Mahmoud Aziz Ghoneim

Experienced Network and System Administrator proficient in the installation, configuration, and resolution of issues pertaining to Windows servers, network devices, and software systems. Possesses in-depth knowledge of Active Directory, firewall management, and network security solutions. Adept at resolving technical problems related to Network, Security, and infrastructure. Demonstrates exceptional skills in delivering Sev. 1 support to customers while maintaining excellent communication and collaborating effectively within teams. Proven track record of proactive work approach.

• VSphere Design experience
• Secure network architecture, Cloud security, Encryption solutions
• Virtualization technologies
• High-level diagnostics & troubleshooting of VMware ESX/ESXi server environment based on HP ProLiant Servers and IBM Blade servers
• Windows:
• Planning, designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting Server 2003/2008
• Networking:
• Configure, Manage and Troubleshoot HP PROCURVE, Cisco switches, Juniper, Firewall with VPN, wireless access points with WI-FI and WI-MAX technologies
• CCTV:
• Design networks for CCTV/IP surveillance systems
• Recommend suitable supplies for cabling and connections
• Guiding cables, patching, and testing for networks
• Recommending, testing, Adjusting, and calculating viewable measurements for security cameras
• Programming various kinds of DVRs, NVRs like PELCO, SWANN, Aventura, and HIKvision
• IT Infrastructure:
• Recommending IT infrastructure requirements and upgrading to ensure acceptable levels of Security, Disaster Management, and Data Recovery plans
• Establishing and running Data Centre infrastructure including Server Racking, Cable Laying, Tagging, and Documentation, etc
• Proficiency in installation & troubleshooting of Blade Server, Rack Servers, etc
• Providing hardware support on different platforms
• Coordinating with 3rd Party vendors and Service Provider
• Backing up & restoring data from tape library and managing the backup tapes
• Keeping inventory, sending and receiving tapes to and from offsite storage
• Fiber Optics:
• Design fiber network topology for the cement Plant with active active redundancy, single mode fiber optic cables, and HP ProCurve Mini-GBICs
• Experience with outside plant (OSP) infrastructure, FTTH, GPON, and related passive optical network (PON) technologies
• Accomplishments
• Successfully presented the benefits and features of migrating to a virtual environment that aligned with business needs, requirements, and availability
• Executed the migration of the entire physical environment to a virtual one using VMware products with zero downtime, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced maintenance costs
• Performed a hardware replacement for company data centers in a vSphere environment to new IBM Blade Chassis S with zero downtime, ensuring the company's continued uninterrupted operation
• Designed, planned, and implemented a backup solution for virtual environments using Veeam Backup and Replication, as well as monitoring the environment's health and capacity planning with Veeam One
• Led the planning, designing, and implementation of fire-detection and prevention systems using thermal cameras for Alternative Fuels Stores and Coal Piles in a Cement Plant, resulting in enhanced safety and risk management.