Network Engineer

ABRAR ALI

*** ******** **, ****** ** *****, USA

Cell:+1-832-***-**** Email:ac17wi@r.postjobfree.com

Educational Qualifications and Certifications:

o Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP 300-101, 300-115, 300-135) Rancho Cordova, CA 01/2017

o Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 100-101, 200-101) Houston, TX 09/2015 Technical Highlights:

o Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, Ethernet, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP, OSPF, RIP, IS-IS, MPLS, VPNs, DMVPN, ATM, Frame Relay, VMware, Multicast & WAN Switching. o Platforms: Cisco 12000, 10700, 10000, 7600, 7500, 7300, 7200, 3700, 3600, 3200, 2800, 2600, 1800

& 1700 Series Routers.

Cisco 3900, 3800, 2900, 1900 & 800 Series Integrated Services Routers. ASR 10000, 90000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. Cisco (CRS-X) Carrier Routers.

Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4900, 4500, 3750, 3560, 3550, 2975, 2960, 2950, 2940 & 2350 Series Switches. Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000 & 2000 Series Switches.

Cisco ASA 5500-X.

Juniper Routers & Junos.

Palo Alto & PAN-OS.

o Programming Languages: C/C++, JAVA, Python & SQL. Professional Experience:

Network Engineer, AYSIK, Inc.

Information Technology consulting Firm Beverly Hills, CA 12/2015 – Present o Work on projects involving the top customers for Aysik (Amazon, DIRECTV and Microsoft). o One of the Network services team members responsible for the design, implementing, and support of VPN,IP and MPLS network services the company provides for large ISP’s, Cloud and Enterprise accounts.

o Deliver assessment from general perspective by looking at network design, single point of failure, configuration, service-level requirements and operational processes may impact the design and configuration of network.

o Correct configuration issues related to BGP and OSPF protocols. o Platform recommendation, product qualification, design and configuration of new data center bases on Nexus Platform and cisco data center design 3.0 guidelines. o Develop and execute migration/refresh strategy of servers from old to new DC with minimal downtime.

Network Engineer, SUDAPET Co. Ltd Khartoum, Sudan 06/2012 - 04/2013 o Monitored the performance of the network and all Cisco equipment using Nagios. o Troubleshoot and resolve all issues related to network problems and outages, nodes, cables and NICs. o Worked with selected qualified team for scheduling upgrades and network optimization. o Installed and Configured Windows Servers 2003/2008, Active Directory, VMware, FTP, DNS, and DHCP.

o Responsible of hosted IP voice services configuration. o Implemented security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, and VPN. o Excellent in implementing new and innovative networking ideas in the systems. Assistant Manager of Training and Development, SUDAPET Co. Ltd Khartoum, Sudan 10/2011 - 06/2012 o Monitored and reviewed the progress of trainees through questionnaires. o Developed an excellent Excel tool to help the company archived all the programs for Scholarships, Trainee, and Internships

o Responsible of reviewing and distributing the employee training programs. o Processed with the Scholarships, Trainee, and Internships programs financial payments. Technical assistance, Sudanese Mobile Telephone (Zain) Co. Ltd Information Technology Department Khartoum, Sudan 02/2011 - 08/2011 o Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and applications. o Diagnose hardware and software faults and solve technical and applications problems. o Communicated with customers and vendors to resolve network outages and periods of reduced performance.

o Collected and assembled good components from not working Laptops and PCs to create new and well- functioning laptops and PCs in urgent cases.

Network Engineer - Contract, Sudan University of Science and Technology / Computer Center TSU Network Department Khartoum, Sudan 12/2009 - 01/2011 o Configured, Designed, installed, maintained and troubleshoot of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure.

o Managed and mentored the trainees, close to three trainees every month. o Troubleshoot and resolve all issues related to network problems and outages, nodes, access points, cables and NICs.

o Installed, replaced and configured many new cisco routers, switches, and access points for the university network.

o Recommended Network architectural improvements, design solutions and integration solutions for the branches/Campus Locations.

o Designed new offices and library scheme network using (Microsoft Office VISO). Technical Assistant, Sudan University of Science and Technology / Computer Center TSU Network Department Khartoum, Sudan 10/08 - 11/09 o Troubleshoot and maintained the university’s network (routers, switches, and hubs). o Configured and maintained students personal computers (hardware and software). o Excellent with photocopiers machines, printers, faxes, and telephone system maintenance. Education:

Sudan University of Science and Technology Khartoum, Sudan B.S.C in Computer Systems and Network (Honor) GPA 3.18 June 2009 Affiliations and Interests:

o Secretary of SSNE (Students Society of Network Engineering) at the Sudan University of Science and Technology Khartoum, Sudan 01/2007 - 06/2009

o Volunteer at Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library (Shelving and Sorting room) Houston, TX 08/2014 - 05/2016

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