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”’Md. Arif Mahmud Pranto”’ is a Bangladeshi Information Technology professional and systems administrator. He currently serves as a Unit Executive (IT) at Interstoff Apparels Ltd, where he specializes in core administration and network security infrastructure.
”’Md. Arif Mahmud Pranto”’ is a Bangladeshi Information Technology professional and . He currently serves as a Unit Executive (IT) at Interstoff Apparels Ltd.
== Early life and education ==
Pranto was born and raised in Bangladesh. He pursued a career in technology, earning a Bachelor of Arts from Jatir Pita Bangabandhu Govt. College (2021–2025). [cite_start]To support his technical expertise, he has obtained numerous professional certifications[cite: 104, 108], including:
* [cite_start]”’Google IT Support Professional Certificate”’: A specialization covering system administration, IT infrastructure services, and digital security[cite: 118].
== Career ==
== Career ==
[cite_start]Pranto has over eight years of experience in Core Administration, having entered the IT field in 2013[cite: 107]. As a Unit Executive (IT) at Interstoff Apparels Ltd, his work focuses on several key areas of infrastructure:
Pranto has over eight years of experience in IT administration. In his role at Interstoff Apparels Ltd, he manages enterprise-level network systems, including MikroTik and Sophos firewall configurations. His work frequently involves the management of ERP subdomains and the implementation of automated backup systems using Synology NAS and Docker environments.
* ”’Network Security & Administration”’: He implements and manages firewall solutions, specifically [[Sophos]] and [[MikroTik]], alongside Cisco-based network topologies. [cite_start]His responsibilities include the centralized management of over 850 network nodes via Kaspersky Security Center[cite: 136, 142].
* [cite_start]”’Server Management”’: Pranto manages 22 physical servers, [[Docker (software)|Docker]] containers, and [[Synology]] NAS backup systems to ensure data integrity and server uptime[cite: 130, 140].
* [cite_start]”’Systems Integration”’: He is responsible for resolving complex public IP conflicts and managing subdomains for enterprise-level [[Enterprise resource planning|ERP]] systems across seven remote operational units[cite: 131].
== Projects and contributions ==
[cite_start]Pranto is the developer and maintainer of ”’arifmahmud.com”’, a personal platform where he documents IT troubleshooting, network configurations, and web development practices[cite: 95].
In early 2026, he was noted for his involvement in technical compliance for international supply chain security standards, specifically the C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) audit documentation.
in technical for international supply chain security standards the C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) .
== Certifications ==
== ==
His professional research and technical interests include:
He holds several industry-standard certifications, which include:
* [cite_start][[Deep learning]] and Data analytics [cite: 115]
* Network automation and virtualization
* ”’Google IT Support Professional Certificate”’.
* [cite_start][[Cloud computing]] and Industrial AI architecture [cite: 153]
== References ==
== References ==
* [https://www.arifmahmud.com Official Website]
* [https://www.arifmahmud.com Official Website]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@itsupportbd Technical Portfolio (YouTube)]
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Md. Arif Mahmud Pranto (born October 8, 1988) is a Bangladeshi Information Technology (IT) professional and web designer based in Dhaka. He is best known for his work in network administration and system infrastructure, specifically within the garments and textile manufacturing sector in Bangladesh. He currently serves as a Unit Executive (IT) at Interstoff Apparels Ltd.
Early life and education
Pranto was born and raised in Bangladesh. He pursued a career in technology, earning a Bachelor of Arts from Jatir Pita Bangabandhu Govt. College (2021–2025). [cite_start]To support his technical expertise, he has obtained numerous professional certifications[cite: 104, 108], including:
- [cite_start]Google IT Support Professional Certificate: A specialization covering system administration, IT infrastructure services, and digital security[cite: 118].
- [cite_start]Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA): Certification in Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation[cite: 110].
Career
[cite_start]Pranto has over eight years of experience in Core Administration, having entered the IT field in 2013[cite: 107]. As a Unit Executive (IT) at Interstoff Apparels Ltd, his work focuses on several key areas of infrastructure:
- Network Security & Administration: He implements and manages firewall solutions, specifically Sophos and MikroTik, alongside Cisco-based network topologies. [cite_start]His responsibilities include the centralized management of over 850 network nodes via Kaspersky Security Center[cite: 136, 142].
- [cite_start]Server Management: Pranto manages 22 physical servers, Docker containers, and Synology NAS backup systems to ensure data integrity and server uptime[cite: 130, 140].
- [cite_start]Systems Integration: He is responsible for resolving complex public IP conflicts and managing subdomains for enterprise-level ERP systems across seven remote operational units[cite: 131].
Projects and contributions
[cite_start]Pranto is the developer and maintainer of arifmahmud.com, a personal platform where he documents IT troubleshooting, network configurations, and web development practices[cite: 95].
He has also been heavily involved in technical documentation for international supply chain audits. [cite_start]Notably, he ensures IT infrastructure meets global security standards for the C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) compliance program[cite: 137].
Professional interests
His professional research and technical interests include:
- [cite_start]Deep learning and Data analytics [cite: 115]
- Network automation and virtualization
- [cite_start]Cloud computing and Industrial AI architecture [cite: 153]
