MUHAMMAD IMRAN QURESHI
Email: miq@ieee.org
191 Sherbourne Street, Apt. 612 Tel:(416) 956-0618 res.
Toronto, ON-M5A 3X1 (905) 403-0344 mess.
Objective:
Seeking a career in Networking/Technical support, where my skills and abilities can be challenged.
Education:
1992-1996 BASc. Electronics
engineering
NED
University of Engineering &
Technology Karachi,
PAKISTAN
Highlights of
Qualification:
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Four years experience
in LAN/WAN.
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Administration and
support of NT, Novell and Unix platforms.
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Have extensive
experience with Cisco routers, Dell servers, VPNs, Proxy servers, Hubs and
switches.
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Working knowledge of
Sun Solaris, Cisco Access server AS5300 and Catalyst 2900.
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Strong communication
and interpersonal skills.
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Capacity to handle
increased responsibility and accept challenges and continuous change.
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Capability to learn new
applications and systems easily and quickly.
Professional
Certifications:
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Microsoft Certified
Professional (MCP)
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Microsoft Certified
Professional + Internet (MCP+I)
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Microsoft Certified
System Engineer (MCSE)
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Cisco Certified Network
Associate (CCNA)
Skills:
Operating
Systems:
DOS 5/6, MS Windows 3.1/95/98/2000
MS
Windows NT Server 4.0/2000
MS
Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Novell
3.12/4.x
SCO
Unix 3.2
Networks:
LAN/WAN,
Peer to peer, server based, workgroup.
Topologies:
Bus,
Star & Ring
Tools:
PCanywhere,
Tridia VNC, Symantec
Browsers: Internet explorer 3.1/4/5, Netscape 3/7
Protocols:
TCP/IP,
IPX/SPX, IGRP, EIGRP, CDP, PPP, PPTP, IPsec, BGP, RIP, OSPF
Services:
WINS,
DHCP, DNS, MS Proxy, MS Exchange
Internetworks:
Cisco
router 2500/7500, hubs 8/16, access server 5300, catalyst 2900, modems and
repeater.
Professional Experience:
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Installed and
configured Cisco 2500 and its connectivity to AT&T through Fiber
optic for internal network use.
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Configured TFTP
server to upgrade IOS in router.
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Established
router-to-router VPN using RRAS and configured PPTP filtering
through Demand dial interface.
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Connected Remote
workstations. Installed Intel, 3com and
DCom Ethernet hubs with management modules
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Administered and
installed Print Servers for office usage.
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Managed User accounts
and groups and assigned rights and permissions.
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Administration of IP
addresses. Configured 2 subnets for class-C IP.
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Managed Client sites
remotely using Tridia VNC and PC anywhere.
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Critical Backup and
recovery procedures and disk cloning using Symantec tools.
§ Installation and troubleshooting of Hardware and software.
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Administered and
maintained NT, Novell and Unix networks on various client
locations according to client need.
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Configured Novell NetWare 3.x and 4 with IPX/SPX connectivity
using Gateway services for Netware and Unix with TCP/IP, and setup security
policies over NT, Novell and Unix environments.
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Implemented and
configured the functionality of WWW, Mail, DNS and DHCP.
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Led and trained a team of 7-network installation and support
technicians in the implementation of a LAN/WAN for a multi-site school
with main campus and 7 branch sites and 30 to 40 PCs at each location.
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Provided second and
third level support to Task Management System’s clients
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Administered &
maintained different environments with varied routing & routed protocols (TCP/IP,
IPX/SPX, IGRP, CDP, PPP, BGP, RIP).
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Prepared cost
estimation and work assessments. Liased for consultation including hardware
requirement for intranet/internet solutions.
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Trained clients in
different hardware, software technological areas.
Nov 1997 to Jul 1999 CompuNet Online Pvt. Ltd. Karachi, Pakistan
An Internet & Network Service
Provider with more than 8000 Individual and corporate clients.
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Administered NT
and Novell networks for corporate/individual network solutions
and Internet service providers.
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Coordinated and supervised a 15 member help desk
and technical support team assisting in problem solving as required.
Routed them to client companies to set up dialup accounts.
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Administrate and
trouble shoot office LAN over bus topology and provide hardware
and software support.
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Liased with client companies to plan and build over
two-dozen cyber cafes with up to 20 stations each. Met with clients to
assess hardware and software requirements and advise on choice of PC and
peripheral equipment.
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Managed users and
groups, shared and secured network resources.
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Resolved users
password, connectivity printing and access problems as required.
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Ensured backbone
(teleglobe) and PDN (ptcl) connectivity.
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Installed and
administered Cisco routers 2500, switch catalyst 2900, access
server 5300, proxy server MS proxy 2.0, and hubs 8/16.
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Configured TFTP server to upgrade IOS in router.
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Planned and designed TCP/IP
IPX/SPX addressing scheme and its roll out on all corporate computers.
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Responsible for hiring,
evaluating and occasional termination of staff and contract consultants.
Certified Trainings:
1999 Specialized Diploma of Computer
Networking
Skill Development Council, a joint
project of World Bank and Govt. of Pakistan.
ABC Institute Karachi,
PAKISTAN
This course consists of Network Design,
administration, installation and trouble shooting of the following;
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Micro Computer
hardware. Operating system
concepts.
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Data communication. Novell 3.12.
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SCO UNIX 3.2. Win NT 4.0.
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DOS. EDP.
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BASIC. COBOL.
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LOTUS123. DBASE III PLUS.
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Data Structure. Word Perfect 5.
Professional Memberships:
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Pakistan Engineering
Council (PEC)
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Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineering (IEEE)
Extra curricular
Activities:
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Chief editor of the
“Sub-he-Nau” a free monthly university newspaper for two years.
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President and founder
of the “Dawoodian Club” a university social organization.
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Internet, reading books
References:
May furnished upon request.