Shahid Mushtaq Email & Phone Number

Islamabad Pakistan

Server 2003-2019 implementation and upgrades Active Directory, Replication, FSMO, Group Policy Failover Clustering, Contious Availability File Server, Scale-out File Server Hyper-V replication, High Availability, Clustered Virtual Machines VMWare, VCenter, High Availability Managing and configuring Labtech and ConnectWise. Disaster Recovery implementations, Datto, ShadowProtect, BackupExec Experienced with HP ML/DL Series, Blade Servers, and Fujitsu Siemens Servers Configuration of HP EVA SAN Storage and SAN Switches, Firmware Upgrade and PatchManagement Experience in disaster recovery environments, SANs and data replication Microsoft Exchange 2003-2016Implementation, Clustering, Disaster Recovery Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions (Datto, StorageCraft, VEEAM, Replibit)

Florida, United States

(Axcient, eFolder Inc.)Worked as Level2 Engineer to provide support for Replibit Imaged Backup ApplianceAssisted MSPs for disaster recovery and fixing backup issuesPerformed as on-call tech to handle disaster scenarios in after hoursWorked closely with MSPs, Replibit DEVs and Level3 Engineers

Worked as Level3 Engineer and provided support for Servers, End CustomersCompleted projects of *Synology High Availability*Exchange 2010 migration to Office365*E-mail migration from Intermedia to Office365*Mimecast Antispam implemenation *Veeam Service Provider Console*Sophos Firewalls and migrations from SonicWall*Sophos Firewall Manager and migrations*AWS to Azure Migration Project

Hawally Kuwait

The job role involves Implementation and managing of the Data Connectivity between all the sites. Configuring VPN Concentrators, IPsec LAN-to-LAN Tunnels using ADSL, 3G, Wimax and different WAN connectivity medium. Other task includes Managing the Primary Data Center based on Microsoft Hyper-V and utilizing HP Blade Enclosure 7000 and HP SAN 6400 Storage Systems. The applications include Domain Controllers Replications across multiple locations, Administration of SQL 2008, Maintain and monitor MS Exchange 2010 & DAG cluster architecture. The recent implementations done are as follows:-Implementation and supporting Cisco Call Manager 6.0 and Call Manager Express in remote sites.Quality of Service for Voice and DataMPLS VPN for IP-KNet MachinesImproved security with Radius implementationNetflow, Syslog and SNMP MIB implementationBackup Exec 2010, Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 with Group Update Providers and 802.1x authenticationMS System Center Essentials 2010Project Plan and documentationDisaster Recovery Site with IFS ERP solutions

Implemented VLAN Setup in Core, Distribution & Access Layer utilizing Cisco 4504, 3560 POE, and 2960 POE switchesManaging WAN links with KSE (Kuwait Stock Exchange), CBK (Central Bank of Kuwait) and Borsa Branch OfficesProvided Network Architecture for IP PBX Nortel CS1000E implementation to move from corporate digital PBX network to IP Network.Implementing Quality of Services for Voice and Data traffic on Cisco catalyst switches. Implemented traffic filters between VLANs using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps.Upgraded corporate message environment from Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2010 with Disaster Recovery Site. Troubleshoot Branch office and WAN Internet connectivity, latency and delay issuesImplemented SNMP on devices to allow for network management Coordinate for Nortel CS1000 PBX Implementation with Nortel 1140 and 1120 IP Phones.Configuring and Managing the Infrastructure of Microsoft Windows Exchange Server and Active Directory including Backup and Recovery.Design and configure Site-to-Site IPSec VPN Setup (Using FortiGate 224B and FortiGate 300A Firewall Devices)Redesign Copper and Fiber implementation plan for scalabilityConfiguring Multi-homing to provide redundancy and load balance for Internet WAN Design, configure, monitor and maintain Windows and ESX based systems and equipment Network Monitoring and Management by using Solar Winds and HP Open ViewUtilizing IPS signature for blocking malicious traffic and to upgraded IPS to the latestPolycom Video Conferencing SystemImplementing IPSec VPN Tunnel for office employees required to access corporate data from home

• Designed and constructed a wide-area network connecting Branch offices to headquarters.• Designed and implemented remote dial up solution for home users• Implementation of TCP/IP & related Services-DHCP/DNS/WINS• Configuring Cisco Wireless Access Point Solution using WEP and MAC Filtering• Troubleshoot Windows 2000 Servers and streamlining the user policy• Performed impromptu security checks of servers and networks to verify adequate virus protection and compliance with corporate procedures.• Conducted training sessions for desktop users to collaborate on future plans and coordinate IT department.• Implement Office Scan Antivirus system Enterprise Edition and controlling network Security with Office scan Web Interface.• Taking care of the entire IT department in the Network including Hardware, Installation, Software and Up gradation.• Using Solar Winds, Ethereal, Net Stumbler for LAN & Wireless problem diagnostics.• Used RAS, Remote Web for remotely administer clients and Servers