unix , Hp Openview , Ciscoworks in day to day operations.Stay current and evaluate new technologyCreate white papers and other documents for information purposes and user training. Show less

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  Shaikh Khalifa Medical Center

  Feb 2000 - Nov 2005

  IT Management Supervisor

  Managed by Cleveland Clinic, is a very large multiple campus state-of-the-art healthcare facility including many local hospitals and clinics. Implementations of Cisco Based Switched NetworksInvolved with infrastructure projects from Startup including Data Center, Structured Cabling, Network and System Implementations.Installation and Connectivity of different Medical Testing equipment to the enterprise network for eg MRI, Retina imaging software, DialysisStreamline the operation of USER SUPPORT Implement Network and System Security Implement the solutions to monitor the system\network performance indicator and recommend further tools to enhance that functionality. Implements solutions to facilaite troubleshooting network and system Problems.Streamline the data management and system management Processes.Implement the Hospital security system including access systems and IP cameras. Implement the Optical Wireless solutions to connect remote building.Part of the integration teams to integration HIS system with other health care system like PACS, Dictaphone and other Medical related IT software'sPlans, directs and manage Operations Technical Support Team in the Network/Systems. Setup and test the procedure for the backup and recovery of all sensitive data. Actively participate in the hospital related projects to resolve any IT related issues.Plans, directs and manage activities of assigned personnel in the Operations support of Network and System to meet all target key objectives.Prepares the operational budget and capital budget and write justifications for them.Part of the team that wrote security policy and then implement those security policies within the organization.Administrates the implementation of training and development programs within the IT Division with focus on enhancing capabilities of Support Staff. Show less

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  Hill International

  Dec 2005 - Jan 2009

  SENIOR MIS Manager

  •Plans, directs, and manages the technical projects within the network services group.•Responsible for the design ,procurement and installation of new it related services•Creates and manages project plans and compiles input from technical resources to refine each plan•Helps technicians and engineers create technical reference documents outlining operational procedures and tasks for building configurations of complex architectures and designs•Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of new projects and technology in order to meet the overall strategic networking goals of the organization•Evaluates and recommends changes to existing projects and tasks to meet the compliance and policy objectives set forth by management•Represents the division at external meetings related to project coordination with internal resources as they apply to the delivery of technical services•Strong knowledge of MS Office products including MS Word, Project, Power Point Presentations, Visio and Excel spreadsheets•Firm knowledge of Windows Technologies including both Server and Workstation O/S•Firm knowledge of server and networking hardware technologies•Strong knowledge of Server and Desktop deployment methods using both internal and external resources•Excellent oral, and written communication skills ,Strong management and leadership skills•VPN connectivity of site offices in Middle East to HQ in Dubai and Marlton •Provide IP telephony between Sites using Cisco Technology.•Establish the data center in dubai to provide IT services to ME & Asian Users•Implement Active Directory between site to control the access to Network resources•Implement WAN Acceleration.•Implement IP security Policies as specify by HQ •VPN connectivity for Remote Users.•Implemented Primavera Contract Manager and Project Controls and published it on the Internet.•Implemented Backup technologies to recover data for remote sites in case of Disaster. Show less

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  Sheilk Khaifa Medical City

  Jan 2009 - now

  Senior IT Operation Officer

  Managed by Cleveland Clinic, is a very large multiple campus state-of-the-art healthcare facility including many local hospitals and clinics. Manage the entire IT infrastructure in accordance to best practices.Excellent oral, and written communication skills ,Strong management and leadership skillsDevelop and manage project proposals, resources and plans. RFI, RFQ ,Technical Evolutions, DeploymentInvolved with infrastructure projects from Startup including Data Center, Structured Cabling, Network Infrastructure , System Implementations, Network Infrastructure Upgrades, Deployment of Enterprise Security, Data Acceleration Devices, SSL VPN deployment.Management and implementation of IT Business Continuity and disaster Recovery Site.. Deployment Involved SAN infrastructure, VMWARE and VMotion.Implementation of Cisco Based Wireless solution consist of 2000 AP and four core switches.Installation and Connectivity of different Medical Testing equipment to the enterprise network. Implement the solutions to monitor the system\network performance indicator and recommend further tools to enhance that functionality. Implements solutions to facilaite troubleshooting network and system Problems.Implement IP security Policies across the Enterprise.Implementing IP telephony solution (5000 Phones) to replace current PBX based systems.Part of the integration teams to integration HIS system with other health care system like PACS, Dictaphone and other Medical related IT software's Show less