
Nurana İbadova
@nuranabadova
System Administrator at SOCAR Downstream managing Microsoft 365 and infrastructure for 5,000+ users.
What I'm looking for
At SOCAR Downstream, I administer Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity infrastructure for 5,000+ enterprise users. I also manage Active Directory services and a VMware vSphere environment with 4 ESXi hosts and 230+ virtual machines.
I led the enterprise-wide implementation and deployment of ManageEngine solutions, and installed and administer Zabbix for infrastructure monitoring. My work also includes certificate and PKI management, incident handling and root-cause analysis.
At Azerbaijan Airlines, I managed Linux and Windows servers in an environment supporting 7,000+ users, along with Office 365 and Azure infrastructure. I designed and optimized Veeam Backup & Replication, automated system tasks and deployments, and implemented PaperCut NG.
At Veyseloglu Group of Companies, I managed Active Directory and Group Policy configurations for 10,000+ users, administered VMware vSphere, and maintained Microsoft 365, file shares and Windows Print Server. In independent AI projects, I built websites and digital restaurant menus using Claude AI and developed an AI application to analyze Google Reviews. I hold the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) and Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certifications.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
System Administrator
SOCAR Downstream
Aug 2026 - Present (3 months)
Administered Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Microsoft Entra ID, and Conditional Access for 5,000+ users. Managed Active Directory, VMware vSphere, and implemented ManageEngine and Zabbix for monitoring.
AI Projects
Independent
Nov 2025 - Aug 2026 (9 months)
Designed and built websites and digital restaurant menu systems using generative AI. Developed a Google Reviews analysis application for restaurants.
IT System Administrator
Azerbaijan Airlines
Nov 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year)
Managed Linux and Windows servers for 7,000+ users, including VMware vSphere and Azure infrastructure. Automated tasks, optimized Veeam backups, and implemented PaperCut NG.
IT System Administrator
Veyseloglu Group of Companies
Mar 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Managed Active Directory, Group Policy, and VMware vSphere for 10,000+ users. Administered Microsoft 365, Exchange, file shares, and print server environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Bachelor of Science, Finance
2021 - 2026
Grade: 85/100
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Finance, achieving a GPA of 85/100.
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