Sohail Zafar

SKILLS - Windows Server: Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016, Active Directory, MS Exchange Server, SQL Server, IIS, Terminal Services, RDP Server   - Linux: Ubuntu, MySQL Server, Apache Server, NGINX Server, Radius Server, BIND Server, Samba File server, FTP Server, SSH Server, Mail Server, CPanel, Plesk, Squid, Print Server   - Virtualization: VMWare ESXi, VMWare vCenter, VMWare Workstation, Hyper-V, KVM, Xen, VirtualBox   - Networking: Url filtering, Load Balancing, Multi-WAN, VPNs, VLANs, Proxy Servers, Bandwidth management, File/directory synchronization, Multiple AP’s with same SSID, Guest Wifi, Multiple SSID’s, Port forwarding, DMZ, Corporate Antivirus, Security appliances/products, PoE, Mikrotik RouterBOARDs, Mikrotik RouterOS, Cisco Switches, Routers and ASA Firewalls, NAS devices, Networked devices including Network Printers, Scanners, Photocopiers, Tablet & Mobile Devices(iOS, Android), IP & CCTV Cameras, DVRs, NVRs, Biometric Attendance Devices & Attendance Software   - Firewalls: Mikrotik Firewall, Cisco ASA Firewall, Smoothwall Firewall, UFW, pfSense firewall   - Network Monitoring Systems: Zabbix, Remote Server Administration   - Backup/Imaging Tools: Veeam, Acronis, EaseUS ToDo Backup   - Desktop Operating Systems: Windows 10/8.1/7, Linux, Mac OS X   - Others: Android/Apple iOS devices, Troubleshooting and Support, Domain Name Management, DNS Records Administration EXPERIENCE ▪ Freelancer 2017 – Present - Wordpress based website development   ▪ IT MANAGER, PMU-IP, LABOUR & HR DEPARTMENT, GOVT. OF PUNJAB 2015-2017 - Designed and implemented network infrastructure at Head Office/PMU - Managing IT Resources such as Routers, switches, access points, servers, network printers, DVR, NVR, CCTV/IP cameras and biometric attendance machine - Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks - Implemented Load Balancing for Multi-WAN Connections with failover using PCC method on primary Mikrotik router - Deployed multiple Mikrotik AP’s using same SSID with Wifi Fast Roaming across AP’s - Implemented WPA2 Enterprise authentication for Wifi using Radius Server - Managed VMWare ESX Host with FreeRadius on Linux Guest VM - Implemented Samba/NAS storage for office file sharing - Implemented documents digitization process using network scanners for fast document scanning to network shares - Providing technical support to staff members - Ensuring warranty claims are handled timely - IT Equipment recommendations and Procurement - Analyzing system logs to identify potential issues with computer systems   ▪ TEAM LEAD, ILEAD INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS 2014 - Assisting in IT Server and Network Setup - Windows Server 2008 setup & configuration - Hyper-V Installation & Configuration - Assistance in Router configuration - Setting up Laptops for office use - C#, Javascript and MS SQL Server ▪ SOFTWARE ENGINEER, INNOVATIVE SAUDIA 2013 - C#, Javascript and MS SQL Server ▪ WEB MASTER, DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE (ECONOMICS & MARKETING) 2008-2012 - Windows Server 2003/2008 Administration - Exchange Server 2010 Administration - SQL Server Database and IIS Web Server Administration - Linux FTP Server administration - Network and Smoothwall firewall Administration - Developing SSRS Reports - Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners - Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks - Responding in a timely manner to service issues and requests - Providing technical support across the organization both in person and over the phone - Setting up accounts for new users - Managing Active Directory/DNS/DHCP and static IP’s - Troubleshoot issues related to client server connectivity ▪ INTERNSHIP 2005-2007   EDUCATION FEDERATION UNIVERSITY, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA MASTERS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2003-2004   NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF COMPUTER & EMERGING SCIENCES, LAHORE, PAKISTAN B.S. IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 1998-2001   PAKISTAN EDUCATION CENTRE, DOHA, QATAR HSSC I & II (PRE-ENGINEERING) 1995-1997   PAKISTAN EDUCATION CENTRE, DOHA, QATAR SSC (SCIENCE) 1995