Greetings and welcome to my blog. I am Ahmad Farooq, an accomplished Enterprise Technologist with a rich background spanning over a decade in the dynamic realm of IT. My experience encompasses a diverse spectrum of IT Infrastructure and technologies, including but not limited to NetApp, Pure Storage, Virtualization, Networking, Cloud Computing, and Systems Administration across Windows and Linux Servers.
I possess a demonstrated track record in deploying NetApp technologies and have operated within multifaceted environments, fulfilling roles as a Storage and Systems Admin/Engineer. My support spans various platforms utilizing NetApp, IBM, Pure Storage, Windows, Unix, Linux, VMWARE Applications, AWS, and Azure Platform. I boast extensive proficiency in managing large, heterogeneous, enterprise-class storage solutions integrated with components from multiple industry-standard vendors.
My credentials include certifications as a NetApp Certified Data Administrator, NetApp Certified Installation Engineer, NetApp Certified Service Engineer, Cisco Certified Technician (Routing and Switching), LPI Linux Essentials Certified, as well as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CIOS IT Operations Specialist, and CSIS Secure Infrastructure Specialist.
Throughout my professional journey, I have remained deeply engaged in this rapidly evolving field of IT, consistently expanding my expertise and knowledge base.