AHMED TAMER FAROUK
Senior Virtualization Operations Engineer
Giza,Cairo
Summary
Dynamic team player with a robust background in virtualization, hosting, and data center environments. Possesses the ability to work independently while consistently exceeding expectations on assignments. Quick learner committed to continuous professional development and eager to embrace new challenges. Seeking to contribute to a progressive organization that fosters a motivating and challenging atmosphere, facilitating personal growth and alignment with organizational objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Virtualization Operations Engineer
LinkDataCenter (LDC)
11.2019 - Current
- Managed comprehensive data center environment with expertise in Hyper-V and Windows cluster.
- Managed VMware infrastructure including ESXi, vCenter, and vCloud Director.
- Engaged with Azure and Azure Stack environments.
- Developed proficiency in handling diverse SAN storage and SAN switch configurations.
- Handled comprehensive OS tasks for Windows Server and Linux distributions such as Red Hat and Ubuntu.
- Contributed to implementation of hosting solutions like Mach Panel and C-Panel.
- Reviewed system and application logs to pinpoint component failures and validate successful scheduled job completion.
- Developed and implemented policies standardizing infrastructure and information security, backup and disaster recovery activities.
- Administered and monitored district and site server resources and technology solutions to maintain optimal operation.
- Monitored critical applications and verified integrity and availability of hardware and server resources, systems and key processes.
- Applied operating system updates, application patches and upgrades to resolve identified security vulnerabilities and fix performance issues.
- Designed, configured and tested computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
- Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware, software, or other network and system problems.
- Back up company data and maintain robust recovery system to avoid losing vital information.
- Oversaw customer projects from initial design through final implementation and support.
Site Engineer
Gamma Security Systems
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Designed and Implemented Security Systems such as access control and CCTV
- Supervised team of technicians on site for implementation process
Education
B.Sc. - Telecom Engineering
Modern Science and Arts University (MSA)
Bachelor of Sciences - undefined
University of Greenwich
Skills
Deep Virtualization knowledge( Hyper-V )
OS expert on all Microsoft products
Linux administration expertise
VMware expertise
MS Cluster Environments
Active Directory and GPs
Veeam and Backup solutions
Replication and DR sites implementation
Monitoring Tools expertise
WSUS and KMS hands-on experience
Basic experience with IIS
Basic experience with SQL Servers
Storage experience (Dell, Huwawi, HP, Qnap)
San Storage experience
HW experience in HP and Dell Servers
Project delivery and architecture experience
Certification
MCSA
Timeline
Senior Virtualization Operations Engineer
LinkDataCenter (LDC)
11.2019 - Current
Site Engineer
Gamma Security Systems
12.2018 - 05.2019
B.Sc. - Telecom Engineering
Modern Science and Arts University (MSA)
Bachelor of Sciences - undefined
University of Greenwich