Zawar Rafique
Phone : 056*******
E-mail: **.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Excellent understanding and extensive hands-on experience of Cisco Routers
and Switches,TEMS,MAPINFO, Network Monitoring tool, Experienced in
providing motivation, guidance and an up to date networking consultancy
service to both colleagues and clients. Now looking for a new and
challenging position, one which will make best use of my existing skills
and experience and also further my development.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Drive Test Engineer
. 2G 3G LTE drive testing.
. SSV,s creation using mapinfo professional.
. Troubleshooting various 2G Parameters during Drive like Call Drops, Rx
Quality, FER, Rx level, Handover failures etc.
. Troubleshooting various 3G Parameters during Drive like HSDPA, HSUPA,
Coverage, CS fallback, PS. Etc
. Troubleshooting various 4G Parameters during Drive like RSRP,RSRQ,DL,UL,Idle Coverage, DL coverage,UL coverage.
. Knowledge of TEMS and Map Info for Data Analyzing and Report
generation.
. Using TEMS observing the particular cell parameters such as Rx Level,
Rx Qual, SQI,, BER, FER etc.
. Done RF Drive in DEDICATED/IDLE mode.
. GSM basic network architecture:- MS,BTS,BSC,MSC.
. Knowledge of 3G parameters CPICH EC/no., CPICH RSCP.
. Knowledge of LTE parameters RSRP,RSRQ,CINR.
TOOLS HANDLED:
( Map info professional(11.0)
( TEMS 9.1,13.1
Executive Network Engineer
. Monitor and Manage International and nation-wide Enterprise IP/MPLS
CORE Network consisting of 17 POPs connected through Fiber optics, E1,
E3 and STM 1, Fast Ethernet and GIG Ethernet links.
. Planned, tested and evaluated various equipments, softwares, IOSs and
procedures for use within the network infrastructure.
. Monitor, manage and troubleshoot Internet upstream connectivity with
service providers like (Transworld, PIE).
. Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco Routers, Switches, WLAN
access points.
. Commission new internet connections for corporate clients, which
include, assigning ip address range, Controlling Bandwidth.
. Monitoring network performance using different monitoring tools for
capacity and bandwidth utilization e.g. SolarWinds ORION Network
Performance Monitor, OPennms, Netflow.
. Advance configuration and optimization of OSPF, BGP.
. Co-ordinate with the Transmission and VoIP Teams to commission new
Links and to resolve problems as they occur.
. Configure P2P Layer 2 VPN using MPLS (AToM) for the clients.
. Evaluate Observation, Complaint and Bandwidth Utilization Reports
created by NOC Engineers during the shift hours.
. Also manage and Monitor the LAN infrastructure of our main NOC sites
that include Local Linux based servers (DNS, File server),
Workstations and their internet connectivity.
. Perform site surveys on LDI Co-locations and MSC of our partner Long
haul service provider, gather requirements and co-ordinate with them
to commission new links.
. Assign and evaluate tasks assign to Junior Network Engineers.
UBL Metro Ethernet Project
. As a part of the team, I took part in design, implementation and
management of the whole project.
. Configure, implement and manage P2P Layer 3 connectivity for over
150+ branches of UBL bank all over Pakistan
. Deploy and configure Cisco ME3400 series switches at various locations
all over Pakistan for the project.
. Create MPLS VPN for intercity connectivity and controlling bandwidth
of each branch using QOS.
Karachi Security & Surveillance Project
. As a part of the team, I took part in design, implementation and
management of the whole project.
. Provide Layer 2 connectivity for over 160 deployed CCTV camera sites
all over Karachi city on Fiber Optics.
. Deploy and configure Cisco ME3400,3560 and 2960 switches and
controlling bandwidth using QOS.
Channel-5 Lyer2 circuits
. Deploy and configure Layer 2 MPLS circuits in major cities of Pakistan
for their Multimedia content delivery.
. Deploy and configure Cisco ME3400 switches and controlling bandwidth
using QOS.
July - August 2010
Worked for four weeks in Pakistan telecommunication company limited (PTCL)
Switching Department as an internee. There I have got some experience about
Switching.
EDUCATION
Bachelor in Telecommunication Engineering
Comsats Institute of Information and
Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.
Vendor Certifications
. CCNA Certified
. CCNP Certified
Internships & Trainings
. Pakistan Telecommunications company Ltd. (PTCL) at
Broadband and Multimedia Dept.
. Mobiserve Telecom Limited.
SKILLS
Technical Skills
. Experience in basic and advanced configuration of Cisco
routers and switches
. Cisco IOS XR
. Routers:Cisco 28xx, 36xx, 72xx, 76xx.
. Switches:Cisco Catalyst 35xx, 45xx, 65xx Series, ME 3400,ME
4924,ME 6524, EX 2400
. Routing Protocols: BGP / OSPF / EIGRP / RIP/ IS-
IS/MPLS,LDP,RSVP,Multicasting
. Knowledge of QOS.
. Channels medium: STM1, DS3 eth link / Channelized E1,
Leased line, Ether channel
. Operating Systems: DOS, Windows 2000,2003/ XP/ 2003/
2008/ Vista
. Proficient in Troubleshooting and technical support to end
users
Personal skills
. Excellent communication and analytical skills
. Cultural Diversity
. Highly Motivated with Can do attitude
. Flexible
. Passion to learn & explore new things (culture,
technologies, people)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth : 07 Oct. 1990.
Marital status : Single.
CNIC No. : 81202-4326673-3.
REFERENCES:
Will be provided on demand.