Zubair is a Microsoft MVP,
a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and the founder of
SeattlePro Enterprises, an IT training,
consulting, and authoring business. He holds more than 25 industry
certifications including MCT, MCSE, MCSA, MCDST, MCITP, MCTS, MCP+I, MCSA
2000/2003: Security, MCSE 2000/2003: Security, CNA, A+, Network+, Security+,
CTT+ and CIW. His experience covers a wide range of spectrum: trainer,
consultant, systems administrator, security architect, network engineer, author,
technical editor, college instructor and public speaker.
Zubair teaches various Microsoft products and has written extensively on
Microsoft technologies for several years. His specialties include network
security, Windows operating systems, Active Directory, SharePoint, IIS, Terminal
Services, and Virtualization. His consulting engagements range from
troubleshooting and designing networks for small to medium-sized companies to
engineering network services for large enterprises with over 30,000 users. He
excels in troubleshooting hardware and software problems and his real-world
experience is one of his greatest strengths.
Zubair is known worldwide for his articles on Microsoft technologies, written
as a contributing editor and online columnist for Windows IT Pro Magazine and
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) magazine. He writes "Windows Advisor"
column for MCP Magazine and "Zubair's Security Zone" column for CertCities.com.
Zubair also writes Tips & Tricks for CertCities.com's newsletter. He reviews
technical books and articles for various publishers and has co-authored a book
on Windows 2000 networking services. He also wrote "Microsoft ISA Server 2000"
for Sams Publishing. All his publications are available at
www.techgalaxy.net. His
blog covers a wide range of topics on
Microsoft technologies and is dedicated to serving the IT community across the
globe.
Microsoft has recognized him by presenting him the Microsoft Most Valuable
Professional (MVP) for Directory Services award for inspiring excellence while
helping people through his past recognized practical expertise and demonstrated
willingness to share with peers in technical communities around the globe.
Microsoft also recognized him as the
IT Pro
of the Month on their Web site in September 2009.
Zubair was awarded a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aeronautics and
Astronautics Engineering from the University of Washington in Seattle. He also
holds a B.S. in Mathematics. He taught at North Seattle Community College after
he earned his Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree.
Zubair specializes in design, implementation, and engineering of enterprise
network services. He speaks publicly at technical seminars and conferences on a
wide range of topics, from network security and encryption to Active Directory
design and Terminal Services.