Senior Network/Security Engineer

Mohamad Darianian

Senior Network / Security Engineer

Toronto, ON • +1-647-***-**** • darianian.m[at]gmail.com

SUMMARY • Highly-motivated, active and energetic “Senior Network & Security Engineer" with over 7

Years of experience in designing, implementing and supporting enterprise IP networks,

Data Centers and Security Solutions

• MSc of Computer Science (Thesis in progress)

• Flexible team player as well as a dedicated leader

• Cloud/SDN/NFV Enthusiast

EDUCATION

M.Sc., Computer Science

Sept. 2014 - Apr. 2016 (Expected)

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Specialization: Computer Networks

Supervisor: Prof. Carey Williamson

B.Sc., Computer Engineering (Major in Software) Feb. 2011 - Feb. 2013

University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

Project: An Exhaustive Analysis of Traffic Engineering in Next-generation Networks

Advisor: Prof. Hossein Reshadatjou

A.Sc., Computer Graphics Sept. 2005 - Oct. 2008

University of Applied Science and Technology. Tehran, Iran

RELATED COURSES & CERTS.

CCIE R&S (Written) / CCIE Security (Written) CCNP / CCNP Security / CCIP

CCNA / CCNA Security / CCNA Data Center / CCDA

Cisco Firewall Security Specialist / Cisco ASA Specialist

Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) - Palo Alto Networks

JNCIA-Junos / JNCIS-ENT

CloudU - Rackspace

MCITP, MCSE

LPIC-1

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Routing: EIGRP, OSPF v2/v3, BGP, MP-BGP, VRF & VRF-lite, PfR, NHRP

• Switching: STP, RSTP, MST, Q-in-Q, HSRP, VRRP, FHRP, VSS & MEC, vDC & vPC, EVN, Switching Security Mechanisms

• MPLS: MPLS TE, RSVP TE, LDP, TDP, Targeted

• QoS: Policing, Shaping, Rate Limiting, Prioritizing

• Security: VPN Technologies, IPsec, dot1x, IDS, IPS, Hardening, IOS Firewall, CoPP

• Cloud Computing: AWS, ProfitBricks, OpenStack, VMware vCloud

• Virtualization: VMware ESXi (4.1, 5, 5.1), KVM

• Microsoft: Win 2K12, 2K8, 2K3 (AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy Management)

• Linux: Squid, Bind, Snort, OpenLDAP, FreeRADIUS

• Routers: ASR 1K, 7600, 7200, 3900, 3800, 2900, etc

• Switches: Cisco Nexus 2K /3K/5K/7K, CAT 6500 and 4500, 3750, etc.

• Cisco Security Products: ASA 5500, FWSM /ASAM, ACS, MARS

• Cisco Data Center: FI 6200, FEX, C-Series Rack Servers, UCS Manager

• Cisco Other Products: ACE 4700, WAAS Module, etc

• Juniper Switches: EX220, EX4300

• Juniper Security Products: ISG2000, SSG550, SRX3600, IDP800

• Network Management: Prime Infrastructure, CiscoWorks

• Monitoring Products: Accelops, Solarwinds, ManageEngine Products

• Scripting: Python, UNIX Shell

• Project Skills: Project Management& Planning, Preparing RFP, LOM & LOS

WORK EXPERIENCE

TELUS Toronto, ON Sept. 2015 - Present

Network Engineer

My tasks are included, but not limited to:

• Building an "IaaS" type of Cloud from ground up based on Ubuntu OpenStack and Cisco data center equipments. Such as: UCS rack mount servers, 6200 Fabric Interconnects, FEX, Nexus 3K and 5K

• Cloud providers’ network architecture design, Storage network design

• Configure and Tshoot core network switches, edge routers, firewalls (different vendors)

RezNet Calgary, AB Sept. 2014 - Aug. 2015

Network Engineer

RezNet is the Internet Service Provider for the residence buildings on the University of Calgary Campus. My task were mainly:

• Resolve client-side network issues

• Redesign core network

• Creating professional technical documents of network

AMI Lab, IDM Institute Singapore Jan. 2014 - May. 2014

Network Engineer

Ambient Intelligence Laboratory is one of 8 cutting-edge research labs in Interactive & Digital Media Institute of the National University of Singapore. AMI Lab is dedicated to develop innovative sentient systems and environments for user-inspired Interactive Digital Media applications.

Projects:

• NUS DMVPN

Task: Establishing, Configuring and Securing Connection between More than

12 Points over NUS Network

• NUS CCTV Network Optimization

Task: Troubleshooting network packet loss and latency, in conjunction with optimizing network efficiency and maximize link throughput

Tehran Municipality ICT Institute Tehran, IR Aug. 2012 - Nov. 2013

Network / Security Consultant

Tasks:

• Designing and implementing Security systems based on Cisco technologies

• Troubleshooting of network issues in minimal possible time

• Managing Core and Access Switches, Routers, Firewalls and WLAN controllers

• Providing network solutions and support to different units

DPI Co. (Ex IBM of Iran) Tehran, IR Apr. 2012 - Oct. 2013

Senior Network / Security Engineer and Architect

Provide on-demand Solutions, Implementing Enterprise Technologies and Configuring High-end Devices were my main tasks in DPI (Iran Most Prestigious IT Company) Projects:

• Private Cloud Solution for Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Task: Providing Design Proposal and implementation of infrastructure with

VMWare vCloud Suite and OpenNebula

• Audit DPI Data Center Security

Task: Re-design Data Center Security Architecture

• National Cartographic Center Data Center

Task: Providing LOM, LOS and Detail Design of Network and Security Sections

• PKI Solution for Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Task: Design Network Architecture, Configure Cisco 2821, NM-NAM, etc

• Iranian Space Agency Data Center

Task: Implementing Security Section, Providing As-built Documents, etc.

• Central Insurance of Iran Data Center

Task: Design and Implementation of Network and Security Sections

HomaTelecom Tehran, IR May. 2011 - Apr. 2012

Senior Network / Security Engineer

Managed WAN & LAN policies, Designing infrastructure based on new demands and

technologies, Migrating from EIGRP and RIPv2 routing protocols to an OSPF multiple

area network design. Interconnect through BGP to the other existing departments. Upgrade

from 3550 series switches to Cisco 6509 Catalysts. 3rd level support for both LAN (Gigabit

Ethernet) and WAN. I have also cooperated in projects such as:

• Telecommunication Infrastructure Company of Iran (TIC)

Task: Audit & Evaluation of National Internet Infrastructure

• Karafarin Exchange

Task: Re-design Core Network

• Iran Legal Medicine Organization

Task: Troubleshooting Complex BGP & OSPF Network Problems

• Iran Newspaper

Task: Implementing Load Balancing, QoS & Network Monitoring Solution

Orange Data Processing Tehran, IR Jul. 2008 - May. 2011

Network / Security Administrator

Orange DP is an IT consultancy firm that is engaged in many different country-wide projects which mostly have been out-sourced by government and/or very large scale organizations. Main focus of the company is on data centers and enterprise networks projects.

Project:

• Islamic Republic of Iran Railways - Gateway Project

Task: Re-design, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Biggest Nationwide WAN on different platforms such as: Dark Fiber, Internet, Intranet, MPLS & VSAT between 17 points. Configuring multiple vendor devices, etc.

Position: Sr. Network & Security Administrator

HomaMobin Zomorrod Tehran, IR Jan. 2008 - June. 2008

Network Engineer

Task:

• Configuration, support and design of networking systems and solutions according to customers’ requirements (LAN, WAN, WLAN, security)

• Creating project documentation

• Pre and post sales network technical advisory

Rche Tehran, IR Feb. 2007 - Dec. 2007

Network Technician & Technical Lead Supervisor

Tasks:

• Conducting security audits of network systems

• Management and troubleshooting of network and security systems

• Building and keeping good business relations with customers` IT teams

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Computer Science Department, University of Calgary

Teaching Assistant in following course:

• Introduction to Problem Solving with Applications (CPSC 203) Winter 2015

CS Department, University of Applied Science and Technology

Teaching Assistant in following courses:

• Computer Simulation Fall 2012

• Operating Systems Spring 2011 / Spring 2012

• Computer Networks Design, Configuring & Implementation Spring 2012

HONORS & • SAVI/MITACS Accelerate Award

AWARDS • International Graduate Student Bursary

University of Calgary - 2014

• Ph.D. Admission offered with Extremely Competitive GRS Scholarship

University of New South Wales - 2014

• Ph.D. Admission offered with GA Position

Florida International University - 2014

• M.Sc. Admission offered with TA Position

University of Calgary - 2014

• M. Eng. Admission offered (Full Funded)

Ryerson University - 2014

• Accepted into Competitive Internship Program with Full Scholarship

School of Computing National University of Singapore - 2013

• Ranked 1st, Achieving highest GPA among undergraduate students

Computer Science Department University of Applied Science and Technology - 2013

INTERESTS

Travelling, Photography, Digital Arts, Sport, Music, Movies, etc.

VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE

• Conference Organizing Staff

The 15th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications

(ICCSA 2015)

• Organizer of Network Research Lab

Computer Science Department, University of Applied Science and Technology

LANGUAGES Persian: Native

English: Full Professional Proficiency

Turkish: Limited Proficiency

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