Naseem Afridi

Network Infrastructure & Cabling •Assisted in full-scale ICT network installation including cable polling, conduit routing, and structured cabling across campus/facility. •Installed, terminated, and tested CAT6/CAT6A copper cabling for data and voice endpoints throughout the network coverage area. •Deployed and configured wireless Access Points (APs) for seamless Wi-Fi coverage across designated zones. •Supported installation and patching of Patch Panels in IDF and MDF rooms, ensuring clean and labeled cable management. Fiber Optic & Distribution Frames •Assisted in laying and splicing fiber optic cables between MDF (Main Distribution Frame), IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame), and ODF (Optical Distribution Frame). •Maintained documentation for fiber patch assignments, splice records, and port mapping in ODF/IDF/MDF cabinets. Data Center – 24 Racks Installation •Participated in the physical installation and setup of a 24-racks data center environment. •Supported deployment of 12 racks dedicated to the Enterprise Network including servers, switches, patch panels, and cable management. •Assisted in the installation of 12 racks for the Manufacturing Network, including industrial-grade network equipment and structured cabling. •Performed rack-mounting of network hardware (switches, routers, PDUs, cable managers) and ensured proper labeling and cable dressing. CCTV & Physical Security Systems •Supported the installation and cabling of IP CCTV cameras across facility premises including indoor domes and outdoor PTZ units. •Assisted in running and terminating CAT6 cabling for camera feeds back to NVR units in the control room. Access Control Systems •Assisted in installation and wiring of Access Control Panels, card readers and door controllers. •Supported integration of access control system with the facility's network infrastructure.

Managed server and virtualization infrastructure in a mission-critical, high-availability environment, ensuring 24/7 system uptime and meeting defined SLA targets Deployed & troubleshot IT peripherals like laptops, desktops, printers, scanners, & digital signage equipment. Implemented VMware ESXI Host at organizational level, achieving 40% improvement in virtualization efficiency and enabling HA failover capabilities Configured and maintained High Availability (HA) architecture through deployment of Domain Controller (DC) and Additional Domain Controller (ADC) for redundancy and centralized user management Planned and executed server patching, firmware upgrades, and capacity planning initiatives to maintain performance and future-proof infrastructure Configured VPN solutions (L2TP, PPTP, OpenVPN, SSTP) securing remote connectivity for 100+ staff members in compliance with organizational security policies Installed and configured Unifi Access Points (AP) to ensure consistent, high-availability wireless connectivity across the organization Designed scalable IT architectures incorporating file & application servers with services such as HTTP, DNS, DHCP, FTP, NTP, Active Directory, DFS, VPN, RDP, and iSCSI Installed and configured CCTV IP cameras for facility security monitoring; maintained biometric and POS systems Performed data recovery operations and maintained disaster recovery (DR) planning and testing procedures Maintained comprehensive technical documentation including network diagrams, SOPs, incident reports, and operational procedures to support audits and compliance inspections Installed and configured network printers and scanners across departments, resolving hardware/software issues via help desk

Implemented VMware ESXI virtualization platform, improving server consolidation and enabling high- availability operations across the organization Delivered end-user support across hardware, software, & network issues, maintaining high satisfaction levels Monitored and managed backups across multiple locations using proactive monitoring tools, achieving 100% data availability and full DR readiness Administered user accounts including creation, access rights management, and security protocol enforcement in Active Directory environments Monitored network and server performance proactively to ensure security, stability, and high availability preventing outages before they impacted operations Resolved hardware, software, and network incidents via help desk for customers and colleagues, maintaining detailed records of all support requests Maintained accurate technical documentation of system setups, configurations, and operational procedures to support continuous improvement initiatives Supervised end-to-end hardware and software lifecycle tasks, including installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and repairs across Dell servers, desktop PCs, laptops, POS systems, displays, Android devices, Mac phones, and various peripheral equipment