Muhammad Anwar Email & Phone Number

Karachi

As part of my role, I conduct research and prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for enterprise servers, military-grade servers, and workstations that meet specific customer requirements. I am also responsible for designing the layout of the data centers and performing proof of concept (POC) testing to determine the feasibility of the proposed solutions. Additionally, I am responsible for operating and maintaining the data centers including hardware up-gradation, OS patching, imaging, cloning… Show more As part of my role, I conduct research and prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for enterprise servers, military-grade servers, and workstations that meet specific customer requirements. I am also responsible for designing the layout of the data centers and performing proof of concept (POC) testing to determine the feasibility of the proposed solutions. Additionally, I am responsible for operating and maintaining the data centers including hardware up-gradation, OS patching, imaging, cloning, backups, warranty recovery, and faulty parts replacement.Responsibilities:• Responsible for installation, configuration, and administration of Red Hat Linux, and Solaris systems.• Designed, supported, and maintained Oracle Real Application Clusters and Oracle Data Guard.• Maintained network and data security, and maintained security compliance policies on the OS for SOX and internal audits.• Installed and configured VMware ESX/ESXi server, creating VMs running Solaris, Linux, and Windows.• Integrated the Linux environment with Active Directory providing a Single Sign On (SSO) solution.• Deployed and maintained Windows Server Update Service, Linux Software repositories to provide a stable updates management solution for the Linux/Windows environment.• Experience with WDS, Jumpstart & Kickstart Installations on Windows, Solaris & Linux• Installed, maintained, and fine-tuned the Apache-Tomcat server and Websphere Application Server in the Linux Platform• Created scripts to monitor system resources and system maintenance.• Deployed Active/Standby PostgreSQL HA cluster using Patroni and EDB Failover Manager.• Automated system management tasks like user account creation, file system size monitoring, monitoring system resources, and system maintenance using Shell scripts.• Performed security patching of Linux, and Solaris servers Show less

Karachi

I was responsible for installing, administering, maintaining, and upgrading various operating systems, services, and applications. I also handled storage integration within the operating systems, volume optimization, and space management. Additionally, I assembled, configured, and deployed enterprise servers, rugged servers, storage, and workstations, including transitioning from bare metal to virtual environments.Responsibilities:• Develop, update, document, and manage GPOs across… Show more I was responsible for installing, administering, maintaining, and upgrading various operating systems, services, and applications. I also handled storage integration within the operating systems, volume optimization, and space management. Additionally, I assembled, configured, and deployed enterprise servers, rugged servers, storage, and workstations, including transitioning from bare metal to virtual environments.Responsibilities:• Develop, update, document, and manage GPOs across complex multiple domains, network environment• Develop and maintain backup and recovery practices and procedures which will be executed by network and production coordinators• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation, and provides backup, and recovery solution.• Perform Active Directory Services administration and management to include design, cleanup, and routine maintenance and configuration• Maintains the Group Policy infrastructure based on the policies and guidelines provided• Assist with implementing solutions for hardware and software. Implement common preventive maintenance practices for hardware and software• Mass Build of Windows/Linux/Solaris OS servers using WDS, kickstart/jumpstart.• Decommissioning of the old servers and keeping track of decommissioned and new servers using an inventory list.• Monitored System Activities like CPU, Memory, Disk, and Swap space usage to avoid any performance issues.• Software package and patch administration, involving adding and removing software packages and updating patches• Configuration and administration of NFS, and Samba for sharing of resources between Linux and Windows environments.• Maintained proper documentation of all the activities carried out during the project. Show less

Karachi

Responsible for providing technical support to end-users, utilizing broad-based expertise to handle problem identification, diagnosis, resolution, and escalation via the helpdesk system, telephone, and remote support tools.• Accomplished the migration of a Linux-based email server to Microsoft Exchange.• Conducted the migration of a Windows NT domain to Windows 2003 Active Directory.• Successfully deployed transparent proxy server using Squid on Red Hat Linux.• Successfully… Show more Responsible for providing technical support to end-users, utilizing broad-based expertise to handle problem identification, diagnosis, resolution, and escalation via the helpdesk system, telephone, and remote support tools.• Accomplished the migration of a Linux-based email server to Microsoft Exchange.• Conducted the migration of a Windows NT domain to Windows 2003 Active Directory.• Successfully deployed transparent proxy server using Squid on Red Hat Linux.• Successfully designed and implemented a firewall using Linux iptables to secure call center network. Show less

Karachi

I was responsible for providing technical support to various customers like Paktel, Alcatel, Arfeen Group, and Instaphone. Performed troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of computer systems, hardware, peripherals, and telephony. Analyzed system requirements to efficiently isolate and resolve a wide array of technical issues.