ALI ABBAS BAJWA
Manchester
Summary
Security-focused professional brings advanced knowledge of network, desktop and cloud-based computing. Runs systems according to optimal security protocols and with properly configured technological solutions for balance of performance and information protection. Confident in addressing technical concerns with speed and accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Manager MIS
The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund
Lahore
05.2014 - 10.2023
- Administering servers, configuring firewalls, overseeing desktop switches, and managing peripheral devices.
- Implementing and maintaining network security protocols to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats, Monitoring network traffic for security breaches and taking corrective actions when necessary.
- Implementing data backup procedures to safeguard critical information, Developing and testing disaster recovery plans to ensure quick network recovery in case of failures.
- Monitoring network performance and optimizing configurations for efficiency, Analyzing network traffic patterns to identify and resolve potential bottlenecks.
- Diagnosing and resolving network issues, including hardware and software failures, Conducting routine maintenance tasks to ensure the optimal performance of the network.
- Responsible for disaster recovery, Managing Mailbox databases/ Backups/ Repair/ Recovery.
- Trained staff on best practices to achieve optimal productivity.
- Maintained data security and confidentiality for compliant performance monitoring.
- Communicated technical insights clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences for improved understanding and engagement.
- Provided support to manager during audits, ensuring accurate reports.
- Coordinated with management on operational issues providing solutions for better efficiency.
Trainee Engineer
Punjab Educational Endowment Fund, PEEF
Lahore
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Used ticketing systems to effectively prioritise end-user issues, minimising equipment downtime.
- Provided timely and professional support across hardware and software issues for 50+ end users.
- Troubleshot operating systems, hardware and software problems to identify root causes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering) Computer System Engineering
Islamia University
Intermediate - Pre Engineering
BISE
2007
Matriculation - Science
BISE
Skills
- Network administration
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Network repairs and maintenance
- Hardware installation
- Server security
- Office 365 administration
- Microsoft Azure
- WAN networking
- Group Policy
- VPN management
- Anti-virus infrastructure
- Software deployment
- Servers expertise
- Firewalls and endpoint security
Certification
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate AZ-103 (MS Certificate # H501-1681)
- Fortinet NSE 2 (NSE ID: e2JB9jEcvu)
- Fortinet NSE 1 (NSE ID: cjLKQkoqqe)
- Microsoft Azure Fundamental AZ-900 (MS Certificate # H458-7794)
- MCSE Exchange 2016 (Certification Number: H035-9303)
- MCSE Office 365 (Certification Number: H024-4951)
- MCSE 2016 Cloud Platform & Infrastructure (Certification Number: H040-2836)
- CCNA(Cisco Certified Network Associate). Cisco ID: CSCO12762567
- Fortinet Firewall Training - Jul 2023
- Micrsoft Azure Training - Aug 2018
- Certified Ethical Hacking Training - Jul 2017
- CCNA(Security) Training - Nov 2015
- CCNA(R&S) Training - Nov 2014
- MCSE 2012 Training Training - Dec 2012
Reference
Syed Ahmad Zaki Naqvi Manager MIS
The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund(PEEF) Lahore, Pakistan
Email: ahmad@peef.org.pk
Timeline
Assistant Manager MIS
The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund
05.2014 - 10.2023
Trainee Engineer
Punjab Educational Endowment Fund, PEEF
11.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Engineering) Computer System Engineering
Islamia University
Intermediate - Pre Engineering
BISE
Matriculation - Science
BISE