Zaahir Maula

Good day...
I trust you are well.

My skillset includes and is not limited to:

Voip Setups

Domain Setup

Hosting

Web design (HTML, Javascript)

Network Administration (setup and maintenance and changeovers)

Hardware and Software troubleshooting (including printer repairs)

CCTV
 

Server setup (Linux and Windows)

Firewalls (Sonicwall, fortigate)

Mac repairs

Azure

HyperV

VMWare

N-Central

Microsoft Administration

I'm very keen on your response.

Warm regards

Zaahir Maula

My skill-set and varied experience in the IT field is very diverse and relevant in today’s ever changing
and evolving IT sector. My hard-earned strengths have come from many years of experience and
diligent work.

Currently I am employed as a third line support engineer for Global Network Solutions in Durban
Westville. Here I am among a team of IT engineers who thrive on excellence with our job…
We work out solutions for our clients, manage servers and ensure that our clients are always
recieving the best we have to offer in terms of IT solutions. I have been exposed to number
environments during my time at GNS… This includes various server setups/environments, VoIP
setups, Omni server setups, MS Azure and many more.

I was employed as the sole IT Manager for five branches at Northside Electrical for a total of five
years; one of the largest electrical supply stores in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Here I am the main
decision maker for their IT infrastructure. My responsibilities include: handling their network, VPN,
VoIP, Social media marketing, hardware requirements and site evaluations for new system setups. I
have setup their Linux servers (CentOS) and manage their P.O.S system. I have also upgraded their
VoIP connection to Fibre and developed a stronger relationship with their ISP. In addition, I have
designed and updated their website to what it is presently and updated the security of their host.
(CPanel to Hetzner).

I am also a free-lance entrepreneur and my business (Tech4Tat est.2010) deals with IT (Web Design,
graphics, VoIP, Repairs and custom-built PC’s). Tech4Tat is my personal project and it gives me the
opportunity to stimulate myself with new technological challenges.
I started off as a junior-level software developer in CITI-BANK- Sandton working on C++ systems. My
colleagues consisted of eight other developers and a team leader. This experience has given me the
opportunity to develop skills as a team player in a diverse environment.

Thereafter I accepted a post as a Hardware Technician in a biometric security company based in
Ballito. My ability to exceed expectations quickly earned me the promotion of Operations Manager
in a short span of a year. My responsibilities included: managing and mentoring a team of
technicians and supervising them on callouts. Meeting and developing relationships with clients as
well as customer support, were a major part of my role at this company of which I excelled at.
Thereafter I accepted a post in a large agriculture company based in Shaka’s Head- Ballito, as an
Intermediate I.T Administrator. As the only “in-house” IT professional, there were a lot of pressure
within such a post. My ability to manage stress and stay focused assisted me to overcome the
challenges I faced. Initially the company’s IT infrastructure was very poor and over the three years
that I’d been there, I transformed it to a high-functioning and thriving working environment. Some
of the improvements entailed: vital data automatically backed up onto clouds that I developed,
hosted PABX systems between branches which I’ve networked, wireless line-of-site networks
between their farms and a server that enabled real-time capturing for up to eight users within a
single DB (Cane-Pro) over a 200km radius. I set up the networks and VPN’s within the new branches reducing
their IT expenditure and increasing work-flow. I also handled menial tasks such as
hardware/software installations and repairs.

I've acquired 15 years of experience throughout my IT career and I believe that the knowledge I’ve
gained over the years has given me the advantage to adapt well in any IT environment. I am more
than capable of being a team-player and a leader. My positive outlook and attitude help me to
motivate myself to constantly achieve and succeed even through adversities. Given the chance, I am
confident that I can adapt and thrive in a new environment.
A brief summary of some of my skills:
-VoIP Systems 

-Customer relations. 

-CPanel (Hosting services) 

-SQL Databases -Web
designing (Adobe Muse) 

-Digital Marketing 

-Email server management 

-Domain Management 

-Expert telephonic support experience 

-Setup branches over VPN
-Graphic Design (Adobe Fireworks, Coral Draw) 

-HTML5
-Server Management (Windows Server2012 & 2016) 

-Linux (CentOS 6/7 and RedHat) 

-Wired and wireless network setups and maintenance 

-Printer servicing -KonsoleH (Hetzner) 

-Large UPS power management 

-POS Software
 

-Troubleshooting of hardware and software related issues

Kind Regards,
Zaahir Maula

My most relevant education was a wide array of Comptia courses.
A+, N+, Server+, Project+, Security+