Syied Dilawar Asad Zaidi

Network Engineer  |  Cyber Security Enthusiast  |  Website Developer
Founder  |  Startupper  |  Freelancer  Webmaster

  • I am currently working as a Network Engineer at Comstar – Information Systems Associates Ltd.
  • I have done my Masters in Computer Science from University of Karachi.
  • In possession of field relevant certifications and trainings like;
    • CCNA – R&S
    • CCNP – ENARSI
    • Fortinet NSE 4 Certified Professional
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamental
    • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
    • Sophos Certified Engineer for Firewall and Endpoint
    • Sophos Certified Technician for Firewall
    • Ruckus Certified in Wi-Fi Design
    • Ruckus Certified in Routing & Switching
    • RUCKUS ICX Implementer Accreditation
    • Google IT Support Specialization
    • cPanel Professional Certification Exam (CPP)
  • Currently working on following solution in Network Design Team:
    • Sophos Firewall and Endpoint solution
    • Fortinet Firewall and Endpoint solution
    • Ruckus Switching & Wireless solutions
    • Trend Micro Endpoint
    • Barracuda WAF & WAF-aaS solution
    • Site Survey for LAN & Wi-Fi Provisioning

What I Do

Network Design

Security Deployment

Website Development

Content Designing

Webmaster

Support & Troubleshooting

Testimonials

Resume

5+ Years of Experience

Present

September 2022 - Current
Information Systems Associates - Comstar

Network Engineer

Working on following solutions in Network Design Team:

✅ Sophos Central Endpoint and Server
✅ Sophos Firewall
✅ Sophos RED
✅ Trend Micro Apex One as a Service
✅ Trend Micro Vision One
✅ Ruckus Wireless AP & Zone Director
✅ Ruckus ICX Switch
✅ Sangfor IAM

Seasonal
Freelance

Web Master

Manage cPanel and hosting for following companies and provide design, develop, maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.

✅ Aitemaad
✅ BLEAVE Organic
✅ BLEAVE Consultancy
✅ Expert COM LLC.

Past

May 2022 - Sep 2022
Aitemaad - Travel and Tour Agency

Content Developer

✅ Manage domain & hosting.
✅ Manage social media posts.
✅ Create custom itineraries for customers.
✅ Provide graphic designing services.

Aug 2022
Aitemaad - IT Services

Project Manager

✅ Bidding Documentation
✅ Bid Preparation
✅ Quotation and Costing
✅ Invoicing

Apr 2022 - Jul 2022
Information Technology Consulting Services (ITCS)

Jr. Cyber Security Engineer

✅ Performed Sales, Pre-sales
✅ Provide Techical Support
✅ Tender Submissions
✅ Bidding Documentation
✅ Bid Preparation
✅ Customer Interaction & Follow-ups
✅ Quotation and Costing
✅ Align Vendor Support to Customers

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
BLEAVE Organic

IT Manager

✅ Create company portfolio.
✅ Manage domain & hosting.
✅ Manage products' inventory.
✅ Provide content for printing and labels.
✅ Provide graphic designing services.

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
Autonative AI

Website Developer

✅ Created company portfolio website and social media posts.
✅ Created a website and social media posts for client - KhoobKhao.
ℹ This website is the front store made for a Restaurant based in Dubai.
ℹ Designed in WordPress with Woocommerce, Revolution Slider and Elementor.
✅ Worked on following features on company website:
ℹ Chat Support
ℹ IP Based Country-Wise Tracking of Viewers
ℹ Request a Call

Oct 2018 - Jul 2019
Aptech Computer Education (Gulshan Branch)

Teaching Assistant

✅ Taught Web2.0 Technologies include the following:
ℹ Frontend: HTML, CSS, JS, Bootstrap, jQuery
ℹ Backend: PHP, MySQL, WordPress
✅ Taught Programming Languages: C, Java (Basic)
✅ Taught MS-Office and Office Automation
✅ Taught AutoCAD (Civil & Mechanical)
✅ Supervised semester-end examinations
✅ Supevised semester-end projects
✅ Provide Technical Support and Assistance at Aptech Vision 8th Edition.

Dec 2017 - Mar 2020
CyferSoft

Website Developer

✅ Created company portfolio website
✅ Co-managed freelance account with Bid Manager
✅ Created social media posts
✅ Delivered successful projects over the time, mentioned below:
ℹ tejarat.pk (E-Commerce Website, focused on Baby & Home Accessories)
ℹ thebigshop.pk (E-Commerce Website, focused on Customized Items)
ℹ Point of Sale (POS) for a Restuarant & Pakwan Center
ℹ Inventory Stock Management System (ISMS) for thebigshop.pk
ℹ Website for a cause aimed to reduced food waste from foodchains and restaurants.

Nov 2017
CyferSoft

Co-founder

Founded a startup with my friend focused on providing following services to help customers grow their businesses.

✅ Website Development
✅ Graphic Designing
✅ Social Media Content

Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Jazsoft

Wordpress Developer

Summer Internship

✅ Created company portfolio website
✅ Co-managed freelance accounts with Bid Manager
✅ Created social media posts

Apr 2016 - Jul 2016
Adamjee Coaching (Campus 17)

Teaching Assistant

✅ Prepare test papers for periodic exams
✅ Proctored examinations
✅ Evaluate answer copies
✅ Compile results for periodic and final exams
✅ Manage sections and assist for classes

Education

2019 - 2021
University of Karachi

Masters in Computer Science

Department of Computer Science, Umair Basha Institute of Information Technology

  • 1st Division
  • 2.7 GPA
2013 - 2017
University of Karachi

Bachelors in Computer Science

Govt. Degree Science College, Malir Cantt.

  • Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
  • 2nd Division
2011 - 2013
Board of Intermediate Education

Pre-Engineering

Govt. Degree Science College, Malir Cantt.

  • 64%
2009 - 2011
Board of Secondary Education

Computer Science

Gems Grammar School

  • 84%

Diploma

2016 - 2019
Aptech Computer Education

Advance Diploma in Software Engineering

Gulshan Campus

Credit

2013 - 2014
Sindh Board of Technical Education

Diploma in Information Technology

Khuwaja Institute of Infomation Technology

A - Grade

Networking Skills

Design

85%

Implementation

65%

Troubleshooting

50%

Firewall

75%

Routing & Switching

80%

Endpoint Security

50%

Development Skills

Web Application

80%

Wordpress

65%

Content Designing

70%

Support

75%

Maintainance

80%

Troubleshooting

70%

Certifications

Cisco - NetAcad

Network Security

CyberOps Associate

Python Essentials 1

Cyber Security Essentials

Introduction to Cybersecurity

CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

CCNA: Introduction to Networks

Fortinet

Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 4: Certified Professional

Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 3: Certified Associate

Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 2: Certified Associate

Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 1: Certified Associate

Sophos

S80 - Sophos Firewall - Technician

ET80 - Sophos Firewall - Engineer

ET15 - Sophos Central Endpoint and Server - Engineer

ET15 - Sophos Central Endpoint and Server - Engineer

ET01 - Sophos Central Overview - Engineer

Ruckus

RSP 100 - Routing and Switching Protocols

RWF 100 - RUCKUS Wireless Fundamentals

LinkedIn

Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification (220-1001 and 220-1002)

How to Manage Feeling Overwhelmed

SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis

Become a Software Developer

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation (Coursera)

The Fundamentals of SOC (Security Operations Center)

Fundamentals of Cloud Security

Fundamentals of Network Security

Introduction to Cybersecurity

ITProTV

Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP 2021

CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)

CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004)

CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002)

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

SkillFront

SkillFront Star Learners Club Premium Member Badge

Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt™ (CLSSWB™)

Certified Insurance Industry Fundamentals™ (CIIF™)

ISO/IEC 20000 IT Service Management Associate™

Certified Associate In Scrum Fundamentals™ (CASF™)

Foundations Of Business And Entrepreneurship™

ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate™

Miscellaneous

Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals

(ISC)² Candidate

Migrating from the CISCO CCNA to the JNCIA-JUNOS

NDG Linux Essentials

Contact

Get in Touch

+92 308 2769600

Karachi

dilawarasad@daxytech.com

Freelance Available

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