Freelance Field Engineer Guru, Network Support, Help Desk Ilford, Essex, UK
I have over eight years’ experience in network support, server support and system engineer related roles, have worked in major well known companies, I have strong technical skills and proficiency in troubleshooting and supporting IT systems and networks( 2000 + Desktops, Laptops, 300 + Servers, worked on different project and assignments in windows 2003 environments.
I have broad Microsoft product experience and worked on products like Windows NT Server 2000 /2003, little exposure to windows 2008, Vista and XP, broad range of Back up Technologies,
I’m writing in response to your advertisement for this position. I have over eight years’ experience in network support, server support and system engineer related roles, have worked in major well known companies, I have strong technical skills and proficiency in troubleshooting and supporting IT systems and networks( 2000 + Desktops, Laptops, 300 + Servers, worked on different project and assignments in windows 2003 environments.
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• Strong system and network administration skills, installing, securing, maintaining local area network. Able to work on many Microsoft products, Windows NT Server, Windows 2000, Advance Server, , Windows Server 2003, Windows 2008, MS Exchange 00-03, MOM, MSCOM, and Cisco 2950 switch, 2600 series Routers.
• Strong network security, able to secure systems to safeguard infrastructure and data from breaches, utilized skills in Network Security issues like penetration, scanning networks, Security process documents, project based worked on sites where security policies implemented so aware of whole process.
• Hands on experience with HP printers with ability to troubleshoot.
• Provide remote support to clients using all the latest remote tools like terminal services, VNC, Remote Admin and RDP. Able to competently translate technical information and procedures in basic terms to end users.
• Administering users with Active Directory, configuring and maintaining of DHCP, DNS, terminal services, desktop deployment, setting up servers, printers, performing backup solution on daily basis, perform installation and maintenance of servers and workstation configurations, assembled and configured computers, monitors, network infrastructure and peripheral including printers, scanners, switches, cables and related hardware.
• Determine root causes and perform troubleshooting on daily basis. Recognizes for professionalism, thoroughness, and commitment to quality and teamwork to illustrate, effectively trained new employees and co-worker when required.
Employment History
(Nov 2005 to Apr 2009)
Field Engineer Guru, Network Support, Help Desk
London and different sitesCurrently working on different sites as a IT project Coordinator and Field Engineer, developing technical, business and economical reports as requested by management, planning and monitoring project progress, ensuring developments of products and services to customers are delivered on time, research, evaluate and recommend new technology solutions to address emerging business and technical needs, monitoring Server platforms, Windows Server health check and optimization, providing 2nd and 3rd line support occasionally, implement solutions for day to day user incidents, group policies administrations, DFS management, and monitoring and maintenance of MS Clusters on Windows 2003, Active Directory management and infrastructure support.
IBM Contracts
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
May 07-Ocotber 07
Worked as a Support Engineer supporting 1000-3000 users including MPs, Ministers and other government officials in DEFRA remotely and on site both, Monitoring and management of our production environment and infrastructure, day to day maintenance servers, performing disk checks, security upgrades setting up RAID levels, installations of SCSI Hard Disks, fans, RAM upgrades, setting up new virtual servers, troubleshooting DNS and DHCP problems, Proactive identification, investigation and resolution of issues provide basic to moderately complex support (2nd and 3rd line)to customers on technical products (Windows Vista and XP), working with Exchange and Server Team to provide full account setup with Email, user specific software applications, setting up Citirx Client, configuring and editing user and system policies, setting up folder and network permissions, adding, moving users to group policy. IMAC of desktop, laptop and servers.
InBev UK June 06 –Nov 06
As a 3rd line support Engineer my responsibilities were to provides 1st-3rd line support to a wide range of applications, systems & infrastructure within the Group Internationally, Investigating and resolving problems and providing information of 20 production servers. collect routine network load statistics, model performance, and create reports, including proposals for improvement by network management tools, working with configuration management team to create calls using Remedy and assigning calls to other 2nd line engineers, configuring user profiles according to department needs, occasionally some desktop support and remote support to international offices.
Diageo, Pfizer, Astra Zeneca, Arqiva
Projects and Assignments
Working as a Server Support Engineer mainly in Diageo, Designing and Managing Windows Server Deployments, supporting Exchange 2003 and Windows 2003 Server, worked on Windows XP rollout project, drawing networks layouts of Server rooms and sites. Building and configuring new Servers as required, planning backup strategy of file servers and domain controllers, patching and maintaining server security through Software Update Services and other tools. Other duties include setting up black berry, PDA, Cisco IP Phone 7960, remotely administering Windows 2003 server, TCP/IP, Active Directory, managing Group policies and User account administrations, McAfee, NAV Corporate, backing up servers using Arc Serve, Netbackup 5.0, monitoring tape libraries (DLT/SDLT, LTO) SAN Storage, fibre channel, iSCSI, storage, hardware and software support, Outlook 2003 , Citrix supporting and dealing with Windows 2000, XP, Exchange 2000, Network Installation, Troubleshooting using TCP/IP protocol, Office 2000/2003, Patching, Desktop Moves, Call Logging, assigning calls to 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support teams, responsible for coordinating teams to ensure SLA are achieved.
(May 2008 to Aug 2008)
Infrastructure Engineer
EssexMay 08 – Aug 08 BT Global Services Contract
Working as a Server Engineer for Essex County Council, supporting 250 Windows 2003 Servers, maintaining and troubleshooting server problems including MOM, worked on VMware infrastructure3.0 project, Maintain VM Ware installations and images (Installations, testing, implementation), and also MS Virtual Server 2007, DHCP and DNS, MS Exchange 2003, Active Directory and Windows 2003 Server Administration, updating server and client computers with MS SCCM, creating and managing Exchange users and contacts, managing distribution group and public folders, backing up 250 servers using Backup Exec v8.0-12d and Arc Serve v10-11.0 with SAN Compaq Proliant Storage MSL 6000 library, standalone storage, creating daily reports of backups, hardware and OS installations of Wintel Servers, hardware failures, server patching, updating applications as required, managing DHCP scopes, monitoring Clusters and NLB, , checking security updates with MBSA, hardware
(Sep 2004 to Feb 2005)
Network Administrator
NCB Corporation (Pvt.) LtdResponsilbilites
▪ Administering Windows 2000 Advance Server and Active Directory with XP and Professional Clients. Installed and Configured VPN Server for Global Clients in Japan, Miami and Dubai over ISDN. Now working for VLAN setup.
▪ Upgraded existing Mail Server (MDaemon 3.5) with MDaemon 6.5, maintaining mailing list and editing accounts.
▪ Hardware, software and network fault locating and resolution. Hardware component. Configured DHCP, DNS, SMTP
o and World Clients
▪ Upgrades and replacement. Network design, installation, and troubleshooting.
▪ Installations of NT/2000/XP. Software installation and upgrades. Maintaining user accounts and data backup and
▪ recovery. Virus removal and repairing...
▪ Providing technical support to users in Japan and Dubai on phone and email
(Feb 2003 to Mar 2004)
Network Support Engineer
Primero SolutionsWorking as a Network Support Engineer, Duties included in this role were to
provide network support to eight company’s clients. Complete implementation of
LANs, including design of network, topologies implemented and layout.
▪ Software, hardware and network support. Train users as needed.
▪ Managing user groups, print server, applications and all company databases.
▪ Administering Active Directory under Advance Server2000, and workstations (Windows 2000 Professional). Extensions of LANs, Maintain all servers at latest software levels, Patch Management Build new servers as required, Maintain full system backup and provide data restores.
▪ NT4 Admin including user account management, print queue management, files sharing, telephone and email support etc….
(Aug 2002 to Jan 2003)
System Engineer
Ideal Solution Limited. (ISL Pvt. Ltd)I was working in ISL as a System Engineer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Implementation of various networks in the city including cabling, topology, configured all servers and workstations to system requirements.
▪ Install all system applications and maintained user profiles and security standards.
▪ Troubleshoot and diagnose networks hardware problems (LAN Cards, Switches, Hubs, Cables, Modems, all PCI cards, and printers, external and internal devices.
▪ Back-ups, Anti-Virus solutions, Internet sharing, files sharing and setting up permissions for users and computers.
(Mar 2002 to Sep 2002)
Technical Support Engineer .
Tryinter.net (ISP)I was working in Internet Service Provider (Try. internet) in technical support department as a Technical Support Engineer .
(Jan 2001 to Feb 2002)
Network Administrator
Dewa College of Information TechnologySupporting users and students and providing technical assistance to students and staff, maintaining computer lab and equipments, migrated from Windows NT Server to Windows 2000. Systems Backup. Terminal services, Wingate, DHCP and BDC.
(Jul 2000 to Dec 2000)
PC - TECHRepairing hardware, troubleshooting, and all software problems, replacing hardware devices, PC assembling, maintenance and upgrade, repairing and fault diagnosis. Printers service, installing and configuring NIC cards, setup Bios and new technologies.
Professional Qualifications
Professional Certifications (2000-05)
MCP+I, MCSE 4.0, MCSE on Windows 2000, MCSA on Windows 2000 and CCNA.
Training Courses Attended
Microsoft ISA Server 2000 and Exchange Server 2000 from OnWire
Education.(2003), Microsoft Office.
Sun Solaris 8.0 Admin 1 & 2 from Western Graduate College.
CCNA from BITS Communication.
2007-2008 Post Graduate Diploma in IT level 7
1999-02 Bachelors in Computer Science (Networking)
1998-99 Diploma in Computer Science (One Year).
1996-98 HSC Part1, Part11 (Pre-engineering).
1994-95 SSC Part1, Part11 (Science).
Assignment History
(This Seller has recently been shortlisted or contracted for the following people4 assignments)
- Desktop / basic server support Engineer required to carry out the following dutied: · Customer facing, able to do 1st line call handling · Able to install and troubleshoot PC OS and key apps like Outlook and Office · Basic admin/maintenance experience of Windows Server 2003, Exchange 2003 · Some knowledge of Citrix is useful but not essential
- Windows 2000/2003 MCSE: Windows 2000/2003 MCSE required for on-site consulting directly at various client sites in London "City", "West End", and occasional executives' homes. Minimum 5 years experience of desktop, server, and network support required. This is front-line end-user support, however mid-level to senior contractor required, as the client base is of small high-end companies who need white-glove treatment and lots of hand-holding.
- First Line IT Support : Providing first line IT support to end users, configuration and roll-out of new equipment, general IT support duties
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