Rizwan Nazeer

Experience

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  Mitchell's Fruit Farms Limited

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2021

  IT Executive at Mitchell's Fruit Farms Limited

  ✔ Network & System Administration🔹 Maintaining a network of 160+ nodes.🔹 Configuring LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS.🔹 VMware installation, configuration, management, and virtual machine backup/recovery.🔹 Installing and managing Backup Servers and Active Directory Domains.✔ Security & Firewall Management🔹 Installing, configuring, and implementing Open-Source Firewalls (pfSense).🔹 Overseeing software and network security, including backup and restoration.🔹 Ensuring systems are protected from unauthorized access and viruses.✔ Technical Support & Troubleshooting🔹 Providing technical assistance via phone, Skype, and email.🔹 Troubleshooting and resolving issues with computers, laptops, cameras, printers, and networks.🔹 Supporting the rollout of new applications and changes to existing ones.✔ Wireless & Surveillance Systems🔹 Installing and configuring UBNT wireless devices for long-distance connectivity.🔹 Upgrading CCTV networks, security systems, and troubleshooting surveillance issues.✔ User Support & Training🔹 Providing IT training to end-users.🔹 Managing email administration, configuring Outlook, and web-based emails.🔹 Supervising system and server administration to ensure service availability. Show less

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  Al Karam Paper Mills Pvt. Ltd.

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

  Information Technology Executive

  🔹 Team Leadership & IT Operations✔ Lead and oversee IT teams at Head Office and Factory, ensuring seamless operations and reporting.✔ Manage IT inventory, procurement, and maintain records of IT assets and accessories.🔹 Network & Server Management✔ Designed and implemented network redundancy and backup strategies for business continuity.✔ Established a robust disaster recovery system with offsite and onsite backup solutions.✔ Configured and troubleshot proxy servers and ensured optimal network performance.✔ Implemented network teaming for Dell and HP servers to enhance reliability and load balancing.🔹 System Administration & Security✔ Configured and managed Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS for streamlined IT infrastructure.✔ Ensured high availability and security of company networks and systems.✔ Maintained handover/takeover records for IT assets to ensure accountability. Show less

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  Future Fashion Textile

  Apr 2023 - now

  Deputy Manager MIS

  ✔ VMware & Server ManagementInstalled and configured VMware ESXi (up to 7.0) and vCenter Server with multiple RAID levels on SSD, SATA, and SAS drives.Managed iDRAC for server health monitoring, RAID configurations, power supply, and log analysis.Performed VM backups and disaster recovery using Veeam and batch files.✔ Oracle Database & APEX AdministrationDesigned, deployed, and managed Oracle Database & APEX infrastructure with live servers.Upgraded Oracle APEX versions and implemented automated backups.Provided infrastructure support for Oracle, APEX, POS, IGP, OGP, and Attendance Reports Server.Optimized server performance, including software, hardware, RAID, and network configurations.✔ Network & Security ManagementConfigured and managed Sophos Firewall with multiple ISPs, department-wise policies, and automated backups.Installed and configured Active Directory with OUs, Group Policies, and high-security measures.Deployed AD Audit Plus for file operation tracking and PaperCut for printer and paper management.✔ Web, Cloud & Attendance SystemsAdministered web hosting, domains, emails, and SSL certificates using cPanel & DNS platforms.Troubleshot and resolved cloud infrastructure and application issues.Installed and managed Bio Time for remote attendance and device backups.✔ Storage & NetworkingConfigured Cisco 4948 & 4900M switches for 10G network connectivity.Installed multiple storage servers (400TB capacity) with quotas and backup solutions.Installed and managed 250+ CCTV surveillance systems with mobile live access.✔ Wireless & Infrastructure DeploymentImplemented wireless networking with a unified SSID and AP mesh using TP-Link Omada Controller. Show less