Zohair Chaudhry
Leesburg
Summary
Enthusiastic Jr. Systems Administrator eager to excel in VMware technologies, cybersecurity, and IT support. Proven experience in deploying, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere environments, ESXi hosts, vCenter, and cloud-integrated virtualization solutions. Proficient in system administration, security monitoring, technical support, and issue resolution within corporate environments. Basic understanding of PowerShell. Highly skilled Systems Engineer with background in supporting, maintaining, and improving IT infrastructure. Strengths lie in problem-solving abilities, technical acumen, and strong knowledge of software installation, upgrades, and programming. Have positively impacted previous work environments by implementing efficient system designs and solutions to enhance overall productivity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Systems Engineer
Waslah Solutions
Leesburg
09.2025 - Current
- Experience using ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) for ticket management
- Strong understanding of network and systems architecture principles and IT environments.
- Familiarity with SharePoint, Azure, and other Microsoft technologies assisting with deploying, managing, and troubleshooting virtual machines (VMs) using VMware's vSphere/vCenter, focusing on basic system monitoring, updates, networking/storage, and supporting senior staff in maintaining stable, secure virtual environments for cloud/server infrastructure.
Junior Systems Administrator
Waslah Solutions
Leesburg
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for client systems including servers, desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and basic networking issues
- Assist in user onboarding, account management (Active Directory, Microsoft 365), and permissions support
- Deploy, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, phones, and peripherals
Security Analyst
C3Spectra INC
Ashburn
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed real-time monitoring and analysis of security alerts using SIEM tools, leading to a 20% decrease in response time to potential threats.
- Identified, investigated, and escalated 15% more potential security incidents compared to the previous year.
- Collaborated with the team to enhance detection accuracy, resulting in a 10% reduction in false positives.
IT Technician
CNetCurity
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Troubleshot Windows 8/10/11 and Windows Server 2016-2019 systems, resolving 90% of issues within a 24-hour timeframe.
- Successfully resolved networking and security-related issues for 20+ clients, improving overall system performance.
- Provided end-user support that led to a 15% increase in user satisfaction ratings.
Help Desk Intern
Freshlook LLC
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Installed and configured VMware ESXi hosts (6.7, 7.0) and vCenter 6.7 for 10+ client projects, ensuring smooth virtualization operations and reducing downtime by 30%.
- Successfully troubleshooted Windows Server OS for 5 major incidents, gaining practical skills in ADFS technology and implementing solutions that improved system stability by 25%.
- Assisted with DHCP configuration and foundational network services, contributing to the seamless operation of internal network systems and reducing network downtime by 20%.
Junior Windows Systems Engineer
Waslah Solutions
Leesburg
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Strong Windows desktop support skills and basic networking knowledge.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and basic troubleshooting.
- Understanding of Active Directory basics and user account management.
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware and peripheral devices.
- Provide remote support for field personnel via VPN and remote desktop tools.
- Assist with Autodesk software installations and license management.
- Support Office 365 deployments and basic troubleshooting.
- Maintain software inventory and compliance tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA01.2024
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
Northern Virginia Community College
Sterling, VA01.2022
Skills
- Vmware vSphere
- Esxi
- Vcenter
- Cybersecurity
- IT support
- Powershell
- VMware vSphere Foundation
- Vrealize Operations
- Vvf
- Cloud infrastructure security and systems
- Siem monitoring
- Incident Analysis
- Windows Server 2016–2019
- Active Directory
- Adfs
- Networking Fundamentals
- Microsoft Sql Server
- Etl Frameworks
- Data Modeling
- Data Validation
- Query Optimization
- Version Control
- Code Reviews
- Technical Documentation
- Strong communication
- AWS
- Azure
- Network security protocols
- Encryption methods
- Agile IT Tech
- Virtualization
- HA/DRS
- VMotion
- Storage (Datastores, SAN/NAS)
- Networking (VLANs, vSwitches)
- Performance Tuning
- Capacity Planning
- Patching
- Scripting (PowerShell, PowerCLI)
- Security
- Monitoring (vROps)
- ITIL (Incident/Change Management)
- hardware configuration
- windows systems support
- Tier 2 troubleshooting
- security incident analysis
- client support
- virtualization management
- system monitoring
- ITSM tools
- network architecture
Certification
• VMware Certified Professional - VMware vSphere (Administrator), 2025
• Agile IT Tech Certified - DATA ANALYST, 2025
• VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Foundation Administrator, (In progress)
• Agile IT Tech Certified - DATA ANALYST, 2025
• VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Foundation Administrator, (In progress)
Training
- VSphere in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 (HOL-2630-01-VCF-L), HANDS ON LAB
- VMware vSAN - Getting Started and Advanced Topics (HOL2634-01-VCF-L), HANDS ON LAB
- Getting Started with VCF Operations (HOL-2601-01-VCF-L), HANDS ON LAB
- Simplified Application Networking with NSX VPC (HOL-2640-01-VCF-L), HANDS ON LAB
- VCF Operations - Back to Basics: Dashboards, Reclamation, and Capacity Planning, live broadcast
Projects
Enterprise ETL Process Optimization, Designed and implemented data pipelines to optimize ETL workflows, resulting in a 20% reduction in data processing time., Collaborated with senior engineers and stakeholders to resolve complex data challenges, leading to a 15% increase in overall data accuracy., Utilized SQL and database technologies to improve data processing efficiency by 25%. Data Quality Improvement Initiative and Collaborative Data Solutions Project, Automated routine data tasks to improve accuracy and reliability, resulting in a 30% decrease in data errors., Applied validation techniques in collaboration with external teams to maintain high data quality, resulting in a 95% reduction in data discrepancies. Collaborative Data Solutions Project, Worked with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions, resulting in a 40% increase in data accessibility.
Home Lab Environment
Set up 2+ ESXi hosts, vCenter, vSAN (or shared storage), and test vMotion/Storage vMotion., Configure HA for automatic VM restarts and DRS for load balancing across hosts., Configure port groups, VLANs, and NIC teaming (e.g., Active/Standby)., Microsegmentation, firewall rules, setting up gateways/routers in your virtual network., Create/manage VMFS, NFS, or iSCSI storage., Implement Veeam or VMware SRM (Site Recovery Manager) for VM backups and failover testing., Deploy VMs from templates, create/manage snapshots., Write scripts to automate VM deployment, power cycles, or reporting., Set up a domain controller, DNS, DHCP within your vSphere environment.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior Systems Engineer
Waslah Solutions
09.2025 - Current
Junior Systems Administrator
Waslah Solutions
01.2025 - 09.2025
Security Analyst
C3Spectra INC
01.2024 - 01.2025
IT Technician
CNetCurity
08.2023 - 01.2024
Help Desk Intern
Freshlook LLC
07.2022 - 08.2023
Junior Windows Systems Engineer
Waslah Solutions
01.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
George Mason University
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
Northern Virginia Community College