Tariq Sadiq Email & Phone Number

► Senior Network and Software Test Engineer with a Security twist• Thorough understanding of test methodology and software development life cycle for Network Management and Network Security Management applications as well as Cisco IOS based features• Diverse experience with network hardware, software and desktop operating systems• Proven ability to rapidly ramp up on new hardware and/or software systems► Experienced with:• Developing functional specifications for network device plugin support• Designing, developing and executing comprehensive feature and system test strategies and test plans• Design, installation, configuration and troubleshooting of complex network test beds utilizing a large range of Cisco devices (low end routing and switching devices up to 7600, 10K and 12K)• Configuration of Cisco PIX/ASA, Arista, Aruba, Alcatel and Brocade devices• RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and HSRP/VRRP in a large production environment• MPLS VPN, IPSec and QoS in large and complex test environments• Network test systems such as Shenick DiversifEye, Agilent RouterTester, Packetstorm, IXIA, Spirent SmartBits and Cisco Pagent/PMOD• Providing technical support to large service providers, such as, AT&T and BT, as well as experience working with and supporting end-users• Judicious problem resolution working in conjunction with escalation, development and test teams • Leading test teams from project concept through project completionCertifications: CCNA Routing and SwitchingCCNP Routing and Switching - In-progressCCNA SecurityCCNA/CCNP Wireless