SHABAZ NASIR

shabaz.nasir@gmail.com

RESUME/SYSTEMS ENGINEER
www.linkedin.com/in/shabaznasir

310-709-7914 Los Angeles, CA

Dedicated and results-oriented professional with 16 years of experience as a systems engineer

ensuring consistent quality and performance. Strong independent performer with the capability to
function just as productively in a team-based setting. Expertise in server infrastructures varying
across a myriad of platforms Ambitious and highly motivated with a willingness to take on any
challenging task involving the planning, installing, configuring and optimizing of the IT infrastructure.
Proficient in Windows, Linux, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Systems Center, Asterisk, Ipswich
MOVEit, Veritas Backup Exec, HP ProLiant Servers, Dell PowerEdge Servers, EMC SAN Storage,
PowerShell scripting, HTML, and more.
Technical Support
Database Management

SAN Storage Administration

Systems Administration

VoIP Implementation
Technical Documentation

System Configuration
Deployment/ Migrations

Server Virtualization
System
Upgrades
&
Maintenance
Quality Control
Data
Integrity
/
Disaster
Recovery

E XPERIENCE & N OTABLE C ONTRIBUTIONS

WILLIAM ONEIL & CO. Los Angeles, CA 2015-2016
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Responsible for the overall efficiency and functioning of multiple systems. Upgraded servers to
comply with Microsoft standards. Implemented test domain on AWS cloud for database administrators
and developers to test disaster recovery plan (DRP). Played key role in the maintenance of System
Center 2012 R2 Data Protection Management for Backups. Managed all facets of Hyper-V
infrastructure, Active Directory, Exchange, SFTP corporate site, and HP 3PAR storage systems.
Assisted IBD infrastructure support to all new team members.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Improved system security by migrating internal processes and external vendor accounts from FTP
site to SFTP site to meet compliance requirements.
Optimized system availability by implementing and configuring 4 additional nodes to existing HyperV cluster in a short period of time to meet the demand of fast business growth.
INVESTORS BUSINESS DAILY Los Angeles, CA 2000-2015
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER 2011-2015
Continued virtualization of systems including new hosts, new VM builds and physical-to-virtual (P2V)
conversions. Involved in the installation of Windows 2003,2008,2012 and Linux servers in data center.
Played a key role in the maintenance of all SQL 2005 and 2012 servers. Ensured updates and quality
checks for the Fiber Channel (FC) SAN Storage system.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Provided $240K annual cost reduction by administering a VoIP system with Asterisk servers for
telemarketing predictive Dialers.
Upgraded VMware environment (to vSphere 5.5) including hardware to ensure high availability (HA)
of staging and production systems.

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SYSTEMS ENGINEER 2004-2011
Coordinated with team members and leads to ensure cross functional efficiency and results relating to
user requirements. Researched and recommended only the highest quality of new software and
hardware to implement. Across multiple departments, managed image library with Symantec Ghost
Image software. Played key role in building all Windows 2000/2003/2008 servers including file, web
(IIS), FTP/SFTP, application, SQL and print.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Executed the virtualization of 100+ servers into VMware environment (ESX 3.0/4.0).
Assisted team that successfully migrated circulation software system from legacy PowerBuilder
client/Oracle database backend to .NET framework browser based client/SQL Server database
backend.

JUNIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER 2000-2004

Provided the highest quality of desktop security and structure in alignment with each individual
departments specifications. Worked within tight deadlines to deploy and configure hundreds of PCs
to ensure client satisfaction. Involved in the maintenance of internal UNIX DNS and printer Servers.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Implemented strategies to provide desktop support to corporation with a total of over 300 users.
Enhanced an existing PC systems that resulted in increased profit due to a dramatic reduction in
potential computer costs.
On up to 300 computers, consolidated files to upgrade from Window NT to Windows 2000/XP.
Dramatically reduced time frame of in-house software rollouts resulting in increased end user
satisfaction by scripting rollouts and using packages via SFTP server for remote sites.
RPMC Calabasas, CA 2002-2005
IT ASSISTANT
Part-time position ensuring the highest quality and performance of all systems. Directly involved with
the administering of Symantec Antivirus software.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Ensured server support and quality assurance for a company with a 100+ user-base.

Additional experience as CIS Lab Consultant at California State Polytechnic University.

E DUCATION & T RAINING

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major: Computer Information Systems
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY | Pomona, CA | 2000

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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administration, [QuickStart IT Training Center], 2008

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CLARiiON Host Integration and Management, [EMC Education Services], 2006

Solaris 8 System Administration 1, [Sun Microsystems Educational Center], 2000
Microsoft Certified Professional
A+ Certified Professional