PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A H M Tasbir Farid

IT Infrastructure • Networking • Security

An IT professional with experience in enterprise networking, system administration, infrastructure security, virtualization and technology operations.

A H M Tasbir Farid

Chattogram, Bangladesh

INTRODUCTION

About Me

I’m A H M Tasbir Farid, a dedicated IT professional specializing in network infrastructure, security and system administration. I serve as Deputy Manager/Programmer (Grade-6) at Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company Ltd. (KGDCL), a company under Petrobangla, where my work involves managing and improving enterprise IT systems and secure infrastructure.

With more than a decade of experience across the banking, ISP and energy sectors, I have developed practical expertise in network security, Linux and Windows server administration, virtualization, data protection, and automation scripting. My career has included roles at Standard Bank Ltd., Bangladesh Online (BOL), Amber IT, and an internship at Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Ltd. (BTCL).

I completed my Master’s in Computer Science at Jahangirnagar University and my Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication & Electronic Engineering at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University. My professional learning includes CNSS and CCNA training, Oracle database administration, VMware, F5 BIG-IP, and cybersecurity operations.

Born and raised in Chattogram, Bangladesh, I come from a family of educators: both of my parents were teachers. My wife is an ICT teacher, and we are blessed with a son and a daughter. Family, education and continuous learning are important parts of my life.

My academic work has included research and publications related to nanotechnology and renewable energy, alongside leadership and extracurricular involvement in debating and student organizations. I believe in purposeful technology, secure infrastructure, public service and sharing knowledge with others.

EducationM.Sc. in Computer ScienceB.Sc. in Telecommunication & Electronic Engineering
FocusNetwork & Infrastructure
InterestSecurity & Threat Defense
Based inChattogram, Bangladesh
EDUCATION

Academic Background

My academic journey in engineering and computer science.

WHAT I WORK WITH

Skills & Technical Interests

Core technologies and areas drawn from my professional experience.

Network Security

Firewalls, ACLs, VPN, threat defense and security controls.

Networking

Routing, switching, VLAN, NAT, OSPF, BGP, GRE and IPsec.

Server Administration

Linux, Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory and mail services.

Virtualization

VMware, ESXi, vCenter, virtual networks and capacity planning.

Scripting & Automation

Shell scripting and automation for systems and network operations.

Databases

Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB and database backup/recovery concepts.

Backup & Recovery

Backup planning, replication, rsync and disaster recovery.

Monitoring

Network monitoring, troubleshooting, performance and availability.

Storage & Data Centre

SAN, iSCSI, RAID, LVM and data-centre infrastructure.

Web & Programming

HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL, C/C++, Java and shell scripting.

Enterprise Services

Group Policy, NTP, file sharing, email and IP telephony.

Emerging Technology

SDN, IoT, wireless/mobile networks, machine learning and AI interests.

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

Career Overview

Experience across the energy, banking and ISP sectors.

International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC)

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Adjunct Faculty

  • Conduct undergraduate courses in Computer Networks and Data Communication.
  • Support students in understanding networking concepts, protocols and data communication principles.

Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company Ltd. (KGDCL)

Deputy Manager/Programmer (Grade-6)

May 2017 – Present

  • Design, implement and manage enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches and firewalls.
  • Administer Linux/Windows servers, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and system permissions.
  • Manage virtualization, storage, backups, replication and disaster-recovery planning.
  • Monitor performance, improve security controls and automate operational tasks.

Standard Bank Ltd. (IT Division)

System Engineer

July 2014 – May 2017

  • Maintained application, email, proxy and Active Directory services.
  • Monitored branch and core networks and resolved network faults.
  • Installed Windows/Linux environments and supported Oracle databases, Middleware, WebLogic, Forms and Reports.

Bangladesh Online (BOL), BEXIMCO IT Division

Executive, Tech Support

January 2014 – June 2014

  • Provided remote and onsite technical support to clients.
  • Monitored network alerts, handled incidents and tracked customer complaints.
  • Installed and deployed services at client sites.

Amber IT (Former Dhakacom Ltd.)

Assistant System Engineer

March 2013 – December 2013

  • Installed and maintained Linux/Windows servers and common network services.
  • Configured Cisco and MikroTik routers, switches and firewalls.
  • Supported LAN/WAN, bandwidth monitoring and IP telephony services.

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RESEARCH & CONTRIBUTIONS

Projects & Publications

Selected academic research and project work.

Research Publication · 2012

Study on the Band-Gap of Nano Silicon

Research on using nanotechnology to enhance the efficiency of photovoltaic solar cells. Presented at the International Workshop on Nanotechnology, organized by the University of Dhaka and BUET.

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Research Publication · 2012

Co-operative Solar Energy

A proposal to provide solar energy to tribal communities in Bangladesh, presented at the 3rd International Conference on Environmental Aspects of Bangladesh in Japan.

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Research Project · 2013

Renewable Energy & Carbon Reduction

Co-operative solar energy as a cost-effective approach to support tribal communities and reduce carbon emissions. Accepted for a national seminar and exhibition on renewable energy.

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Postgraduate Research

Network Resource Monitoring and Management

Postgraduate research project focused on monitoring and managing network resources.

RECOGNITION

Achievements & Activities

1st Place

Software & Hardware Exhibition at the Inter University Youth Festival, 2010, for DNS server configuration in Linux using shell scripting.

Student Leadership

Served as Vice President of the Computer Science & Engineering Association (CSEA) at HSTU and held roles in student and cultural organizations.

Debating

Won the Inter-Faculty Debate Competition at HSTU in 2012 as team leader.

COMMUNITY

Professional Affiliations

Bangladesh Computer Society

Associate Member; Executive Member, Chattogram Branch Committee.

HSTU CSE Alumni Association

Member, Alumni Association of the Faculty of CSE, HSTU.

LET'S CONNECT

Contact Me

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Office Address

137/A CDA Avenue, Sholashahar, Nasirabad, Chattogram

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Home Address

Flat #B1, Nitole Villa (1st Floor), House #1025/8, Natunpara, Hathazari Road, Chattogram

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