ABDIKARIM BARE
Slough
Summary
Seasoned IT professional with extensive expertise in configuring and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. Proficient in VMware, Hyper-V, RAID configuration, backup and disaster recovery strategies. Skilled in managing UPS systems, generators, HVAC systems, and power distribution. Adept at access control, firewall configurations, and conducting vulnerability assessments. Committed to leveraging technical skills to enhance organisational security and efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Center Technician
ZT Systems
London, United Kingdom
05.2023 - Current
- Supporting and maintaining ZT Systems HPC and AI systems/platforms powered by the latest GPUs, FPGAs, and ASICs for optimal performance and reliability
- Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory, Motherboard
- Installing and maintaining data/compute servers and network equipment
- Troubleshooting network and server problems
- Controlling testing of suspect hardware, system, or firmware
- Professionally resolving hardware issues via trouble tickets ServiceNow, GDCO
- Executing end-to-end hardware testing, including running multiple processes in Linux/Windows cmd, running automated test scripts, and performing validation
- Working with servers dedicated to AI
- NVIDIA V100, A100, H100 AMD MI200, MI300
- Supporting Site Service's Break/Fix team
- Managing server components with meticulous care during installation
- Executing seamless server deployments with precision and expertise
- Empowering the logistics team by providing comprehensive support in Full Ops Model Repair Config Testing FW Updates Stress
Data center engineer
VIRTUS Data Centres
London, United Kingdom
03.2018 - 05.2023
- Manage end-to-end data centre operations, including server deployment, rack installations, cabling, and equipment maintenance.
- Implement and monitor virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V to ensure the seamless operation of virtualized environments.
- Perform routine maintenance and upgrades on network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring zero downtime.
- Monitor and optimize power and cooling systems to maintain operational efficiency and extend hardware life.
- Ensure data centre security compliance, access control, and vulnerability management, reducing risks to critical infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain disaster recovery solutions, achieving a [percentage]% decrease in downtime during outages
- Diagnosed and repaired server hardware failures, replaced faulty components and performed routine maintenance.
- Performs post-execution quality checks and verifies that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are set up properly according to safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs).
Education
Diploma of Higher Education -
University of Nairobi
09.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
- Expertise in configuring and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs
- VMware, Hyper-V, RAID configuration, backup and disaster recovery strategies
- UPS, generators, HVAC systems, power distribution
- Access control, firewall configurations, vulnerability assessments
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise)
- Check Point Certified Security Administrator R80
Languages
English Native
Dutch Native
Personal Information
Custom
6,6
Timeline
Data Center Technician
ZT Systems
05.2023 - Current
Data center engineer
VIRTUS Data Centres
03.2018 - 05.2023
Diploma of Higher Education -
University of Nairobi
09.2000 - 05.2002
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