Engineer Manager

KHALID ANSARI

Email: - ******.******@*****.*** Cell: - 905-***-**** Home: - 905-***-****

Skills and Competence 15 + years of direct IT experience with Network, administration, management and maintenance of computer system and data circuit including backup, firewalls, security management, user account management, e-mail system including email,web server, internet access, office systems, phone and applications support, enterprise switching and routing implementations, Documentation, Disaster Recovery, DNS, VPN, DHCP, Wireless, VOIP.Proficient in the installation & configuration of a wide range of equipment’s with sound knowledge of technologies.Involved in Solution Design/ SLA drafting with vendors & Service Provider.Adept in analyzing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, custom designing solutions, troubleshooting for complex information systems management.Excellent team building & troubleshooting skills with proven abilities in planning and managing resources.Experience with network management systems, network design, security architecture and converged voice/data, multi-site redundant layer 2 and 3 design and implementations.Experience working with network security applications such as Firewalls, IDS/IDP, SSL VPN, and IPSEC VPN technologies.Hands on experience in implementing & managing: corporate LAN, WAN & Datacenter technologies, Switches, Firewalls (Perimeter & Internal), Routers, NLB, Security Appliances, VoIP, Web filtering, ATM, Frame Relay, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, RIP, DNS, DHCP, and other networking technologies (Ethernet,Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet & optical fiber) and installing network cabling and patching. Experienced with Windows 2000/2003 servers, ISA 2000/2004 server, Exchange 2000/2003 server, Terminal server, Symantec Backup executive, VMware, WebEx, Websense, FTP & Accellion SFTP server.Experience in Change management Process and organizational design.Experience in managing Cisco Call Manager and Unity Connection system.Deployed router and switch configuration changes via Cisco Works LMS 3.Administration and Monitoring of Cisco works LMS & CSM and Cisco Security, Monitoring Analysis and Response (MARS) & Cisco Secure Authentication Control Server (CS ACS).Strategic business thinking - ability to apply technical knowledge and experience to make proposals for achieving business objectives.Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), leadership and interpersonal skills Experience on project management.Being thorough with problem analysis, applying strict attention to detail. Ability to learn quickly and apply strong creative problem solving skillsManage and/or maintain network architecture of enterprise wide environments and monitor security and QAAdminister and support hosted and/or co-located production environments for various product groups.Monitoring of production and corporate network uptime and performance.Support production environment on an on-call basis in case of emergencies.Strong understanding of Cisco Firewalls and VPN connectivityExperience configuring and setting up robust network operations facilities that are: scalable, enabled for safe failover, load balanced and secureExposure to managing VoIP solutions.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:Server Hardware & Software – Support, maintain and administrate server hardware and software systems.Network Systems & Architecture – Support, maintain and redesign the network infrastructure. Documentation – Assistance with the creation, format and maintenance of network and information-systems documentation.Network Security – Pro-actively administrate the security of server systems, messaging, firewalls and hosted systems.Operational Project Planning and Implementation – Increase effectiveness and efficiency of the production network by designing and implementing IT related projects.Disaster Recovery – Maintenance and organization of disaster recovery preparedness for systems and critical data.Monitoring & Logging – Review and maintain network logging and monitoring (i.e. server& network performance monitors).Information and research gathering – stay current with technology changes and applicable systems.Help Desk Support –24/7 On Call support for all workstation, Telecommunications & Network items.Manage small-to medium-sized projects according to budgets and schedules.Able to negotiate with vendors and ensure that spending is maintained within specified budgets.Build and maintain relationships with vendors and business partners.Maintain Backup and network support (TCP/IP) for IBM AS/400 server.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALSBachelor’s Degree with major in Accountancy & Auditing from Mumbai University, Maharashtra, India in 1996.

ACHIEVMENTS & PROJECTSCompleted a Mentorship program with DSBN.Deployed VoIP implementation with Mytel as product for DSBN. (Activo).Deployed UPS project with TrippLite as product solution for DSBN. (DSBNImplemented network service (replacement of End of Life Equipment) viz Data, Voice, Security & Fiber Optic connectivity. (MAF)Deployed Cisco works LMS, CSM & Cisco security Monitoring Analysis and response (MARS). (MAF)Implemented WebSense a web security and monitoring Application. (MAF)Implemented VPN connectivity project for Kobelco Gulf. Successfully implemented Cisco Wireless solutions. (1250 series Access Points & WCS).(MAF).Upgraded Symantec End Point Antivirus Server Management and client application from 11.0 to 12.01 (K&F).Upgraded Symantec Executive backup system from 2010 to 2012.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONSCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 2.0).(2004)Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE).(2000)Certify Cisco Network Support Engineer and Master Network Technician from Brain bench.Certify Cisco Router Configuration Specialist and TCP/ IP Engineer from E-certifications.Windows 2000 Advance Server Course & Microsoft Exchange Server 2003.Implementing Security Manager for Cisco Network (Cisco Works CSM).Implementing Cisco Works LMS 3.0.Project Management Professional Certification 3rd edition.

WORK HISTORY

Network Analyst Kohl & Frisch Limted 01/2012- Till Date

Network Analyst DSBN (District School Board of Niagara) 07/2011-09/2011

Network Specialist Activo Inc 05/2010-07/2010

Network Administrator Majid Al-Futtaim (Dubai, U.A.E.) 01/2006-09/2009

Systems & Network Lead ThakralGulf FZE, (Dubai, U.A.E.) 05/2003-12/2005

Sr, Network Administrator eWadi.com (Dubai, U.A.E) 07/2002-04/2003

Network Manager Omzest Group Muscat, Oman 05/2001-06/2002

Network Engineer Xpro Computers 07/1996-04/2001

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