IT Support & Infrastructure Professional · Regina, Saskatchewan

Reliable IT infrastructure support for modern Canadian teams.

I help keep systems dependable by combining Windows Server, Azure, Microsoft 365, networking fundamentals, careful troubleshooting, and practical automation.

Azure

Administrator Associate

Focus

Infrastructure Support

Location

Regina, SK

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Ahmad Niknam

IT Infrastructure & Azure Professional

Regina, SKAZ-104 Certified

About

IT support and infrastructure professional focused on reliable systems, clear troubleshooting, and practical operations.

Ahmad Niknam is based in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and brings hands-on experience across systems support, Windows Server, networking, Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, PowerShell, and technical documentation.

Ahmad helps organizations keep technology dependable through hands-on systems support, Windows Server administration, network troubleshooting, Microsoft 365 and Azure support, endpoint operations, and clear documentation.

He is well suited for employers looking for a calm, accountable IT professional who can support users, maintain infrastructure, troubleshoot carefully, document clearly, and contribute to hybrid Microsoft environments.

Infrastructure that stays dependable

Ahmad brings a steady, operations-first mindset to Windows Server, Active Directory, networking, Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments.

Cloud administration with practical judgment

He works with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Intune in ways that support real business needs, not unnecessary complexity.

Automation that improves daily support

PowerShell, health checks, reporting, and readiness workflows help reduce repetitive manual work and make issues easier to see.

Clear documentation for better handoffs

Technical documentation, runbooks, and service notes are treated as part of the solution, especially in busy support environments.

Skills

Real infrastructure and support skill areas

Focused categories for Windows Server, Active Directory, networking, Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, PowerShell, troubleshooting, documentation, and hybrid infrastructure.

SRV

Windows Server

Server administration, maintenance readiness, core services, and operational checks.

  • Server support
  • Patch readiness
  • Service health
AD

Active Directory

User, group, access, and directory support for Microsoft environments.

  • Users and groups
  • Access support
  • Directory operations
NET

Networking

Practical network support across DNS, DHCP, connectivity, and site issues.

  • DNS / DHCP
  • Connectivity
  • Network triage
AZ

Azure

Azure administration fundamentals with a focus on reliable, cost-aware operations.

  • VM administration
  • Resource review
  • Cost awareness
M365

Microsoft 365

User-focused support for Microsoft cloud productivity and collaboration services.

  • Account support
  • Service support
  • Tenant operations
INT

Intune

Endpoint management awareness for device support and modern workplace operations.

  • Device support
  • Policy awareness
  • Endpoint operations
PS

PowerShell

Automation and reporting scripts that make infrastructure work more repeatable.

  • Health checks
  • Reporting
  • Support automation
FIX

Troubleshooting

Structured diagnosis for user, endpoint, server, cloud, and network issues.

  • Root cause analysis
  • Incident triage
  • Escalation clarity
DOC

Documentation

Clear notes, runbooks, and operational records that improve handoffs.

  • Runbooks
  • Support notes
  • Process clarity
HYB

Hybrid Infrastructure

Support mindset across on-premises systems, Microsoft cloud services, and users.

  • On-prem and cloud
  • Operations support
  • Reliability focus

Projects

Practical IT automation and infrastructure projects

A focused set of projects that show Ahmad's ability to turn everyday infrastructure problems into clear checks, reports, and support workflows.

01
Portfolio Project

Hybrid Network Correlator

A portfolio project for connecting troubleshooting signals across network devices, servers, and support notes so recurring connectivity issues become easier to investigate.

Turns scattered network observations into clearer support evidence.

NetworkingHybrid InfrastructureTroubleshooting
View on GitHub
02
Portfolio Project

Server Health Sentinel

A Windows Server health reporting project focused on uptime indicators, disk capacity, service status, and early warning checks for support teams.

Helps identify capacity and service issues before they become escalations.

Windows ServerPowerShellOperations
View on GitHub
03
Portfolio Project

Windows Server Patch Readiness Checker

An operations-focused workflow for validating reboot status, available disk space, critical services, and maintenance notes before scheduled Windows Server patching.

Reduces maintenance risk with repeatable pre-patch checks.

PatchingOperationsDocumentation
View on GitHub
04
Portfolio Project

Azure VM Cost and Idle Resource Reporter

An Azure administration project designed to identify idle virtual machines, summarize utilization signals, and support more responsible cloud cost decisions.

Connects Azure administration with practical cost awareness.

AzureCost AwarenessAutomation
View on GitHub

Experience

Honest infrastructure and systems support experience

Recruiter-friendly experience areas without invented employers: multi-site technical support, server and network operations, user troubleshooting, documentation, and operational reliability.

1

IT Infrastructure & Systems Support Experience

Hands-on systems support, infrastructure operations, and technical troubleshooting

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Professional profile

Supports reliable IT environments across Windows Server, Active Directory, networking, endpoints, Microsoft 365, Azure, and day-to-day infrastructure troubleshooting.

  • Maintains a reliability-first approach to server, endpoint, and user support work.
  • Uses clear documentation and repeatable checks to reduce operational uncertainty.
2

Multi-site Technical Support

User support, endpoint assistance, access issues, and site connectivity triage

On-site, hybrid, and remote support contexts

Support operations

Provides calm, structured support for users and technical environments where issues may involve endpoints, accounts, network access, Microsoft services, or escalation paths.

  • Communicates clearly with users while working through practical troubleshooting steps.
  • Documents incidents, fixes, and recurring patterns so future support is faster.
3

Server and Network Operations

Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, network fundamentals, and monitoring

Infrastructure support environments

Operations focus

Works across server and network operations with attention to service availability, maintenance readiness, access reliability, and infrastructure visibility.

  • Supports Windows Server health, patch readiness, and service status review.
  • Investigates connectivity, DNS, DHCP, and access-related issues with disciplined notes.
4

User Support and Troubleshooting

Practical support for Microsoft 365, endpoints, accounts, and daily IT issues

Business support environments

User support

Combines technical diagnosis with service-minded communication to resolve user issues and keep teams productive.

  • Handles support requests with clear prioritization, follow-up, and escalation judgment.
  • Connects symptoms to likely causes across devices, accounts, network paths, and services.
5

Documentation and Operational Reliability

Runbooks, support notes, readiness checks, and infrastructure reporting

Hybrid infrastructure environments

Reliability practice

Builds documentation and lightweight automation that make support work easier to repeat, audit, and hand off.

  • Creates practical PowerShell checks and reports for infrastructure visibility.
  • Treats documentation as part of the fix, not an afterthought.

Certifications

Certifications and professional credentials

Credentials that reinforce Ahmad's IT support, Azure administration, technical troubleshooting, workplace safety, and professional development background.

AZ

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

AZ-104

Cloud & Infrastructure

IT

Google

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Technical support foundations

IT Support

CA

Workplace Safety

WHMIS

Canadian workplace safety awareness

Workplace Safety

PD

LinkedIn

Preventing Harassment in the Workplace

Issued April 2026

Workplace & Professional Development

Resume

Downloadable resume profile

A PDF-ready resume summary for IT Support, IT Technician, Systems Support, Junior Network Analyst, and Cloud Support opportunities.

Ahmad Niknam

IT Support & Infrastructure Professional and Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate based in Regina, Saskatchewan. The downloadable resume is prepared around real strengths in Windows Server, Active Directory, networking, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, PowerShell, troubleshooting, documentation, and hybrid infrastructure support.

  • IT Support and Infrastructure Professional based in Regina, Saskatchewan
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  • Windows Server, Active Directory, networking, Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and PowerShell
  • Projects focused on health checks, patch readiness, hybrid troubleshooting, and Azure cost visibility
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Contact

Start a professional conversation

For IT support, infrastructure operations, Azure administration, Microsoft 365, systems support, and practical automation opportunities in Regina or remote-friendly Canadian teams.

Based in Regina, Saskatchewan

Ahmad is available for conversations with employers and teams looking for dependable IT infrastructure, Azure, Microsoft 365, user support, troubleshooting, and documentation capability.

Availability

Canadian IT opportunities

Best fit

Support, systems, Azure

Connect professionally

Use the resume download, email, GitHub portfolio, or LinkedIn placeholder to start a conversation about systems support, infrastructure administration, Azure operations, or IT automation work.

Email: Ahmadniknam@hotmail.com · LinkedIn URL coming soon.