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SeniorSoftwareEngineer

Mohd Najib Faiz Bin Ahmad Sabri

Server Engineer (Contractor For ExxonMobil Malaysia)
Cyberjaya

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.Total of almost 15 years working experience in IT field and specifically having total of 13 years working experience as an IT infra engineer with certifications and training in VMware, Commvault, Dell, ITIL, Microsoft, Cohesity and Quantum


I'm highly skilled professional with expertise in virtualization, data backup,recovery and storage solutions. My VMware Certified Advanced Professional -Design (VCAP) and VMware Certified Professional (VCP) demonstrate my proficiency in deploying and managing VMware vSphere environments, while my Commvault Solution Architect certification confirms of my knowledge of data backup, recovery and archiving. My Dell Data Domain Implementation Specialist certification attests to my expertise in implementing and managing Dell Data Domain systems.


I'm responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining enterprise-level servers, virtualization, backup, and storage solutions and have a deep understanding of servers and virtualization technologies, storage architectures and data protection strategies. All the professional certifications equip me to handle complex projects and challenges in my field

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificates

Work History

Server Engineer

Dexian Disys Malaysia Pvt. Ltd (Contractor For ExxonMobil Malaysia Pvt. Ltd)
Kuala Lumpur
2022.11 - Current
  • Assist IT Infra (servers, storage, backup)
    divestment of Esso Sriracha Terminal Refinery to Bangchak Corporation. Divested for around 600 million USD.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Implemented technical solutions to solve issues and increase satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with other teams to deliver tasks .
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
  • Provides O/S and hardware support for Windows servers.
  • Develop, design and optimize delivery and support of windows server operating system and hardware throughout its lifecycle.
  • Provide rotational on-call support during evenings and weekends.
  • Perform server, virtual host and virtual machine provisioning and decommissioning.
  • Assess and understand data storage and backup needs, select appropriate products and develop appropriate processes to meet those needs, and certify solutions for deployment.
  • Provide engineering and technical support on Storage and Backup (array / backup) solutions, technical escalations and capacity planning and management.
  • Participate in storage and backup management infrastructure certification activities and process improvements.
  • Conducted performance optimization and capacity planning to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.
  • Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality of services
  • Developed technical documentation and presented architectural recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Designed and implemented virtualization solutions using VMware vSphere to optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime.

Senior System Engineer Cum Team Leader

YongPeng Solutions Sdn Bhd
Selangor
2015.12 - 2022.10

(1) Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN) / Inland Revenue

Board (IRB)

  • Lead technical team for implementation, support and daily operation activities.
  • Working on identifying project risk and planning mitigation action with Project Manager
  • Provide plan for team member certification track and level to ensure fully complied with company direction.
  • Liase with partners on implementation and support matters.
  • Assist project manager in overseeing project progress status and conduct regular meeting with team member in order to allocate tasks for team member.
  • Participate in tender oppurtunities that company decide to take on and provide technical input and feedback.
  • Prepare technical documentation such as design document, SOP, admin guide for project implementation, health check and preventive maintenance.
  • Dell Networker installation, configuration and support.
    Dell VNX configuration and support.
  • Dell Centera configuration and support.
  • Dell Ision installation, configuration and support.
  • Dell VxRail Hyperconverge installation, configuration and support.
  • Dell Data Domain installation, configuration, and support.
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012,2016,2019 installation, configuration and support
  • Microsoft Active Directory basic configuration and support
  • Dell Brocade San Switch configuration, support and maintenance
  • VMWare vSphere installation, configuration, migration and support
  • Involve in site visit and prepare site assessment document

(2) Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur / Kuala Lumpur City Hall

  • Support and maintenance networker version 7.6
  • Support and maintenance tape library
  • Implementation Data Domain and Dell EMC Switch (Brocade)
  • Implementation and configured VMware with Dell EMC VDP Backup
  • Implementation and configured Vxrail Nodes
  • Support and maintenance VDP backup environment

(3) Shell IT Internationals


• Assisted in Disaster Recovery simulation on multiple sites
• Assisted in migration planning on multiple sites
• Provided global support for Shell IT

(4) Ambank

  • Designed centralized NetBackup solution which comprises of heterogeneous server platforms, tape library and SAN switch
  • Proposed new backup approach based on customers' backup requirements and storage media capacity analysis
  • Proposed centralized backup and NetBackup upgrade; assessments study requirements and solution proposal
  • Capacity analysis and planning for all on-going projects.

(5) UEM Sunrise

  • Implementation and configuration of Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows Server 2019
  • Installation and configuration of HPE Nimble Storage
  • Perform virtual machine migration from current Hyper-V to new Hyper-V
  • Provide admin guide, UAT, and SOP documents

Support Engineer

GCIS Pvt. Ltd
Selangor
2015.09 - 2015.11

(1) Jabatan Ukur Dan Pemetaan Malaysia (JUPEM)

  • Performed preventive maintenance and remedial for Dell Server Power Edge 6950.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and remedial for HP Proliant 380 G6 Series.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and remedial for Hitachi Tagmastore AMS2100.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and remedial for Oracle Server
  • Create and configure Hyper-V Host and VM.
  • Install and configure Windows Server 2003, 2008.
  • Acting as Team Lead for Preventive Maintenance Team and liaise with other vendor and customer.

(2) Tenaga Nasional Berhad

  • Performed VCS Preventive Maintenance

(3) ACER (M) Sdn. Bhd

  • Support and maintenance for Netbackup

(4) Westport Malaysia

  • Perform Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) support and maintenance
  • Perform replacement for Oracle Server X4800 mainboard
  • Support and maintenance for Netbackup

System Engineer

CTC Global Pvt. Ltd
Selangor
2015.05 - 2015.08

(1) Ambank

  • Install and Configure Symantec Netbackup 7.6.1 for Windows Server, Redhat Linux Server, Solaris Server, AIX Server
  • Install and Configure Symantec Netbackup Appliances 5230 to be as Media Server
  • Perform Hardware UAT Test for Backup and Recovery Environment
  • Perform Test Backup and Restore for File System, DB and VM
  • Provide Configuration Document for Backup and Recovery Environment

(2) KPJ Health Care

  • Install and Configure Symantec Netbackup 7.6.1 for Master Server and Client
  • Configure Netbackup using Auto Image Replication (A.I.R)

System Engineer

EDS Pvt. Ltd
Selangor
2013.12 - 2015.04

(1) United Overseas Bank (UOB)

  • Install, configure and troubleshoot Netbackup 7.5 for Production Site and DR Site
  • Install, configure and troubleshoot EMC Data Domain
    Dell Tape Library setup and configure
  • Brocade San Switch setup, zoning and configure
    Deployment of MS Windows Server 2008

(2) Sime Darby

  • Install, configure and troubleshoot EMC Networker 8.1

(3) Alliance Bank

  • Symantec Netbackup troubleshoot and maintenance
  • Configure DDBoost for 7 type of application
  • Perform Test Backup and Restoration for DDBoost

(4) Celcom Axiata

  • Install Netbackup Media Server, Netbackup Client for Zmanda Project
  • Configure Tape Drive, Tape Library, Policies and Backup Schedule
  • Perform Backup and Restore for UAT evaluation
  • Install Netbackup Media Server, Netbackup Client for EMA Project
  • Configure Tape Drive, Tape Library, Policies and Backup Schedule for EMA Project
  • Perform Backup and Restore UAT
  • Install Netbackup Media Server, Netbackup Client for Netezza Project
  • Configure VTL in Data Domain, Policies and Backup Schedule
  • Perform Test Backup and Restore
  • Upgrade EMC Data Domain Operating System
  • Perform health check and maintenance for EMC Data Domain


(5) Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN)

  • Perform Rack Mount for EMC Data Domain 4200 and two unit of shelves
  • Perform initial power up and setup for EMC Data Domain
  • Configure EMC Data Domain file system, VTL and DDBoost
  • Install EMC Networker version 8.2 on Physical Server
  • Install EMC Networker on VM VADP Servers
  • Configure EMC Networker VTL and DDBoost
  • Configure EMC Networker VM Backup
  • Configure EMC Networker Retention, Schedules, Policies, Groups
  • Perform Rack Mount for EMC VNX Storage 5200
  • Perform Initial Power Up and Setup for EMC VNX Storage 5200
  • Create Storage Pool and LUN for Production and DR Site

(6) UNIASIA

  • EMC Data Domain rack mount and cabling
  • EMC Data Domain installation and configuration
  • Install and configure Backup Exec 2012

Support Engineer

GCIS Pvt. Ltd
Selangor
2012.10 - 2013.11
  • Workstation repair etc replaces motherboard, hard disk and memory.
  • Computer hardware and software installation including troubleshooting.
  • Replace raid controller for Dell Server and activate virtual disks.
  • Install Sun explorer in Sun server, gathered log file and engaged with Sun support for hardware faulty issue.
  • Perform fan board and memory replacement for Sun Server.
  • Update firmware for Solaris server
  • Perform server migration in Oracle Virtual Manager.
  • Create new virtual machines in Oracle Virtual Manager
  • Install Windows 2008 into blade server through Integrated Lights Out Manager.
  • Perform HDD, battery, cache and controller replacement for Hitachi Storage.
  • Perform LUN sizing and volume configuration and allocation.
  • Perform RAID implementations.
  • Participate in on-call rotation with other engineers.
  • Perform cloning server in OVM.

Junior System Engineer

AIG Global Services Malaysia Pvt. Ltd
Selangor
2010.09 - 2012.09
  • Proactive monitoring of Backup Infrastructures and Servers
  • Regular Monitoring of Backup and Restoration Jobs
  • Regular Health-checks of Backup Server and Devices and Storage
  • Fault and Performance Monitoring for Backup Servers, Media Servers and Devices
  • Coordination with Media Management Team for Tape Management/Rotation
  • Vendor coordination for Hardware and Software failures
  • First-Level Troubleshooting and Escalation of Backup Failures
  • Troubleshooting Basic Network and Communication Errors
  • Publish Backup Status Reports and Health-check Reports
  • Continuously upgrading and learning various skill set required for successful job delivery and for career advancement
  • Evaluating, installing, customizing, maintaining, ongoing enhancing, patching and upgrading, troubleshooting, monitoring, tuning, backup / recovery planning and capacity planning related Wintel IT infrastructure according to functional area as well as deriving and maintaining related installation / usage guidelines.
  • Monitored scheduled jobs, and reported on status.
  • Developed and maintained technical skills and understanding of services to achieve goal of 100% problem resolution.
  • Worked independently and maintained high-degree of professional conduct at all -Provide support, maintains, and troubleshoot HP Windows Servers industrial machines running on WinNT / Win2k/Win2k3.
  • Perform system monitoring and uptime and performance reporting.
  • Experience in Problem, Capacity, Configuration and Change management processes.
  • Performed incident notification and escalation to ensure problems/request/issues are communicated effectively and received proper management attention.
  • Monitored shift queue, and to escalate to lead in case of unresolved issues.

Lecturer / Programme Coordinator

M.E.A Technology College
Selangor
2009.12 - 2010.08
  • Working as lecturer,teaching in subject that related with multimedia such as web design and multimedia video.
  • Contribute to development, planning and implementation of high quality curriculum.
  • Responsible to carry out research, teaching and administration within school/department scope.
  • To assist in development of learning materials, schemes of work as well as monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
  • To participate in development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments.
  • Maintain professional relationships with all students and able to provide pastoral care and support to students.
  • To contribute to departmental, school, faculty, working groups or committees as requested by Head of Academic/Head of School/Dean.
  • To maintain own continuing professional development.
  • To teach in areas allocated by Head of Academic/Head of School.

Education

Multimedia Video Artist Level 3

Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM)
Malaysia Department Skills Development
2010.01 - 2010.08

Multimedia Video Artist Level 2

Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM)
Malaysia Department Skills Development
2010.01 - 2010.08

Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Technology

School Of Informatic Science
Univeristy Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
2005.07 - 2009.05

Matriculation
Kedah Maticulation College, Malaysia
2004.02 - 2005.02

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
SMKA Sultan Azlan Shah, Malaysia
1999.01 - 2003.12

Skills

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Certification

VMware Certified Advanced Professional Data Center Virtualization Design 2022 (VCAP Design)

Timeline

Server Engineer

Dexian Disys Malaysia Pvt. Ltd (Contractor For ExxonMobil Malaysia Pvt. Ltd)
2022.11 - Current

Senior System Engineer Cum Team Leader

YongPeng Solutions Sdn Bhd
2015.12 - 2022.10

Support Engineer

GCIS Pvt. Ltd
2015.09 - 2015.11

System Engineer

CTC Global Pvt. Ltd
2015.05 - 2015.08

System Engineer

EDS Pvt. Ltd
2013.12 - 2015.04

Support Engineer

GCIS Pvt. Ltd
2012.10 - 2013.11

Junior System Engineer

AIG Global Services Malaysia Pvt. Ltd
2010.09 - 2012.09

Multimedia Video Artist Level 3

Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM)
2010.01 - 2010.08

Multimedia Video Artist Level 2

Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM)
2010.01 - 2010.08

Lecturer / Programme Coordinator

M.E.A Technology College
2009.12 - 2010.08

Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Technology

School Of Informatic Science
2005.07 - 2009.05

Matriculation
2004.02 - 2005.02

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
1999.01 - 2003.12
VMware Certified Advanced Professional Data Center Virtualization Design 2022 (VCAP Design)
VMware Certified Professional Data Center Virtualization 2021 (VCP)
VMware Cloud Foundation Fundamentals
Specialist – Implementation Engineer Data Domain Version 1

Commvault Solution Architect 11.20

Commvault Technical Sales Profesional 11.20

ITIL V3 Foundation

Mohd Najib Faiz Bin Ahmad SabriServer Engineer (Contractor For ExxonMobil Malaysia)