Ramin Bakhtiar
@raminbakhtiar
Bilingual IT Support & Systems Administrator with 21+ years in Azure and ITIL-driven environments.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual IT Support Specialist and Systems Administrator with over 21 years of experience delivering first- and second-level support, systems administration, and hardware/software rollouts across international environments. I hold ITIL 4 certification and multiple Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-900, AI-900, AZ-104, AZ-500) and have a proven track record of approximately 95% first-contact resolution and strong cross-functional collaboration.
I have managed corporate networks, VPN/SSL configurations, M365 environments, and field operations while performing technical consulting, data migrations, and user training. I am open to relocating to the United States and seeking IT Support or System Administration roles, including opportunities requiring H-1B sponsorship.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
System Administrator
Inhaus Webgo GmbH
Mar 2025 - Sep 2025 (6 months)
Managed and proactively troubleshot the internal corporate network, and configured, installed, and rolled out hardware and software for employee workstations to ensure smooth operations.
IT System Professional
CGM Lauer Apotheke Services GmbH
Oct 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year)
Configured and installed IT systems for internal and external clients, conducted technical pre-installation consultations, executed data transfers and on-site repairs, and provided first/second-level hotline support.
IT Support Specialist
Kühne + Nagel GmbH
Apr 2021 - Oct 2021 (6 months)
Provided first- and second-level IT support for local and international teams, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues and maintaining service continuity.
Field Operation Technician
CenturyLink Germany GmbH
Mar 2020 - Sep 2020 (6 months)
Maintained and ensured availability of transport and internet platforms, coordinated external maintenance services, and performed repairs and installations in the field.
System Administrator (Junior)
Flexbone GmbH
Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 (8 months)
Provided technical support for internal developers, administered the corporate network, and configured VPN and SSL structures for clients to maintain secure connectivity.
IT Troubleshooter
Aras Co
May 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 4 months)
Delivered IT problem solving and support services for internal and external customers, including installation of PC hardware/software and customer-facing IT services.
IT Technician
RAM-System
Nov 2010 - Jul 2011 (8 months)
Installed operating systems across Windows, Linux, and Mac, performed technical planning for machines, and provided customer support and complaint processing.
Computer Engineer
Sazgar AG
Apr 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year 7 months)
Provided sales and customer support, supported production planning, and handled technical planning for hardware procurement to meet operational needs.
Computer Engineer
Raya Team-GmbH
Oct 2005 - Apr 2009 (3 years 6 months)
Managed sales, customer support in assembly operations, and led a team of 11 employees to deliver hardware assembly and service operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
New Horizons Hamburg
Professional Certification Training, Microsoft Azure / IT Service Management
2023 - 2025
Undertook Microsoft Azure and ITIL training (AZ-900, AI-900, AZ-104, AZ-500, ITIL4) from October 2023 to March 2025.
Confido-Coaching Stade / Inlingua Language School Stade
Language courses (B2+), Language Studies
2018 - 2020
Attended German language extension and English lessons, achieving B2+ level proficiency (2018–2020).
AWL - Akademie Wirtschaft und Logistik GmbH, Stade
Short course, Application Management / Career Training
2018 - 2018
Completed application management training for migrants in September–October 2018.
Quell Bildungskonzepte GmbH Stade
Integration course (A2–B1), Language Studies
2016 - 2017
Completed a German language integration course (A2–B1) from December 2016 to May 2017.
AWL - Akademie Wirtschaft und Logistik GmbH, Stade
Certificate, Career Pathways / Skills Assessment
2016 - 2016
Completed a career pathways for migrants skills assessment course (April–July 2016).
Miramon, Stade
Introductory German course (A1), Language Studies
2015 - 2016
Attended an introductory German as a Second Language course (A1) from December 2015 to March 2016.
University Roudehen
Bachelor, Hardware Engineering/Networking
2004 - 2008
Completed studies in Hardware Engineering/Networking, culminating in a Bachelor degree from 2004 to 2008.
Falsafi School, Teheran
High school diploma, Secondary Education
1999 - 2003
Attended Falsafi School in Teheran and obtained a high school diploma between 1999 and 2003.
Nemune Omat School, Teheran
Intermediate school leaving certificate, Lower Secondary Education
1990 - 1999
Completed intermediate school leaving certificate at Nemune Omat School between 1990 and 1999.
Tech stack
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Website
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