Project Manager

Syed Sheraz Ali

Technical Analyst - Networks

Mobile: +92-333-*******

E-mail: *********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

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A challenging position in a technologically driven organization where I can

utilize my knowledge, experience, skills and problem solving abilities with

career growth and professional advancement.

Summary:

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. Strong experience with system integrator to design and implement large

Enterprise and Banking Networks.

. Well versed with Technologies based on Cisco TCP/IP and Security.

. Hands-on experience on multiple network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper,

GNAT and Bluecoat.

. Well versed with post -sales activity.

Professional Experience:

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Standard Chartered Designation :

Bank Technical Analyst -

Feb 2007 - Till Networks

Date

Job Responsibilities:

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. To provide the Tier-2/Tier-1 Network Troubleshooting and Support

. To provide the firewall support e.g. Cisco ASA / PIX, GTA Firewall,

Juniper Netscreen

. To provide the proxy server support e.g. Bluecoat

. Implementation and troubleshooting of routing protocols such as

OSPF and EIGRP

. Implementation of multilayer switching and inter VLAN routing

. Implementation and troubleshooting of redundancy and fault

tolerance mechanism such as HSRP, VRRP

. To assist in network documentation such as Network diagrams and IP

addressing and bandwidth utilization reports

. Help to NOC team to provide smooth operation of core network by

troubleshooting daily problems

. Help to NOC team to monitor and troubleshoot WAN connectivity links

e.g. DXX circuits, Radios and VSATs and escalate the situation to

concerned persons

. Routers and switches installation and configuration

. To take appropriate actions in case of any attack found in network

. Help to NOC Team to install and manage NMS such as Syslog server,

PRTG server, Netflow Tracker and OP Manager, Solar Winds and other

Advent net software

. Help to NOC team to proactive Monitoring and troubleshooting

problems pertaining to WAN / LAN

. Coordination with vendors to resolve network issues in timely

fashion

. To proactively identify point of failures

. To identify traffic patterns on core and hub links

Projects:

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. Internet Connectivity Setup: This project involves providing the

Internet facility to LAN users. In this setup we add the two tier

firewall. Tier-1 firewall is in transparent mode and Tier-2 is in

routed mode. We add the Nortel Contivity for managing the whole

firewall setup

. Firewall Redundancy: This project involves to redundant the GTA

firewall (GB 2000) and Cisco ASA with HA/Failover

. Working from Home: In this project we provide the working from home

solution to bank employees

. UAT Setup: This project involved the complete designing and

implementation of the UAT setup in the production environment

. Obsolescence Project: This project involves the replacement of all

obsolete devices. e.g. Router, Switches & Firewalls

. New venture-1: Online connectivity, IP Addressing and configuration of

Routers and switches of 25 new branches, 5 access shops, 25 offsite

ATMs in main financial cities of Pakistan

. New Venture-2: Online connectivity, IP Addressing and configuration of

Routers and switches of 36 new branches in emerging cities of Pakistan

. Restructuring: This project involves restructuring of IP addressing of

all Standard Chartered Bank branches including Ex-Union Bank

. Wireless Access Point Installation: This project involves installation

of wireless access point at Standard Chartered Bank to provide

wireless connectivity to mobile laptop users

. Network Management System Setup: This project involves building of a

network management system such as Syslog server, net flow server, and

Ethernet sniffer for Standard Chartered Bank

Academic Qualification:

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. Intermediate (2005 - 2007)

S.M Govt. Science & Commerce

. Matriculation (2003 - 2005)

Federal Government Public School Karachi

Professional Trainings:

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. ITILv3 Foundation

. Quality of Service (QoS)

. Juniper Firewall

. F5 - BIG IP_Load Balancer

. BlueCoat Proxy Server

Career Certifications:

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. CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate (26-5-2008)

Core Skills:

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Devices/Tools:

Routing Devices: Cisco, Juniper

Switching Devices: Cisco, Juniper

Security Devices: PIX Firewall, ASA, VPN Concentrator, GNAT,

Netscreen,

Bluecoat, Nortel, Enterasys,

Routing: OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, Policy-routing, redistribution and

advanced filtering

Switching: Transparent bridging, Vlans, Inter-vlan-routing, etherchannel,

VTP, MST, PVST+, STP, RSPAN, 802.1x

Security Tools: AAA, CBAC, auth-proxy, ACLs, IPSec, CSACS

Network Mgmt &

Other Software: OP manager, MRTG, PRTG, syslog, Host Monitor, Solarwinds,

What's up Gold, NetFlow, Remedy, other adventnet software

Operating system: Microsoft Windows (all editions)

Other Software: MS-Office, MS-Visio

Personal Particulars:

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Full Name: Syed Sheraz Ali

Gender: Male

Postal Detail: H-116 P&T Colony Gizri Road Karachi 6

Home Phone: +92-213-*******

Mobile: +92-333-*******

E-mail: *********@*******.***, **********@*****.***

D.O.B: September 21st 1988

N.I.C: 42301-5535215-7

Nationality: Pakistani

Religion: Islam

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