SUMMARY:

 +16 Years Experience 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.

SKILLS:

• 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

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Principal Network Infrastructure Architect Consultant 

Confidential

Responsibilites:

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, ISP 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 Core Networks

Confidential

Responsibilites:

Worked in a broad range of sectors infrastructure design implement including Banking, Insurance, Telecommunications, NGO's, Pharmaceutical, Public Sector and Shipping, with the majority of projects not only requiring in depth technical knowledge, but client relation skills. Qualified to take a project from conception, planning/design, and implementation through to completion including handover Managing Country wide ISP (Internet Service Provider) Core network infrastructure. Held fiscal responsibility for functional areas of hiring, training, mentoring, performance appraisals and career development for department. Some Key Responsibilities were Network/Infrastructure planning, deployment & maintenance of ISP (Internet Service Provider), Data Center, MPLS, Frame - Relay, ATM, Narrow Band, Broadband & WiMax services.

Manager Technical Operation ISP/Datacenter

Confidential

Responsibilites:

Perform multifaceted role as senior level IT Manager overseeing South region DataCenter & ISP. Managed group of five direct reports, tasked with ensuring system continuity and optimal uptime. Held fiscal responsibility for functional areas of hiring, training, mentoring, performance appraisals and career development for department. Actively tracked reports and maintained Datacenter uptime of 99.995. Frequently traveled to offsite offices to facilitate installation of network infrastructure /applications, OS upgrades, and to collaborate with partners to discuss opportunities to improve processes. Decision - making authority for all Change Control region-wide. Progressed quickly through organization through tenure, hired to implement new TX. Implementation, maintenance and support of organization s networks. Completely re-structuring of entire network infrastructure Define network solutions, and manage the implementation of solutions. Provided technical leadership for the ISP 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.

Project Manager

Confidential

Responsibilites:

Held full management responsibility over project, including training, team performance and career development objectives for personnel. Oversaw daily support of implementations, to contributing expertise in decision making for future of technology. Experience in project for client Etisalat to design, deployment and maintenance their NGDLC (Next Generation Digital Loop Carrier) Fix Network infrastructure. Responsibilities and duties include: 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.

Sr. Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilites:

Member of the team responsible for the Design, Implementation and Support of major clients from the Banking, Insurance, Retail, Telecommunications and Shipping sectors. Projects range from designing, building and migration of a comprehensive Cisco voice and data network for a large Insurance company, through to a NGO VoIP network across VPN's to allow translators to provide services to local police authorities All projects backed up with a high level of documentation necessary for project hand over to 1st and 2nd level support teams. 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