Sandy Kalugdan
Systems Administrator
- Dubai,
- United Arab Emirates
Member Since: 1999/10/08
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Systems Administrator
Biz-Group FZ LLC
November 2009 – Present
My primary responsibility is to enjoy and have fun in what I'm doing plus exploring and enhancing my native genius. While having fun, I make sure that the company's resources such data and information, connectivity infrastructure, IT equipment are secured and protected at all times in all levels of the organization. Regular routine includes application of software/hardware upgrades, performs test for backup and restoration process plan, guarantees that servers and workstations together with their connected peripherals are functional at all times. Secondary responsibility includes the technical support, asset management, purchasing and quality control.
Systems Administrator
Mobivision FZ LLC
March 2008 – February 2010
Mobivision specializes in providing event venues with value based on location digital media services.
My responsibility includes
a) Setup and maintain Linux based servers that hosts the projects that the team will be collaborating on.
b) Create and update the documentation for each project. Documentation starts from scratch; includes hardware and software requirements plus step by step installation instructions
c) Register, setup and maintain domains names and DNS for proper function of online websites
d) Setup, maintain and perform modifications on network infrastructure depending on system requirements
e) Setup and maintains the following
e.1) backup and restore processes; performs restoration tests on backups created
e.2) firewall policies and anti-virus updates
e.3) network printers, network storage, wireless networks
f) Contributed to research work on the following:
f.1) Implement Open Source Audio/Video conversion to various formats; Audio/Video Streaming /
Skill set: Linux 2.6 (RHEL 4.0), ffmpeg, Darwin Streaming Server, VLC
f.2) Implement Open Source PDF conversion to various image formats /
Skill set: Linux 2.6 (RHEL 4.0), ImageMagick 1.4.2, GPL Ghostscript 8.62
f.3) Implement IPCOP to function as firewall, gateway and wireless access point.
Skill set: Linux 2.4 (IPCOP 1.4.21), Iptables, VPN, LAN, WAN
f.4) Implement Kannel (WAP PUSH replies triggered by SMS keyword request)
Skill set: Linux 2.6 (RHEL 4.0), PHP, Mobile, GSM Modems, Kannel (WAP & SMS
Gateway), UMTS-TOOLS
f.5) Identification of mobile devices capabilities
Skill set: Linux 2.6 (RHEL 4.0), PHP, Mobile, WURFL
f.6) Remote data synchronization between local and remote servers
Skill set: Linux 2.6 (RHEL 4.0), Rsync 3.0, PHP, Scripting
My responsibility includes
a) Setup and maintain Linux based servers that hosts the projects that the team will be collaborating on.
b) Create and update the documentation for each project. Documentation starts from scratch; includes hardware and software requirements plus step by step installation instructions
c) Register, setup and maintain domains names and DNS for proper function of online websites
d) Setup, maintain and perform modifications on network infrastructure depending on system requirements
e) Setup and maintains the following
e.1) backup and restore processes; performs restoration tests on backups created
e.2) firewall policies and anti-virus updates
e.3) network printers, network storage, wireless networks
f) Contributed to research work on the following:
f.1) Implement Open Source Audio/Video conversion to various formats; Audio/Video Streaming /
Skill set: Linux 2.6 (RHEL 4.0), ffmpeg, Darwin Streaming Server, VLC
f.2) Implement Open Source PDF conversion to various image formats /
Skill set: Linux 2.6 (RHEL 4.0), ImageMagick 1.4.2, GPL Ghostscript 8.62
f.3) Implement IPCOP to function as firewall, gateway and wireless access point.
Skill set: Linux 2.4 (IPCOP 1.4.21), Iptables, VPN, LAN, WAN
f.4) Implement Kannel (WAP PUSH replies triggered by SMS keyword request)
Skill set: Linux 2.6 (RHEL 4.0), PHP, Mobile, GSM Modems, Kannel (WAP & SMS
Gateway), UMTS-TOOLS
f.5) Identification of mobile devices capabilities
Skill set: Linux 2.6 (RHEL 4.0), PHP, Mobile, WURFL
f.6) Remote data synchronization between local and remote servers
Skill set: Linux 2.6 (RHEL 4.0), Rsync 3.0, PHP, Scripting
Systems Administrator
Al Ghandi General Trading
October 2006 – February 2008
Performed system administration tasks such as design, implement, setup, installation, tests, maintenance and upgrades.
Career Highlights:
a) Awarded certificate as CERTIFIED ORION ADMINISTRATOR
b) Project Manager for company’s project of migrating from the old AS400 system to the new oracle-based ORION ERP System.
c) Established a protected network by securing the network thru firewall, anti-virus protection and removal. Saved the company approximately 80K AED in installation and support fees
d) Established a linux-based email system which is equipped with anti-virus, anti-spam & secure authentication facility. A webmail facility was also implemented for our remote users. Saved approximately 100K AED in installation, licenses and support fees
e) Implemented OpenVPN connectivity for our branches in Sharjah, Deira, Abu Dhabi & Jebel Ali. Remote users also benefited in this project. Together with Microsoft terminal services, this project has streamed-lined and expedited the process. Saved approximately 100K AED in installation, licenses and support fees.
f)Maintained and supported 45 remote and on-site users
Career Highlights:
a) Awarded certificate as CERTIFIED ORION ADMINISTRATOR
b) Project Manager for company’s project of migrating from the old AS400 system to the new oracle-based ORION ERP System.
c) Established a protected network by securing the network thru firewall, anti-virus protection and removal. Saved the company approximately 80K AED in installation and support fees
d) Established a linux-based email system which is equipped with anti-virus, anti-spam & secure authentication facility. A webmail facility was also implemented for our remote users. Saved approximately 100K AED in installation, licenses and support fees
e) Implemented OpenVPN connectivity for our branches in Sharjah, Deira, Abu Dhabi & Jebel Ali. Remote users also benefited in this project. Together with Microsoft terminal services, this project has streamed-lined and expedited the process. Saved approximately 100K AED in installation, licenses and support fees.
f)Maintained and supported 45 remote and on-site users
System Administrator/Network Administrator
Golden Gate Tourism & Cargo
August 2006 – October 2006
Career highlights
a) Established the company’s email system by coordinating with ETISALAT engineers and setting up each workstation for proper functioning of the same
b) Automated the company’s backup of data on a weekly basis and storing these back-ups in external media.
c) Retrieved master customer data that was damaged. Zero cost for the data retrieval
d) Established a protected network by securing thru firewall, anti-virus protection and removal
a) Established the company’s email system by coordinating with ETISALAT engineers and setting up each workstation for proper functioning of the same
b) Automated the company’s backup of data on a weekly basis and storing these back-ups in external media.
c) Retrieved master customer data that was damaged. Zero cost for the data retrieval
d) Established a protected network by securing thru firewall, anti-virus protection and removal
System Administrator/Network Administrator
Startrans International Logistics, Inc.
June 1999 – June 2006
Career highlights
a. Established a protected network by securing the network thru firewall, anti-virus protection and removal.
b. Established a linux-based email system which is equipped with anti-virus, anti-spam & secure authentication facility. A webmail (yahoo-like) facility was also implemented for our remote users.
c. Maintained and supported more than 80 remote and on-site users
d. Developed a program which includes supplies inventory, human resource, airfreight operations (MAWB/HAWB printing), bar-coding and cargo shipment tracking
e. Played a key role in the company’s ISO 9001 version 1994/2000 certification project; appointed as the Document Control Custodian
f. Contributed in the design and creation of the company’s operation and quality manual
a. Established a protected network by securing the network thru firewall, anti-virus protection and removal.
b. Established a linux-based email system which is equipped with anti-virus, anti-spam & secure authentication facility. A webmail (yahoo-like) facility was also implemented for our remote users.
c. Maintained and supported more than 80 remote and on-site users
d. Developed a program which includes supplies inventory, human resource, airfreight operations (MAWB/HAWB printing), bar-coding and cargo shipment tracking
e. Played a key role in the company’s ISO 9001 version 1994/2000 certification project; appointed as the Document Control Custodian
f. Contributed in the design and creation of the company’s operation and quality manual
Education
Systems Techonology Institute
Diploma
Associate in Computer Technology
2003 – 2005
Systems Technology Institute
Technical
Computer Programming
1993 – 1995
Adamson University
Bachelor
Computer Engineering
1991 – 1991
Saint Andrews School - Paranaque
Secondary
Secondary
1987 – 1991
Full Biography
I am a hands-on IT professional with more than 15 years of experience in design, installation, maintenance and upgrade of secured systems running on MS Windows or Linux environments. Well experienced in dealing with hardware equipment such as networking devices, gadgets, laptop, desktop and server components. A keen observer and would come up with a better solution on improving how things are done. Lastly, very particular about security, data integrity and the continuity of learning in field of information technology.
On my free time, I spend time playing basketball, playing billiards, SCUBA diving, riding my big bike and watching movies.
Languages
English
Elementary Proficiency
Level Progress
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Overall3
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Networking2
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Switches / Hubs1
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DHCP1
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DNS1
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Linux Networking1