Please turn on your javascript Muhammad Haroon Zafar - Assistant IT Manager - Forsan ceramics - Rabigh, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Analytical IT professional who applies hardware and software design, installation, administration and configuration knowledge to support growing businesses and increase productivity. Network experienced in desktop support and network configuration. Vast knowledge of client and server applications, as well as installation and configuration of desktops and servers.
I am a hardworking and an honest person. As I want to utilize and explore my skills and qualities with hard work, dedication and devotion while facing the hard environments and obstacles. As I am always ready to gain more experience and to learn new things.

Experience

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Assistant IT Manager
Forsan ceramics
Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | Rabigh, Saudi Arabia

• Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintaining, and repairing hardware/software, computer networks, and support server systems of the Company.
• Coaches users regarding appropriate use and security of all systems.
• Analyzes information identifies current and potential problems and proposes solutions.
• Refers major problems to technicians.
• Ensures equipment maintenance and backup/recovery functions are performed on scheduled basis.
• Analyzes specific application issues, recommend, and implement process improvements.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements network security measures.
• Provides end-user support for all applications.
• Maintains accurate IT inventory.
• Performs on-site monitoring of all projects.
• Managing IT supervisors and assistants, assigning their daily jobs, and training them on all needed theoretical and practical procedures, troubleshooting and support within corporate standards.

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IT Technical Support Engineer/ Infra structure Development
Forsan Ceramics
Oct 2014 - Jun 2015 | Rabigh, Saudi Arabia

• Assess infrastructure on a regular basis to ensure it continues to meet necessary demands.
• Manage daily operations of the IT department.
• Develop new strategies and IT procedures to increase efficiency, enhance workflow and improve productivity.
• Offer suggestions for possible upgrades and changes within the IT department.
• Resolve technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and other systems.
• Administrate Domain controller (Active directory, DNS and DHCP)
• Maintenance, Installations, and configuration of windows, outlook, Data centers etc. Sound knowledge on Firewalls, Antivirus, Backup Storage
• Installed PTP communication system to get internet facility.
• Liaising with Vendor\'s and Procuring IT related equipment and software
• Configuration & management of ERP(Tally, SAP)
• Configuration of VM workstation, VM player & ESXI Server
• Configured CCTV IP Cameras.
• Implementation of VOIP & VPN.

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Helpdesk / Technical support
RAK Trading Co.
Jan 2012 - Mar 2014 | Islamabad, Pakistan

• Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, electronically
• Diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues
• Research questions using available information resources
• Advise user on appropriate action
• Follow standard help desk procedures
• Log all help desk interactions
• Administer help desk software
• Redirect problems to correct resource
• Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention
• Track and route problems and requests and document resolutions
• Prepare activity reports
• Inform management of recurring problems
• Stay current with system information, changes, and updates
• Backing-up and Restoring Files and Folders
• Database Administration

Education

Preston Institute of Management Sciences and Technology
Bachelor, Bachelors, BCS/BS, Bachelors in Science‎
Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics
CGPA 3.3/4
2012
Federal Board
High School, High School or Less, , Higher Secondary School Certificate (Equivalent A\' Level)‎
Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics
Grade B
2008
Federal Board
High School, High School or Less, , Secondary School Certificate (Equivalent O\'levels)‎
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Grade A
2006

Languages

Intermediate Punjabi
Expert Urdu
Expert English