Subhaschand Itwar
Network & Systems Administrator
Georgetown
Summary
Business-minded Network Administrator with 10 years of experience in supporting server environments. Determined and focused in managing network infrastructure and optimizing environment while reducing redundancy. Considered expert in troubleshooting complex problems and reaching innovative solutions while adhering to rules and requirements of project scope. Dynamic team player when interfacing with other staff members, vendors and end-users.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications
Work History
Network Administrator
Machinery Corporation of Guyana Ltd.
7 2015 - Current
- Lead team to manage and maintain corporate Network Appliances, NGFWs & Servers spanning {6} national locations.
- Conduct strategic analysis of ICT operations and make necessary recommendations to facilitate growth and expansion.
- Conducted risk assessments on all aspects of the network infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities proactively before they became threats.
- Improved network efficiency by implementing and managing system updates and patches.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
- Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards (ISO 9001 2015).
Network Engineer III - Cellular
Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Company Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Manage and maintain interconnectivity between core {2} ASRs & {53} remote cellular exchanges utilizing multi-area OSPF via L2VPN over MetroE circuits.
- Manage and maintain Ericsson Packet Core nodes; SGSn & GGSn (Juniper M120 – JunOS 10) & MPBN ASR 9K for production 2G (GPRS) & Beta 4G (LTE) environment.
- Configure and deployed various network services, such as; public and private FTP, SNMP monitoring tools & automated report generation for MPBN nodes.
- Experience with planning and deploying both copper (Ethernet) and Optical Fiber cabling in a medium to large-scale network environment.
Network Administrator
Guyana Water Inc.
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Plan and execute network related maintenance and projects.
- Manage & maintain client-server network model to include; DCs, DHCP, DNS, RRAS & FSs
- Make hardware recommendations such as; Routers, Multi-Layer Switches, Security Appliances, Networking tools & Servers
- Set up real-time network monitoring of branch office connectivity & liaise with service providers if faults detected
- Preform server hardware maintenance and troubleshooting when necessary.
Technical Support Supervisor
Guyana Water Inc.
01.2011 - 07.2012
- Manage a team of [5] staff as Head of the Technical Support Unit
- Prepare monthly production reports on service request tracking and project updates
- Developed & implemented of Help Desk application for ticket tracking & I.T Inventory
- Provide limited administrative functions for the Oracle Application end users.
- Participate in planning & execution of expansion exercises for network growth to meet company needs and expectations.
Computer Hardware Technician
Guyana Water Inc.
12.2008 - 12.2010
- Perform Software & Hardware Installation, Troubleshooting & Repairs of company IT systems such as; Servers, Laptops, Desktops & Printers
- Mobilize IT services amongst nine [9] remote locations on a routine basis to perform periodic maintenance.
- Perform local & remote network connectivity issues and provide troubleshooting where necessary.
- Liaise with authorized local country reps on warranty issues and service requests.
Education
Cambridge International Diploma in Business (Advanced Level) - Business Administration And Management
10.2006 - 05.2007
Subjects: Effective Business Communication, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Business Organization & Environ.
09.2000 - 05.2005
Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Office Procedures, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, Social Studies
Skills
Office 365 Hybrid Administration Solution (On-Prem Cloud)
Certification
07/17/2017, 07/21/2017, Macorp, Georgetown, Guyana, Caterpillar Production Systems Lean 6 Sigma, Green Belt Training I
Personal Information
- Age: 34
- Date of Birth: 12/20/88
- Nationality: Guyanese
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mr. Arjune Deally, Field Operations Coordinator, Guyana Energy Agency, 295 Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg, Guyana, (Office) 592 226 0394 / 4424, (Mobile) 592 629 3391, arjune.deally@guyanaenergyagency.org
- Mrs. Sonia Richard-Yong, Systems / Admin / H&S / Maintenance / Quality Manager, Machinery Corporation of Guyana, 26 Providence, East Bank Demerara, Guyana, (Office) 592 265 7315 Ext 206, sonia.richard@macorpgy.com
- Mr. Steven Backreedy, Information Technology Manager, Telecom Solutions, 50 DD Eccles Industrial Site, East Bank Demerara, Guyana, (Office) 592 223 2128 Ext. # 216, (Mobile) 592 613 1301, steven.backreedy@telecomgy.com
- Mr. Ian La Fargue, Director, Mobile Network, GTT, 79 Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown, (Mobile) 592 640 0512, ilafargue@gtt.co.gy
Projects
09/2018, 03/2019, Supreme Court of Guyana, Consulted on design of Fiber backbone IP network for the entire court as well as Magistrate’s. Interconnecting Netgear M4100 access equipment to a dual stack fiber core (Netgear M4300). Running OSPFv2 with Fortinet firewall, dedicated IP Services such as DHCP server (280+ Users).
Timeline
Network Engineer III - Cellular - Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Company Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2015
Network Administrator - Guyana Water Inc.
07.2012 - 01.2013
Technical Support Supervisor - Guyana Water Inc.
01.2011 - 07.2012
Computer Hardware Technician - Guyana Water Inc.
12.2008 - 12.2010
School of The Nations - Cambridge International Diploma in Business (Advanced Level), Business Administration And Management
10.2006 - 05.2007
Tutorial High School - ,
09.2000 - 05.2005
Network Administrator - Machinery Corporation of Guyana Ltd.
7 2015 - Current
07/17/2017, 07/21/2017, Macorp, Georgetown, Guyana, Caterpillar Production Systems Lean 6 Sigma, Green Belt Training I
08/21/2017, 08/25/2017, Macorp, Georgetown, Guyana, Caterpillar Production Systems Lean 6 Sigma, Green Belt Training II
07/2020, Presently, Global Technology, Georgetown, Guyana, Cisco Career Certifications - CCIE, ENCOR 350-401 - CCNP / CCIE Written
Presently, Pending, Global Technology, Georgetown, Guyana, Cisco Career Certifications - CCIE, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Lab
07/2023, Presently, Global Technology, Georgetown, Guyana, Cisco Career Certifications - CCNP, 350-701 SCOR
10/2020, Presently, Global Technology, Georgetown, Guyana, Cisco Career Certifications - CCNP, 350-401 ENCOR
01/2014, 10/2017, Global Technology, Georgetown, Guyana, Cisco Career Certifications - CCNP, ROUTE, SWITCH & TSHOOT
01/2013, 08/2013, Global Technology, Georgetown, Guyana, Cisco Career Certifications - CCNA, 640-802 - Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching
05/2012, 07/2012, Microsoft, Georgetown, Guyana, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, 70-680 - TS Windows 7, Configuring
09/2011, 03/2012, Microsoft, Georgetown, Guyana, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, 70-291 - Implementing, Managing & Maintaining A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
05/2010, 09/2010, Microsoft, Georgetown, Guyana, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, 70-290 - Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
01/2008, 09/2008, Global Technology, Georgetown, Guyana, Computing Technology Industry Association Certification, Network+ - N10–003 Network+
01/2008, 09/2008, Global Technology, Georgetown, Guyana, Computing Technology Industry Association Certification, A+ - 220-602 I.T. Technician
01/2008, 09/2008, Global Technology, Georgetown, Guyana, Computing Technology Industry Association Certification, A+ - 220-601 Essentials
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