Adeel Sarwar Alvi

Director Business IT at Dubizzle Group
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(386) 825-5501
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Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, PK
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Haroon Akhtar

Adeel Sarwar Alvi is an IT networking genius. He has an outstanding network and holds the highest certification from CISCO. He is a professional, helpful, and positive person. We have a long tenure of working together during my stay at CambridgeDocs and GameView Studios. One of the best IT manager I have ever experienced in my career. It is a pleasure and honor to recommend Alvi to anyone who wants to hire him for a Tech IT Manager role. He is truly a gem.

Muhammad Ali

I have been working with Alvi for more then 2 years and I found him really helpful, responsible, technical and friendly, He is really responsive although we are on two different physical location but it really didn't become a hurdle. You just send an email to Alvi and leave the forget everything, he'll follow up stuff and get it done. Alvi is a must have for any IT company I am really impressed with the skill set he has and the way he work and manage his team.

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Credentials

  • Accredited Configuration Engineer (AEC PAN OS 0.7)
    Palo Alto Networks
    Feb, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Security (CCIE Security)
    Cisco
    Mar, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCSA: Windows Server 2008
    Microsoft
    Apr, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCITP: Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server 2008
    Microsoft
    Jul, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration
    Microsoft
    Apr, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
    Microsoft
    Feb, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCTS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuration
    Microsoft
    Jan, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCSE1: Windows 2000
    Microsoft
    May, 2001
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCSE1: Windows NT 4.0
    Microsoft
    Dec, 2000
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional
    Microsoft
    Sep, 1999
    - Nov, 2024
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core
    Cisco
    Jan, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
    Cisco
    Oct, 2017
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Dubizzle Group
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Software Development
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director Business IT
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      Developed and implemented IT strategies aligned with organizational objectives, resulting in increased operational efficiency and improved business outcomes. Led a team of IT professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Oversaw IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and storage systems, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. Managed IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Implemented cloud computing solutions, enhancing scalability, cost savings, and improved data security. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and deliver innovative IT solutions that supported organizational growth. Established and maintained strong vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and managing service-level agreements. Implemented IT governance frameworks and compliance measures, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements. Developed and implemented disaster recovery and business continuity plan to mitigate risks and ensure minimal disruption to business operations. Prepared and managed the IT budget, optimizing resource allocation and controlling costs. Show less

  • Brand Range LLC
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Cloud Solution Architect
      • May 2020 - Jun 2021

      Designed and implemented cloud architecture on AWS for various projects ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. Led the migration of applications to AWS, resulting in cost savings and improved performance Developed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using AWS CloudFormation, reducing deployment time by 40%. Implemented AWS security best practices, including IAM policies and encryption, resulting in enhanced data protection and compliance. Secure access to the servers using custom SSL remote access VPN. VPC Peering between different zones. Administration and deployment of Collaboration Services (email, chat etc.) Show less

  • Transguard Group
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Infrastructure Specialist
      • Feb 2017 - May 2020

      - Managing / Administrating the connectivity between remote Cash Deposit Machines and HQ over M2M network using Alcatel, D-Link & Huawei Routers and Sonic wall firewall, Monitoring, and reporting through Huawei eSight. - Leading TG Cash Applications integrations projects with different financial institutes and banks, which includes but not limited to technical coordination with the application & Ifra teams of banks and financial institutes, creation of network (VPN Tunnels, NAT, etc.) / server policies (Windows CMD & Power shell scripts), troubleshooting of applications and Ifra issues and automation of services. - Administrate the HQ & Remote Sites Network, which includes administration of Aruba & HP switches, ClearPass, Sonic wall, Forcepoint firewalls, and F5 LTM, etc. - Completed many business-critical projects which include setup of many new critical site offices, InRoom WIFI setup for more than 10,000 staff accommodation consists of seven floors and more than two thousand rooms etc. - Managed Server infrastructure consisting of Windows 2012 R2 Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2012, and Apache Tomcat Webserver. Developed different scripts in Windows Power Shell for the automation of different tasks. - Maintained and supported different business applications by managing the Database and Application servers. - Designed and maintained the backup plans of business Application and Database Servers. - Managed and administer the network of remote sites. - anagement of Windows Azure VMs (IaaS), Azure SQL Database (PaaS), Azure Virtual Networks, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, along with on-demand deployment services. Show less

  • Smartech Consulting (Pvt) Ltd
    • Pakistan
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • Sr. Manager Information Technology
      • Apr 2016 - Feb 2017

      - Worked extensively with Windows Azure to provide complete data center virtualization by converting any hardware-based server to cloud which includes but not limited to the Windows Active Directory, Application, Database, and Reporting Servers - Ensure secure access to Cloud servers using different security processes and tools (Cloud Instance firewall, Route gateways, etc.). - Automate applications & server tasks using Windows (CMD & Power Shell) scripts. - Provide complete and secure backup solutions for MS-SQL, MS-TFS, and Active Directory servers. - Deployment of Windows-based services: Active Directory along with backup solutions, WSUS, WDC, DNS, RADIUS server along with DHCP. - Implement secure access to Cloud Servers/services using different technologies which include Site to Site VPN, Site to Multisite VPN, SSTP VPNs, IPSec VPN clients. - Complete virtualization of On-premise Datacenter Infrastructure Servers is also ensured by incorporating VMWare Esxi 5.5 solutions. - Design, implement, support, and manage complex data networks, including the deployment of Cisco Catalyst 2900, 3500 & 3600 series switches, and Cisco ASA5510 & ASAv firewalls. - Implementation of Information Security Policy and ensure secure network implementation. - Implementation on-premise, cloud infrastructure and application monitoring tools. - Manage the Mikrotik router to ensure load balancing/failover and policy-based routing along with access rules and real-time monitoring. - Implemented Defense-in-depth Firewall and split all the applications/services into different Zones using Cisco ASA. - Managed budget for all IT related costs which includes the Cloud, On-Premise Server & Network infrastructure in line with corporate risk appetite. - Enginus Wireless solution is deployed to facilitate wireless and mobile devices with guest Wi-Fi Show less

  • APPSLINK Consulting
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sr. Manager Information Technology
      • Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

      Successfully migrated the On-premises physical servers to Windows Azure Cloud which includes Application, Database and Report Servers also deployment of virtualized VPNs, Active Directory on the platform and complete implementation of Firewall and split all the applications/services in different Zones with System and Application level monitoring. Virtualized all the on premise infrastructure servers to VMWare Esxi. Successfully Setup complete On-premises Network infrastructure and redesign from scratch using Cisco Catalyst Switches, ASA Firewall and Ruckus Wireless Solution. Key Areas of Work: • Work extensively with Windows Azure to provide complete data center virtualization by converting any hardware based server to cloud which includes but not limited to the Windows Active Directory, Application, Database and Reporting Servers. • Management of Windows Azure VMs (IaaS), Azure SQL Database (PaaS), Azure Virtual Networks, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services along with on-demand deployment services. • Implement the secure access to Cloud Servers / services using different technologies which include Site to Site VPN, Site to Multisite VPN, SSTP VPNs, IpSec VPN clients. • Design, implement, support, and manage complex data networks, including deployment of Cisco Catalyst 2900, 3500 & 3600 series switches and Cisco ASA5510 & ASAv firewalls, product evaluation, testing, participation in product development, and in-depth troubleshooting. • Implementation of Information Security Policy and ensure secure network implementation. • Implemented Defense-in-depth Firewall and split all the applications/services in different Zones using Cisco ASA. • Deployed various types of On-premise network security solutions which includes wired dot1x authentication using Windows Active Directory. • Managed budget for all IT related costs which includes the Cloud, On Premise Server & Network infrastructure in line with corporate risk appetite. Show less

  • Gameview Studios
    • Pakistan
    • Computer Games
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Manager Information Technology
      • Jul 2010 - Aug 2015

      Responsible to supervise all projects including Router and switch induction, firewall, WAN Link terminations, Virtual Private Networks and designing IP infrastructure. Key Areas of Work: • Managed network comprises of Cisco Catalyst 2900, Catalyst 3500, 3500 Routers, ASA5510, Windows Server (2008), VMWare ESXi (5.), Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu, RedHat), Apple (OS X 10.x). • Managed the complete Network and online clouds Amazon AWS, Rack Space and Google App Engine (GAE). • RUCKUS Wirless solution is deployed to facilitate wireless and mobile devices. • Team Lead for four IT resources of Support and NOC • DCI designing and DR Planning • Administered and Managed Google Apps Business Edition for company emails. • Deployed various types of Network Security Solutions • Deployed significant types of Routing solutions • Designed and Deployed 6500 core switches in DCs • Installing, configuring and managing different virtualization server, like VMWare Esxi, VMWare vSpher, KVM, VMWare Workstation, MS Virtual PC, MS Hyper V etc. • Installed configured and implemented Squid along with different access rules, along with monitoring tools. • Managing all Network and IT related support including End User Support and NOC. • Implementing and maintaining/ administrating network and windows domain with Microsoft Back Office Products like Exchange Server 2003, ISA Server 2006 / TMG, WSUS, WDC, DNS Server and DHCP etc. • Install, Implement and Administrate different flavors of Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Centos, RedHat) with Apache, SVN and Firewall. • Backup and restoration of Active Directory and Source Code revision (SVN). Show less

  • CambridgeDocs
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • IT Manager
      • Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

      Responsible to manage and administrate Routers and switch installed, firewall, Virtual Private Networks and designing IP infrastructure. Key Areas of Work: • Team Lead for Support and NOC. • Managed and Administered Network comprises Cisco Routers and Switches. • Managed support software like Bugzilla, SVN, VSS and etc. • Lead efforts toward the successful deployment of CISCO networks devices • Deployed Windows 2008 Directory Infrastructure including ISA Server 2006, WSUS, DNS and DHCP and WDS Server. • Managing online clouds like Amazon AWS. • Deployed E-mail Infrastructure using Exchange Server. • Deployed VPN technologies (Site to Site VPN, Remote VPN, SSL VPN, DMVPN, GETVPN) • Administered new networks and submitted complete reports of network performance. • Developed and updated various product requirements. Show less

  • PRAL, FBR
    • Pakistan
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Network Engineer
      • Aug 1998 - Mar 2010

      Responsible to manage and administrate Routers and switch installed and designing and implementation IP infrastructure. Key Areas of Work: • Managed and Administered LAN and MAN comprising of Cisco Catalyst Switches and Ms-RAS Server. • Managed Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition networks with SQL Server as database server at different interchanges of Motorway. • Implemented MAN between different interchanges through modem on leased lines using RRAS • Implemented WAN using Microwave Environment on NULL MODEMS and MOXA over Microwave links between different Toll Plazas of Motorway. • Technical support for mechanical & digital devices like TIM’s (Ticket Issuing Machine), Card Readers, Thermal/Dot Matrix Printers, SSR (Solid State Relays) etc. • Administered and maintained Automated Toll Collection Software made by PRAL (Developed in VB 6.0 and uses MS Access and MS SQL Server 2000 as databases) • Database administration / maintenance and troubleshooting. • Backup and restoration of Active Directory of Windows NT4.0, Windows 2003 and MS-SQL Server 2000. Show less

Education

  • Al-Khair University
    Master's Degree, Computer Sciences
    2010 - 2012

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