Suleman N.

Experience

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  Ufone 4G

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2014

  System Administrator /IT / Infrastructure

  Enterprise Information Systems, Linux, HP-UX, Oracle Enterprise Linux, and IBM AIX: Managed enterprise-level operating systems—including multiple types of Linux (HP-UX, Oracle Linux, and IBM AIX)—on HP Superdome, IBM Power 795, and Oracle Exadata Database Machines.Telecommunications and Third Party Relationships: Served on third-party contract, working at and reporting to Ufone (Pak Telecom Mobile Limited).System Architecture: Worked closely with senior management to design system architectures that met business needs.Oracle Applications, Exadata, and Performance Improvement: Rolled out Ufone’s first Oracle Exadata Database Machine, improving the performance of billing applications in customer care centers countrywide. Show less

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  Allied Bank Limited

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

  Associate Manager - System Administration

  Enterprise IT Infrastructure and Team Leadership: Managed 3-person team in the planning, design, and implementation of IT infrastructure for an enterprise banking application, leveraging virtual and physical solutions to support business operations.Windows System Administration and Linux System Administration: Administered Windows and Linux servers, installing, patching, hardening, repairing, attaching storage, and monitoring systems to ensure data security, system stability, and 100% uptime.Virtual Machines: Created virtual machines that improved security positions, cut costs, and increased user productivity.System Deployment, Exadata, and Process Optimization: Deployed the Oracle Exadata Database Machine platform, which reduced the time required to complete the core banking application’s end-of-day process by 54%. Show less

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  Du

  Jul 2017 - now

  Linux Specialist/ Cloud Solution

  Cloud Computing, IT Operations, and Infrastructure Development: Provide systems and IT support for operations teams, building virtual/container-based infrastructures, setting up hardware, and installing operating systems.Project Delivery: Deliver 15–20 projects annually, ensuring adherence to established project timelines.Telecommunications and Business Partner Support: Serve in the office of DU Telecom—the largest telecommunications provider in the UAE—and deliver support to its sister company (Edara) and strategic partner (Omnix International).Compliance Testing, ATP, and Vulnerability Scanning: Conduct security compliance/acceptance tests, perform advanced threat protection (ATP), and harden vulnerability scanning to ensure systems are ready for use.Virtual Machines, Windows, and Linux: Using automation tool, create virtual machines with Windows and Linux operating systems.Technical Advisory, Automation, and Ansible: Advise team on technology selection and implementation, contributing to cross-group initiatives that drive growth. Notably, recommended increase in digitalization and use of the Red Hat Ansible tool for automation, with both proposals being adopted by the organization.Training: Trained new employees, providing guidance and documentation that built capacity for critical assignments.System Conversion, Modernization, and OpenShift: Partnered with application team to convert systems to the OpenShift container platform, working collaboratively to establish requirements and develop design documents. This modernization initiative fueled teamwork, accelerated application development, and improved developer productivity.IT Transformation, Information Security, and Vulnerability Management: As part of IT transformation project, installed Linux, created clusters, hardened security, patched applications, fixed vulnerabilities, and mounted storage to prepare systems for use by operations team. Show less