Payam Kohan, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Defined multi-cloud service provider strategy for hosting Scotiabank services and direct Cloud to Cloud connectivity strategy between Cloud Service Providers and to SaaS partners.Created and leading Network, Enterprise Platform and Unified communication global architecture team. Implemented a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates the team by fostering an inclusive work environment with a coaching mindset, communicating vison/values/business strategy.Defined and published global infrastructure technology roadmap, patterns, and frameworks, to be governed through Architecture Review Board.Acting as a technical transformation strategist, translating innovations into business opportunities. Aligned and established overall technical direction in networking and Unified Communication, which had a major long-term impact on Scotiabank IT policies.Key technical partner with Security organization in global technology transformations efforts, demonstrating the ability to inspire and align diverse technologists, drive efficient and effective decision-making, as well as delivering and supporting a robust infrastructure technology governance framework.Demonstrated deep understanding of Governance, Standards, Architecture and Strategy.Led multi-team cross domain transformation projects with technology and security teams for enablement and adoption of SDWAN, SASE, ZTNA, Software Defined Datacenter, Cloud PBX and Cloud Exchangewithin the Enterprise.Developed methodologies and standards helping the organization establish architectural approaches toimprove alignment and reduce silos within the organization to maximize ROI.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Led highly complex initiatives requiring in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments in a global enterprise network, such as LATAM Data center consolidationAccountable for architecture, technology transformation and policy improvements, and leading a virtual team of project managers and engineers globally during various projects.Responsible for both formulation and delivery of the overall strategy to match organization’s corporate mission and vision in a global scale.Provided technical leadership and strategy that impacted many aspects of product portfolio, business line and enterprise platform.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Led a highly skilled technical teams to deliver end to end solution (Storage/ Compute/Networking /Load balancing/Firewall).Worked closely with IT risk department to audit Scotiabank global internet gateways (Canada/Europe/APAC/LATAM) and identified the focus areas to improve Data Loss Prevention across bank’s global network.ProvidedArchitecturaldirectiontoGlobalNetworkEngineeringandDesignteamoncreatingreference architecture for Networking & Unified Communications to be leveraged in the bank universally.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Project lead for a complete datacenter migration and network transformation for Internet Gateway/Common Extranet (40+ vendor)/Server farm (X-series/P-series/I-Series/Z-series)Executed and lead architect for network transformational projects to reduce operation cost by consolidating the environments and technology standardization.Technology, service, and vendor selection based on business requirements, functionality, performance and cost.Reduced operating costs and optimizing the use of equipment through technology rationalization (hardware and software) by maintaining and improving performance, security and availability.

San Jose, Ca, Us

Responsible for providing consultative and proactive support to Cisco Network Optimization Services (NOS) accounts. Accountable for network preparation, planning, design, implementation, operation and optimization (PPDIOO)Leading and working on projects that are strategic, of high visibility, and involve most complex emerging technologies and solutions integrationPerforming analysis and diagnosis of most complex network designs/problemsIntroducing new ways of workingTechnical specialist for the most complex deploymentsAccountable to highest levels of senior management to ensure project commitments and deliverables are met. Recommending and initiating projects to benefit cross group and Cisco wide objectivesGenerateing reusable Intellectual Capital in the form of standard customer deliverablesPlaning and executing most complex Network Upgrade and Network Migration activityTroubleshooting and resolving the most complex customer network problems across a broad range of technologiesDeveloping network design & network architecture best practices for Advanced ServicesIn-depth knowledge of network management, network availability & capacity planningAssisting customer with deployment and strategy of most complex tool sets and related Network Management Systems

Designed and delivered technical and customer service related training to improve communication and performance level of fellow team membersResponsible for the repair and maintenance of printers, monitors, scanners and pc hardware Responsible for installing software and systems as per request from the clients on existing equipmentProvided technical support over the phone and/or by email to resolve the issues and to perform upgrades on existing computer systems

Managing and maintaining the network of EB Consulting Group Overseeing user access to the networkPlanning network infrastructure upgrades Training network staff to provide support to end usersPurchasing and maintaining networking equipment and infrastructure

Assisted in design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of mid-size routed and switched networksDesigned Prototype Access Layer Switch Network and configured and verified switch operationsDesigned the core, distribution, and access layers for the networks and incorporated WAN and Remote Worker Connectivity utilizing a hierarchical IP addressing schemeEstablished a remote connection to client computers to install new software or troubleshoot various kinds of issues on the client’s machinesPerformed computers System Administration and backup/recovery of files/systems and providing network technical supportImplemented and performed troubleshooting of various protocols to manage addressing and to perform load balancing and authenticationProvided 24/7-support/on calls and has been responsible for any technical issues

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Computer Networks

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Engineering