SAQR AL-HASHIMI
Houston, Texas *****
***************@*******.***
NETWORK ENGINEER
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Dynamic, results-oriented, and innovative IT professional, offering broad-based experience in networking and system engineering and administration as well as operational management, troubleshooting, and technical operations. Demonstrate 8 years of experience in ISP and Telecom environment. Possess outstanding engineering skills, with keen attention to detail and extensive problem resolution and communication skills to foster motivating, positive team environments.
- Visionary leader and team player, skilled at assuming leadership role in various projects; driven with strong desire to succeed, with proven ability to integrate astute technical and administrative skills
- Highly motivated individual, known for structuring flexible operations
- Strategic and innovative thinker who thrives under pressure and is equipped with outstanding communication, presentation, analytical, and management skills
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Domain Configuration and Management
Systems Architecture and Wireless Administration
Rapid Deployments
Detailed Installation and Configuration
Project Management Network Infrastructure Design and Implementation
Process Improvements and Quality Assurance
Server Management and Deployment
Organizational Leadership and Team Building
Time Management and Prioritization
FUNCTIONAL STRENGTHS
- Design and implementation of customer’s network infrastructure and remote dial up solution for clients
- Negotiation of hardware, software, and circuit contracts for customers
- Configuration and implementation of Remote Access Solution: VPN; Cisco Routers (2500, 3000, 4000) using RIP, IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP,BGP; and Cisco Switches ( 3524, 3550, and 2900, 2950)
- Implementation of CiscoSecure Access Control Server (ACS 3.0) for Tacacs+/ Radius as well as TCP/IP & related Sevices-DHCP/DNS/WINS
- Redistribution of routing protocols and Frame-Relay configuration
- Network Migration from RIP to OSPF
- Management of User accounts using Active Directory and provision of intranet VPN solution using Cisco 2621 and IPSec Tunneling
- Upgrade of Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewall (PIX) IOS using TFTP
- Installation and configuration of DHCP Client/Server
- Implementation and management of Cisco network VPN and IP telephony.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating System Cisco IOS, Windows 2008, 2008R2, 2012/8 / 7 / vista / XP /MikroTik / VMwear
Network Hardware Cisco Routers/Switches
Routing Protocols Routed Protocol BGP, OSPF,OSPFv3 EIGRP,EIGRPv6, IGRP, RIP,RIPNG TCP/IP
Switching and Bridging VTP, STP, MST, RSTP+,Trunking, VLANs, Layer 3 Switches, Logical Ether Channels
VoIP Cisco IP Phones,CUCM, CUCME,call park, Intercom, routeplan, routehunt, call barged, conference, music on hold, sync windows server users with Cisco unified call manager
LAN/WAN Technologies Ethernet, FastEthernet, GigabitEthernet, Frame Relay, PPP / HDLC, X.25, VLAN, E1/T1/DS1/DS3
Security PIX, Checkpoint, Access Lists, SSH, IPSEC, 3DES, RAIDIUS/TACACS
WLAN Security WEP”, WPA & WPA2 / AES, 802.1x, EAP, PEAP, LEAP, TKIP
Network Management SNMP / DNS
Routers Cisco GSR, 7500, 7000, 5300, 4000, 3000, 2600, 2500, UC520
Cisco Switches 3500, 3550, 2900, 2950
Others SNMP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, PAT, FTP and TFTP
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
IT Engineer - as volunteer in turkey for many offices and companies: 2011-2013
- Troubleshooting cisco routers, switches, IP Phones
- Installing & Troubleshooting Microsoft products such as Server active directories, Windows XP, 7
- Troubleshooting the networks and sharing printers and folders
IT Engineer - New Core Engineering, Iraq: 2011
- Effectively repaired and dealt with all issues on computers and networks hardware and software
- Recovered all computer data and stored them on domains
- Gave Comptia Server + course for the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council
IT Engineer - Qumit Al-Amood Engineering, Baghdad, Iraq: 2010–2011
- Displayed technical proficiency in troubleshooting computers and networks hardware and software
- Served as an efficient support engineer on different state in Iraq as well as on help desk, working on active directory
- Conducted the retrieval of all computer files and moved them on domain
- Completed the installation of all fiber optic cables
Owner - TROY WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider), Iraq: 2004–2011
- Delivered wireless Internet service to long distance by using Hotspot MikroTik RouterOS™, Cisco routers, Access Points, and all kind of connection Point to Point, Multipoint, and wireless distribution system (WDS)
- Took charge of installing point to point links for long and short distance using band 2.4Ghz and 5.8Ghz
- Set up networks as well as computers on different sites and connected them to the Internet
- Resolved computers, networks, hardware, and software issues
- Maintained and managed the computer’s hardware and software
- Utilized the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) satellite card in sharing bandwidth, and merged it with MikroTik routers and all other servers; installed one way high-speed Internet connection committed information rate (CIR)
- Established Nets local area network (LAN), metropolitan area network (MAN), and wide area network; rendered expert oversight to connection and operations of the station in addition to the management of International Information Net (Internet)
Developed remote desktop on Windows and managed the installation of various connections, including virtual private network (VPN), dialup, and broadband
Director of Information Center/IT Manager - M.I.G Muhands Inbehar Group Companies, Iraq: 2008–2010
- Led computer and networks installation to different sites and connected them to the Internet
- Corrected all issues on computers and networks
- Demonstrated expertise in operating Windows and Microsoft Office as well as Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Pro
- Administered the installation of printers and scanners, and shared it on network
IT Manager - Rukin Al-Zawraa Company, Alandlous sq. Baghdad, Iraq: 2006–2007
- Completed the setup of networks and computer in different sites, ensuring connection of computers to the Internet
- Administered Windows and Microsoft Office as well as Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Pro
- Installed and shared printers and scanners on network
Additional experience:
- Ensured the proper installation of wireless Internet on FedEx Office Sheraton Hotel in 2010
- Showed effectiveness in troubleshooting computers and networks on the Science Department at the University of Technology in 2007
- Set up wireless Internet on Lays Potato Chips Company and correctly resolved all issues on computers and networks in 2006
- Set up own laboratory and worked on Cisco switches, GNS3 Routers, Cisco communication manager, and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 from 2011 to 2013
- Worked as volunteer in Turkey from 2011 to 2013, responsible for setting up networks and services Cisco routers, hubs, switches, and Cisco communication manager express
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Office Manager - FedEx, Iraq Alaetemad Co., Iraq: 2010
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Mathematical Science - UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, BAGHDAD, IRAQ: Jul 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice) - Jan 2013
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - Jul 2012
Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) - Jul 2012
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - Jul 2012
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - May 2012
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Sep 2011
CompTIA Security+ - Jun 2011
CompTIA Server+ - May 2011
CompTIA Network+ - Mar 2011
CompTIA A+ - Feb 2011