Syed Bukhari
@syedbukhari1
Knowledgeable Senior Manager IT with 20 years of experience.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Manager IT with over 20 years of experience in managing technical and administrative tasks within computer networks. My expertise includes Windows Server administration, Cisco switches and routers configuration, and firewall management. I have a proven track record of overseeing technology deployment and maintenance, ensuring that IT infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.
Throughout my career, I have led teams and instructed IT staff members in supporting hardware, software, and networking infrastructure. I actively collaborate with executives to determine and implement technology needs, ensuring that our strategies align with organizational goals. My achievements include successful migrations and upgrades, such as the transition from Allworx to 3CX phone systems with zero downtime, and the recovery of Active Directory within 24 hours.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager IT Support
Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery
Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 7 months)
Led the migration of Allworx to 3CX phone system with zero downtime and managed Microsoft 365 administration and email. Oversaw server management, backups, and recovery for in-house Windows 2012 servers.
System Support Engineer
Metro Consulting Grid
Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Managed Server 2012 DHCP and DNS, and installed VMs using VCenter 6.5. Configured QuickBooks with a database server and managed QNAP SAN ISCSI.
Network Administrator
Precise Technology
Dec 2013 - Present (11 years 7 months)
Administered systems and networks, including managing Windows 2008 R2 Server roles. Configured Microsoft Forefront TMG 2010 firewall for data security and restricted unauthenticated access.
IT Engineer
Green Crescent Environmental Engineering Consultants
Apr 2012 - Present (13 years 3 months)
Managed system administration and network for four offices, including three Windows 2008 servers. Configured Fortinet firewall 50B for data security and designed VLANs using Cisco switches.
IT Officer
Pearl Securities Limited
Feb 2008 - Present (17 years 5 months)
Administered LAN on a peer-to-peer Windows XP network and configured VPN clients and ADSL/BRI modems. Provided end-user support to three branch offices.
IT Officer
First National Equities Limited
Jun 2005 - Present (20 years 1 month)
Installed, configured, and maintained LAN for four branches. Configured and maintained 1700 series router connectivity with KATS.
System Support Engineer
Daily Express Newspaper
Mar 2004 - Present (21 years 4 months)
Administered LAN on Windows 2000 server and configured/installed FTP server at a co-location site. Installed various network printers, including Adobe Xante for newspaper printing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IBMS / CS Dept Agricultural University - Peshawar
Masters, Computer Science
Completed a Master's degree in Computer Science. The curriculum covered advanced topics in computer science, preparing for complex IT challenges.
Brains Degree College - Peshawar
B.Sc., Computer Science
Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. This program provided foundational knowledge in computing principles and practices.
Government College - Peshawar
HSSC, Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Completed Higher Secondary School Certificate with a focus on Engineering (Pre-Engineering). This coursework built a strong base in scientific and mathematical concepts.
St. Mary's High School - Peshawar
High School Diploma, General Studies
Received a High School Diploma. This education provided a comprehensive general academic foundation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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