SUMMARY

• To grow in a progressive organization as a network professional where the blend of my 11years experience and enhanced educational skills can help in achieving the goals of the company.
• Exploit my potential and sense of obligation for the benefit of the organization.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Routing/Switching/Firewalls/SSM
• ACI,APIC Implementation.
• L3VPN, IPSec/SSL, ACL, Remote Access, TACACS
• VLAN, VTP, STP, PVST, RSTP,LACP, HSRP, VPC
• TCP, UDP & IP Ethernet/TCP/IP.
• SSH, FTP, SMTP, SSH, DHCP, DNS.
• GSS loadbalancer, Steelhead riverbed
• EIGRP, OSPF, eBGP4, MPLS
• ATM, DSL, E1, T1/T3,ISDN,PRI/BRI.
• Wireless 802.11x, Wi - Fi, RF
• Cisco L2 & L3 Switches:2900, 3560, 3750, 4500, 4900, 6500,
• Nexus 5020, 2248, 7010
• Win OS 7/XP/2000/98/95
• Qualys Guard IP Scanner
• Industry standard monitoring tools Solar Winds and Hp NNM
• APC Data Center Expert Application.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Oak Brook, IL

Lead Consultant

Responsibilities:

• As Lead Consultant responsible for McDonald’s Network infrastructure.
• Role can be defined in three parts Individual Projects, Operation and internal team support.
• Managing datacenters at different geographical locations, consists of Nexus switches and ACI.
• Supporting data migration from on premises DCs to Microsoft Azure.
• Coordination and support different application teams like Server, Windows and VMware.
• Plan, Design, Configure networks for the company.
• Setup, Configure and Support the carrier terminating routers. Setup, Configure and Support the carrier terminating routers.
• Manage several WAN circuits that are running BGP, OSPF and terminating into vender’s MPLS cloud.
• Setup DM VPN for different MSCs and GSCs through cisco ASR/ISR.
• Perform Network upgrades, changes on distribution Cisco 6800, and 4510 switches through Change Management.
• Modify Network configurations on datacenter Nexus 9k,7k,5k switches.
• Configuring switch ports on Nexus switches connected to servers and enclosures in terms of Port-channels, vPCs with or without LACP as per requirement.
• Carrier management for data circuits (including terminating devices)
• Managing 5508 WLCs.
• Manage WAPs with WLC and Cisco Prime infrastructure.
• Setup Meraki infrastructure with MS3850 and MX84 for end to end connectivity.
• Resolving trouble tickets, work orders as per change management process as per SLA.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Can be defined in two parts Individual Projects and Operation.
• As a Network Engineer responsible to keep Network up and running 7x24hrs.
• Have to Act as an escalation point for Network Operations, Service Support, and Service Delivery.
• Resolve issues & incidents within SLA.
• Designing, Configuration, Installation, Monitoring and troubleshooting of network gears.
• Configuration of Cisco switches, and routers for LAN and WAN connectivity.
• Configurations like VLAN, RSTP, VTP, access list, snmp, ssh on switch before setting it for production environment.
• Managing Wireless LAN 3700,3600 and 1200 series Aps.
• Manage MDFs and IDFs for distribution VSS pairs of Cisco 6500 series switches.
• Maintaining Cisco C6880/6870 switches and related FEXs.
• Work with application, linux, storage and VMware team to provide support in VLANs, IP management and
• Port-channel configuration on Nexus and Catalyst switches.
• Got hands on experience on the load balancing concepts LACP, PAgP
• Manage data center consists of Nexus 7010, 5500 series and 2240/2100 FEXs.
• Creating different VRFs as per need from customer/company.
• IP management in DNS and DHCP servers.
• Working knowledge on F5 load balancers.
• Manage several remote sites primary and backup links through BGP, OSPF and DMVPN combination.
• Transport 10Gig and 1Gig Optical connections and fiber paths with in data center and all over the plant using DWDM, SFPs etc.
• Maintain security mainly by cisco ASA 5510 and 5540 working on Cisco ASA firewall with security team.
• Resolving trouble tickets, work orders as per change management process in Remedy.
• Using Solarwinds NPM and Hp NNM for monitoring.
• Installation of solarwinds, NetFlow and IP SLA Manager.
• Open and monitor TAC cases/RMA with vendors like Cisco and APS is part of my responsibilities.
• Using trouble shooting tools like Wireshark.
• Responsible for developing network diagram using tools like MS visio and network documentation
• End to End troubleshooting for the flow of traffic.
• Working for the laying of fiber and copper cables.
• Provided troubleshooting issues related to L1/L2.
• Troubleshooting and resolution on the optical network infrastructure devices, fiber cables, Optical interfaces (SFPs/ CFPs),
• Work with various gulf stream control centers to troubleshoot any issues associated with gulfstream backbone or network during the test and activation, discuss with Tier2, Tier3 for possible solutions

Confidential, Sunnyvale, CA

Network Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Identification, diagnosis, and resolution of network problems.
• Develop and implement strategies for a highly redundant and available network for day to day operations and appropriate disaster recovery procedures to support business continuity.
• Resolve Routing issues. Define new routs trouble shoot running configurations.
• Install / Configure Cisco routers to meet the WAN requirements.
• VPC Peer configuration& troubleshooting of already installed Nexus Switches.
• Plane, design and installation of new hardware in existing environment.
• Vlan creation and. management
• Ensure network devices are configured and maintained in accordance with appropriate standards, best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Hardware installation and maintenance of network devices.
• Applied routing protocols including EIGRP, BGP and HSRP, set VLANs, redistribution, route-maps, and access list, Ether-channel, VPN, PPP.
• Port aggregation, trucking configuration on different access and core switches.
• Review project related network requirements and provide recommendations for consideration and work collaboratively with management.
• Configuration, deployment, and maintenance of Wireless Access points, WLCs like cisco 5508 and 4400 series.
• Worked on Aruba.
• Configuration, deployment, and management of network monitoring like SolarWinds.
• Performance analysis and capacity planning for network circuits and devices.
• Participate, review and recommend network related tasks to ensure data security configuration and management.
• Working on Cisco ASA firewall & juniper Firewall withinfosec team.
• Have to communicate effectively both technical details and summarized impact analysis to Management.
• Develop and implement strategies for a highly redundant and available network for day to day operations and appropriate disaster recovery procedures to support business continuity.
• Assist in establishing and enhancing regulatory and compliance processes
• Maintenance of asset information and other documentation.
• Perform duties & responsibilities specific to department functions & activities.
• Performs other duties & responsibilities as required or assigned by supervisor.

Confidential

Sr. Engineer Network

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, designing and Implementation of connectivity between several remote locations country wide connected through E1/DSL/T1, wireless network circuits by using OSPF/EIGRP and BGP as routing protocol.
• Analyze and resolve technical problems for established networks.
• Plan, test, recommend, and implement network, file server, mainframe, and workstation hardware and software.
• Applied routing protocols including RIP, RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and HSRP, set VLANs, as well as Frame Relay, PPP, VPN, redistributing and manipulating of path using route-maps, access list.
• Involved IP addressing and subnetting.
• Provide network documentation and guidance to computing system clients and programmers.
• Serving as technical specialist in network problems, troubleshoot, resolve network production problems.
• Conduct technical research on network upgrades and components, recommend network solutions for short-, medium-, and long-range network projects.
• Implemented company’s IT/IS standards and IT Policies.
• Configured IP Sec (VPN) tunnel on ASA 5510 between Pakistan and France in collaboration with AT&T.
• Installed Cisco ACE GSS 4400 Series (load balancer).
• Used MRTG and Cisco works as NMS.
• Keep Connected, Net-scan and solar winds used as Network Monitoring tools.
• Established VPN user profiles, user environments and security for network being installed.
• Managed WAN class of service consists of Cisco IOS/SDM/windows as well as VLAN management.
• Secured LAN by port security.
• Vender interaction for dark fiber as we were using Optic fiber as last mile solution and Complete Cement Plant connected with Optic fiber.
• Managing firewall through ACLs in co-ordination with Lafarge group representing my BU (Business Unit) for security monitoring and vulnerability assignments also in contact with IBM security center Belgium.
• It was my responsibility to monitor and troubleshoot any problem in existing network LAN of 400 systems. Ethernet Cards, 10/100/1000 MB Base Intel and 3.Com, Cisco 500 series 1GB Switches & Hubs, UTP CAT 5/6-E Cables with RJ-45 Connectors, Micro-Test LAN Analyzer. Design and create Network Architecture Cascading of Optic Fiber Switches.
• Implementing and troubleshooting of Wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/h) using Cisco 1100 series and Linksis wireless routers.
• Monitoring of Windows 2000 Domain Server, Norton Anti Virus Corporate Servers,, Exchange Server, ISA 2006 Server.
• Windows Server 2003/2008 administration, Active Directory / Exchange Server 2003/2007/2010 networking protocols (TCP/IP, SMTP, IPv4).
• Providing support for more 400 users in Windows 7/2008/2003/2000/ XP environment on Hp systems.
• Configured Qualys Guard IP Scanner Project which scans internal IPs through Qualys information security center for Vulnerability scan.
• Successfully completed the project of Cisco ALALOOP with Lafarge Group to improve QoS based on Cisco Gold, Silver and Bronze standards.
• Responsible for Video conferencing within and outside Lafarge IP/ISDN based by using POLYCOM & TANDBERG equipment and H.323, H.264, SIP protocols.
• Installed/Managed Cisco Tele-presence (MOVI) account by Internal & External VCS.
• Conducted Video Conferences by using Cisco Tandberg TMS.
• Designed and Implemented VoIP with the combination of wired and wireless technology as required on all locations of company by using Cisco router.
• Vender selection for different services from RFP to SLA level.
• BES (Black Berry Enterprise Service) and BIS (Black Berry Internet Service). Installation in hand set and correspondence with service provider.
• Managing Panasonic 6000 PABXs at Head Office and Plant and IP Telephony.
• Working on time attendance software.
• Always keep in touch with different service providers for DSL. E1, PRI, fiber etc connections.

Confidential

Network In-charge

Responsibilities:

• Operations and Maintenance of CISCO Router
• Managing WAN of OSPF by connection of different areas.
• Installation and configuration of Redline RADIO modem
• 1700 and 221 VPN Device.
• IP Phones.
• Maintenance of DSL Modem (DXX Circuits)
• PPS Software installation. (token, Biometric, Photo. Data entry ect)
• Cascading of all Lair 2 Switches.
• Installation of BSS, ECL, BL application through dialup connection.
• Worked on CRM through NADRA Networks.
• DELL systems on Windows XP.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installation and configuration of the Compaq Proliant Servers
• Implement Disk Mirroring (RAID 1) and Disks striping with parity (RAID 5)
• Installation and configuration of Windows 98 operating system and Fast Ethernet 100MB Base Cards in all 400 Personal Computers
• Installation of 17 100MB Base Switches and 34 Patch Panels, Network UTP CAT 5 Cabling with RJ45 connectors, tested and verified by LAN Analyzer in limited time duration.
• Cascading of all Switches.
• Secure the network backbone, tested and verified by LAN & Protocol Analyzer.
• Installation and configuration of MS-SQL Server 7.0
• Installation and configuration of the Software for the Data Entry on more than 400 computers. End user support.
• Maintenance of all systems (Hardware & Software) consisting of 400 Compaq PCs at Nadra site 4 cavalry ground. Dealing with all the network errors and suggest solution in order to streamline the work.
• Being the Leader of the team, I have development several small/Medium Network Sites.
• Taking the routine back up of all the data using windows 2000 utility.