Ahab Nassar Email & Phone Number

Saudi Arabia

• Leading the process of planning and development of complex enterprise network architecture across Data Center and Backbone network.• Collaborating with technical support engineers L2 and L1 giving them necessary support in installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of existing and new network and security infrastructure solutions. • Operating and ensuring maximum high availability and resiliency for Data Center Core devices and services which include FWs, Application controls, Backbone devices and WAN Routers & Switches in addition to serving more than 40K users across the university campuses along with more than 25 branches. • Successfully lead many migration projects for Data Center, which include (DC legacy servers to Cisco Hyperflex & VMware), (Cisco IP Telephony systems V9.1on MCS7845 to V11.5 on virtualized servers ) and (DC redesign including migration of FWs and Load Balancers ). • Successfully lead many projects like VDI, Wireless, CCTV, and new college’s infrastructure.• L3 troubleshooting of LAN, WAN, FWs, LTM, Wireless with ISE and CCTV system. • Responsible for follow-up the Business continuity plan and make sure the main services are replicated to the DR using Veeam Backup and Replication. • Leading the process of all Request-For-Proposals (RFPs) technical writing which relates to Data Center infrastructure and branches then evaluating all submitted technical and financial proposals.• Assist in the planning of all additional network and security needs to accommodate all future IT growth and expansion by doing the necessary research, meeting with vendors and partners.• Maintaining necessary documentation for infrastructure configurations, operating procedures, and making sure to keep them up-to-date.• Train and mentor the new members.

Saudi Arabia

- Prepare the Request For Proposal (RFP) for the new buildings & branches and make sure the RFP fulfill business needs (more than 15 projects).- Handle all projects delivered by the Ministry of Higher Education. - Reduce the project’s cost by doing the implementations of the new devices.- Lead and supervise the networking team.- Train and mentor the new members.- Manage and operate the infrastructure of the head campus plus 25 branches.- Design, Install, configure and operate the new devices including Routers, Switches, Access Points, IP phones and IP Cameras).- Wireless (Controller High Availability, Application Visibility & Control, Flexconnect, Mesh AP, AP groups, interface groups, WLAN with 802.1X, Web Authentication, CleanAir, WLC upgrade, and integration with Cisco Prime & MSE)- VOIP (SIP Voice GW, CUCM, Unity Connection, IM & Presence, Cisco Jabber, ATA, VG200, and CUCM upgrade).- CCTV (VSOM, Media Servers, IP Cameras settings, motion detection, SAD agent and Recording)- Routers and Switches (Service Provider IPVPN, NBAR, BGP, OSPF, VSS, Stacking, inter-VLAN, DHCP, DHCP snooping, VTP, port security, and IOS upgrade)- Management and Monitoring Tools (Cisco Prime and Manage Engine Operation Manager).- Working with the following devices: o WLC 5800, WLC 8500, AP1142, AP1602, AP1252, AP3602, AP3702, AP2802E and AP1532E. o Cisco MCS 7825 & 7845, CUCM & UC V7.1, CUCM & UC & Presence V9.1, IP phones 7911, 6921, 6941, 7821, 7945, 7975, 9971, 8841, 8861, 7937, 8831, DX80 and Polycom). o ISR 3800 , ISR 2900, ISR 3900, ISR 4300, Catalyst (6800, 4500, 3850X , 3750X, 3750 and 2960).

Al-Riyadh , Saudi Arabia

• Design, Install, Configure and Troubleshoot for all network infrastructure (DATA, VOICE, Wireless and CCTV).• Responsible for making site surveys to the new sites that request new installations .•Response to the customer faults on the running projects to fix their faults.•Grow expertise on the products and solutions that the company delivers to its customers including Data, Voice, CCTV and Wireless solutions and products.PROJECTS:• Project: Technical College in Al-Kharj:Planned, designed and implemented the Cisco solution including LAN, CUCM and Unity Connection.•Project: Universal Motor AgenciesPlanned, designed and implemented the Cisco solution including LAN, CME and UCE•Project: Dsert Roses Villas – Riyadh:Planned, designed and implemented the Cisco solution including LAN, Wireless, CME and door phone station.•Project: Al-Kharj University:Implemented, operated and optimizing their Cisco solution including LAN, WAN, Wireless, IP telephony and CCTV.•Project: Prince Saud Bin Nayef majlisPlanned, designed and implemented the Cisco solution LAN, wireless and IP Telephony•Project: Minister of Labor (MOL) in Riyadh Preparing CCTV system.•Project: AL LATIFIA TRADING & CONTPlanned, designed and implemented the Cisco solution including LAN and Wireless .•Project: ALJAZIRA Bank – Takhassusi branch Participated in implementing the IP telephony system.•Project: Al-Magrabi Hospital in RiyadhPlanned, designed and implemented the LAN .

Saudi Arabia

 Installing, managing, and troubleshooting network devices (Routers, Switches, DSL Modems, Cabling systems). Installed and configured Domain Controller, DHCP, and DNS. Researching, installing, and testing software updates and patches to supported applications and various operating systems. Installing and configuring network hardware, operating systems, and applications. Provide training to clients in the use of systems and applications.