Zeeshan Shaikh

CCNA, CCNP, Cisco SMB Account Manager

JNCIA Juniper Certified, RCSP certified

Toronto, ON

Email: aco50n@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 647-***-****

SPECIALTIES

• Hands on 10+ Years experience of LAN/WAN.

• Strong hands on of Data Center and enterprise Network Design, Implementations &

Operation.

• Strong expertise with: Cisco, HP, 3Com, Avaya, Nortel, Alcatel, Aruba.

• Routing & switching: 10+ Years

• Strong expertise security Firewalls - Cisco ASA, IPS, IDS Management ASDM, Juniper

NetScreen/SRX, Blue Coat for Web Filtering, proxy, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA and

Checkpoint firewalls.

Strong Expertise in VMware Virtualization for Desktop & Server, Application .

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• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, Visio, Windows Servers, Windows Operating

System,, Unix Operating Systems, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP etc.

• 10 Years experience in designing LAN/WAN networks with OSPF, ISIS, RIP, BGP and

MPLS. Extensive experience in ISDN, PRIs, T1s and fractional T1s circuits. Dealt with

MPLS/ISP carries for dedicated circuits. I have designed range of enterprise networks

with complex routing protocols. Dealt with Rogers, Bell and Telus as MPLS providers

• 8+ Years hands on experience with BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP protocol, Spanning tree,

VLAN Mapping, QinQ and other layer 2 switching experience, including Layer 3 routing

experience (Nexus 2K, 3K, 6K, 5k, 7k /6500/4500/3700/3600/3500 28xx, 72xx, and 76xx

series).

• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, networks and applications 10 Years

• Strong knowledge of computer hardware as it relates to data storage 10 years

• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software,

desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory

services software

• Familiar with a Network “Sniffer” 10 years

• Strong ability to develop network architectures and strategy papers 10 Years

• Strong knowledge of Telecom technologies, interfaces, standards and protocols (routers

& switches, Ethernet, T1, DS3, SONET, DWDM, DSL, DMVPN, etc) 12 Yeasr

• Strong knowledge of Telecommunications networking concepts (QOS, TCP/IP) 10 Years

• Strong knowledge of Cisco IOS and ability to design and configure Cisco routers (28xx,

72xx, and 76xx series) 10 Years

• Apply analytical skills to resolve problems and deliver viable solutions, anticipate

obstacles and execute proactive approaches to issues, and actively participation in issue

resolution 10 Years

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 10 Years

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

HP Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

Network/ Solution Engineer

• Responsibilities included (High level Topology diagrams, Physical connectivity, s/w

Requirement, Services, Devices/hardware naming conventions, Layer2/3 design, IP

Addressing and connectivity, QoS, Infrastructure Security, High Availability and Infra

Network implementation.

• Developed Network design, planning and implementation in a large distributed Data

Center environment, offering IaaS, PaaS and SaaS products.

• Managed Datacenter Network Engineering for the IP LAN/WAN Data Center design,

capacity planning and engineering of infrastructure.

eMediaNet June 2009 - August 2014

Lead Network Engineer

• Deployed Cisco 4400 GSS series. Implemented GSS in enterprise environments for

improve application availability by providing universal, application-fluent business

continuance capability. Deployed VSS environments with 6500 and 4500 Cisco products.

•Data centre design to accommodate large enterprise clouds offerings needs included but

not limited.

• Hands on experience of Cisco ACE. Worked with OS 5.1 on 4400(GSS) & 4700 series

Engines. Designed from scratch entire virtual architecture topology

• 10 years plus extensive experience with Cisco switching including 3750, 4000, Nexus

7k, 5k, 2k series. Also deployed FWSMs in many projects.

• Implemented of VMware into the Data Center, by creating the High-Level Architecture

for the network.

• Designed, implement, and support of enterprise Network infrastructures including

Data network Security, voice solutions based on Cisco technology. Technology involved,

Cisco Router 7600, 7200, 6500 and 2800 etc.

• Implemented authentication services with, TACACS, AAA, RADIUS LDAP, AD. and

802.1x

• Hands on experience of TCP/IP Networking technologies, Cisco and Avaya IP

telephony, Aruba Wireless Networking, Cisco ASA security appliances and Checkpoint.

• Deployed experience on multi vendors products Cisco, Alcatel Lucent, Avaya,

Microsoft, Juniper etc.

• Experienced in technical documentation of network architecture including BOD-Basis of

Design, LLD-Low level and HLD-High level design NRFU-Network Ready for Use,

documentation of

• Provided advance security evaluations and analysis of firmware, software, and web

applications and their underlying development processes.

• Experienced with Network Management Systems including NMS, Cisco Prime, ACS. .

•Network installation and integration on large scale LAN, WAN and MPLS networks.

•Implementation of cutting-edge internetworking solutions, including ATM, Voice over

L2 and IP, Internet Security, data encryption and VPNs, large, fully-redundant campus

networks and complex Internet routing issues.

• Prepare specifications for network expansion and providing expertise on optimizing the

performance of IP based services. (performance Tuning)

• Excellent understanding of network communications protocols.

• Developed and engineered layer 3 network including IP address management, assignment

and deployment, physical pop development and access, egress engineering.

• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex projects on time.

• Experienced in identifying and documenting design/architecture best practices for

adoption.

CSAPL (Pvt.) Ltd Jul 2007 - Jun 2009

Sr. Network Engineer

• Develop and localize communication strategies and initiatives in line with

business objectives.

• Propose the solutions as per customer business needs and close the deal with the

help of business partners.

• Managed Network Engineering team that is responsible for the IP LAN/WAN

design, capacity planning and engineering of the Broadband wireless & network

infrastructure.

• Assisted deployment of VMware into the Data Center, by creating the High-Level

Architecture for the network.

• Designed Storage solution for improved resiliency and responsiveness.

• Introduction of load balancers for leveraged Data Centers architecture.

• Project included but not limited to Network Design, Network

audit/documentation, Security FWs, Troubleshoot and implementation.

• Detailed network audit and documentations for team members, as well as for

customer presentations.

• Leadership position in the Network design of infrastructure solutions based on the

requirements, architectural roadmap and guiding principles. The key deliverables

included the detailed design documentation and specifications for the core network,

assisting & managing the staff.

• Supervised and supported LAN, WAN and Wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure

Managed vendor relationships Accountable input into completion of PP&D's and ongoing

feedback to team members.

• Overseen and supported all aspects of the project life cycle, from the initial kickoff

through the requirements analysis to implementation and operational handoff of network

design.

XiberSoft (Pvt.) Ltd July 2006 - Jul 2007

Network Engineer

• Installation and upgrade of new LAN devices for Layer 2 and Layer3 devices.

• Supporting in the Networking and implementation of software materials for the

organization.

• Monitor LAN / WAN infrastructure for ensuring the effective operation and maintenance

of network.

• Performed trouble shooting and Network monitoring.

• Network integration, Server configuration & Management.

• Evaluate and fine tune QoS of existing IP based services.

• Responsible for the integration of new services into existing Network, configuring and

maintaining routers and switches, creating and maintaining VLAN access and setting up

VPN’s etc.

• Monitor the network for traffic congestion and for security threats and take appropriate

action.

• Maintenance TCP /IP devices, LAN equipment, Active Directory and DHCP server.

• Installing and configuring RAS (Remote Access Services) on Windows server.

EDUCATION

• Masters of Science in Telecommunications & Networks.

• Bachelors of Science in Information technology.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP Certified.

• Cisco Sales Expert Certified.

• Redline Certified Support Professional RCSP.

• JNCIA Juniper Certified.

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