Javed Iqbal
About Javed Iqbal
Javed Iqbal is a Senior Systems Administrator with extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure and services. He has worked at SOTI since 2011, overseeing global infrastructure and user migrations, and previously held positions at Box Hill College Kuwait and Neo Technology.
Work at SOTI
Javed Iqbal has been employed at SOTI as a Senior Systems Administrator since 2011. In this role, he is responsible for the migration of users from on-premise Exchange to Exchange Online. He oversees the deployment of new branch offices and manages SOTI's global infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing Microsoft Active Directory servers across various branch offices and Active Directory Sites, ensuring the smooth operation of a large user base environment utilizing a hybrid deployment of Office 365. He also monitors and maintains an extensive environment consisting of over 70 physical servers and more than 40 virtual servers across AWS and Azure.
Previous Experience at Box Hill College Kuwait
Before joining SOTI, Javed Iqbal worked at Box Hill College Kuwait as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2007 to 2011. During his four years there, he contributed to the IT infrastructure and systems management, enhancing the college's technological capabilities. His experience at Box Hill College laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in systems administration and engineering.
Technical Expertise and Responsibilities
Javed Iqbal possesses extensive technical expertise in managing Microsoft Exchange 2013 and Office 365, handling over 1200 mailboxes and Skype for Business 2015. He is skilled in Microsoft Hyper-V Servers and VMware virtualization. His role includes implementing new Group Policy Objects (GPO) to automate manual processes and improve security. He also ensures security policies are enforced by collaborating with the security team and managing SonicWALL and CheckPoint firewalls.
Experience at Neo Technology
Javed Iqbal previously worked as a Systems Engineer at Neo Technology from 2004 to 2006. In this position, he supported cluster and disaster recovery efforts to maintain high availability for business-critical applications. His experience at Neo Technology contributed to his foundational knowledge in systems engineering and infrastructure management.
Collaboration and Future Planning
In his current role, Javed Iqbal collaborates with executive management and department leaders to assess future IT needs. He effectively uses Exchange Management Shell and PowerShell scripting to automate tasks and create custom reports, enhancing operational efficiency within the organization. His ability to plan and design network infrastructure for branch offices demonstrates his strategic approach to IT management.