I’m an IT consultant.

Arash Farmahini

A Senior System/UC Engineer with over 13 years of experience working in multiple companies and holding different positions ranging from Senior System/Support Engineer, IT technician, Microsoft Server Specialist. In addition, I have done a list of projects for different companies which I listed at the end of this file.

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Arash@Farmahini.net

My Story

I have got my Bachelor of Computer Science in 2008 and multiple certificates in different technologies.
All Microsoft Operating system95%
Microsoft Exchange server and Unified messaging, O365 85%
Microsoft Lync server 2013/ Skype for business90%
Cloud PBX, Cloud Connector Edition desgin, Microsoft Team direct Routing90%
Active directory, DNS, DHCP, DFS, WINS, SNMP, Replication, GPO, Printer deployment, Scripting, IIS, RRAS, Radius, NAP90%
Microsoft SharePoint Administration(MOSS) 2007, 2010, 2013, online60%
Microsoft System manager SCCM, SCOM, SCVMM80%
Microsoft ISA / TMG Forefront server95%
Self-Sign certificate and 3rd party certificate for Exchange, Lync, IIS, Apache, firewall, VPN assign and renew90%
Backup / restore and disaster recovery with Symantec backup Exec, Acronis, Nova backup90%
Network Antivirus and Anti-Spam Server with Symantec Endpoint, Trend Micro, Kaspersky, ESET90%
Switching, Routing, Firewall with Cisco and HP devices50%
Virtualization with Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware ESX70%
SAN and NAS Storage and RAID design / Setup QOS for access users to resources60%
Microsoft SQL server 2000, 2005, 2008, 2012, 201475%
Citrix server,Xen desktop, Store front , Xen App server 6.5, 7.0, Netscaler70%
Office 365, Exchange and Lync online, Windows Azure90%
Amazon Web Service /Puppet / KACE / Cloud computing60%

My Certificates over past few years

Year

Subject

From

2006

70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional

Microsoft

2007

70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Microsoft

2007

70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

Microsoft

2007

70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Microsoft

2007

70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

Microsoft

2007

70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Microsoft

2007

70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Microsof

2006

Microsoft Project (MSP)

Tehran Institute of Tech

2006

Certificate: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Microsoft

2007

Certificate: Microsoft Certify System Administration (MCSA)

Microsoft

2007

Certificate: MCSA Security

Microsoft

2007

Certificate: Microsoft Certify System Engineering (MCSE )

Microsoft

2007

Certificate: MCSE Security

Microsoft

2008

Microsoft Exchange Server (2003,2007,2010)

Tehran Institute of Tech

2010

SQL Server 2008 Administration

Sematec Institute

2013

70-247: Configuring and Deploying a Private Cloud with System Center 2012

Microsoft

2013

70-246: Monitoring and Operating a Private Cloud with System Center 2012

Microsoft

2013

70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

Microsoft

2013

70-693: Windows Server 2008 R2- Virtual Administration

Microsoft

2013

70-336: Core Solutions of Microsoft Lync Server 2013

Microsoft

2013

70-337: Enterprise Voice and Online Services with Microsoft Lync Server 2013

Microsoft

2013

VCA-DCV: VMware Certified Associate – Data Center Virtualization

VMware

2013

70-341: Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013

In Progress

2013

Certificate: Microsoft Certified Professional

Microsoft

2013

VCA-Cloud: VMware Certified Associate -Cloud certification

  VMware

2014

74-409:  Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center Specialist 2012

Microsoft

2014

Certificate: Microsoft Specialist:  Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center Specialist

Microsoft

2014

70-346: Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements

Microsoft

2014

70-347: Enabling Office 365 Services

Microsoft

2014

Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Communication

Microsoft

2014

Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Office 365

Microsoft

2014

70-533: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

Microsoft

2016

Sonus SBC 1000/2000/Tenor

 Sonus

2016

Situational Leadership

 Optus

2016

AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

In Progress

2017

Enghouse Interactive certification / Zeacom/ Touch Point

EngHouse

2017

1Y0-253: Citrix Certified Associate – Networking (CCA – N)/ Citrix NetScaler

Citrix

Experience

I am Multi-talented with good all-round technical skills and the ability to develop and maintain close working relationships with team and customers. A customer facing technical expert, used to explaining complex terms in a straight forward way and the personal drive required to deliver a service that often exceeds the expectations of customers through a positive, well organised and structured approach and always with a first class work ethic.
2017- Present
Kloud - Telstra (www.Kloud.com.au)
Infrastructe Consultant

Design, implement and support Skype Online, Skype CCE, Skype On-Premise, Office 365, Azure for enterprise customers, SME’s and government.
Provide a wide range of technical ascpect across both on premise, and cloud, including Skype for Business, Exchange, Azure, Identity Management and user endpoints
Activities and technology used:
– Local Government – Skype for Business migration
A complex deployment involving many critical sites and short project timelines saw the development of an automated solution to perform largest “in one go” cutover migration of users from CISCO UC to Skype for Business
– Financial and Consulting Sector – Cloud Connector Edition
Implement Skype CCE for an multi national company and solved many challenges were overcome to bring Skype for Business to the organisation.
– Azure, ADFS, Intune implementation and provide multiple PS to integrate Azure with Splunk
– Constration / engineering companies
One Drive for bussines and office 365 migration for more than 3000 users

2012-2017
Ensyst - Optus (www.ensyst.com.au)
Senior System Engineer- (UC)

Playing an active, hands-on role across all IT functions, Provide audits on infrastructure, business applications and disaster recovery scenarios. Escalation point for level 3 (other engineers).
Activities and technology used:

-Microsoft Services and servers troubleshooting such as:
• All Microsoft Exchange 2007, 2010, 2013 and Office 365 issues such as: Active Sync, Outlook Anywhere, Black List, DAG
• All Lync 2010, 2013 and Skype for business issues
• Sonus SBC 1000/2000, Tenor, Elastix
• Troubleshoot PSTN, Edge, Lync Mobile and etc. on Standard and Enterprise level
• Implement Virtual server with Hyper-V & ESX and migrate PTV, VTV servers
• Implement and troubleshoot DFS replication between different site location
• Manage Server and client with the remote command without interrupt users
• Troubleshot network performance issue and find the best solutions
• Implement and troubleshoot enterprise tasks on GPO, power shell, AD, Backup, WSUS

-Network and infrastructure tasks such as:
• Create a site to site VPN with different devices like ASA, TMG, Sonic Wall
• Create inbound/outbound access policy on Firewall (TMG, Cisco)
• Configure Trunk and Ether Channel on HP Procurve Switch (L2 &L3)

-Documentation tasks:
• Create as-built system and network document
• Design network platform and server room and wan structure in Visio with all details
• Prepare work instruction for level 2 and level 3 technicians

-Some other responsibilities:
• Troubleshoots Citrix issues (Printer connectivity, Application access, etc.)
• Deploy software via SCCM, GPO, WDS
• Work with DMZ, Web servers, Hosting, SFTP, on Windows & Linux platforms
• VMware and Hyper-V implementation and configuration
• Configure and troubleshoot Symantec backup exec 2010 & 2012 with Tape LTO 2,3,4,5,6 for all tape of network data
• Worked with different SAN servers like Dell and HP brand and etc.

2011-2012
Daneshsar Institute of Science and Technology (www.daneshsar.co.uk)
System Engineer

Provide onsite IT consultancy service, resolve technical problems and implement new technologies and advise clients on IT strategy, configuration and design
Activities and technology used:
• Deployment/ Implementing/ Supporting Microsoft Products (Exchange, Active Directory, LYNC, MS Terminal Server, etc.)
• Setup and troubleshoot client /server hardware’s and peripherals.
• Troubleshooting and support for Microsoft Applications / Windows Active Directory/ Group policy.
• Supporting and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows server and desktop operating systems.
• Coordinating testing and deployment of new application/upgrades.
• Providing Server based support for MS-based applications – Windows Server 2000-2008, IIS, MS Exchange
• Support and maintain hosting infrastructures (FTP/WEB/ Portal/ CRM).
• Managing and developing virtual environments (Hyper-V).
• Oversight of LAN/WAN and Network Security environments.
• Design, document, implement and support customized IT infrastructure solutions, including Desktop, Server platforms, and networking solutions based on various platforms and operating systems, following basic project management principles
• Support and maintain all network hardware and software.
• Managing and maintaining all internal infrastructures, including the network, domain and all hardware (PC/servers).
• Installation and maintaining all internal infrastructures, including web, server room cabling and setup wireless infrastructure with Cisco devices in a 3-storey building.

2010-2012
Sepehr Energy Co. (www.sepehrenergy.com)
IT Administrator

• Implement Network Infrastructure in 5 stories and 2 different buildings with more than 300 clients and 25 servers that installed on 7 physical servers and VMware ESX 4.1
• Implementing Windows Domain server 2008 R2 with 2 additional DCs and manage Master roles.
• Develop and maintain proactive monitoring solutions to ensure all IT systems are performing as per design
• Perform remote and on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex IT problems for a variety of end clients, and recommend and implement corrective hardware and software solutions.
• Use Configuration Management and SCCM 2007 and Automated Deployment tools for new releases
• Provide level 3 support for both hardware and software issues via phone, email, remote and face-to-face support.
• Configure new hardware for use
• Identify problems pro-actively within systems
• Check and run backups
• Offer support on in-house IT projects
• Update documentation as required
• Setup/ Troubleshoot/ Firmware update for hardware peripherals (laptops, printers, iPhones, etc.)
• Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Office Suite, Windows desktops, Outlook and Active Directory
• Support and maintenance Exchange Server 2007 SP3 & Office Communicator Server 2007 With Forefront Security and Publishing & ISA Server 2006 With GFI Web Monitor & bandwidth Splitter.
• Managing and maintaining Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008 in a VMware ESX environment.
• Diagnostic capability of networking and internet technologies including: DHCP, DNS, LAN, WAN, RAS and Backup.
• Network Monitoring and resource management.
• Design and create VLan on Cisco Switch 3750 & 2600 core and access switch.

2008-2010
Hampa Engineering Co. (www.hampaco.org)
Head of IT Administrator/System Eng

• Implement Network Infrastructure in 5 stories and 2 different buildings and 3 different cities with more than 400 clients and 30 servers and 3 server rooms.
• Setup backup server hardware and installing hardware/windows/backup software.
• Installing different RAID solution.
• Implementing File server and create boot hard disc floppy and assign QOS on resources.
• Share permission and NTFS permission
• Implementing and planning and maintenance one of child domains in another city
: Installing and Implementing and troubleshooting Servers (ISA, File, DC)
: VoIP connection between central office in Tehran and other sites.
• Managing Directory Services, operating system and associated software.
• Monitoring and controlling Internet access with Microsoft ISA server 2006
• Troubleshooting hardware, software, network and internet connection issues.
• Installation, Implementation, training and Accessories such as printers, scanners, and so on…….
• Update IT professional documents (form/procedure/plan/guide/regulation) with ISO (27001) manual
• Implementing backup schedule with Symantec Backup Exec 12.5/ Symantec Continuous Protection 12.5

2005-2008
PTF Group (www.ptfgroup.com)
Service Desk - level 1/2/3

• Determine source of computer problems (hardware, software, user access, etc.).
• Troubleshooting and solving client hardware / software problems
• Installing & configuring & troubleshooting Windows XP (SP2, SP3), Server 2003, 2008
• Setup companies laptops for different work sites and projects.
• Network Cabling and hardware maintenance
• Configuring wireless and client’s laptop connection
• Scanner/Printer installing, configuring and troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting customer network and computer problems.
• Configuring print servers and installing
• Getting Image and Recovery disc from different windows (Laptop, Desktop)

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