SUMMARY:

Hands - on experience in the field of data communication, IP networks, Service Provider Networks (MPLS, Submarine back-hauling, xDSL, Metro Ethernet, Vsat, Wireless, WiMAX, 3G, Design & Operations, Capacity planning, System and Network Management. Accomplished manager of IT systems and Projects offering in-depth technical and business experience. Practiced in successful development and management of business critical information systems, telecommunications networks and peripheral components. Highly personable and self-motivated professional with versatility to work among diverse groups and handle complex problems effectively. Highly experienced Project Manager and Consultant. Highly experienced professional, ITIL v3 certified, with over 16 years of experience in most

NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING:

• Routing and switching (From 800 series up to CRS-1 in Cisco, Nexus, Juniper, 3com, HP, Alcatel...)
• Security (ASA, Juniper, Fortigate, F5,Palo Alto, Checkpoint...)
• Service Provider (MPLS, L3/L2-VPN, VPLS, ATOM, OTV,NGN,MSAN...)
• Optical (DWDM, CWDM, SDH...)
• Voice (CUCCH, UCCX, IVR, CUCM, Unity, MPE, Fax...)
• Project planning, Execution and leadership Best practices Implementation Project Management
• Large Scale Network Engineering & management Change Management and Analysis Asset Evaluation
• Network / Service Integration Technical Roadmaps IT Infrastructure Development
• Disaster Recovery & Contingency Planning Capacity planning Team Leadership

SPECIALTIES:

Cisco, Linux, Network Security, Implementation, Support, Documentation, VoIP, TCP/IP, VRF, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VPN, Microsoft, Project Management, Cloud computing, Linux, Network Architect Consultant, Nexus, F5, load balancing, MPLS, Data­Center, IPTV, Submarine Fiber system, QoS, Data Center design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

Principal Network Infrastructure Architect Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Facilitated the successful integration of the mobile network services (2G/3G,LTE) in a 100% IP/MPLS environment.
• Re-defined and improved Core NW/IT operational processes (service assurance and service activation).
• Hands-on manage Core Network infrastructure which includes MPLS, Satellite, GSM Network, Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE, Billing system, Data Center, Submarine cable system, Cloud, Confidential Network.
• Implemented leadership and expert training in alignment with the Enhanced Telecom Operators Map (eTOM) business process framework.
• Instrumental in the company becoming recognized as the first service provider on the Seychelles offering 80G MPLS network, cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) to commercial clients.

Country Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Network/Infrastructure planning, deployment & maintenance of Confidential (Internet Service Provider), Data Center, MPLS, Frame- Relay, ATM, Narrow Band, Broadband & WiMax services.
• Design, configure & Implement MPLS service L3VPN, L2VPN & VPLS, M-BGP using routing & switching methods and (MPLS, BGP, VLAN, Trunking).
• Actively involved in design & implement WiMAX.
• WAN solutions for banks & corporate customers using Medias like fiber, microwave, DSL, VSAT, iDirect, Radio & Wimax.
• Initiated Business Process Automation within the company & played a key role in the planning & roll-outs for change- management initiatives at various areas.
• Actively involved in network infrastructure planning to deploy WiMax.

Manager Technical Operation

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Completely re-structuring of entire network infrastructure
• Define network solutions, and manage the implementation of solutions.
• Provided technical leadership for the Confidential Operations Team.
• Execute and Qualified on behalf of the company, the AT&T Global Node Project for the Data Center
• Assist in defining and implementing engagement processes for new networking business coming into the Organization.
• Managing the process of designing network solutions, formulating proposals and interact with prospects in pre-sales and post sales activities.
• To plan, implement and monitor all data communications systems for the Company.
• Primary interface for troubleshooting and resolving data network problems.
• Developed and refined processes and procedures associated with operating the Confidential /Datacenter environment.
• Direct and perform network architecture design and analysis of communication networks and protocols supporting the implementation of all aspects related to converged voice and data Service Provider networks.
• Analysis and network architecture design of state of the art converged data and voice over XDSL, IP, and ATM based networks and related signaling, Network management, security, network and application protocols
• Acts as primary organizational interface with vendor and provides internal analysis and support.
• Manages performance of a multiple hardware and software platform interface at complex level.

Project Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Plan and design layout of Etisalat infrastructure expansion phase to connect other Regions.
• Implement NGDLC (Next Generation Design Local Loop).
• Install & configure Huawei HOENET UA5000 Universal Access Unit to provide multiple services like (POTS, DSL, VoIP, DDN, IPTV) to customers over single copper pair.
• Install and configure Huawei NMS iManager 2000 for each region to monitor and configure UA5000 Universal Access Units.
• Give technical support to Etisalat all over UAE.

Sr. Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed and administered Large Scale Enterprise LAN - WAN Networks
• Implementation and configuration Network & Security Infrastructure Devices
• Configured and managed Cisco, 3Com & Nortel Core/ Edge switches
• Configured and managed Cisco Modular Routers in HQ and all Branches,
• Implementation and configuration of Cisco PIX Firewalls / VPN Concentrators
• Implementation and configuration of Cisco NIDS / HIDS- IDS sensors
• Implementation and configuration of ISS- IDS sensors
• Configured and managed Cisco ACS Server for AAA authentication and RSA Server for mobile user authentication
• Managed network using HP-Open view for most network devices using SNMP
• Used Crystal Report as Reporting Tool for Auditing Systems
• Managed WAN Connectivity such as ATM/ Frame Relay/ ISDN
• Implemented Content Filtering Solutions Web and Email Filter
• Implemented Anti-Virus Protections System Symantec Products