Design Engineer
Resume:
Daniel Ninson
Halifax, NS, B*K5S6
Canada
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QUALIFICATIONS
Dalhousie University, M.Eng Internetworking (Halifax)
University of Ghana, B.sc Computer Science/physics
EXPERIENCE
NTTDATA CANADA INC
Position: Senior Network Consultant
Duration: May 2014- Present
Duties:
Contributing to networking concepts including network design principles, data flow determination, routing, switching, VLANs, IP addressing, spanning-tree, etc. to Morgan Stanley network branches
Solid understanding of network utility services including TFTP, FTP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, SYSLOG, etc.to monitor and troubleshoot Morgan Stanley network issues across the world relying on serve one as the unified NMS platform
Performing code upgrade of various cisco switches and router including the carrier grade routers ASR 9000, CRS-1000.
Understanding of advanced networking technologies and solutions including IPV6, MPLS, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, OSPF, multicast, policy-based routing, ether-channel, QoS, traffic-shaping, load balancing, VPN tunnels, WAN Optimization, etc.
Understanding of advanced data center networking technologies and solutions including Nexus 7000 series data center switches, catalyst 6500 series switches, ACE and Firewall Services Modules,, ASR WAN routers, GSS, MDS Storage integration, collocation facility integration, DR integration, etc.
TCM planning for major changes in Morgan Stanley network.
Sound experience in enterprise routing architectures using EIGRP/OSPF/BGP with redistribution, policy based routing, load sharing and failover, proactive route monitoring by tracking objects and IP SLA.
Experience with complex content switching using Cisco ACE4710 series in multi-tiered architecture with customized scripting for various status codes keepalive mechanism and SSL acceleration and offload.
Experience with Cisco Catalyst 6500 SUP720 platforms, VSS implementation and support
Experience with long-haul communications like DWDM, SONET, supporting applications running across high latency circuits
QoS implementation for Morgan Stanley Branch offices
WAN acceleration and optimization, Cisco WAAS
Virtualization using VRFs across switching platforms including Cisco 6500/3750/3500/4948
Highly experienced in load balancing virtualization using Cisco ACE load balancers, advanced load balancing configurations, multiple sites/global load balancing
Highly experienced in firewalling solutions including Cisco ASA/PIX AND Checkpoint firewalls.
Design solutions for complex scenarios including technologies like tunneling/GRE, GLBP/HSRP/VRRP, L2TP
Wireless Network LAN planning using Cisco infrastructure for New York plaza building floors 38, 37, 35.802.11b/g/n
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY (HALIFAX)
Student: M.Eng Internetworking
Duration: August 2012-April 2014
Courses:
INWK6111 Introduction to Computer Networks
INWK6112 Physical and Data Link Standards & Protocols
INWK6114 Internet Communication Protocols
INWK6113 Telecommunications and Wide Area Networks
INWK6115 Network Architecture
INWK6411 Real Time Programming for Internetworking
INWK6211 Mathematics for Internetworking
INWK6117 Emerging Technologies
INWK6119 Network Security
INWK6912 Network Design
INWK6800 Internetworking Seminar (Project)
VODAFONE GHANA
Position: Transmission Systems Design and Optimisation Supervisor
Duration: January 2010- 2012
Duties
Responsible for the management of all frequency Spectrum for Microwave Network
Responsible for coming up with detailed planning guidelines for both Fibre and Microwave transmission as well as ensuring conformance, High level design of 3G backhauling using packet radios(NSN Flexi packet and Flexi Hybrid).
Provides high level/detailed design of fibre systems/services to provide network capacity and performance
Network Performance and analysis of Transmission KPI’s
Responsible for ensuring that all network elements are correctly and properly synchronized at all times, 2G and 3G synchronization(Synchronous Ethernet and IEEE 1588)
End to end 3G backhauling design, leveraging on GPON and IP/MPLS technologies on DWDM
L2 Switching(RSTP,VLAN, Trunking 802.1Q) Design and implementation
L2.5 MPLS design with RSVP-TE and CR-LDP
L3 Routing(Static, RIPV1,2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) Design and Implementation
IP DCN design and Implementation
A-bis and lub dimensioning
RNC Transmission capacity dimensioning (IuCS,Iub, Iur, IuPS and O&M)
Layer 2 QoS design CoS, p-bits, RAN CIR and PIR
Layer 3 QoS design IP Prec and DSCP
VLAN Design for NodeB traffic over a packect microwave radio
Design a full TDM base network migration to a packet base network
Design 3G(IP base network) using EoPDH(Flexi Hopper and SRAL XD) and EoSDH(NSN HiT7030, Hits7035 and HiT7060 also NSN SDH radio Flexi Metro) solutions
Design and implementation of 802.11a/b/g/n network using cisco WLC systems deployed in gated communities.
Analyzing Microwave parameters and giving recommendation on network performance issues
Liaises with Vodafone group (VTN) to ensure harmonization of Vodafone Ghana strategies
Responsible for the evaluation and selection of new technologies in the area of fibre and Microwave systems through PoC and trials
Provide technical expertise for RFI/RFQ formulation
Liaises with vendors to specify requirements and manage and develop roadmaps to provide network solutions.
Translates functional requirements from the business into technical specifications and define solutions including interfaces with existing network systems/services.
Formulate roadmap and planned upgrades for all fibre and Microwave systems
Provide various support for all stake holders such as service Management and operations
Organize regular workshops for all key stakeholders to be abreast with fibre and microwave strategies
Propose 1 year plans with consideration for tool selection and configuration, new fibre technology testing, field trials and potential innovations.
Proposes budget planning for 12 months as well as long term planning (3 & 5 years)
Design DCN using Cisco layer 2 and 3 switches, static route main routing protocol used.
NEC-GHANA
Position: Sales Engineer
Duration: April 2009-December 2009
Duties
Responsible for daily operations of NEC project with Zain Ghana
Providing technical support for NEC customers on the following products, Pasolink NEO/s, Pasolink NEO/c, Pasolink NEO extension, Pasolink NEO IP, Pasolink HP and 5000S..
I perform workshop with the customer prior to RFQ being issued, to influence the customer and to push for NEC solutions.
I have the responsibility of coordinating the production of an offer in all its technical aspects to produce winning solutions and answers.
I am responsible for the timely management of the bidding process: tendering documents, technical solution, definition of reports, tasks and schedule, escalation of issues for timely decisions, the application of the product and pricing policy.
I am supported by experts in technical and commercial staff and works in close collaboration with them to operate as an integrated tender realisation team for the duration of the bid production and negotiation process.
I defend the proposals in front of customers to support the sales manager.
Successfully secure $3M Zain backbone expansion project, by exceeding customer expectations through on-time within budget project delivery of high quality products and services.
Prepare presentations for customer, assist in reviewing topology and closing opportunity.
Provided with technical support and proposal.
Provided with the network topologies for presenting to customer.
Team up with the project managers and technicians to ensure the final design.
Meeting with the customers to promote the new product by giving demos and assist with the development of the existing product.
Provided design support, up gradation and changes to the existing systems
AIRCOM INTERNATIONAL (Rollout Project ZAIN GHANA)
Position: Transmission Planning Consultant 2008-2009
Duration: One Year
Duties
Preparing LOS & survey report, Microwave Antenna Placements Issues
Checking and confirming of Tower & Antenna Ht. calculation
Microwave Radio Link Frequency Planning and C/I Analysis Issues
Rerouting Microwave Transmission Links by analyzing LOS for existing and planned sites during site survey’s
Topology definition & microwave link budget preparation
Design the radio parameters for PDH and SDH microwave(TN) links including frequency allocation and interference calculation
Transmission Nominal Plan and Roll out Procedures
Production of TSS reports;
Synchronization Plan
Checking and making recommendations on DCN plans from Vendors(NEC and Ericsson)
Transmission Design(2G and 3G) with MW Radio Equipments (Ericsson Mini Link TN, NEC( Passolink Neo), V Node SDH DMR 5000S, PDH) using EoTDM.
E1 traffic routing data implementation,
MW links; troubleshooting and solving microwave link problems
Planning tools Pathloss 4/5, Mentum Ellipse, Mapinfo 9.0
MTN Ghana
Position: Transmission Network Planning/Design and Opt Team Leader 2003 - 2008
Duration: Five years
Duties:
Analysis of Site survey report for Access and Backbone Networks
Checks and proposes Fiber optic network design (SDH, Huawei Equipments Optix OSN 3500)
Checking and proposal of Access and Backbone Rings Networks design (PDH & SDH)
Checking and confirming of Tower & Antenna Ht. calculation
Handles Site survey
Handles Terrain profiling, path profile study and analysis
Works on Tower & Antenna Ht. Calculation, Link Engineering and capacity planning, preparing VSAT recovery plans.
GSM Transmission Network Optimization, Updating Transmission Design Database
Microwave Radio Link Frequency Planning and C/I Analysis Issues
Road and Main Transmission Route Alternative Path Planning and Preparing BOQ
Preparing LOS & survey report, Microwave Antenna Placements Issues
Dimensioning Optimization and Tuning of Transmission Network
Transmission Design with MW Radio Equipments (Ericsson Mini Link, TN and DXX, Harris Stratex, Alcatel-Lucent 9500 MXCl, SDH, PDH)
Microwave Link Engineering in Pathloss 4.0 and MapInfo 7.0
Coordination with vendors on Issues concerning Microwave Design
Rerouting Microwave Transmission Links by analyzing LOS for existing and planned sites during site survey’s
Topology definition & microwave link budget preparation
Design the radio parameters for PDH and SDH microwave links including frequency allocation and interference calculation;
Equipment ordering: Coming up with BOQ.
Optimization of transmission network;
Ensuring conformance and compliance with the regulators' requirements
Production of TSS reports;
Site validation & prioritization; Generate all required documents
Transmission Nominal Plan and Roll out Procedures
Reporting to Transmission Manager the status of roll out and design activities
Writing reports with regards to Transmission capacity of MTN-Ghana Network performance
Internet Service Provider (Giant Int Ghana Ltd), Accra
Position: Network Engineer 2002-2003
Duration: One year
Duties:
Managing and troubleshooting Viasat Linkstar network and also responsible for the daily operations of the network operation centre, involve in the remote site VSAT installations for corporate organizations and individuals, monitoring and reporting the status of VSAT terminals to managements. Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and RF radios for LAN and WAN connections.
Planning and designing Viasat Linkstar Network for VSAT integration
Responsible and monitoring the performance of 750Watt Vertex HPA TWT amplifier for transmitting signals received from a Viasat DVB platform.
Monitoring and checking receive levels of VSAT using Agilent Spectrum analyzer
Key projects and accomplishments
A leader of 5 teams Involved in roll out of Phase 15,16, 17 and 18 network expansion and optimization of MTN-Ghana
Planned and surveyed for implementation of MTN international Microwave Backbone sites from Ghana (Aflao) through Togo to Benin (Hila Kondji).
As Transmission Network Design Consultant for Zain Ghana, Plan the international Transmission Backbone for Zain Ghana from Kongo in the Upper West region of Ghana to Ziou in Bawkina Faso, Plan phase 1, 2, 3 and 4 Transmission Network for Zain Ghana.
Successfully negotiated the sale of $3m worth of NEC pasolink Neo equipments to Zain Ghana.
TRAINING & RELEVANT SKILLS
Training
VIASAT
Linkstar Network Operations & VSAT Installation
Q-KON
Field Engineering Skills Installation, Maintenance and Operation Of VSAT Networks
HARRIS STRATEX NETWORKS
Microwave Propagation
Introduction to Data Networking
Eclipse Installation Operations and Maintenance
Link Planning Tool (Pathloss 4.0)
SOFTWARES/PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
C++
MATLAB
Windows 2000 Server platform
Wireshark
Merjja Technologies, (Ontario)
Project Management Certificate Course-
Project Scope, Integration, cost, Time, Communication risk, Human Resource, Quality, Procurement and Management.
NEC product Trainings
Pasolink NEO/s, Pasolink NEO/c, Pasolink NEO extension, Pasolink NEO IP, Pasolink HP
CERTIFICATIONS
CCNA(R&S): CSCO12430172
CCNP(R&S): CSCO12430172
CCIE(R&S written): CSCO12430172
Relevant Skills
Well verse in switching technology (STP, PVST+, RSTP, 802.1Q trunking, VLAN, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Etherchannel), TCP/IP protocol suite,Layer 3 technology (Static routing, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP BGP, Policy base routing, Multicast routing PIM SM, PIM DM). Layer 2.5 protocols (MPLS design with RSVP-TE and CR-LDP), Network security (IPSec VPN tunnels,IKMP), layer 1 technology including PDH, SDH/SONET, DWDM,GPON, TDM/TDMA satellite transmission. Traffic analysis software (tcpdump, sniffer, ethereal), Remote monitoring including SNMPV1,V2, Syslog.
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