Nima Vakilzadeh
Network Administrator
Toronto,ON
Summary
With over 10 years of experience in network engineering, An skilled and certified network administrator, a leading IT solutions provider, responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, maintaining, and
troubleshooting computer and wireless networks for various clients, ensuring high performance, security, and availability.
With extensive knowledge and expertise in configuring and managing network hardware and software from different vendors, such as Cisco, Microsoft, Linux, Mikrotik, and VMware and successfully completed multiple projects involving LAN and WAN deployment, network security enhancement, wireless network optimization, and network performance analysis.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
21
21
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Network Administrator
NovinTech Co
2016.02 - 2023.08
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Supported project planning team to promptly address hardware and software problems and network emergencies.
- Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations to comply with business continuity initiatives.
- Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
- Authored documentation for system configuration and troubleshooting.
Computer Network Technician
NovinTech Co
2014.07 - 2016.02
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software and network problems and replaced defective components.
- Evaluated security measures and made recommendations to network administrator for upgrades and changes.
- Worked with outside vendors for fiber installations and service.
- Installed cabling, wireless routers and telephone systems for data communications networks.
Computer Network Technician
Imen Rayaneh Co
2013.08 - 2014.07
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software and network problems and replaced defective components.
- Evaluated security measures and made recommendations to network administrator for upgrades and changes.
- Installed cabling, wireless routers and telephone systems for data communications networks.
- Increased domain levels by closely managing Windows domain move.
- Configured rack server network hardware considering rail depth, hardware mounting and cable routing.
Computer Network Technician
Sanjesh Bartar Co
2011.09 - 2013.08
- Evaluated security measures and made recommendations to network administrator for upgrades and changes.
- Increased domain levels by closely managing Windows domain move.
- Supported users both local and by phone with problem resolution and education.
- Traveled to remote office locations to install nodes and implement client software rollouts.
- Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems.
- Monitored operational and security procedures for numerous computers in network, related systems administration and maintenance protocols.
Network Support Technician
Imen Rayaneh Co
2008.06 - 2011.09
- Maintained network connectivity of workstations, servers and network devices.
- Ran cabling and installed data drops for new node installations.
- Summarized incident resolution for future reference.
- Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems.
- Traveled to remote office locations to install nodes and implement client software rollouts.
- Installed cabling, wireless routers and telephone systems for data communications networks.
- Supported users both local and by phone with problem resolution and education.
Education
Master of Science - IT Engineering - Software Design & Development
Shiraz University
Shiraz, IRAN 2011.09 - 2013.02
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Engineering
Azad University, Science And Research Branch
Shiraz, IRAN 2005.09 - 2011.02
Skills
Data Backups
Network Security Oversight
Network Repairs and Maintenance
Hardware and Software Monitoring
Network Security Management
Disaster Recovery
Load Balancing
Network Architecture
Firewall Management
System Administration
Network Performance Monitoring
Server Management
Virtualization Technologies
VoIP Systems
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals AZ900
Timeline
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals AZ900
2023-12
VMware Certified Professional 8 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP8-DCV)
2023-09
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v12
2023-08
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 350-401
2023-02
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) New Version 200-301
2021-11
HPE Server Expert
2019-09
Windows Server 2016
2017-06
CompTIA Storage+
2017-04
CompTIA Security+
2016-07
Network Administrator
NovinTech Co
2016.02 - 2023.08
LPIC-1: Linux Server Professional Certification
2015-12
MikroTik Certified User Management Engineer - MTCUME
2015-10
MikroTik Certified Wireless Engineer - MTCWE
2015-10
MikroTik Certified Traffic Control Engineer - MTCTCE
2015-06
Third Generation Mobile Telecommunications - 3G
2014-10
GSM Fundamental, Huawei BTS 3012, Huawei DBS 3900
2014-09
Computer Network Technician
NovinTech Co
2014.07 - 2016.02
MikroTik Certified Routing Engineer - MTCRE
2014-07
MikroTik logo MikroTik Certified Network Associate - MTCNA
2014-06
Certified Wireless Network Administrator - CWNA
2013-10
Computer Network Technician
Imen Rayaneh Co
2013.08 - 2014.07
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert - MCSE (Server Infrastructure) (2012)
2013-07
Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA
2013-05
CompTIA Network+ Certified
2012-12
Computer Network Technician
Sanjesh Bartar Co
2011.09 - 2013.08
Master of Science - IT Engineering - Software Design & Development
Shiraz University
2011.09 - 2013.02
Network Support Technician
Imen Rayaneh Co
2008.06 - 2011.09
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Engineering
Azad University, Science And Research Branch
2005.09 - 2011.02