Rashid Ahmed

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Principal Systems Engineer - Pre-Sales | CCIE x 3 [Security, Datacenter, R&S] | SASE | SDx | Cloud, AI and Datacenter @ Hewlett Packard Enterprise
4081 East La Palma Ave. #H Anaheim California 92807
Rashid Ahmed's Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States, United States
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About Rashid Ahmed

With over 18 years of experience in network infrastructure, data center, cloud, virtualization, and network security, I am a staff systems engineer at VMware, a leader in cloud computing and digital transformation. I hold three prestigious CCIE certifications in security, data center, and routing and switching, demonstrating my deep technical knowledge and expertise in these domains.I help MSP/Telco partners and their enterprise customers with VMware SASE solution, which includes FWaaS, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, SD-WAN, and VMware Access Client. I also provide pre-sales support, POC, and demo of NSX-T solution, which enables secure and scalable data center networks for east-west traffic. Additionally, I present and demo SDDC NSX-T, vRNI, and AVI advanced load balancer technologies to potential and existing customers. My mission is to deliver innovative and customized solutions that meet the evolving needs and challenges of the network and cloud industry.

Rashid Ahmed's Current Company Details
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Principal Systems Engineer - Pre-Sales | CCIE x 3 [Security, Datacenter, R&S] | SASE | SDx | Cloud, AI and Datacenter
4081 East La Palma Ave. #H Anaheim California 92807
Website:
voltage.com
Employees:
201
Rashid Ahmed Work Experience Details
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    Principal Systems Engineer
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise Jan 2024 - Present
    Houston, Texas, Us
  • Vmware
    Staff Systems Engineer
    Vmware May 2020 - Jan 2024
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    • Specialist Solution Engineer for VMware SASE/SD-WAN solution, helping MSP/Telco Partners and their Enterprise customers.• Help in POC and Demo VMware SASE solution including FWaaS, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, SD-WAN and VMware Access Client.• Provide Pre-Sales support to Healthcare and Commercial customers to migrate from Legacy WAN Network to SD-WAN.• Present NSX-T Solution to customers and help them securing their Data inside Datacenter for East – West Traffic, including Distributed Firewall, IDS/IPS and ATP.• Demo SDDC NSX-T, vRNI and AVI Advanced Load Balancer Technologies.
  • Juniper Networks
    Sr. Systems Engineer
    Juniper Networks Dec 2017 - Jun 2020
    Sunnyvale, Ca, Us
    • Sell Juniper products and solution to Enterprise and Cloud vertical customers.• Demo and PoC using Juniper MX Series Routers, QFX and EX Series Switches and SRX Firewalls.• Help Juniper customers in design and upgrade following latest Datacenter trends, in order to meet ever increasing demand in overall Network bandwidth.• Deliver monthly products trainings to Juniper customers to create awareness of Product Roadmap and discuss pain points to isolate solutions in separate working sessions.
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    Consulting Solution Architect - Data Center Networking
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise Oct 2015 - Nov 2017
    Houston, Texas, Us
    • Helping HPE customers in building Hybrid Cloud, Datacenter Network Solutions using:• HPE FlexFabric Datacenter switches.• HPE Altoline Open Switches with Pica8, Cumulus, BigSwitch and IPinfusion.• Technical presentation and Demo of Nuage to HPE customers.• Arista Datacenter switches and CloudVision Solution.• SDN/NFV Solutions: VMware NSX, HPE DCN (Nuage) and HPE Helion OpenStack (Neutron).• Network Automation using Ansible, Chef, and Puppet.• Providing Technical Leadership Support to AT&T on testing out the Cloud Infrastructure for Domain 2.0 initiative.
  • Huawei Technologies
    Technical Director/Principal Solution Architect (Center Of Excellence Team)
    Huawei Technologies May 2012 - Oct 2015
    Shenzhen, Guangdong, Cn
    • Managed the Global team of Solution Architects to transform Service Providers Networks.• Worked on SDN/NFV pilot projects with top tier ISPs worldwide.• Help the Global Consulting team on Network Audit, Performance Monitoring, Network Evaluation and Analysis and Forecasting to meet future needs.• IPv6 Migration for Service Providers end to end Network, from Network Assessment, Readiness, Design and Architecture to Testing and Implementation.• Responsible for Huawei IP Product line (AR Routers, Campus Switches, Cloud Engine Datacenter Switches, Security Products, and Wireless LAN Products).• Hands-on Experience on Huawei Datacenter products Cloud Engine Series Switches i.e. 12k, 6k and 5k series.• Train Channel Partners on Huawei Solution and Products.• Train Distributors technical team on Huawei equipment.• Plan price strategy for Distributors, Channel Partners and Customers.• Analyze and prepare competitive documentation with other vendors and Huawei.• Provide In-depth technical support to Sales team for Pre-Sales queries.• Present Huawei Solution in Tradeshows, Customer sites and Channel Partners.• Responsible for Channel Enablement for Huawei Enterprise IP TSS team.
  • Ibm
    Sr. Manager - Consulting Network Engineering
    Ibm 2011 - 2012
    Armonk, New York, Ny, Us
    • Managed a team of Consulting Network Engineers, to provide Pre and Post Sales Design/Architecture and support for Cloud computing solution and virtualization.• Review customer designs and provide guidelines to the team to provide best possible solution to IBM customers.• Led the team providing 24/7 Support to IBM Global Services team, to resolve customer issues in production for Network Technologies.• Work closely with Inside Engineering and Development teams to co-ordinate efforts to resolve customer found bugs and drive them to resolution.• Coach new team members and help in customer escalations.• Work with QA and Engineering Leaders to release code on time and with maximum possible stability.• Help in streamlining Customer Advocacy processes, to reduce the resolution times and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Cisco Systems
    Senior Network Architect
    Cisco Systems 2010 - 2011
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    • Built a team of engineers to complete this mission critical project and drive them to achieve individual and team goals.• Designed and built Advanced Scenario Testing Lab for TelePresence Technology Group, to test and verify the real-world implementation of TelePresence at very large scale.• Deployed and replicated three ISPs with TelePresence Exchange facility.• Designed and implemented TelePresence Exchange for AT&T• Provided Network Design Consulting Service for AT&T, Orange and Vodafone.• Facilitate the Interoperability between Cisco TelePresence with other solutions like Tandberg, Polycom and LifeSize.• Configured BGP, OSPF, EIGRP and MPLS in ISPs and Enterprise Networks.• Implemented Security Technology in the lab to be used in Video and Voice traffic.• Implemented the best design practices to make sure the Network is built with modular design to achieve flexibility and scalability.• Provided technical details and project updates to the higher management.• Validated automation for the tools and testing in lab.• Wrote documentation and standards for the Network Infrastructure built in AST Lab.
  • Nexus Is
    Senior Network Consulting Engineer
    Nexus Is Jul 2008 - Nov 2010
    Valencia, Ca, Us
    • Work with sales team on Network Design and product recommendation for customers.• Design and Architect Network Infrastructure and Security.• Help Pre-Sales Team in deployment and configuration documentation.• Help Datacenter Team in design and implementation.• Provide Pre-Sales support to Account Managers to address technical design issues of customers.• Provide Escalation support to NTAC and PSDO in resolving complex Security and Network issues for both Pre and Post Deployments.• Write technical documentations for customers including Network Design and Configurations.• Write technical documentation for Engineering and Post Sales team to be served as templates for Designs and Deployments.• Provide training to associate and junior engineers.• Act as SME for Network Security and NAC.• Help prepare the configuration standards and best practices to QA Team.
  • Cisco Systems
    Customer Support Engineer
    Cisco Systems Jan 2005 - Jul 2008
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    • Assisting Cisco Global Customers on day to day problems regarding their Network Security involving:• VPN Implementation and troubleshooting using Routers, Pix Firewalls, ASA and VPN Concentrators, VPN SPA• Troubleshooting and Implementation of DMVPN (Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks)• NAC Appliance (Cisco Clean Access) Implementation and troubleshooting• AAA Issues using TACACS+ and Radius on Cisco Secure ACS e.g. Dot1x, Auth Proxy and command authorization/accounting• Troubleshooting WebVPN and SSL VPN Configurations on ASA, VPN Concentrators and Routers• Working Extensively on FWSM, Pix and ASA to help design Cisco Customers Security architecture• Working knowledge of Cisco IDS/IPS and its implementation for self-defending Networks• Dealing with high priority cases to assist Cisco customers in tight deadlines and extremely challenging environment• Technology focused point of Escalation for NAC appliance and VPN SPA in HTTS Security Team.• Work with Product groups to make Cisco products better through filing bugs when encounter and through product enhancement suggestions• Write Technical documentation and configuration examples for Cisco customers to create a global impact to provide ease in use of Cisco Technology.

Rashid Ahmed Skills

Data Center Cisco Technologies Switches Ospf Routing Bgp Network Security Networking Cloud Computing Firewalls Virtualization Mpls Ip Eigrp Security Servers Network Engineering Cisco Systems Products Open Shortest Path First Network Architecture Routers Ipsec Vmware Cisco Routers Network Design Voip Enterprise Software Pre Sales Asa Cisco Ios Routing Protocols Rip Vpn Linux Border Gateway Protocol Troubleshooting Qos Unified Communications Lan Switching Multiprotocol Label Switching Ccnp Ccna Cisco Asa Internet Protocol Wan Ccie

Rashid Ahmed Education Details

  • Wichita State University
    Wichita State University
    Computer Science
  • Uaar
    Uaar
    Marketing

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What company does Rashid Ahmed work for?

Rashid Ahmed works for Hewlett Packard Enterprise

What is Rashid Ahmed's role at the current company?

Rashid Ahmed's current role is Principal Systems Engineer - Pre-Sales | CCIE x 3 [Security, Datacenter, R&S] | SASE | SDx | Cloud, AI and Datacenter.

What is Rashid Ahmed's email address?

Rashid Ahmed's email address is rashid.ahmed@hp.com

What schools did Rashid Ahmed attend?

Rashid Ahmed attended Wichita State University, Uaar.

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Rashid Ahmed has skills like Data Center, Cisco Technologies, Switches, Ospf, Routing, Bgp, Network Security, Networking, Cloud Computing, Firewalls, Virtualization, Mpls.

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