Ali Raza

Experience

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  Master Group of Industries

  Nov 2016 - May 2021

  A.M Network

  • Installing, configuring, and administering network technologies.• Designs and implements LAN/WAN and Wireless Networks using switching and router technology.• Cisco, TP-link and D-Link switch configuration in particular VLAN configuration/troubleshooting.• Manage VPN and Remote Access.• IP addressing and subnetting, Routing concepts.• Installing network upgrades.• Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving network problems• Installing, configuring, and maintaining physical servers and desktops.• Using Windows and Linux Operating Systems.• Managing DNS with Active Directory, User Roles & Authorization Policy.• Installing and Configuring the TMG proxy server for providing internet service tolocal Users.• Antivirus Management using Panda 18.0 total Virus Protection.• Supporting and Troubleshooting ERP packages and FOX pro packages.• Installed and Configured Hikvision CCTV cameras along with the NVR system.• Organized the network with the help of different types of cameras and then connected it to the main system.• Developed Master Security Control Room for dispatching Foam mattresses andmonitoring sensitive areas. Show less

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  Kohat Cement Company Limited

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2023

  Assistant Manager IT

  • Managing IT services based on the ITIL process and ticketing system. • Complete Administration& Management of Windows Servers (2008/2008/2016) and RAID Configuration.• Installation, configuration, and administration of an Active Directory Domain Controller and Services.• Designed, planned, and implemented Group Policies, delegation strategies, and OU structure.• Creating and managing Distribution and Security groups. Restructuring the OUs according to the Departments or Teams.• Created and maintained SonicWALL TZ370 firewall configurations, updated documentation, and log analysis.• Configured Site to Site VPN in SonicWALL TZ370• Installing Configuring and managing Filer Servers Permissions.• Installing, configuring, and supporting network equipment including routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS, and DHCP Servers.• Working on high priorities incidents and resolving them within the SLA time.• Managed and administered Windows/Linux systems – Performed periodic maintenance, provided technical support, and executed systems engineering.• Configure Unifi Access Points Wireless Solution with VLANS &Company DHCP Server.• Installing and Configuring VMware ESXi / 6.5/6.7• Installing and configuring the vCenter server 6.7 • Installing and configuring Veem Backup Software for Backup Purposes• Monitoring the performance of VMs & ESX Host ( CPU, RAM, HDD utilization)• Taking SnapShot of Virtual Machines (for backup & testing purposes),• Maintenance of Data Center at KCCL HO and remote sites.• Administration of Microsoft Office 365 workloads (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Skype for Business, and OneDrive for Business)• Manage and Monitor endpoint security through Kaspersky Security Center.• Manage Servers, Network devices' log files through the Fastvue log server.• CCTV Camera installation, configuration, and maintenance both at the plant and Head office. Show less

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  COLABS

  Nov 2023 - now

  Technology Team Lead