Nisar Ahmed Awan (Mscs/Itil/Aix/Linux/Vmware/Backup) Email & Phone Number

Islāmābād, Pakistan

Islamabad

Responsible for managing overall VMWare, IBM AIX system, administration, maintenance and up-gradation. Analyzing different customer requirement w.r.t system readiness, backup and disaster recovery management. Working on different operating systems like AIX, Linux, Storage integration within the operating systems and volume management, Optimization of applications according to client’s requirement. • Managing different IT projects, coordination with vendors for issue resolution• Worked on HPE Synergy frames with end to end installation, configuration and administration• VSphere administration including ESXi hosts administration, VM creations, VCentre Configuration and administration• Analyzing backup requirements, configuration and scheduling• Manage on demand backups & restoration of backups• Managing of Symantec VERITAS Net backup Server's Media allocation and Volume Pools• Installation of AIX 6.1&7.1 operating system on different IBM Power machines.BACKUP:• Veritas Netbackup Server administration o Netbackup Master/Media servers preparation and version upgradations o Policy creations, scheduling and retentions. o Netbackup agent installation and version upgradations o File system backups, Database backups through script and VMs backup o Defining / Maintenance of Different Jobs. Backups, Restore, Import, Export o Administered data backups and ensured data recoverability o Maintained the NetBackup infrastructure, performed restores and remediated failures o Performed data restorations for server, file system and databases for multiple internal customers• Veritas Netbackup Appliances o Netbackup appliances configurations and version upgradations o Capacity Management• IBM Tape Library/VTL o Tape library/VTL administration and trouble shooting

Islamabad

Responsibilities: AIX/Linux• Installation of AIX 6.1&7.1 operating system on different IBM Power machine.• Install Linux Red hat installation on servers.• Create VIOS and LPARs partitions through HMC.• Install and test AIX OS patches and TL upgradation• Create & manage File system, Logical Volumes, Volumes groups• Configure TCP/IP, with VLAN support.• Troubleshoot network issues.• Create, maintain and modify user accounts and permissions• NIM Client/Server configuration and installation• Removed different kinds of vulnerabilities from Servers• Manage on demand backups & restoration of backups• Managing of Symmetric VERITAS Net backup Server's Media Allocation and Volume Pools• Storage virtualization (SAN Volume Controller) to create arrays, RAID, extent pools and volumes to map them to hosts• Managing Processors, Memory, Hard Disks, CD ROMs, Printers, Tape drives across LPARs using DLPAR

Islamabad Pakistan

1. As an Assistant Manager Technical Support oversees internal IT Operations of PTCL. Providing IT Technical support to i.e. (Network, Network Security, System administration and Software and Hardware Support)2. Leading the Team of IT Professionals for IT operations ( Assistant Managers and Tech Support Officers ) Specialized in Technical Support , Networks Support , Information Security &, System Support, IT Operations3. Develop policies/SOP regarding User Tech Support and IT infrastructure based on International IT Standards and best Practices i.e. (ITILv.3, ISO etc). MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervised Level -1 user support (LAN/ WAN/Desktop/AV/email) to intranet PTCL IT Users (Appox 6000 users and 400 WAN sites throughout Pakistan).• Supervise the PTCL Central IT Service Desk • Technical Support Monitoring/Maintenance of Internal IT infrastructure PTCL. • Ensure Technical Support: Ensure the proper installation and configuration of software, and hardware• Vendor Coordination: Coordination with vendors for use of latest technology like software packages and hardware accessories• Performance Monitoring of IT operations: Analyze feedback from end users regarding the functionality of IT services support such as email, networking, software and hardware.• Configuration and deployment of WAPs (Linksys, Cisco)• Data loss Prevention(DLP) Server installation, configuration and maintenance• Router 3700, IOS Installation, Configuration and Maintenance• Switches 2950, IOS Installation, Configuration and Maintenance

• Installing and Configuring Lotus Notes (IBM E- Mail Server) and Archiving• Made all kinds of Network Cables (Straight, Cross, Rollover)• Migration of user from Lotus Notes to Exchange Server and domain joining• Support for software applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Ms outlook• Day to day network and IT related support for all over Pakistan (PTCL)• Installing, configuring and troubleshooting Windows XP client server network• Respond to IT Service Desk requests and maintain trouble-ticketing system (SAINTS and CA)• Handling Antivirus (MacAfee)• Network troubleshooting (LAN / WLAN)

Ms (Cs), Network And System Administration/Administrator

Mba

Bs(Cs), Information Technology

Exadata Database Machine Administration Workshop, Server Storage

Activities and Societies: Exadata machine administration

Ccna Training, Networking

Education record

• Storage Migration XIV Storage migration on V9000 Storage, including cabling, creating zone and more than sixty Hosts migrated to V9000.

Education record

• One week of Microsoft Desktop Deployment & Planning Services. • Three (03) days training for Windows Vista conducted by Expert Systems..