Imraan Khan

IT Professional

My name is Imraan Khan. I am an IT professional with 16 years of experience focused in higher education. My employment history thus far has afforded me the opportunity to hone my skills in managing backend systems while also introducing new solutions to meet workplace challenges. I am focused, detail-oriented, and always ready for the next challenge.

primary Skills

LINUX Server Management

I have administered LINUX servers to perform a wide range of tasks, from serving web sites to full-scale hosted imaging solutions and videoconferencing platforms.

LAMP Stack

90%

Puppet / Foreman

85%

Imaging Solutions

90%

Munki

90%

Web Server Administration

I am proficient in HTML5 and CSS site building, script analysis and modification, and hosting with Apache and NGINX.

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Asset / License Management

90%

Virtual Machine Management

80%

A/V System Design & Support

80%

Supervisory Experience

90%

Experience

2013 - Present

Help Desk Support Specialist II

Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville NY

Supervise Help Desk team, manage backend imaging and endpoint management servers, end-user support for students/faculty/staff, lab design and management, A/V systems

 

2004 - 2011

Network Operations / Library Systems

Molloy College, Rockville Centre NY

Supported backend library systems related to circulation and databases, managed library web site, level I network troubleshooting, managed campus digital signage

2006-2008

Lab Technician

Long Island University, Brookville NY

Maintained and upgraded a specialized lab for music production and composition.

Education

Professional Certifications

Apple ACMT, Apple ACSP, Crestron DMC-T

 

 

2018-2020

M.A. Nonfiction Writing

Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville NY

 

2004-2008

B.S. Computer Science

Long Island University, Brookville NY

Summa cum laude, also completed a minor degree in music

2000-2004

Diploma

Malverne UFSD, Malverne NY

Graduated within the top 10 of the graduating class

Additional Skills

Wordpress Development

Host and administer a variety of sites for personal and business use, from simple portfolio sites to fully responsive designs.

Solutions & Planning

Research, dialog with vendors, comparative analysis of need versus product offering, cost analysis over infrastructure and time.

Issue Ticketing & Tracking

Log newly reported issues into a ticketing system, follow up on tickets requiring escalation, delegate team members to resolve issues based on areas of expertise.

Specialized Software

Experience supporting specialized software including SPSS, ArcGIS, Rhinoceros, Adobe CS, Pro Tools, Finale, Sibelius, and more.

Lab & Printer Management

Design, deploy, manage, and maintain general-use and department-specific labs and printers.

Customer Service & Communication

Focus on meeting the needs of the customer base. Communication with the end user, explanation of difficult concepts using non-technical language.