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Muhammad Arsalan Ahmed

Balga,Australia

Summary

Analytical Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in areas of system administration, implementation and support. Knowledgeable and seasoned professional recognized for outstanding maintenance and troubleshooting abilities coupled with solid experience in various application stacks. Dedicated to implementing innovative solutions to solve technical challenges.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Systems Engineer

Mizco
Perth, Western Australia
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • CCTV, Fire Alarms, and Access Control installation and maintenance
  • Network design and installation using Switches, CCTVs, Access Control & Fire alarms
  • Investigating shortcomings in the network and preparing the dilapidation report
  • Monitoring performance and ensuring system availability and reliability
  • Research and find appropriate networking devices (Switches, Routers, etc.) for various environments
  • Developed and maintained system documentation, including installation procedures, operational guidelines, and user manuals.
  • Configured and monitored network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.

Software Engineer

East West Insurance Company
Karachi, Pakistan
12.2018 - 02.2020
  • Assisted Network Supervisor in troubleshooting, backups, and handling local servers
  • Router and Firewall updates and upgrades
  • Designed and developed a standalone web application to meet business requirements
  • Developed an AML (Anti Money Laundering) system to cross-check customer credibility

Full Stack Developer

Zapdas
Karachi, Pakistan
05.2017 - 02.2020
  • Company Overview: Private
  • Worked on both back-end and front-end for multiple projects like university website development, e-commerce systems, and HRMS
  • Handled project planning and design using MS Project
  • Developed HRMS software using .NET C# and MERN
  • Developed the back end of a live university website using MERN Stack and .NET C#

Software Engineer / Network Engineer

Pakistan Re-Insurance Company
Karachi, Pakistan
12.2016 - 11.2017
  • Handled and updated data from 13 different underwriting departments
  • Troubleshooting network issues with senior personnel
  • Maintained the official website along with developers and interns

Software Engineer

Pakistan Re-Insurance Company
Karachi, Pakistan
06.2015 - 09.2016
  • Migrated data from Excel to an interactive database
  • Designed and developed a MySQL database for efficient data handling
  • Provided network troubleshooting support

Education

Masters Of IT - Cyber-Security

Murdoch University
Perth, Western Australia
02.2022

Bachelors - Computer Science

DHA Suffa University
Karachi, Pakistan
05.2018

Skills

  • Time Management - Diligence & Ambition
  • Communication - Research & Questioning
  • Problem Solving - Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking - Growth Mindset
  • Teamwork & Adaptability - Creativity Stress Management
  • Infrastructure development
  • Technical Analysis
  • System Troubleshooting

Certification

  • Security installer & Security Consultant (Licenses)
  • Install Security Equipment and Systems - COMTECH Training (06/2023)
  • Install Video Surveillance Systems - COMTECH Training (06/2023)
  • Routine Maintenance of Security Systems - COMTECH Training (06/2023)
  • Test Installed Security Systems - COMTECH Training (06/2023)
  • CCNA 2020: Networking Components - Skillsoft (03/2023)
  • CCNA 2020: IT Security Concepts - Skillsoft (04/2023)
  • CCNA 2020: Networking Protocols - Skillsoft (04/2023)
  • Ethernet LANs and Switching - Skillsoft (03/2023)
  • Cybersecurity and Networking Fundamentals - Skillsoft (03/2023)
  • Linux Honor Code Certificate - edX (04/2016)

Projects

Systems Management 02/2023-08/2023 - Overseeing and coordinating IT infrastructure, ensuring efficient performance, security, and scalability. It included tasks like monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware, software, and networks.

Security Systems Installation 04/2023-07/2023 - Installed CCTV's, Fire Alarms, and Access Controls., - Designed and installed networks based on client requirements., - Managed and upgraded on-site systems., - Configured IT systems including printers, switches, and access points., - Diagnosed and maintained hardware and software systems., - Prepared and maintained documentation., 

AML System (Anti Money Laundering System) 01/2019-02/2020 - Gathered requirements from stakeholders., - Designed and implemented workflow., - Processed client information as per government regulations., - Cross-checked client credibility before issuing insurance policies., 

E-Commerce Website 09/2017-01/2018 - Developed an e-commerce system for a beauty and skincare business., - Increased sales through innovative online marketing strategies., - Gathered and analyzed requirements through client interaction., - Wrote use cases, class diagrams, and sequence diagrams., - Performed code reviews and testing., 

Takaful Insurance 02/2018-11/2019 - Gathered requirements from stakeholders., - Designed and built a normalized database., - Developed and implemented the system., - Improved data processing efficiency with a better GUI and UX., 

Al Chatbot 09/201705/2018, - Developed a student counseling chatbot as a final-year research project., - The chatbot helped students choose a career path based on a series of questions.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Systems Engineer

Mizco
02.2023 - 09.2023

Software Engineer

East West Insurance Company
12.2018 - 02.2020

Full Stack Developer

Zapdas
05.2017 - 02.2020

Software Engineer / Network Engineer

Pakistan Re-Insurance Company
12.2016 - 11.2017

Software Engineer

Pakistan Re-Insurance Company
06.2015 - 09.2016

Masters Of IT - Cyber-Security

Murdoch University

Bachelors - Computer Science

DHA Suffa University
Muhammad Arsalan Ahmed