Noman Y.

To Whom It May Concern, I would be very interested to join your esteemed organization. I have been seeking an opportunity to do so, and I think my background may satisfy your requirements. My resume is enclosed for your review. I have over 10 years of extensive IT experience in a variety of market sectors. I am an accomplished professional in project managing, information security, designing, implementation, virtualization and configuring a wide variety of hosting, infrastructure setups and systems solutions; with proven experience in managing multiple large-scale infrastructure projects across matrix environments. I am a dedicated, confident and highly motivated team player. As a leader I lead from the front and present a clear and concise vision on delivering goals and objectives. In my experience good communication skills, coherent IT solutions and a sound understanding of how the vendor/customer relationship can collaborate together are key to successful IT business partnerships. I am currently associated with ELM (Saudi Arabia) (managing Ministry of Interior portal infrastructure on VMware virtualization) as Senior System Engineer. Job responsibilities include Infrastructure planning, Disaster Recovery Planning, information security, Core Windows and Linux Service Implementations on VMWARE ESXi servers on HP Blade Servers for MOI Portal, currently managing 32 ESXi servers with 80 windows 2008 R2 and Exchange 2010 VM machines with Pre Production, QA, Development and Production Environments. Backup management of all server and monitoring system are in placed to keep up and running the virtual Infrastructure. Previously I was working with National Clearing Company Pakistan Limited. (a significant institution of Pakistan's Capital Market providing clearing and settlement services) as Technical Support and Back Office Management Group Head. Job responsibilities include Infrastructure planning , information security, Disaster recovery planning team member , BCP planning, annual budgeting, personnel planning, Core Linux Service Implementations and support , Lead and manage support team for IT hardware, software and networks and to all Stock Exchange Clients , administration and support of Windows 2003, 2008 Server and MS Exchange on HP hardware at all levels , First, second and third line support , Optimum trouble shooting and problem solving abilities developed , Implement a technical support portal for all internal and external Support query track and resolutions , Coordinate with vendors for equipment repair and maintenance - computers, copiers, printers and other devices , Generate activity reports to help with infrastructure planning and staffing, Identify additional infrastructure needs to improve efficiency. My expertise entails a wide range of Professional Services including, but not limited to, Infrastructure Planning, Systems Administration, Data Integration and Technical Support utilizing a refined methodology that incorporates the business, organizational and technical aspects of IT projects. My specialized experience coupled with my ability to communicate technical knowledge with ease to customers and senior management alike provide me the ability to provide solutions and market IT expertise to the average user. I am able to translate user need into achievable technological solutions. Given a chance I would prove to be an asset to the company, and I look forward to presenting to you my past achievements and credentials in person. Sincerely, Noman Yousuf