Ahmadullah A.

Experience

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  Liwal Ltd

  Mar 2003 - Mar 2005

  Technical Engineer

  • Providing IT services to the customers, which cover (network troubleshooting, hardware reparation, installation of V-SAT for internet access, internal wiring for different cabling, installation and setup of small office servers for other purposes, configuration of routers and switches) • Delivering services for customers out of Kabul in all provinces of Afghanistan, delivering IT equipment and its assembling and installation in their office writing monthly reports to the IT director.

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  International Medical Corps

  Apr 2005 - Apr 2006

  Operation Logistic Assistant

  • Providing internal order forms (IOF) for all concerned departments and following up on purchase orders, including their agreement.• Contract forms for big purchases, providing documents forbidding the concerned companies to follow up inventory lists for all IMC warehouses, and issuing of stock cards for IN and OUT materials. • Follow up on vehicle logbook and fuel consumption weekly. Providing budget forecasts of logistics to the finance department, preparing logistic staff statistics for the HR department Writing monthly reports to the logistics coordinator. Show less

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  Liwal Ltd

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2007

  Satellite and Wireless Manager

  • VSAT Installation, VSAT troubleshooting, PABX Configuration, Wireless Network, LAN Network, Server 2003 Configuration, Different Router Configuration, Computer Troubleshooting, Assembling, Installation, Recovery of Data, and Laptop Repairing) Kabul Afghanistan. • Installation of MS software on all clients’ computers, updating of antivirus for clients weekly, receiving monthly backups from the client's side, and categorizing backups per department controlling the server.• Assigning new users to the DHCP and providing them with new domain accounts wiring for LAN for new users.• New building Configuration and activation of routers and switches. • Access points Troubleshooting and installation of V-SAT in main and sub-offices of RDC Follow up of IT Equipment in direct contact with the logistic officers Report writing of IT activities weekly. Show less

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  MADEAR

  Oct 2007 - Oct 2008

  Information Technology Officer

  • Configure network servers to support the active directory, DHCP, DNS, Exchange, antivirus, file, and printer servers. • Maintain a VSAT internet connection for the project, including contact with the service provider and obtaining a reliable and low-cost service. • Maintain an inventory of computer hardware, software, and licenses and report monthly. • Maintain a backup of the network server and client files according to a set schedule. • Perform system backup and recovery. • Quickly respond to problems or interruptions in networking access, provide ongoing staff support, and troubleshoot communication problems. • Maintain email accounts for all staff and confidentiality of all passwords and other restricted information. • Maintain an updated list of the computers, printers, UPS, and their condition and location. Meanwhile, prepare maintenance reports for the supervisors of each staff team on the team on issues that concern that unit. • Setup of Outlook (2003, 2007, and outlook express) • Install, upgrade, and maintain Server and Client hardware and software. • Research and evaluate new network products for possible implementation. • Ensure the integrity and availability of computer Hardware/Software, file/print services, and e-mail/internet connectivity. • Implementation and administration of Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN) • Configuration of Access Point Building of Wireless Network • Configuration of the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) • Configuration of DNS servers (Domain Name Server) • Installation and maintenance of Win2003 Server (PDC, BDC, Wins, IIS, Proxy, FTP), Managing Users, Groups, and Policies. Show less

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  Independent Election Commission

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2011

  IT/Database Administrator

  • LAN and Wireless Networking, Server 2003 Configuration, Windows XP and Vista Installation, office 2007 Computer Hardware.• Software Problem Solving, Data Recovery, Internet Email Setup (Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook 2003, Microsoft Outlook 2007), Server 2008 Installation, ISA 2006 Installation, and Configuration.• Web sense, smooth wall installation, Antivirus Installation and Updating, and Laptop Cleaning.• Checking, Installing, and Configuring Photocopier machines, Programming, and Installation. • Setup of communication radios (HF CODAN, VHF MOTOROLA), installation of mobile stations for all IEC vehicles, software troubleshooting of both HF and VHF stations Related To Database and Application • Installation of (SQL2008, VS2008, Ajax, and Rad Controls for ASP.Net Using VB.Net Language)• Design and Maintain Database management. • Development of Software (Windows Base Application and ASP.Net)• Updating the Existing Databases• Using Structure Query Language (SQL) for Updating, Inserting, and Deleting….• Setting up and testing new database and data handling systems• Training Data Entry to the User of the Database and Application for Election Day Reports• Training of Data Entry users in Database and Application for Tally Centers• Prepare the Reports in MS Excel and regular database backup and restore.• Data collection, analysis, and presentation for the candidates• Designed and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures• End-User/ Administration/Maintenance and Development training• Provide training to the staff in Presidential and Parliamentary election applications. Show less

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  IMedia Associates

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2012

  IT Manager

  • LAN and WAN networking setup and configuration• Server 2003, 2008 configuration, installation, office 2010.• Computer hardware and software problem-solving and data recovery• Internet email setup (Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook 2003, Microsoft 2007)• Installation and configuration of the firewall (Smooth wall, ISA 2006, Cyberoam, FTP server, activity directory, DNS, and DHCP)• Installation and configuration of different types of antiviruses.• Installation and configuration of (Photocopier Machine and PBX)• Installation and setup of (SQL 2008, VS2008, and VS2010)• Design, development, maintenance, and backup of the MSPA website • Manage improvements of the MSPA website and enhancement of digital marketing space.• Periodically review to revalidate security risks and improve the risk profile, including user access controls.• Setting up and testing new database and data handling.• Using structure query language (SQL) for updating, engaging, and deleting.• Printing the reports and making a regular backup of data• End-user training• MSPA websites backup on weekly bases• MSPA website upgrading and Web content management system or CMS. • MAHAAL website designing in Joomla template maintenance, weekly backups, and uploading the required data.• Using MY SQL and PHP for website designing and development• Installation and configuration of Linux System for MAHAAL newspaper GSM Gateway. Show less

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  Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA)

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2014

  Database Administrator

  • Development of MIS Software for AISA company registration system in Desktop Based Application• Keeping databases up to date and managing database access• Using Structure Query Language (SQL) for Updating, Inserting, Deleting• Designed and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures• Helping with database design and development of AISA MIS Web-Based Application in Microsoft.Net Framework using C#.• Testing the Quality Assurance (QA) of the AISA MIS Web-Based Application• Resolving programming issues after handover the project to the AISA• Designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation• Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, ICT project managers, and other technical staff• Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures and daily backup• Defining objectives through a consultation with staff at all levels• Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals• Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably.• Uploading new registered company information to the website.• Creating different procedures for resolving a problem.• Analyze the organization’s business processes and identify the system requirements.• Define data flow methodologies and techniques and propose the required resources.• Planned and coordinated, and closely monitored database development activities within the team.• Provide technical support and oversight to the database reporting officer.• If needed, develop new software/databases, and restructure the existing databases based on requirements (web-based and desktop).• Preparing the registered companies map list based on the provinces using the Geographic Information Management system. • Maintained, administered, and troubleshoot the AISA MIS Web-Based Application and database.• Provide technical support to all relevant departments as well as programs within AISA.• Provide training to all AISA department staff in the AISA MIS Web-Based Application Show less

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  UNDP Afghanistan

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2021

  ICT Associate

  • System administration of servers to ensure that laptops and network resources are protected from virus attacks, data backup/restore WAN and LAN network firewall, and internet services via fiber-optic VSAT to ensure maximum availability of network environment.• Quarterly bases updates and testing UNDP Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), WAN diagram, and ICT assets inventory list.• Maintenance and administration of the physical network, wireless network within UNDP, server room, spare parts of the printers and servers, and power system redundancy.• PC hardware/software installation, maintenance configuration such as Anti-Virus, Veritas, Backup Exe, DLO IP Telephony (VoIP), ISR router, BE6K Server, WLC, and Cisco Switches. • Control the UNDP project’s primary and backup domain controller.• Troubleshooting all types of computers, printers, digital senders, IP Telephony desk phones, ONEICTBOX, Anti-Virus, and Operating system and providing end-user training when needed.• During that time, UNDP project staff received regular support for daily IT-related problems, such as installing and configuring laptops, printers, scanners, and Outlook. In addition, it used to update its anti-virus on time.• Preparing the standardized required list of the ICT equipment, services, and software licenses with the UNDP-CO procurement unit to be procured for the UNDP project.• Compliance with corporate information management and technology standards, guidelines, and procedures for the UNDP.• Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization, UNDP-CO, and HQ to develop solutions for IT needs.• Manage IT online booking conference applications and VTC systems.• I have experience working with Microsoft Systems, including Office 365 Suite (Skype for Business, One Drive, Yammer, MS Team, Planner), MS Project Management, MS VISO, and SharePoint administration.• Monthly Backup of the client computers and forwarded it for off-site Backup. Show less

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  UNDP Afghanistan

  Jun 2022 - now

  • During that time, UNDP project staff received regular support for their daily IT-related problems, such as installing and configuring laptops, printers, scanners, and Outlook. In addition, it used to update its anti-virus on time.• Providing remote ICT services to all national and international colleagues online for resolving their issues such as (Windows updating, Outlook issue-resolving, Email, One Drive, and ATLAS problems resolving)• Preparing the standardized required list of the ICT equipment, services, and software licenses with the UNDP- procurement unit to be procured for the UNDP.• Day-to-day ICT support to the national and international staff on the premises and provide online support to the team. • Provision of daily ICT services to all national and international colleagues and Implementation of ICT management system and strategies.• Have experience working with Microsoft Systems, including Office 365 Suite (Skype for Business, One Drive, Yammer, MS Team, Planner), MS Project Management, MS VISO, and SharePoint administration.• MS Azure Active Directory installation, configuration, in Azure implementation and managing of (MFA, self-service password reset, Intune, manage identities and governance, implement, and manage virtual networks for Azure administrator)• Administration and improvements of the UNDP Online SharePoint site for Afghanistan.• Using UNall online ticketing system and APAMA for end users’ problem resolving. Show less • During that time, UNDP project staff received support for their daily IT-related problems, such as installing and configuring laptops, printers, scanners, and Outlook. In addition, it used to update its anti-virus on time.• Providing remote ICT services to all national and international colleagues online for resolving their issues such as (Windows updating, Outlook issue-resolving, One Drive, and ATLAS problems resolving)• Preparing the standardized required list of the ICT equipment, services, and software licenses with the UNDP- procurement unit to be procured for the UNDP.• Day-to-day ICT support to the national and international staff on the premises and provide online support to the team. • Provision of daily ICT services to all national and international colleagues and Implementation of ICT management system and strategies.• Have experience working with Microsoft Systems, including Office 365 Suite (Skype for Business, One Drive, Yammer, MS Team, Planner), MS Project Management, MS VISO, and SharePoint administration.• MS Azure Active Directory installation, configuration, in Azure implementation and managing of (MFA, self-service password reset, Intune, manage identities and governance, implement, and manage virtual networks for Azure administrator)• Administration and improvements of the UNDP Online SharePoint site for Afghanistan. Show less

  • ICT Assistant - FTA

    Dec 2022 - now

  • ICT Associate - NPSA

    Jun 2022 - Dec 2022