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I'm Taher Fahad

IT Specialist & Consultant / London

Helping businesses and individuals with reliable, secure, and scalable IT solutions. From infrastructure to cloud — I've got you covered.

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Tech Expertise &
Practical Solutions

I'm Taher Fahad, a dedicated IT specialist with hands-on experience across networking, cybersecurity, system administration, and cloud infrastructure. I help businesses run smoothly and securely in today's digital world.

Whether you need a full network overhaul, cloud migration, endpoint security, or reliable day-to-day IT support — I deliver practical solutions that work. I stay current with the latest technologies so you don't have to.

My approach: understand the problem, design the right solution, implement it properly, and set you up for long-term success.

Certified Professional
5+ Years Experience
Windows ServerLinuxAWSAzureCiscoActive DirectoryFirewallsVMwareDockerPythonPowerShellTCP/IP
Networking & Infrastructure
Switching, VLANs, VPNs, Wi-Fi and structured cabling
Cybersecurity
Firewalls, MFA, endpoint protection and security audits
Cloud
Azure and AWS setup, migration, backups and cost control
System Administration
Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and Linux
Technical Support
Remote and on-site help, device rollout and maintenance
What I Can Do For You
01

Network Design & Setup

Complete network architecture — routers, switches, VLANs, VPNs, structured cabling, and enterprise Wi-Fi solutions for offices of any size.

02

Cybersecurity

Security audits, firewall configuration, endpoint protection, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security awareness training.

03

Cloud Solutions

Migration to AWS, Azure, or GCP. Infrastructure setup, cost optimization, backups, monitoring, and ongoing cloud management.

04

System Administration

Windows & Linux server management, Active Directory, Group Policy, automated backups, monitoring, and performance tuning.

05

IT Support & Helpdesk

Remote and on-site troubleshooting, hardware/software support, device deployment, and reliable ongoing maintenance contracts.

06

IT Consulting

Strategic technology planning, infrastructure reviews, vendor selection, budgeting, and digital transformation guidance for your business.

How I Work
01

Discovery

I learn about your business, current setup, pain points, and goals through an in-depth consultation.

02

Planning

I design a tailored solution with a clear scope, timeline, and transparent pricing — no surprises.

03

Implementation

I deploy the solution with minimal disruption, thorough testing, and full documentation.

04

Support

Ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and support to ensure everything keeps running smoothly.

Featured Projects

Enterprise Network Overhaul

Redesigned and deployed a full office network for a 50-person company — structured cabling, managed switches, secure Wi-Fi, and remote VPN access.

NetworkingVPNCisco
↑ 99.9% uptime achieved

Security Hardening & Audit

Full security audit for a financial services client — implemented MFA, endpoint detection, SIEM monitoring, and staff security training programme.

SecuritySIEMMFA
↓ 85% fewer incidents

Cloud Migration (Azure)

Migrated on-premises infrastructure to Azure for a growing startup — VMs, blob storage, automated backups, and cost monitoring dashboards.

AzureCloudDevOps
↓ 40% cost reduction
How I Charge
One-off fixes
Quoted per job

Troubleshooting, device setup and quick remote fixes when something just needs sorting.

Ongoing support
Monthly

Monitoring, patching, priority response and a monthly health report for your business.

Projects
Fixed-scope proposal

Network builds, cloud migrations and security audits, scoped and priced up front.

Every job is quoted after a free 30-minute call. No obligation.

Get a quote →
What Clients Say
★★★★★
Taher transformed our office network completely. Zero downtime during migration and everything runs flawlessly. Highly recommended for any business IT needs.
James M.
Operations Director
★★★★★
After Taher's security audit, we went from constant phishing incidents to virtually none. His training sessions for our staff were incredibly effective and practical.
Sarah R.
Finance Manager
★★★★★
Our Azure migration was seamless and we're saving 40% on infrastructure costs. Taher explains everything in plain English — no confusing jargon.
David K.
Startup Founder
Common Questions
I work with clients across the UK and offer remote support globally. On-site visits are available in London and the surrounding areas by arrangement.
For general enquiries, I respond within 24 hours. Ongoing support clients get priority response within a few hours during business hours.
Both. One-off jobs are quoted individually, and ongoing support runs monthly. You can start small and move to ongoing support whenever it suits you.
Within 24 hours I'll reply to schedule a free 30-minute call. We'll discuss your needs, current setup, and goals. After that, I'll send a tailored proposal with scope, timeline, and pricing — no obligation to proceed.
Absolutely. I often collaborate with in-house IT teams on specialist projects, providing additional expertise for cloud migrations, security audits, or network design without disrupting your existing workflows.
Yes, always. I'm happy to sign NDAs before any engagement. All client data is handled with strict confidentiality and security best practices.
Let's Work Together

Got a project in mind?

Reach out and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. No obligation — let's just talk about what you need and how I can help.

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Availability
Mon – Fri, 9 AM – 6 PM
Response Time
Within 24 hours
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