Z.

ALI KAZMI
5585 Carrington Place, Cumming GA 30040 • Cell: (678) 570-5058 Home (678) 392-3311 • e-mail:
zaskhere@hotmail.com

IT PROJECT & SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

Results-driven project management & systems professional with emphasis on client satisfaction,
knowledge transfer & commitment to high quality tech solutions. Well versed in major current
technologies, ability to establish vision, develop strategy & execute tactics with a team approach to realize
desired results. Self motivated, and knack for taking calculated risks with conviction in a dynamic or
unstructured environment. Strong analytical, interpersonal & presentation skills.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Project Management, Team Management,  Data Center Administration, ITIL v3, Conflict
Document Imaging Resolution, Risk Management
 Systems/Network Design & Administration  SAN, NAS & Network Storage Management
 Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan  Call Center Management, Technical Writing,
Documentation
 Business/Systems Analysis & Design  Quality Assurance & Client Relationship
Management
 Full Life-Cycle Application Management  Developing & Implementing Training Programs

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
 Windows Server 2000/03, Windows
Clustering
 MS SQL Server 2000/05, VMware, MS
Project
 Active Directory, Exchange Server, MS SBS
 Symantec/Veritas Backup Exec, Ghost &
Anti-Virus
 IIS, DNS, DHCP & TCP/IP, Altiris
 HPF, HBF, ILE, ECM
 Citrix MetaFrameXP/Presentation Server, Win
Terminal Server
 Live Comm. Server, MS ISA Server, Check Point
Firewall
 Windows XP/Vista, MS Office, Visio, Crystal Reports
 Printers, Scanners, Faxes, Routers, Switches & Hubs

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Information Systems
Pace University, New York, NY
Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems (MIS)
University Institute of Management Sciences, UAAR, Pakistan
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Certified Document Imaging Professional (HPF Bronze)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
McKesson Corporation, Atlanta, GA. August 2005 to Present
Technical Project Manager
 Managing multimillion dollar Windows 2K3 & SQL Server 2K5 based document imaging projects from
Kickoff to Go-Live.
 Analyzing client’s requirements, defining/approving hardware/software configurations. Typically dealing
with large 4, 8 or 16-Way HP ProLiant, IBM xSeries and Dell PowerEdge servers; along with Blade and
VMWare based servers.
 Currently implementing HPF – McKesson’s Document Imaging Product – for 6 multi-facility clients with a
combined revenue of more than 6 million dollars. Each implementation includes 12 to 24 servers with
the core servers in Active/Active and Active/Active/Passive cluster configuration. Implemented with
Windows 2K3 EE & SQL Server 2K EE.
 Determining the scalable EMC/HP SAN LUNs carving/configuration based on projected data input and
backload.
 Conducting Pre-Live and Post-Live Audits to verify System’s readiness for Going Live and performance
after Going Live; thereby guiding the clients to utilize the System optimally, resulting in reduced TCO &
increased ROI.
 Delivering presentations/training to clients & advising them on technical considerations to reduce TCO
& increase ROI.
 Working closely with R&D in understanding new product development & preparing Services to
implement them.
 Documenting product defects in McKesson defect tracking system; writing articles for Knowledgebase.
 Providing technical escalation support to Services team & customer during implementation activities &
Post-Live.
IBM Global Services, Holtsville, NY. March 2005 to August 2005
Senior Enterprise Consultant
 Worked with the IBM Global Migration team, administered & supported the post migration enterprise
network of Symbol Technologies, consisting of more than 100 sites in 25 states nationwide & 51
countries worldwide.
 Managed Exchange Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 & Active Directory administration & support
team.
 Led the tier 3 & 4 technical support team, closed escalated tickets mostly related to Exchange Server
2003, Active Directory & Network Drives’ synchronization; minimizing downtime.
 Designed, documented & monitored emergency SAN, Windows 2003 server & Exchange Server build
procedures.
 Documented & implemented call/ticket escalation process, including technical training to call center’s
tier 1 & 2.

Total Immersion Systems, Inc. Atlanta, GA. December 2002 to March 2005
Project Lead/Senior Network Engineer
 Managed turnkey projects, conducted requirements analysis, defined technical specifications, created
project plans, allocated resources, built teamwork, coordinated matrix interfaces, managed milestones
& ensured success.
 Managed, designed & migrated Exchange Server 2000 to a 2.2TB SAN based Exchange Server 2003
Clustering solution in a Front-end/Back-end architecture, supporting over 4500 users in 16 sites across
9 states.
 Designed, implemented & managed the migration from Windows 2000 based Active Directory Forest to
Windows 2003 Active Directory Forest for 4500+ users in 16 sites; project included DNS/DHCP/GPO
planning & execution.
 Successfully implemented MS Live Communications Server 2005 for secure communication between
Senior Executives of the company all across the country, increasing efficiency by 50%.
 Managed on a short notice an ASP & SQL reverse engineering project making an almost defunct app
functional.
 Worked with a team on the analysis, design & implementation of 4 Terabyte SAN project that resulted in
107% ROI.
 Managed the security audit & Check Point Firewall implementation project, responsible for disaster
recovery planning.

Pygmalion Technology Consulting, New York, NY. May 2001 to December 2002
Lead Analyst
 Lead Architect for a turnkey project, cutting overheads by 35%; established Windows 2000 Server
Active Directory Domain, integrated Exchange Server 2000 with Active Directory, also
installed/configured SQL Server 2000 & IIS.
 Documented/analyzed requirements by interviewing users & reviewing report to determine process &
procedure.
 Planned, designed & implemented Windows Server 2000 Active Directory, 2500+ nodes, including
internal DNS structure, DHCP, AD design, OU design, Sites, Group Policies & Windows Terminal Services
for Remote Administration.
 Systems Analyst for a project involving transition from Windows NT 4.0 environment to Windows 2000
environment, including Active Directory migration & Exchange Server 5.5 to 2000 migration; end result,
50% saving in outlay.
 Conducted assessment to document & prioritize end-user & technical requirements; ensured the
functional & non-functional specifications; delivered presentations to validate & elucidate the
assessment.
 Developed technical business proposals, delivered presentations to elucidate Business Purpose,
Cost/Benefit Analysis, Compliance issues, Scope, Details & Training Issues of Project.

Diyatech Corp, Union City, CA. November 1997 to April 2001

Systems Analyst
 Lead Analyst for e-commerce project focused on delivering digital marketplace for parking in heavy
trafficked areas, $2m first two quarters revenue, implemented Windows 2000 Server AD, Exchange
Server 2000 & SQL Server 2000.
 Conducted assessment to identify, document & define user & technical requirements; presented
complete network & system design developed in Visio; Provided application management & issue
resolution support.
 Designed & implemented the migration to Small Business Server 2000 from larger system, reducing
outlay by 40%.
 Design, implementation, administration & support for Windows NT 4.0 platform.
 Contributed in key areas of various projects from external to internal design, business/systems
requirements through prototypes & JAD, complete SDLC implementation, systems integration & testing.
 Developed Project Initiation Request, summarizing all research & defining scope of candidate solution.
 Managed client & vendor expectations, tracked/communicated project progress to senior management,
conflict resolution, change control management & working to develop a customized training program.
References available upon request