Adham Rafeek
@adhamrafeek
Visionary IT professional with expertise in infrastructure engineering.
What I'm looking for
I am a well-organized and visionary IT professional with a passion for serving my community and organization. My extensive experience across various touchpoints in the IT industry has equipped me with top-notch skills in vSphere EXSI, Windows Server, and digital marketing. I thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in my ability to adapt and excel in any role.
As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer, I have successfully managed IT infrastructure projects, provided L1 and L2 support, and ensured compliance with security and operational standards. My leadership skills enable me to coordinate team resources effectively while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. I am eager to bring fresh ideas and a results-oriented approach to your organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Infrastructure Engineer L3
Sydpro
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Provided L1 & L2 remote support for IT infrastructure, managing customer queries via ticketing tools, emails, and calls. Troubleshot and resolved issues across Windows Servers, Exchange, Active Directory, SQL, VMware, Hyper-V, and Office 365. Managed data center operations, including virtualization, storage, and backups using Commvault, Veeam, and Veritas.
IT Infrastructure Administrator
Intuition Consultancies Inc.
Jun 2023 - Nov 2023 (5 months)
Maintained and managed the Azure platform, including capacity, cost, EntraID, and InTune. Managed Azure security services such as SIEM, Microsoft Defender, Azure firewall, and Network Security Groups. Administered Office 365, including SharePoint, Exchange, and licensing, and worked on PABX VoIP system migrations.
IT Infrastructure Engineer
TeKnowledge Shared Services
Feb 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Deployed and managed Windows servers (2003-2012), SQL server, IIS, and network peripherals. Administered Active Directory, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business. Managed Hyper-V and VMware environments, centralized Antivirus, End-Point Security, Data backup & archiving, and disaster recovery.
Senior Analyst
HCLTech
Jun 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Served as the primary point of contact for end-users, analyzing and resolving issues. Maintained high login efficiency and updated work logs following shift/escalation processes. Administered incident management on the ServiceNow platform and provided remote support using BeyondTrust and TeamViewer.
System Support Engineer
NOLIMIT
Nov 2018 - Jun 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Managed backups and tape rotation, diagnosing and resolving technical issues. Provided desktop and server support, including MS Server/Desktops and MS Exchange maintenance. Set up and configured new laptops/desktops, installed authorized software, and ensured security updates were applied.
IT Executive Networking &Hardware
NOLIMIT
Jun 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 5 months)
Restored non-working computers and performed troubleshooting. Handled ESET Antivirus using ESET remote administrator and managed network planning, implementation, and configuration. Installed and troubleshot POS machines, printers, print servers, and configured WIFI routers and CCTV/IP cameras.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Master of Science, Information Technology
2017 - 2018
Pursued advanced studies in Information Technology, focusing on key concepts and applications. Gained expertise in relevant IT domains through coursework and projects.
Middlesex University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Networks
2015 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor's degree specializing in Computer Networks. Studied fundamental networking principles, protocols, and system design.
ICBT City Campus
Higher National Diploma, IT Networking
2012 - 2014
Obtained a Higher National Diploma focusing on IT Networking. Developed practical skills in network configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
British College of Applied Studies
Certificate, Access Programming
2011 - 2011
Completed a certificate program focused on Access Programming. Gained foundational skills in database programming using Microsoft Access.
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