M Shahzad Akhtar

M Shahzad Akhtar has a diverse work experience in the field of IT. M Shahzad started their career as a Network Engineer at Systems Limited in 2011, where they provided support for servers and desktops, as well as managing Active Directory. M Shahzad then joined Visionet Systems Inc. in 2013 as a Network Engineer, responsible for managing IT infrastructure across multiple offices. After that, they worked at Kansai Paint Private Limited as a System Engineer, where they provided server and desktop support, troubleshooting, and managed various Microsoft products.

In 2013, Shahzad joined the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia as a Senior Systems Engineer. Their responsibilities included server support, desktop support, and researching new technologies to improve the existing infrastructure. M Shahzad then worked at SALCO Construction Inc as a Systems & Network Administrator, where they were responsible for support and maintenance, server management, and successful migration to Microsoft Exchange Online.

Shahzad's next role was as a Microsoft Exchange Server Trainer Instructor at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. M Shahzad then joined Netways as a System Engineer, where they provided support for Microsoft products, designed and administered Active Directory services, and managed user accounts and group policies.

In 2017, Shahzad worked at Tier2Tek as an IT Service/Help Desk Analyst, providing troubleshooting support for IT-related issues. M Shahzad also worked at CDI Corporation as a NOC System Administrator, managing a Network Operations Center for CDI Corp's internal network supporting multiple locations worldwide.

Currently, Shahzad is employed at the Arizona Department of Revenue as a Senior System Engineer.

M Shahzad Akhtar's education history begins in 2008 when they earned a Bachelor's degree in Art/Art Studies, General from the University of Punjab. From 2009 to 2011, they completed a Computer Networking Diploma at the Professional Skill Sciences Council. Following this, from 2011 to 2013, they pursued a Network Security Diploma, specializing in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, also at the Professional Skill Sciences Council.

In terms of additional certifications, in January 2017, they obtained the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 and MCSA: Windows Server 2012 - Certified 2017 certifications from Microsoft, as well as the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure 2017 certification. In January 2016, Shahzad obtained the Accredited Configuration Engineer (AEC) certification from Palo Alto Networks and the VMware Vsphere: installing, configuring, Manage V6 certification from VMware.

Notably, Shahzad has multiple certifications from Microsoft. In September 2013, they obtained the Exam 341: Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 certification and the MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional certification. M Shahzad also obtained the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional - ID # 7268410) certification in December 2009. Additionally, they hold several certification designations from Juniper Networks, including ER, Associate JNCIA-ER - ID # JN0342, ER, Specialist JNCIA-ER - ID # JN0350, and EX, Associate JNCIA-EX - ID # JN0400.

Although there is a mention of the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification, the month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided, and it is unclear if Shahzad has completed this certification.

It is worth noting that there are several certifications listed for which the month and year of obtaining are not provided. These certifications include Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional), MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator), MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer), MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist), Microsoft Excahnge Server 2003, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2010. As such, it cannot be confirmed if Shahzad has completed these certifications or when they were obtained.