Toghrul Taghizade
Baku,AZ
Summary
Organized systems administrator with extensive experience in software procurement, installation, and administration. Successfully managed data security and compliance while enhancing system performance. Demonstrated ability to foster strong team relationships and drive collaborative success. Motivated Team Lead possessing excellent leadership and planning abilities. Focused on delivering high-quality products on tight schedules. Monitors, trains, and encourages employees to improve skills and meet demanding targets. History of successfully developing and managing strong teams through proactive training and issue management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead -Solution Infrastructure
R.I.S.K Company
Baku, Azerbaijan
05.2026 - Current
- Led team meetings to align project goals and enhance collaboration.
- Trained new employees on procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Coordinated project schedules to meet deadlines and resource availability.
- Communicated with stakeholders to gather feedback and address concerns promptly.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Supported the manager in developing plans for future projects, initiatives and objectives.
- Maintained open lines of communication with senior management, reporting team progress and challenges.
- Allocated resources effectively to ensure project completion within deadlines and budget.
System Administrator
Baku Convention Center
01.2019 - Current
- VmWare ESXI 6.7,7.0,8.0( vCenter ) (responsibility, config new features)
- Producing and presenting reports to customer with Watch Dogg, Netwrix, Whatsapp Gold, Symantec Mail Gateway to senior management.
- Windows Server 2016,2019 (configured, created new users in AD, add new records in DNS, resolve issues in DHCP with conflict IP addresses and created new reserve pools, new rules for GPO.
- Analyzed system logs to identify suspicious activities or anomalies.
- Windows Server 2016 File Server (change permissions and shared new folders with AD users)
- Exchange Server 2016 (installed SSL certificates and configured new database, creating new email address)
- Veeam Backup and Replication 9.5 (installed and upgrade version, created new rules for new employers)
- Symantec Mail Gateway 10 (control updates, created new rules and configured new filters' settings)
- Symantec Endpoint 14 (updated, configured, upgraded and checking status of workstations)
- Avaya Switches 8000 series core, 4200 and 7200 (configured and created Vlans, configured mlt, check access lists and take places in upgraded project of Avaya switches to new Extreme switch)
- Avaya Site Management (configured and created new extensions for SIP and IP Avaya telephones, reset, upgrade and config new settings in 1608 and H175 series phones)
- Aruba Wireless Mobility controller 7200 and VM (change channel and creating new group, provision new AP225 and AP224 series, troubleshooting and responsibility, take place in migration from Hardware to VM machines)
Lead System Engineer
R.I.S.K Company
Baku, Azerbaijan
01.2019 - 05.2026
- Led system design and architecture for complex engineering projects.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and communication.
- Developed and implemented system integration strategies for enhanced performance.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Experience with Dell vendor servers, storages(Vxrail, DataDomain, Powerstore, Poweredge)
- Resolved customer complaints regarding hardware and software issues in a timely manne
System Administrator
GIZ Azerbaijan
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Windows Server 2008R2, 2016 (migrated AD, DC, ADC, created new Records in DNS, GPO policy edit and created new ones)
- Windows Server 2016 File Server (installed and configured all system product)
- Vmware ESXI 5.5 (installed and configured)
- Cisco AP controller 2500 series (upgraded, configured and responsibility all 100 AP 3600 series)
- Ensuring that support calls are logged and handled effectively and efficiently.
- Managing and monitoring of backups such as Backup Assists and Acronis Backup.
- Purchasing of IT Equipment and software in line within agreed budgets
- Control Workstation's operations' systems and upgrade machines from Windows 7 to Windows 10
- CISCO ASA Firewall (assists)
- Configured VPN IPsec and Remote Desktop Server
- Controlled Panasonic Telephonic systems
- Producing and presenting reports to senior management and customers with Watchdog
Systems Administrator
UNDP Azerbaijan
10.2014 - 12.2018
- Exchange Server 2013 basic on UN intranet (configured and troubleshooting of group permissions)
- Control cPanel's (created and responsibility, created new email for none contract employers)
- Build Skype conference room and control international meetings with other countries)
- Windows Server 2012 File Server (installed and configured all system product)
- Installed Hikvision's camera in Server room and control of them
- HP and Cisco Switches 3650,6500, 2960, AP 3600 series (configured access lists, making trunk ports, upgraded AP and controllers)
- Symantec Endpoint Protection 14 (upgrade and control users' status)
- Take place in migration from Juniper firewall to Cisco Merakli
- Control Workstation's operations' systems and upgrade machines from Windows 7 to Windows 10
- System upgrades both at workstation and Server level with WSUS.
- Purchasing of IT Equipment and software in line within agreed budgets
System Administrator
Seabak IT Support
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Windows Server 2016 (DC, ADC, DHCP, DNS, GPO) (installed these features for clients Servers and configured issues, also troubleshooting)
- Producing and presenting reports to senior management and customers with PRTG and SolarWinds
- Work with CISCO call center IVR, had practice with routing CISCO switches 3650,6500, 2960 catalyst, router CISCO 1800, 1900
- System upgrades both at workstation and Server level with WSUS
- Maintenance & management of the Critical Windows based Server Environment
- Work with Ubiquity AP and VM controllers
- Network Sharing and Security Permission for clients
- Made plans of IT network and system infrastructure
- Office 365 (purchase and configure, also created new emails for clients and checking permissions and groups)
System Administrator
188 transport service
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Work with Server 2008R2 (installed and configured AD;DNS;DHCP)
- Exchange 2010 (installed and configured, troubleshooting and monitoring)
- Maintenance & management of the Critical Windows based Server Environment.
- TMG 2010
- Network Sharing and Security Permission via File Server
- Cisco Telephonic IVR
Education
Baku State University - Oriental Studies
Baku, Azerbaijan05-2013
Secondary school 43 -
Baku, Azerbaijan05-2009
Skills
- System administration
- Microsoft Operating Systems
- Project management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Server Configuration
- Active Directory
- Technical support
- Computer networks
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- DHCP
- VMWare Technologies
- Polycom Support and Configuration
- Logmein Client
- Vspere Vmware
- Encrypting File System (EFS)
- Recovery agent
- Bitlocker
- Read Only Domain Controller
- Child Domain
- Active Directory Sites and Services
- Trust
- Certificate Authority
- Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
- Windows Server Backup (WSB)
- Firewall: ASA
- Pfsense
- Meraki (Cisco)
- MikroTik
- FortiGate
- CheckPoint
- Paloalto
- Print Server
- WSUS
- Hyper-V
- Storage Spaces Direct
- Storage Replica
- VMware VMotion
- VmWare ESXI configuration
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Team management
- Resource allocation
- Stakeholder communication
- Problem solving
- Exchange Server
- Network configuration
- Performance monitoring
- Virtualization technology
- VMware administration
- Team leadership
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Films
- Music
- Digital Photography
- Photoshop
- 3D Max
Training
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Baku, Azerbaijan, 2013
- NetAcad Cisco CCNA trainings, Baku, Azerbaijan, 2017
- Vxrail Implementation and configuration Certificate 2023
- Vmware VCP Administration Certificate 2022
- DataDomain and Powerstore Certificate of Implementation and Administration 2023
Personal Information
- Title: Solution Infrastructure Team Lead/Sr. System Engineer
- Date of Birth: 02/27/91
- Nationality: Azerbaijani
- Driving License: Yes
- Marital Status: married
Languages
native, native, good, basic
Timeline
Team Lead -Solution Infrastructure
R.I.S.K Company
05.2026 - Current
Lead System Engineer
R.I.S.K Company
01.2019 - 05.2026
System Administrator
Baku Convention Center
01.2019 - Current
System Administrator
GIZ Azerbaijan
12.2015 - 12.2018
Systems Administrator
UNDP Azerbaijan
10.2014 - 12.2018
System Administrator
Seabak IT Support
09.2014 - 12.2018
System Administrator
188 transport service
07.2013 - 01.2014