Murtadha Marzouq
About Murtadha Marzouq
Murtadha Marzouq is a System Administrator Jr at Wastequip in Charlotte, North Carolina, with nearly a decade of experience in IT. He holds a Master of Science in Software, Systems & Networks and has a background in 3D Design & Animation, which sparked his interest in programming.
Work at Wastequip
Murtadha Marzouq has been employed at Wastequip as a System Administrator Jr since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for designing and implementing IT infrastructure projects across various domains, including Networking, Virtualization, Automation, and Cloud Computing. He supports over 50 locations by provisioning and maintaining IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations. His work includes deploying and maintaining Azure Cloud Infrastructure, which involves creating Enterprise Applications and managing security policies. Marzouq also handles security alerts and manages server onboarding processes.
Education and Expertise
Murtadha Marzouq holds a Master of Science in Software, Systems & Networks from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he studied from 2022 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the same institution, completing his studies from 2013 to 2022. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Arts degree from Central Piedmont Community College in 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in IT, enhancing his expertise in areas such as IT infrastructure, networking, and cloud computing.
Background
Murtadha Marzouq began exploring IT infrastructure and computers at the age of 13 in Damascus, Syria. His initial engagement with 3D Design and Animation using Autodesk Maya sparked an interest in programming, particularly through the use of MEL (Maya Embedded Language). This early exposure laid the groundwork for his nearly decade-long career in IT, where he has developed skills in various technical domains.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Murtadha Marzouq is responsible for managing and maintaining network equipment from vendors such as Fortinet, Cisco, and Sophos. He oversees ESXi servers using vSphere and utilizes automation tools like Ansible, vendor APIs, and Python scripts to streamline processes. His responsibilities also include handling security alerts on Defender and onboarding servers to Sentinel, ensuring the integrity and security of the IT infrastructure.
Previous Experience
Before joining Wastequip, Murtadha Marzouq worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2016 for a period of three months. This role provided him with valuable experience in an academic environment, contributing to his overall understanding of IT and software systems.