Attn: IT Manager / Human Resources Manager
Dear Sir or Madam:
Subject: Applying for Senior Lotus Notes Administrator / Consultant position
I would like to introduce myself as an IBM Certified System Administrator -
Lotus Notes and Domino 6 (IBM CLP), employed with Nadec (National Agricultural
Development Company) in Riyadh, managing and troubleshooting Domino 6.5 Servers
through out Saudi Arabia with complete support for Lotus Notes 6.5 users (16
Domino Servers and over 700 users) including SMTP level support.
Having certified on Lotus Notes and Domino 6 and gained sufficient exposure and
experience in the said field, especially in upgrading R5 servers to R 6.5.4 and
consolidate domino mail servers, I would like to be part of an enterprise,
wherein I can execute my expertise to plan, design, implement, upgrade and
support solutions with Lotus Domino 6.5, Lotus Notes 6.5 and Sametime Server
and client products and technologies to guarantee a highly available Domino
Infrastructure. Though, I have sound knowledge and over 7 years of experience
on Microsoft Products with certifications such as MCSA, MCSE (Windows 2000),
and MCDBA (SQL Server 200), I have decided to be specialised on IBM Lotus Notes
and Domino 6 while focusing to migrate Domino platform to Sun Solaris and Red
Hat Linux.
I am forwarding my condensed, resume for your perusal and my full contact
details are appended in the resume.
I hope to hear from you soon,
Yours Sincerely,
Nazeer Aval
Riyadh
Mobile: +966-508-604-998
Email: nazeer325@hotmail.com |
Nazeer Aval
Post Box No: 631
Riyadh: 11341
Saudi Arabia
Mobile: +966-508-604-998
Email: nazeer325@hotmail.com
Resume
Job Objective: To work as Senior BM Lotus Notes and Domino 6.5 Administrator / Consultant having in-depth knowledge and over 7 years of experience in IT sector with hands on experience in Domino and Notes Administration with the skills needed to plan, design, implement, upgrade and support solutions with Lotus Domino Server and Lotus Notes client products and technologies. I would also like to be a part of Lotus Domino Professionals to implement and troubleshoot the advanced requirements of employers while focusing to deploy Domino on Sun Solaris and Linux platform.
Technical Qualifications:
v IBM Certified System Administrator – Lotus Notes and Domino 6 (formerly known as IBM CLP)
v Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) on Windows 2000
v Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) on Windows 2000
v Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on SQL Server 2000
v Certificate course on Lotus Domino Server and User Administration (IBM Centre, Cairo)
v Certificate course on CCNA preparation
v Diploma in Advanced Client Server Applications
v Diploma in Systems Applications
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor of Commerce
Work Experience: (Total 6 years in Saudi Arabia)
December 2004 – till date: Currently working for Nadec (National Agricultural Development Company) as Senior Lotus Notes Administrator
Projects in Progress:
1) To consolidate 16 mail servers into 1 and access mail through Domino Web Access 6.5
3) To implement Domino Clustering using SANs storage.
4) To move all 700 users to new certifier hierarchy (with department and location)
Achievements:
v Implemented IBM Sametime server 6.5.1
v Integrated Sametime server with Domino Web Access 6.5
v Upgraded 6.5.1 servers to 6.5.4 (up-to-date)
v Implemented Domino Off-line Service (DOLS) for DWA off-line access
v Implemented Blacklist filters using (Spahmaus, ORDB etc)
v Implemented Server Mail Rules and filtered all kind of Spam mails from SMTP Gateway
v Upgraded R5 SMTP Gateway and mail servers to 6.5
v Upgraded all Lotus Notes R5 clients to 6.5 with customized mail template
v Trained users on new features of Lotus Notes 6.5 client
v Planning to deploy and integrate IBM Sametime server
v Implemented Domino Web Access using Reverse Proxy server
v Planning to recertify all users Common Name with department and location
v Implemented ID Recovery
v Launched many websites on Domino server
v Started moving to a new certifier naming hierarchy
v Implemented corporate hierarchy for easy address lookup
January 2002 – December 2004: Worked as Lotus Notes Administrator for Bayer Saudi Arabia (Multi National Pharmaceutical Company) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities:
¨ To administer and troubleshoot Lotus Domino Servers at 3 locations.
¨ To troubleshoot and support Lotus Notes Clients (75 users)
¨ To manage and troubleshoot Windows 2000 Domain Network at 3 locations.
¨ To manage and troubleshoot Active Directory Domain at 3 locations.
¨ To manage and troubleshoot RRAS, DNS, DHCP etc at 3 locations.
¨ To manage and troubleshoot Windows 95/98/2000 Professional/Server/Advanced Server.
¨ To administer and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database at 8 locations.
¨ To manage and troubleshoot Microsoft ISA Server 2000.
¨ To protect Domino Servers using Trend Scan Mail 2.6 Antivirus software
¨ To protect servers from viruses using Trend Server Protect antivirus software.
¨ To provide technical support to Branch offices and remote users through Pc Anywhere 10.0.
¨ To Backup user’s data onto File Server daily and to store cartridges offsite.
Achievements:
ü Configured Lotus Domino Servers at 3 locations (Hub & Spoke topology).
ü Migrated Lotus Domino Server from version 5 to 6.5
ü I have done pilot upgrade of beta release of Lotus Domino 7.
ü Installed and configured Lotus Notes 6.5 clients.
ü Upgraded Notes client from 4.6, R5 to Notes 6.5 including user’s mail database.
ü Implemented Lotus Domino Web Access 6.5 for accessing mail from Internet.
ü Implemented Domino Security Policies.
ü Implemented ID Recovery to recover lost ID or password.
ü Installed and configured Lotus Sametime 3.1 clients.
ü Implemented ScanMail for Lotus Notes for virus protection.
ü Conducted training sessions for users on Lotus Notes 6.5.
ü Expanded Network at 3 offices and configured new Cisco Switches and Routers.
ü Co-ordinated with IT Department in Bayer Leverkusen for VPN Project.
ü Migrated from Windows NT to Windows 2000 Active Directory Domain.
ü Implemented Windows 2000 Group Policy for all Users and Computers.
ü Upgraded workstations to Windows 2000 Professional operating system.
ü Deployed Trend Server Protect 5.35 on Servers and PC Cillin 2002 on all clients.
ü Installed and configured SQL Server 2000 at 8 locations with replication features enabled.
ü Installed and configured Microsoft ISA Server 2000 firewall.
ü Created software and hardware disk mirroring, RAID 5 for fault tolerance.
ü Configured Windows 2000 Routing & Remote Access Server for Remote Users.
ü Installed and configured DNS, DHCP etc.
ü Conducted Training sessions for users on Windows 2000 Professional.
ü Generated several Reports using SQL Data in Access 97 for Sales Analysis.
ü Generated reports in VB using SQL Stored Procedures and Crystal Report 8.5
ü Developed attractive Information System using Arcplan Insight 3.5
ü Deployed dynaSight 3.5 server with IIS WebServer to browse Insight Applications through Web.
Completed Project:
1) Established VPN tunnel between 2 branch offices using Nokia IP 130 and IP40 firewall devices.
2) Established online Domino Server connectivity between Branch offices.
Previous Experience:
August 1999 to December 2001:
Worked for Destinations of the World (One of the member of Al Rostamani Group, Dubai) as Network Administrator in Riyadh.
Responsibilities:
¨ To manage and troubleshoot Windows NT/2000 Domain Network at 3 locations.
¨ To manage and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP at 3 locations (Riyadh,Jeddah,Khobar).
¨ To manage and troubleshoot Windows 95/98/2000 Professional/Server/Advanced Server.
¨ To administer and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server 7 Database at 3 locations.
¨ To manage and troubleshoot Winproxy servers at 3 locations.
¨ To protect servers from viruses using Trend Server Protect and Office Scan antivirus software.
¨ To provide Technical Support to Branch offices and remote users as and when required.
¨ To backup user’s data onto File Server daily and to store cartridges offsite.
Achievements:
¨ Migrated from Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 to 7.0 successfully.
¨ Created Local Area Network at 3 new offices.
¨ Deployed Windows 2000 Servers and Windows 2000 Professional.
¨ Installed and configured SQL Server 2000.
¨ Installed and configured Win proxy servers for Internet Sharing.
¨ Installed and configured Eudora Light mailing system for users.
¨ Installed and configured Winfaxpro for faxing promotions to customers.
¨ Installed and configured in-house developed ETM back office applications.
¨ Full time involvement in Tariff updating and monitoring.
Additional Computer Knowledge:
Ø Sound knowledge on SMTP, POP3, IMAP configuration on Domino Servers.
Ø Cisco router installation, configuration and troubleshooting.
Ø Cisco Switch installation, configuration and troubleshooting
Ø Cat 5 cabling, crossover, network expansion, PC Hardware & Software
Ø Linux RedHat 10.0, SUSI and Mandrake installation (Planning to be a certified).
Ø Building Windows 2000 Directory and Network Infrastructure.
Ø Windows 2000 Disk Management (Mirroring, RAID5 etc) for fault tolerance.
Ø SQL Server 6.5, 7.0 & 2000, Visual Basic 6.0, Crystal Report 8.5.
Ø Microsoft FrontPage/HTML/Photoshop 5.5, Microsoft Visio 2000.
Ø TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, DLC, Subnetting etc.
Ø Dos, Unix, Microsoft Word 2000/Excel/Power Point etc.
Ø Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000/XP,Server 2003
Personal Information:
Sex : Male
Age : 28 years
Nationality : Indian
Marital status : Married (1 child)
Languages known : English, Hindi, Arabic (40%)
Driving license : Holding valid Saudi and International licences
(Familiar with Jeddah, Riyadh and Khobar)
References:
1) Mr. Mohamed Faisal 2) Mr. Bijoy Chandrabalan
Finance Manager Project Manager
Bayer Solutions Middle East
Saudi Arabia Dubai
Mobile: +966-50-462-6647 Mobile: +971-50-658-3370
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