Responsible for working effectively with project managers, and the senior management team to realize business opportunities through the development of technical solutions, and clear communication of options with related trade-offsParticipate in strategic, project, and budget planning effortsAdvanced knowledge of architecture, Networks design and integration in Private Cloud(NSX-T) and Public Cloud (GCP) enviroments.

+Generated solutions and techniques to accelerate the use of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Automation in service provider environment.+Created network foundation that supported growth and specific needs of healthcare – Medical Grade Network+Executed architectural Data Center, LAN & WAN network design and provided advanced Tier-3 troubleshooting and operational support.+Implemented Private Cloud with VMware NSX and Public Cloud on AWS+Ensured adherence of new IT… Show more +Generated solutions and techniques to accelerate the use of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Automation in service provider environment.+Created network foundation that supported growth and specific needs of healthcare – Medical Grade Network+Executed architectural Data Center, LAN & WAN network design and provided advanced Tier-3 troubleshooting and operational support.+Implemented Private Cloud with VMware NSX and Public Cloud on AWS+Ensured adherence of new IT setups with Organizational technology and security practices.+Consulted with internal and external customers, peers/vendors and business to review major trends and identify upgrade and enhancements.+Undertook pro-active maintenance to avoid performance and network breakdowns.+Maintained up-dated network documentation, processes, inventory, and diagrams. Show less

- Route & Switch- Firewall, VPN, IPS- Load Balancer (ACE)- WAN Optimization (WAAS)- Wireless- ITIL- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity- UCS, VMware

Major Responsibilities:Ensure day-to-day smooth operations of IP Data network, supported IT setups, and be a single point of contact for overall IP data and voice support queries and work out.Constantly monitor and update organization wide appropriate security measures, deploying Cisco PIX 525, 535, ASA, Cisco Secure VPN 3020, Secure ACS & IPS signatures.Manage all Routing and Switching network systems and technologies including OSFP,BGP, PBR and QoS initiatives.Maintain a… Show more Major Responsibilities:Ensure day-to-day smooth operations of IP Data network, supported IT setups, and be a single point of contact for overall IP data and voice support queries and work out.Constantly monitor and update organization wide appropriate security measures, deploying Cisco PIX 525, 535, ASA, Cisco Secure VPN 3020, Secure ACS & IPS signatures.Manage all Routing and Switching network systems and technologies including OSFP,BGP, PBR and QoS initiatives.Maintain a service oriented environment focused on problem prediction, detection and resolution. Focus on SLA and OLA to ensure customer satisfaction.Liaison with Cisco for Level 3 direct support.Develop/assist to develop network documentation, including diagrams, Standards Operation Procedures and work instructions.Manage network relationships with other business units & maintain effective cross-functional communications. Implement Internet and branch office connectivity, Load Balancing, High Availability and Fault Tolerance for business critical entities.Key Accomplishments:Received appreciation from customer, acknowledging technical and management skills.Implemented best IT service practices based on the framework of ITIL.Engineered QoS resulted in saving appx 1 Mbps internet bandwidth (1 Mbps cost around 2k USD$ PM). This accumulated bandwidth was provisioned for GPRS, remarkably increasing GSM revenue.Documented entire network with all the physical and virtual details up till port level information.Provided a consultative role to customers as required. Worked effectively in conjunction with program manager, in line with department objectives. Show less

Major Responsibilities:Implement ‘Enterprise Data & Voice Network’, for a new Telecom operator, encompassing following key areas; Security – Implement proper security measures deploying Cisco PIX 525, 535, ASA, Cisco IOS ACL, Cisco Secure VPN 3020, Secure ACS & IPS. Switching – Vlans (Data + Voice) , CEF and Spanning Tree optimization using Cisco 2950, 2960, 3750, 4300, 4507, 4948. Routing – Static, OSPF, PBR and QoS(NBR) using Cisco 2811, 2821, 2851, 3850… Show more Major Responsibilities:Implement ‘Enterprise Data & Voice Network’, for a new Telecom operator, encompassing following key areas; Security – Implement proper security measures deploying Cisco PIX 525, 535, ASA, Cisco IOS ACL, Cisco Secure VPN 3020, Secure ACS & IPS. Switching – Vlans (Data + Voice) , CEF and Spanning Tree optimization using Cisco 2950, 2960, 3750, 4300, 4507, 4948. Routing – Static, OSPF, PBR and QoS(NBR) using Cisco 2811, 2821, 2851, 3850, 7206. Authentication – Centralized secure authentication using Cisco ACS 1113. Load Balancing / Failover – HSRP, VRP, Ethernet & Serial based firewall failover. NMS – Cisco works (LMS, WLSE, VMS), CA Spectrum, CA E-health, MRTG and Solar wind. IP Telephony – CCM, SRST, CoS, Cisco Unity and Meeting Place. Ensure up-to-date documentation for all network operations including Setup, Configuration, Upgrade and Disaster Recovery.Key Accomplishments:Executed all phases of project delivery including network staging, implementation and handover.Delivered GSM services e.g.; GPRS, WAP, and International roaming through corporate network.Extended IP Telephony low level support with proper QoS.Implemented Inter-country and Intra-country Video Conferencing setup deploying Polycom solutions.Successful NRFU (Network Ready for Use) testing, Customer signoff and project handover within stipulated time period. Show less

Major Responsibilities:Ethernet, Fiber and wireless media layout design.Inter-connection of 10 remote sites with Head office implementing hybrid carrier services based on Cisco oriented network equipment and technologies.Formulate and implement security rules and measures using PIX 535 & Cisco ASA 5500.Manage extensive OSPF, RIP, Vlans, Ether channel, NATing and Wireless design and operations.Interact with IP related service providers for resolving certain issues related… Show more Major Responsibilities:Ethernet, Fiber and wireless media layout design.Inter-connection of 10 remote sites with Head office implementing hybrid carrier services based on Cisco oriented network equipment and technologies.Formulate and implement security rules and measures using PIX 535 & Cisco ASA 5500.Manage extensive OSPF, RIP, Vlans, Ether channel, NATing and Wireless design and operations.Interact with IP related service providers for resolving certain issues related to bandwidth, Public IPs routing etc.Maintenance of Active Directory, MS ISA and Exchange Servers and clusters.Key Accomplishments:Evaluated IT need of users and organization & translated it to System and Network capacity plan.Customized a complete open source User Support Ticketing / Complaint system.Helped set and implement Procedures and Standards (S.O.P) for enterprise wide IT Operations.Centrally managed data network/system design and configuration documents along with diagrams.Identified many opportunities for network growth and scalability with recommended courses of action to support the current and future goals of the organization.Initially employed backup and disaster recovery strategy for all Network data and services. Show less

Major Responsibilities:Secure transfer of classified data between Army core headquarters using technology like VPN, IPSec etc.Ensuring network and server’s security by employing Cisco Firewall security appliances.LAN optimization by subnetting and VLANS for traffic control using Cisco Gigabit 3560 switch.Maintenance of Office LAN - Active Directory & GPO, Sendmail, DNS and squid.Provide technical support and hands-on training to end-users for Microsoft… Show more Major Responsibilities:Secure transfer of classified data between Army core headquarters using technology like VPN, IPSec etc.Ensuring network and server’s security by employing Cisco Firewall security appliances.LAN optimization by subnetting and VLANS for traffic control using Cisco Gigabit 3560 switch.Maintenance of Office LAN - Active Directory & GPO, Sendmail, DNS and squid.Provide technical support and hands-on training to end-users for Microsoft applications.Key Accomplishments:Planned online database (UML) and Network design (VISO) for International Defense Exhibition and Seminar “IDEAS 2006”, (Karachi, 21-24 Nov 2006).Expanded Primary and Backup Internet Connectivity by various technologies including optical, xDSL, VSAT and Wireless.Planned techniques to protect assets from un-authorized access, disclosure, modification or interference.As I left the job I was senior member of ‘Change Control’ committee. During my tenure I proposed and successfully approved major network up gradations and change through the committee. Show less

Major Responsibilities:Providing Level 2 technical assistant to System Administrator.Liaison with PTCL, ITI and FLAG Telecom for the identification, rectification and resolution of Layer 3 network issues. Configuration, Optimization and troubles hooting ISP network infrastructure including RAS servers, Routers, Web, DNS, Proxy and Mail servers.Performing day-to-day activities like; Marinating network status history, backup of crucial data, updating of antivirus software… Show more Major Responsibilities:Providing Level 2 technical assistant to System Administrator.Liaison with PTCL, ITI and FLAG Telecom for the identification, rectification and resolution of Layer 3 network issues. Configuration, Optimization and troubles hooting ISP network infrastructure including RAS servers, Routers, Web, DNS, Proxy and Mail servers.Performing day-to-day activities like; Marinating network status history, backup of crucial data, updating of antivirus software, reporting etc.Architect Network solutions for corporate clients.Key Accomplishments:Single handedly relocated all the servers, cablings etc from office Data Center to Co-Location.Ensured the sable operations of all client networks, resulted in annual uptime of 99.86 %Implemented mechanism and tools for generation of network traffic pattern reports at end of each cyclic period on the behalf of Technical department. This report was further used by Commercial department, to anticipate intelligent business decisions. Show less