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Location:

United States

Salary:

$120K~$150K

Posted:

November 12, 2010

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Address : ** **** *****, ****** ***** Town, Lahore, Pakistan

Phone : +92-42-704****

Mobile : +92-300-******* / +92-423-*******

Location : Lahore, Pakistan

Availability : 4 Weeks

Email : xepl9r@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

More than 9 years of experience in Installing, Configuring, Implementing, ISPs services setup, Call Centers, Data Networks, LANs setup, Network Administering, Troubleshooting Network Problems, setting network for best performances, Network design Consulting, Networks Training, DOCSIS Implementation, Heterogeneous networks and systems. Including 8 years of working experience with broadband ISPs and Corporate Solutions, handling Linux based Infrastructure, Cisco Routers 7200 Series. Cisco/Juniper Firewalls, Cisco Catalyst Switches 2960/3560/3750, VOIP network, VPN/MPLS implementation, Routing protocols OSPF/BGP, Remote Access Systems Cisco 5300, Bluecoat Bandwidth Managers etc. I have designed and implemented two Broadband ISP Locations and also numerous data network solutions. Expert in Linux Operating Systems for all sort of service provider related services. Implemented DOCSIS 3.0 enabling 100mbps on HFC network. WorldCALL Multimedia Ltd. Is acquired by OmanTel, so now WorldCALL Multimedia has been changed as WorldCALL Telecom Ltd.(An OmanTel Company)

WorldCALL Telecom Ltd.

Am OmanTel Company Associate/Specialist-II

Permanent January 2009 to Date

WorldCALL Telecom (An OmanTel Company) is one of the leading Internet Service Providers of Pakistan providing telecommunications services in more than 20 cities of Pakistan, catering to the consumer demands of Dial-up, Wireless (P2P Radio) and broadband (HFC) internet connections. From last 4year of my job at this designation I have been heading the core technical setup of ISP including Linux Infrastructure and Cisco based Routing/Switching, and a team of 12 technical, responsible for Network operations and Corporate Customer support. My Experience is:

 Setup of the broadband service using BigBAND/ARIS CMTS (Cable Modem termination System) first deployment in Pakistan. Handled the Core IP and Linux Infrastructure to roll over this new Broadband service in market using DOCSIS 2.0 and recently implemented DOCSIS 3.0 and achieved the milestone of getting 100Mbpls on cable modem over HFC network.

 Setup two co-locations of the ISP for HFC, ISDN and dialup services in Lahore and Islamabad.

 Implemented the SDH (Segum) to transport the Channalized E1s for dialup and Non Channelized E3 for bandwidth over Fiber. Used CISCO AS5300/MAX TNT to connect the dialup customers.

 Configuring and managing the multiple VTP domains with VLANs to connect each client in separate VLANs for security and differentiating the broadcast domain.

 Set up a Multicast network for our Video on demand network between Lahore/Karachi/Islamabad.

 Configured IPv6 for WorldCALL and build a tunnel on IPv4 to transport the IPv6 between to IPv6 networks.

 Set up all the Linux based services like WEB(Appache), SMTP(Sendmail, Kerio), POP (Qpopper), DNS(BIND), DHCP for the broadband customers as per Internet Service Provider policies.

 Linux based SPAM/Antivirus system using open source SPAMASSASIN and CLAMAV also used Barracuda to restrict the SPAMMING and managing the emails of all the customers including in-house Employees

 Third level support to Operations Team and Support Team resolving of any kind of networks problems.

 Build multiple Point of Presence for WorldCALL internet Customers to increase the coverage area and to get increased revenue streams using the Cisco Catalyst 2960 connecting over Fiber with Main office.

 Managing bandwidth using a Linux based system and restricting customers as per their packages e.g VYATTA. Also setup the Bluecoat Bandwidth Manager to manage and prioritizing the internet applications for corporate customers. Also used the Rate-limiting/Policing for bandwidth management using cisco 7200 Series routers and ME3400 Catalyst Switches.

 Installed and configured the Linux based sniffer called SNORT for detailed statistics of whole network level

 Managing BGP peering with the multiple upstream providers making a Multihomed environment to provide the load balancing and failover for the internet traffic as well as configuring the BGP with downstream providers.

 Pre and post-sales support to sales team for internet customers, preparing design and product based solutions as per need of customers’ requirements.

 Involved in 24/7 Duties offsite/onsite incase of any Network issues.

 Implementation of IPtables/IPCHAINS and TCP wrappers security in all the Linux servers to prevent the unauthorized access to the ISP servers.

 Designed and implemented many corporate solutions using VPNs (Open VPN’s, IPSEC, MPLS L2/L3) over Cisco Routers.

 Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP addressing, IP Subnetting, VLSM, and summarization to minimize the wastage of IP addresses and efficient use of IPs for routing purposes.

 Solid understanding of Application level protocols including HTTP, FTP, TFTP and Telnet etc.

 Implementing QoS with to Priorities the VOICE bandwidth on cisco 7206 routers in case of choking of bandwidth.

 Implemented Juniper 500 series firewall to block unwanted incoming packets in VoD Network allowing only access to WorldCALL customers.

WorldCALL Telecom Ltd.

An OmanTel Company

(Bought by OMAN TEL) Assistant Manager Technical

(Networks)

Permanent October 2004 till December 2008

WorldCALL Multimedia Ltd.

IP and CMTS Specialist

Permanent June 2003 to September 2004

WorldCALL Multimedia Ltd.

Network Engineer

Permanent October 2001 to May 2003

Super Net Data Services Network Administrator

Permanent Sep 2000 to Sep 2001

 Installation, configuration and Management of Linux based services Like SQUID, WEB, MAIL Install, configure and manage Cisco routers and switches in LAN and WAN.

 Installation of Lucent PM25 Access Servers and successfully implemented the ISP Dialup services.

 Configurations of SVIs on Cisco 4500 Series routers with Frame relay encapsulation for the radio link customers using the MUX.

 Coordinating with PSTN provider (PTCL) to install new and management of existing channelized E1s for Dialup customers over Copper Media.

INTERNATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

Inf@com Global (USA) Technical Consultant

(Part Time from Remote) Feb 2007 Till June 2010

 Providing Remote Consultancy to the company clients.

 Preparing Technical Feasibilities as per required buy company clients.

 Third Level support to the company clients.

 Designing Network architecture for the new and as well as existing clients.

WorldCABLE

Global Triple Play (USA) Technical Consultant

(Part Time from Remote) May 2007 Till Dec 2009

 Providing Remote consultancy and monitoring for the VOIP network deployed on SYSMASTER for users database and codec conversion, VOICEMASTER, Cisco IP Media Gateway 1700 Series.

 Configuring Dial-peer on Cisco 2600 VOIP client incoming voice traffic.

 Handling all the VOIP related services, like adding international Carriers managing interconnects depending upon their route statistics using LCR.

 Deployed Support Call center for company in Pakistan, on Linux based VOIP switch using Asterisk along with queuing, IVR, call recording features.

MAJOR PROJECTS:

 Dialup/ISDN ISP Setup:

Developed ISP setup to provide dialup, ISDN and bandwidth solutions to Lahore/Islamabad customers. Setup includes SUN SOLARIS E250, CISCO Router (3600/2600/7200), CISCO RAS (AS5300) MAXTNT, CISCO Catalyst 3750/2960/. Designed and implemented Web Server, Mail Server, DNS, Oracle Database for billing etc.

 DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0/3/0 for WorldCALL Lahore:

Designed the internet over cable over HFC network in addition to existing dialup and ISDN services. This broadband setup includes higher bandwidth services and many valued added services like Audio/Video/Gamming. Implemented ADC CUDA 12000 (Cable Modem Termination System) as access system using DOCSIS 1.0 and DOCSIS 1.1 later on upgraded to DOCSIS 2.0. Deployed ARIS CMTS in July 2010 and implemented DOCSIS 3.0 and achieved 100Mpbs downstream bandwidth on Cable Modem.

 SDH project for WorldCALL Lahore:

WorldCALL is having its own HFC network. Deployed connectivity with PSTN provider over fiber optic cable. Installed SEGAM (ADR 155C) SDH transporting Channelized bandwidth and E1 lines for dialup and ISDN services.

 VPN Project for Schering Medipharm:

This setup had VPN configuration between company Lahore’s and Bangkok’s office. CISCO concentrator was to achieve the requirements. IPSec 128bit encryption technique to secure communication. DDR was also configured to switch link from cable modem to ISDN (BRI).

 BGP Peering to make Multihomed ISP environment:

Configured the BGP for multihued environment to work in scenario load balance and failover. Also provided the peering to a client and routing him through his own AS.

 SPAM Firewall and Antivirus Solution for Email Users:

Implemented the Linux based spam/antivirus server to prevent user send SPAM or unwanted objects. The system was build using open resources like MIMEDefung, SPAM Assassin, and CLAM-AV. Also implemented barracuda SPAM firewall to stop the email spamming.

 Linux Based SSL_VPN (OpenVPN) Solution for Secure/Fast and reliable connectivity:

Implemented SSL_VPN server using an open source technology OPENVPN for secure transportation of critical data to companies customers having multiple locations in Pakistan.

 VMWARE/ESX Implementation for shared and dedicated servers/services;

Looking at the flexibility and great features list of the ESX server, all the new server deployments are done on high end IBM/Dell servers. ESX server deployment for the managed services for the customers of Web hosting or for the dedicated server requirement.

 IPv6 Setup and tunneling over IPv4:

Configured the IPv6 routing environment in WorldCALL keeping in mind about shortage of IPv4 availability now a days, configured the DNS, WEB, MAIL, FTP server to work with IPv6 configuration and configured tunnel of IPv6 over IPv4 network to combine 2 different networks of IPv6.

EDUCATION TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

DATE OF ACHIEVEMENT INSTITUTION OR CORPORATION DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION

2006 (Master’s Degree) IQRA University

042-**-***** MIT (Masters in Information Technology)

2000 (Bachelor Degree) Punjab University

Forman Christian College BSc in Add Math and Physics

1998 (Higher Secondary School Degree) Punjab University

Forman Christian College FSc (HSSC) in Pre-Engineering

1996 (Secondary School Degree) Muslim Model High School Metric (SSC) in Science

Oct 3, 2000 (Certification) Cisco Systems

Zeeshan Ahmed:CSCO10147610 CCNA

(Cisco Certified Network Associate)

May 4, 2001 (Certification) Cisco Systems

Zeeshan Ahmed:CSCO10147610 CCNP

(Cisco Certified Network Professional)

May 12, 2001

(Certification) Cisco Systems

Zeeshan Ahmed:CSCO10147610 CVOICE(Cisco VOICE Over IP/FR/ATM)

2003

(Certification) Corvit Systems

CCSP

(Cisco Certified Security Pro)

2003

(Certification) Microsoft Corporation MCP (Microsoft Certified Specialist)

Jul 3, 2007

(Certification) Cisco Systems

Zeeshan Ahmed:CSCO10147610 CCSP Securing Networks with PIX and ASA – SNPA

Nov 21,2008

(Certification) REDHAT Certified on

RHEL5

Certificate Number: 805************ RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)

Sep 2, 2009