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Md. Hamidul
Islam

Lead System Engineer  ·  Cloud & Infrastructure Specialist

Results-oriented IT Infrastructure Leader with 25+ years of progressive experience managing complex engineering systems, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid IT environments across enterprise-scale deployments.

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25+
Years Experience
15+
Major Projects
99.9%
Uptime Delivered
25%
Cloud Cost Reduction
Core Competencies

Technical Expertise

Deep expertise across cloud, infrastructure, security, and networking — built over two and a half decades of hands-on enterprise work.

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Cloud Infrastructure
Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS Cloud Migration Azure AD AKS Azure Monitor Cost Optimization Site Recovery
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Systems & Virtualization
Windows Server 2012–2022 Hyper-V VMware vSphere Failover Clustering Active Directory SCOM
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Security & Compliance
Fortinet FortiGate Cisco ASA ISO 27001 Azure Security Center SIEM MFA / SSO Penetration Testing
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Networking
LAN/WAN VLANs IPSec/SSL VPN OSPF / EIGRP Load Balancing Cisco ExpressRoute
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Automation & IaC
PowerShell ARM Templates Azure CLI Azure DevOps Git Nagios / Zabbix
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Leadership & Management
Team Building IT Project Management ITIL Vendor Management Budget Planning SLA Management
Career History

Professional Experience

A track record of delivering enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions across global organizations.

IT Infrastructure Manager / Lead System Engineer
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Bangladesh Ltd. — Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nov 2018 – Aug 2023 · 5 years
Led and mentored IT infrastructure teams of 5–8 technical professionals, achieving a 90% team retention rate through effective leadership and skill development.
Managed deployment and optimization of Azure-based IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions — implementing cloud governance that reduced Azure spend by 25% and maintained 99.9% uptime.
Directed 15+ complex IT infrastructure projects from planning through closure, including cloud migrations, system upgrades, network redesigns, and security enhancements.
Administered Windows Server environments (AD, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP), managed Hyper-V and VMware virtualization platforms, and maintained full data center operations.
Configured and managed Fortinet and Cisco firewalls, implemented Azure Security Center, and ensured ISO 27001 compliance across on-premises and cloud environments.
Designed VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, IPSec/SSL VPN solutions, and coordinated ISP/telco connectivity — minimizing downtime through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
Implemented disaster recovery solutions using Azure Site Recovery, reducing RTO from 24 hours to just 2 hours.
Earlier Career (20+ Years)
Progressive IT Infrastructure Roles across Bangladesh
Pre-2018
Built foundational expertise across system administration, network engineering, server hardware, and IT operations over two decades of progressive responsibility.
Earned industry certifications in Microsoft (MCITP), Cisco (CCNA), and Red Hat (RHCSA), building breadth across the full infrastructure stack.
Developed strong vendor management, procurement, and stakeholder communication skills through consistent delivery in enterprise IT environments.
Key Accomplishments

Career Highlights

Measurable impact delivered across uptime, cost, security, and team performance.

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99.9% System Uptime
Achieved through proactive infrastructure management, monitoring, and comprehensive disaster recovery planning.
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25% Cloud Cost Reduction
Reduced Azure cloud spending through governance policies, right-sizing, and reserved instance utilization strategies.
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15+ Major Projects Delivered
Successfully led cloud migrations, system upgrades, and security implementations — all on time and on budget.
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90% Team Retention Rate
Built and mentored high-performing IT teams with improved technical capabilities through effective leadership.
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RTO: 24hrs → 2hrs
Implemented comprehensive disaster recovery solutions, dramatically cutting Recovery Time Objective from 24 hours to 2 hours.
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20% IT Cost Reduction
Achieved significant operational savings through vendor management, automation, and process optimization initiatives.
Professional Credentials

Certifications

Industry-recognized credentials spanning cloud, networking, and systems engineering.

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Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft
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CCNA — Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco
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MCITP — Microsoft Certified IT Professional
Microsoft
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RHCSA — Red Hat Certified System Administrator
Red Hat
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Computer Science & Engineering
Darul Ihsan University, Bangladesh
Get In Touch

Let's Connect

Open to Lead System Engineer opportunities in NGOs, Financial Institutions, Banks, and Multinational Companies. Let's discuss how I can bring value to your organization.

✉ contact@hamidulislam.info 📞 +880 1511 444 333 🌐 hamidulislam.info 💼 LinkedIn Profile
Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Languages
Bengali (Native) · English (Professional)