Ahmad Zaki

Ahmad zaki

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    PMP | ITIL v4 Foundation | SAA-C03 | AZ-104 | SC-400 | AZ-900 | Oracle 10g

  • Education

    • University of central punjab

      2001 - 2005
      Bachelor's of science in computer science information technology

      Activities and Societies: Cricket Team, Table Tennis, Managing Events and participating, Software competitions etc.

    • Govt. pilot high school for boys

      1996 - 1998
      Matriculation science
    • University of central punjab

      2005 - 2009
      Master's degree computer science
  • Experience

    • The punjab educational endowment fund

      May 2009 - Mar 2024
      It manager

      IT Infrastructure Manager at PEEF from 2009 to 2024. Developed and optimized cloud and on-premises infrastructure, ensuring enhanced server performance and network security. Configured and maintained critical servers, ERPs, and network devices. Implemented security principles and technologies, including antivirus, encryption, IDPS, and access control. Installed CCTV cameras and developed backup strategies and disaster recovery plans.Transitioned to virtualization using Hyper-V, consolidating servers, reducing hardware costs, and improving resource utilization. Migrated server workloads to virtual machines and configured virtualized domain controllers, file and print services, and other critical server roles. Established a disaster recovery site utilizing repurposed hardware, enabling failover capabilities. Transitioned the security system to IP-based cameras for remote monitoring and enhanced security.Developed a roadmap for migrating workloads to Microsoft Azure cloud and leveraged Azure services for migration. Deployed Office 365 suite, including SharePoint Online, for modern collaboration and productivity. Integrated on-premises Microsoft Exchange Server on premises with cloud for seamless email communication, achieving greater scalability and reliability. Empowered employees with modern communication and collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams. Ensured operational integrity and security across the modernized IT infrastructure. Show less

    • Fountain house lahore

      Jun 2015 - May 2017
      It support engineer

      As an IT Support Engineer at Fountain House, I successfully overhauled the network infrastructure across three sites, transitioning to Cat6 cabling for enhanced gigabit performance. I optimized network flow by conducting thorough analysis and eliminating traffic bottlenecks. Implemented a robust virtualized environment, configuring essential services such as Domain Controllers, file servers, print servers, database servers, and application servers. Facilitated the development and launch of a tailored ERP system for hospital management. Established seamless point-to-point wireless connectivity to integrate remote sites. Administered enterprise-level Wi-Fi networks, ensuring seamless connectivity. Maintained and supported Windows 7 and 8 systems, conducting comprehensive software installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Managed Active Directory Users and Computers, enhancing organizational structure and security. Authored an IT operations manual detailing backup and recovery protocols. Resolved a wide range of hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal downtime. Managed Microsoft SQL Server environments (2008 and 2014), ensuring data integrity and availability. Show less

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