Daniel Ninson

**** ******** ****

Halifax, NS, B*K5S6

Canada

+1-902-***-****

acsddv@r.postjobfree.com

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.

REFERENCES

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