About Me
Experienced IT Administrator with over 10 years in managing, configuring, and securing IT infrastructure across educational and corporate environments. Skilled in network administration, virtualization, cloud integration, and systems management. Passionate about leveraging technology to optimize business performance and reliability.
Professional Experience
IT Administrator | Emirates National School, Sharjah
July 2021 – Present
- Managing Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Office 365 license assignments.
- Administering VMware vCenter, Horizon VDI, and Dell EMC VxRail environments.
- Configuring Cisco and HP switches with VLANs, routing, and firewall policies (Fortinet, Palo Alto).
- Overseeing backup, antivirus, and wireless systems across campus.
IT Administrator | Kings School, Dubai
May 2017 – July 2021
- Managed Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and G-Suite for over 1000 users.
- Configured Aruba wireless networks and ClearPass authentication systems.
- Implemented network and server monitoring using ManageEngine and SolarWinds.
Computer Engineer | DAR AL HAI Computers, Dubai
Aug 2015 – Apr 2017
- Provided system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for clients.
- Configured routers, access points, and VPN connectivity across devices.
Skills
- Network Administration
- VMware vCenter & ESXi
- Active Directory & GPO
- Microsoft 365 & Azure
- Firewall Configuration (Fortinet, Palo Alto)
- Backup Management (Veeam)
- Wi-Fi & VLAN Configuration
- IT Service Management (ManageEngine, SolarWinds)
Certifications
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- MCSA: Windows Server 2012
- Ongoing training: MS Azure & VMware
Contact
📧 abthahir.hameed@gmail.com
📞 +971 50 524 9033
📍 Dubai, UAE
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