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Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Managed and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate build, test, and deployment processes across multiple environments (QA, Development, Staging, and Production), leading to faster and more reliable software releases. Deployed and maintained containerized applications using Docker, ensuring consistent environments and improving resource utilization. Implemented Docker Compose for multi-container deployments, streamlining development and testing workflows. Gained expertise in Linux-based container management with LXD, configuring and managing lightweight system containers to enhance development efficiency and isolate applications in secure environments. Leveraged AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, S3) for scalable and flexible infrastructure solutions, managing instances and resources on Ubuntu Linux and ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency. Designed and managed multiple environments (QA, Dev, Staging, Production) to ensure smooth code deployment, testing, and continuous integration, optimizing resource allocation, and achieving high availability and fault tolerance. Configured and automated server provisioning, monitoring, and security hardening for Linux servers using Ansible, reducing manual intervention and minimizing configuration drift. Developed Bash scripts for automating routine DevOps tasks such as environment setup, backup management, log rotation, and performance monitoring. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (developers, QA, and operations) to integrate testing and monitoring tools into the CI/CD pipeline, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and rapid iteration. Managed version control and collaborated on code changes using Git, ensuring efficient branching, merging, and handling of pull requests to maintain clean codebases. Managed MySQL databases for development and production environments, including database backup strategies, performance tuning, query optimization, and replication setup.

Multan District, Punjab, Pakistan

• Configured RAID-5 using hardware RAID on Dell PowerEdge servers; deployed VMware vSphere 6.5 and managed 2 ESXi hosts with over 10 VMs, optimizing virtualization performance.• Deployed and maintained essential services like DNS, Apache Web Server, Samba, and MySQL on CentOS. Managed file systems using LVM for efficient disk management and storage allocation.• Implemented and managed Samba as a Domain Controller (DC) on CentOS, handling user management, roaming profiles, and share permissions, ensuring a secure and organized file-sharing environment.• Automated system administration tasks using shell scripting for backups, log management, and performance monitoring. Monitored Linux servers with tools like top, vmstat, and free.• Set up and maintained endpoint security using Kaspersky Security Center on Windows Server 2012 R2, protecting over 150 client systems from security threats.• Deployed Veeam Backup & Replication 11 for server and client backups, ensuring data integrity and availability for critical systems and services.

Multan, Punjab, Pakistan

• Deployed new branches in the Multan region and configured LTSP servers on Ubuntu, managing a network of over 350 systems and core network devices to ensure secure and reliable operations.• Configured and managed Juniper (SRX-300) and SonicWall (TZ105) firewalls to enforce network security policies and manage external connections.• Collaborated with ISPs to troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent network performance across all branches.

Multan

Deploy new Branches of Multan Region.Maintain 350+ Systems, Core Network devices, Network Security Cameras and Printers.Maintain 300+ Tablet PCs.Maintain working of Wifi Routers.Maintain Juniper Firewall (SRX-300) and SonicWall Firewall (TZ105).Maintain Domain and Email Account as per SOP for whole region approx. 500 employees using Remote AD. Ensure staff Email PST and official Data to be safe in systems.Maintain in-house Applications.Resolve LAN/WAN connectivity issues, performance and related network problems. Maintain Hardware inventory in backup for whole region.Maintain Tablet PCs inventory in backup for whole region.Responsible to get faulty Tablet from Branches and reissue backup to users.Resolve Hardware and Software issues on remote or visit (if require) within TAT; received over Helpdesk Portal, phone and emails.Resolve Dot Matrix and LaserJet Printers Issues over the Network.Coordinate with ISPs (Wateen, Multinet, Mobilink, CyberNet, PTCL) and resolve link issues on high priority.Ensure Branch operations with minimum downtime.

Multan

Maintain IT Infrastructure operations of Southern Punjab Branches and Financial Centers.

147-A, District Jail Road Near Mda Chowk Multan.

• Maintained the Domain Controller and Additional Domain Controller, managing user accounts and permissions in line with company policies.• Configured File Servers and network access controls, ensuring secure and organized access to resources across the company.

Main Mobilink Office Multan, Pakistan

1- Provide a single and central point of contact between users and the IT department. 2- Troubleshoot of any malfunctioning in the hardware of the Computers, Printers, Servers and Notebooks. 3- Perform preventive maintenance/service once in a year for computers notebooks and printers. 4- Support and troubleshoot the problem(s) of operating systems and software such as MS Office Suite, antivirus and other in-house software’s to meet organization needs.

Provide Hardware items against request given by the client. Hardware maintenance. Network Management. Desktop support given to users.