Muhammad Sohail Rafiq

Desktop Support Engineer

Salary / Daily rate

Paris, France

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Languages

EnglishFrench

About me

Intro

IT Infrastructure Engineer with 7+ years specializing in desktop support and data center management for global enterprises. Expert in network configuration, system administration, and trading platform support with proven success serving 2000+ users. Currently at Bank of America, delivering enterprise-level IT solutions and infrastructure optimization.

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Work experience

Desktop and infrastructure support EMEA

Bank of AmericaFreelance

Jun 2024 - Present

2 years 5 months

Paris, France

Desktop Support Engineer

Subsea7Freelance

Jul 2023 - Jul 2024

1 year 1 month

France · On-site

Maintenance and installation of routers and switches. Customize the desktop hardware according to site standards and specifications. Fiber optic, Wireless physical networking and LAN solutions. DNS/DHCP, TCP/IP, Ethernet, Network printer and Access point configuration. Diagnosis of network and desktop applications along with infrastructure issues. Creation and implementation of network security protocols and measures. hand-written ticket system for tracking and resolving issues IT Hardware Support · Data Center Management · Computer Hardware Troubleshooting · Data Centers · Help Desk Support · Customer Experience · IT Management · IT Operations · Computer Networking · Networking · Creative Problem Solving · Windows · LAN-WAN · Virtual Private Network (VPN) · Local Area Network (LAN) · Computer Hardware · Windows 7 · Information Technology · Critical Thinking · Time Management · Cybersecurity · Customer Support · Analytical Skills · Technical Support · Troubleshooting · Customer Service · Teamwork · Microsoft Access · Data Analysis · Communication · Problem Solving Skills: IT Hardware Support · Data Center Management · Computer Hardware Troubleshooting · Data Centers · Help Desk Support · Customer Experience · IT Management · IT Operations · Computer Networking · Networking · Creative Problem Solving · Windows · LAN-WAN · Virtual Private Network (VPN) · Local Area Network (LAN) · Computer Hardware · Windows 7 · Information Technology · Critical Thinking · Time Management · Cybersecurity · Customer Support · Analytical Skills · Technical Support · Troubleshooting · Customer Service · Teamwork · Microsoft Access · Data Analysis · Communication · Problem Solving. Microsoft Intune, ServiceNow, SharePoint, sccm ,endpoint, multitasking. MAM , MDM, Inventory Management, Day-to-day TASKS. building new machines using PXE boot, Re-building/re-imaging the laptops/windows OS 11,10. Handling servers Health.

Desktop Support Engineer

Nomura

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

7 months

Luxembourg · On-site

working as a first point of contact for internal and external users, raising incidents and requests using service now software. sharing while using GOanywhere

Technical Support Engineer

Alliance Healthcare

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

1 year 1 month

Paris, France

Provided IT support to more than 2000 plus individuals worldwide who are part of ALLIANCE Group or subsidiary . Application support for applications such as Go anywhere. Troubleshooting of Internet, Printers, and other devices. Respond to all Ticket Requests, Windows Migration, and troubleshooting post-deployment issues. Creation and assignment of tickets in Service Now. Provide technical support for LAN, WAN, Internet connectivity, and Email Client configuration issues. Managed and controlled all office software updates with Team. User creation in Active directory and assignment of security groups w.r.t departmental policies. SharePoint Management for internal content. Swift Banking Software Administration & Troubleshooting

Desktop Support Technician

CLAAS

Dec 2018 - Oct 2020

1 year 11 months

Paris, France

Provided technical support to customers through remote desktop software, diagnosing and resolving issues on both private and public networks. Expertise in setting up new desktop systems and configuring laptops for incoming employees, including installing required software and server permissions. Proficient in removing malware and viruses from laptops and desktop systems using specialized software. Experience in disassembling computer systems to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues. Configured new employee workstations with hardware, software, and peripheral devices. Responsible for updating software versions with patches and new installations to enhance security and protect users. Developed, implemented, and improved the company's disaster recovery plan. Skilled in installation, configuration, and maintenance of various operating systems and software. Provided technical support for LAN, WAN, Internet connectivity, and Email Client configuration issues. Managed and controlled all office software updates. Performed all hardware and desktop support responsibilities. Proficient in configuring and installing printers for end-users.

Junior Software Engineer

microtex

Nov 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 2 months

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

I possess extensive experience in web development utilizing technologies such as Node.js, JavaScript, MongoDB, React, CSS5, HTML5, Docker, microservices, and chatbots.


Education

pstm

masters data anylatics

2020 - 2021

1 year 1 month

COMSATS Institute of Information and Technology

2013 - 2017

4 years 1 month

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