Engineer Network

JASKARAN BAHIA

BASc, MASc, CCNA, CCNP,CCIE (Written)

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Summary

Results-Focused telecommunication professional with over 10 + years of experience. I

am Subject matter expert and have design experience on multiple services and network

platforms. Provided Network consultancy to large scale organisations. Extensive

experience of implementing TCP/IP, Configuration of Layer 2 & 3 Cisco devices,

firewalls,Capacity Planning of IP based cellular architecture for major

Telecommunication networks. Worked as research level contributor. Qualify for

Professional Engineer of Ontario (P.Eng) recognition.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

TCP/IP Networks Packet Core Network Network Support

• IP Mutimedia Systems (IMS)

Capacity Planning for Traffic Security-IPSEC, L2L IPSEC-

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with SIP based Networks.

and nodes. VPN, Cisco Nexus.

IPsec, Cisco Firewalls.

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TCP-IP Protocol, UDP, RIP, HSRP, Cisco Unified

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Network Support and design,

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OSPF, EIGRP and i/eBGP. Communications- VoIP.

capacity planning and

ATM and Layer 2-3 Signalling- SIP, Architecture of

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augmentation.

connectivity - Extreme LTE networks,VoIP- SIP.

• Vendor and customer Relations-

switches, Layer 3 switches, AAA Server,DNS,IPv6.

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Cisco, Ericsson, Alcatel-lucent,

MPLS,Cisco routers for lower Routers: Cisco 7500, Cisco 6500,

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Nortel, Sun, HP, Cisco Juniper.

layered connectivity. Cisco 3750, Cisco 2600.

• Tools- HP Openview,Packet

LAN/WAN Topologies, WAN Switches: Cisco Catalyst 6500,

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analyser, Protocol Analyser and

optimisation technologies- 5500, 4000, 3500. Cisco Nexus.

Tektronics based network

Cisco WAAS- WAVE 8541, Juniper & Extreme Switches,

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sniffers,Wireshark.

Frame Relay, Wireless & VPN Juniper MX-960/M10/M20

• SNMP- Ciscoworks

Networks, VoIP. series routers.

Cisco Router & switch Operating Systems: CISCO IOS,

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configurations, DHCP and DNS CAT OS. Juniper OS, Windows

servers. XP, Windows 2000,Linux/Unix.

Cisco Firewalls- ASA. Netbackup servers, F5/A10 load

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Pursuing CCIE (R&S). balancer 2100, 6400 and 8400

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series.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MANITOBA E-HEALTH SERVICES MAY 2013- PRESENT

GOVT. OF MANITOBA

SENIOR NETWORK CONSULTANT

Design and Implement new Hospital network under Manitoba Government. Key

responsibilities involve:

• Providing consultation on network optimization and upgrade by carefully

documenting the client’s network for future needs.

• Design Cisco base Layer 2 & 3 network with cisco switches and ASA firewall.

• Manage existing WAN connections for multiple sites.

• Configure Cisco routers and Switches with OSPF, BGP and Layer 2 technologies

like 802.1 Q Trunking, etherchannel and Spanning-tree protcocol.

• Implement Network management monitoring with configuring SNMP traps on L2

&3 devices for CiscoPrime- Cisco-works.

• Issue Design and implementation documents for Network upgrade and new

installations.

• Hand-on experience- 6500 series,5500 series, 2248 fabric extenders,3750 Stack

switches, cisco WLAN controllers, 7200 series routers.

Rogers Wireless Feb 2009- April 2013

Senior Engineer

Services Design and Configuration Engineer –Core network.

Providing network support,developing network design documents, supporting project

implementation and support, integration of various TCP/IP node elements in network.

Maintaining business relationships with customers, analyzing their needs and writing

technical documents for better understanding for internal engineering departments as per

customer requirements.

Current responsibility includes:

1. Packet core networks and TCP/IP

• Supported - OSPF, BGP, MPLS, Multicast, Firewall and VPN networks.

• Supported network based upon Cisco 6800 and 7800 series routers, Juniper MX

960/M10/M20 routers, cisco switches 3550 series and Extreme switches.

• Implemented Ip services like – VRRP, GLBP,NETflow, SNMP,DHCP,WCCP.

• Cisco Nexus switch configuration and scalability design as per network

requirements.

• 3rd line support for complex network issues.

• Analysis of IP design for various wireless nodes.

• Supported 802.1 Q Switching and Rapid spanning tree in Layer 2 .

• Planned the migration into phased approach to minimize service and revenue

impact.

• Capacity planning based upon forecast.

• Implement VLAN and Layer 3 routing across network.

• Plan, install, and manage multiple layer Cisco switch stacks in a large enterprise

environment. Creation of multiple trunks and voice and data VLANs.

• Supporting and managing MPLS, IPsec and cisco firewalls.

2. All IP networks

• Lead the network support n and provided expertise to facilitate all work

flows and failover scenarios.

• Supported Cisco Firewall changes, maintaining MPLS network with Juniper

MX 960 series router and Extreme Switches.

• Supported WAP1 and WAP 2 for corporate enterprise network

authentication and cisco AP’s.

• Issuing Work orders and Method of Procedure documents for network

changes.

• Provide support during integration cutover windows for major new network

installations and maintenance.

• Integrated Session Initiation protocol (SIP), DIAMETER in network.

• Administering & designing LANs, WANs internet/intranet, and voice

networks.

• Analyzing & developing key components using methodology prescribed

techniques.

• Communicating and negotiating with vendors as per business and network

requirement.

• Cisco & HP switch configuration in particular VLAN

configuration/troubleshooting.

• Managing Cisco Firewalls in large enterprise network.

Arqiva, London, UK Jan 2008- Nov 2008

Network Engineer

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Managed and supported Cisco based network in London Underground Ltd . Worked

closely with customer on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions-

Identified requirements including technical details sufficient for product definitions.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Implement and supported OSPF based network. Managed i/eBGP links.

• Implement and supported LAN and WAN switching across the networks.

• Implement and supported VTP and STP protocols at Layer 2 to optimize the

network.

• Successfully supported network optimization of IP network

• Met with customers to understand their current technical environment, key

business requirements and interpret the details in engineering documents to

internal product development team.

• Configured Cisco routers, switches and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

• Commended by senior leadership for exceptional performance and providing

quality feedback.

• Vendor accolade for effective communication skills and troubleshooting

network.

NextGen Technologies Limited, Swansea, UK 2006- 2007

Network Engineer

Supported cisco and Juniper based IP network. Developed custom solutions to address

customer issues and product requirements.

Key Achievements:

• Supported OSPF and EIGRP network.

• Implement Route redistribution.

• Managed VLAN across the networks.

• Assigning new hosts to existing VLAN

• Layer 2&3 troubleshooting.

• Established new company branch in US and training new employees.

• Setting up company network with cost effective measures.

• Suggestions made for integrating new Research in field of video streaming

with business venture for further development of company’s undergoing

projects.

Airtel, India 2004-2005

Switch Engineer

Supported successful launch of IP technologies in network. Managing of IP network with

EIGRP insuring cost effective aspects, which gives good exposure to customer facing,

management and logistical skills, keeping deadlines while working under pressurized

ambience.

Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Configuration of 28X cisco Routers.

• Managing team of technicians in installation Physical connectivity for

various sites.

• Troubleshooting Layer 1 & 2.

• Served as team leader for field technicians.

• Capacity planning & Developing design documents.

• Acquisition of new cellular sites with cost-effective measures.

• Implemented devices in new sites under strict deadlines.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• Master of Science (MASc) – Communication Systems Engineering

o University of Wales- Swansea (UK)

o Awarded Scholarship by Swansea University for Master of Research

• Bachelor of Science( BASc) -Electronics & Communication Engineering

o Punjab Technical University, India

• PMP- Foundations of Project Management

o University of Toronto- Scarborough

• Cisco Certification- CCNA, CCIE- Written( R&S).

• Juniper- Pursuing JNCIA- Junos.

Projects

Research Project: Video traffic modeling for IP networks.

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• The project will deal with the, depicting a true picture of a real time

variable bit rate (VBR) video source in terms of packets to be transmitted

over a network

• Indepth study of Video optimization techniques.

• Further analysis of actual video sources in accordance to codec’s and

their genres such as movies, news, sports, and documentaries.

• VBR video traffic generator in C language. This generator can generate

synthetic network traffic.

• Main contributor in research project.

• The Project is to have in-depth knowledge of ISO/OSI, protocols

(TCP/IP-Protocol-Suite), topologies, LAN and WAN network

structures, understanding different SCSI RAID arrangements, studying

router and switch interconnection arrangements and resolving network

issues.

Languages

English, Hindi, Punjabi

STRENGTHS

1 Management skills. Experience of managing team of more than 6 technicians

2 Ability and willingness to acquire knowledge about newer technologies.

3 Strong analytical and numerical ability.

4 Have an aptitude for quick learning.

5 Progressive thinker with a methodical & result oriented approach and a team

player with an exceptional level of commitment.

REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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