SYED MOHAMMED ALI

E-Mail: acxf4o@r.postjobfree.com

Contact: +966-*********

Dear Sir/Madam

I am submitting herewith my resume for your perusal consideration for the post of Network Professional in your organization.

My resume is enclosed for your review and consideration. To describe myself in a nutshell, I am hardworking and ready to take up any challenge of life abreast with the latest trends and a team player.

I am a qualified professional with experience of more than 10 years across Network & System Administration, IT Infrastructure Project Management, IT Assets & Inventory Management, Hardware & Software Troubleshooting and Team Management. I have innate sense of task prioritization, managerial aptitude and result oriented attitude towards accelerating organizational growth and that too in a high pressured and time bound environment.

I am a dedicated and focused individual, determined to add value to the organization I work for, through my exceptional knowledge and learning ability. I possess well developed communication skills with reputation of unwavering accuracy, credibility and integrity.

At this stage I find myself to be groomed enough to look outward and explore the possibility of placement at a suitable professional position with higher responsibilities. A tour through my enclosed resume shall familiarize you with the details and I am confident, in my credentials, you would find a perfect fit for the said job. Thanks in advance for sparing your time. Previous worked on Capacity management planning for investment of Data center, having acknowledgment of our business, infrastructure with best modeling and practices and vendor management like best in market with minimum cost.

The above credentials along with my enclosed resume make me ideally suitable for a position in your organization. I would appreciate an opportunity for a personal interview.

• Support and maintenance for the Software.

• Support for the Hardware & Software issues (Servers and PCs)

• Managing the Active directory and users policies..

• Support for the Networking cabling and switches.

• Managing the firewall.

• Management reporting

• Evaluate Hotels needs and system functionality

• Plan, develop and implement the IT budget, obtaining competitive prices from Suppliers, where appropriate, to ensure cost effectiveness

• IT Operation and Projects Manager.

• Key contact for the IT division between Hotels and the corporate office.

Thanking you.

Yours sincerely,

Syed Mohammed Ali

Network Specialist

SYED MOHAMMED ALI

E-Mail: acxf4o@r.postjobfree.com

Contact: +966-*********

NETWORKING OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL

Offering about 10 years of experience; seeking challenging assignments with an organization of repute across the industry

PROFILE

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in implementing, configuring & maintaining systems/ networks using Server & Client end technologies for Windows platform, currently spearheading efforts with IBM India as Network Manager, determined to carve a niche in the domain of system administration.

Cisco Certified Network Associate, skilled in assembling, maintaining and repairing computer systems to improve speed, reliability, and overall operational efficiency. Possess complete working knowledge of networking, Wireless, VPN, switches, hubs, routers and hardware troubleshooting.

Experience in problem analysis/ resolution skills; ability to troubleshoot, solve problems quickly & completely; proven technical / managerial competencies in structuring customized hardware solutions to meet customer’s specific needs.

Focused and hardworking professional equipped with thorough knowledge and technical understanding coupled with an analytic bent of mind and confident to take challenging assignments.

Core Competencies

Budgeting ● Configuration & Troubleshooting ● Configuration ● Customer & Technical Support ● Requirement Analysis ● Storage ● Networking Operations ● Pre-sales Support ● Project Management ● Infrastructure Management ● System Administration ● Training & Development ● Data Security ● Load balancer ● Capacity Management ● Vendor Management

Knowledge Purview

IBM G8264 Switch also known as BNT, Pure Flex Hardware Skills and Support Skills

Preparing Visio Network Diagrams and Data Centre Documentation

Information Security Principles & Practices

Checkpoint, Juniper and Cisco Firewalls VPN Concentrators

Installation, Configuration and Management of Juniper SRX, Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco Routers,

Cisco ASA, IPS Cisco IOS zone based Firewalls, etc.

Advanced Security & Routing Protocols and Standards

Hands-on Experience on VPN and Load Balancing Technologies

Networking concepts pertaining to WAN protocols, networking devices Administration and maintenance IN Multi-platform environment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IBM -Infinite Computers – US Cloud Computing Jan'14 - Present

Network Manager cum Specialist

Actively involved in the up-gradation of autonomous AP to LWAP and integrate with Wireless LAN Controller

Involved in configuring & administration of Cisco 2100/3750/4400/5500 Series Wireless LAN Controller

Promptly resolving troubleshooting issues with Cisco PIX and ASA and Juniper IPS Firewalls on Access-list on existing connections and New Host Addition and working on F5 load balancer implementation and updates and software handling.

Rendering support in the day-to-day administration of various network & security appliances

Closely examining the adequacy and allocation of IT resources in terms of funding, personnel, equipment and service levels

Highlights

Successfully configured:

oASA 5520 Firewall to support Cisco VPN Client on Windows 7/XP/Vista

oStatic NAT, PAT on ASA 5510, 5520 for various networks

oClient-to-Site VPN using SSL Client on Cisco ASA 5520

INC Emirates Technologies LLC Nov'12 - Nov'2013

Network Specialist

Emirates Business Machines Jan’12 - Oct'12

Network Specialist

Baud Telecom Company Nove’10 – Dec’11

Senior Network Engineer

Atlas Telecom Jan'09 - Oct'10

Network Engineer& IT Supervisor

Blaather Telecom Oct’06 - Jan’09

Network Engineer

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

Bachelor in Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering; 2006

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad; 72%

CERTIFICATIONS

Cisco Certificate Internetwork Expert (CCIE-Written) R&S Certified

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCP) Certified

Cisco Voice over IP(CVOICE) & Quality of Service(QOS) Certified

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certified

Cisco Field Specialist (ARSFE & WAASFE) Certified

Juniper Networks Sales Specialist (JNSA & JNSS) Certified & JUNOS Configuration Trained

VMware (VSP &VTSP) Certified

Kaseya IT Managed Services & Nagios NMS Trained

MCITP & Beyond Encryption Trained

BlueCat & Certified Ethical Hacker Trained

PMP (Project Management Professional) & ITILv3 & CEH Trained

CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional) Trained

CCVP (Cisco Certified Voice Professional) Trained

F5 Load balancer Trained

Linux Administration Trained (Red Hat Linux 6) Trained

Unix Administration Trained (SUN Solaris 10, HP UNIX 11i, IBM AIX 5.1) Trained

VERITAS Volume Manager, VERITAS Cluster & Netbackup Trained

McAfee, Antivirus Installation and Data Protection Trained

Various IBM Datacenter Certified

IT Skills

Cisco Routers: 2600/2800/3825/7206 Series

Switches: 2950/2960/3750/4900/6509

Cisco Firewall: PIX535/ ASA 5520 Series

Juniper: SRX 240 & 3600 Series

IBM Pureflex, IBM Blade Switches & Core switch BNT-IBM

ANNEXURE

PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

INC Emirates Technologies LLC

Title: Mobily OTT Network Designer and Implementation, Yemen Telecom & Coralkhartum & Fairmount & Movenpick Hotel etc

Designation: Senior Network IPTV Specialist

Role: Network Implementation & Design

Deputed in Abu Dhabi & Dubai on Project for establishing and managing IPTV Network

Handled multi phased project to support introduction and hosting setup for multiple enterprise level networks

Organized assessments, document findings, identifying gaps and developed recommendations for improvement in network management based on company standards

Effectively imparted knowledge of tools used in support & implementation of network management

Facilitated LAN and WAN configuration, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting including Cisco router configuration including 45xx, 37xx, 3560, 3550, and 2960, Routers 7206VXR, 38XX, 28XX, 26XX

Actively involved in configuring:

oE-BGP routing protocol on CE router for MPLS VPN Links and all locations

oLoad Balancing of traffic between MPLS VPN and ATM Links

oASA 5520 Firewall to support Cisco VPN Client on Windows 7/XP/Vista

oStatic NAT, PAT on ASA 5510, 5520 for various networks

oClient-to-Site VPN using SSL Client on Cisco ASA 5520

oVTP domain and Spanning tree protocol on L2/L3 switches

Promptly resolved troubleshooting issues related to Asymmetric Routing on MPLS and HSRP failover on Ethernet links (MPLS), DHCP, Ether Channel and STP

Effectuated the up-gradation of Autonomous AP to LWAP and integrated the same with Wireless LAN Controller

Dexterously designed Visio Network Diagrams, HLD and LLD

In Emirates Business Machines

Title: Julphar, Shipping Companies, etc.

Designation: Network Specialist

Role: Network Implementation & Design

Identified & met LAN/WAN requirement

Cordially liaised with to provide technical solutions – Identified requirements, including technical details sufficient for product definition

Closely assessed project metrics against quality objectives, targets and improvement goals.

Supervised all the Hub and Spoke Sites regularly

Successfully enabled Blade switches for communication to Top Of Rack switch (BNT)

Engaged in configuring:

oMonitoring of hub and spoke locations through Solar Winds Engineering Edition, Orion & Manage Engine OP Manager & Kaseya for clients in few locations

oGLBP and HSRP in Various Networks

oBGP Multi-Homing on 7206 Series Router with Auto-Failure

oMPLS VPN, Ether Channelling and Trunking on Cisco 6509 Switches

oBlade Switches, Top Of Rack Switch (BNT) for communication to blade servers

In Baud Telecom Company

Title: KEC Smart City Project

Designation: Senior Network Engineer

Role: Network Implementation & Design

Configured the following:

oRouting Protocols OSPF and BGP on Cisco 7206 Routers as per company requirements

oEIGRP Routing protocols on Cisco 3800 Series Router as LAN Protocol

oHSRP with tracking between WAN routers as per company requirement

oDefault Routing on Cisco 2800 Series Router for Internet Leased Line

oCisco Stand alone AP Series 1100, 1230 and 1240 in WDS Authentication Mode

oSpanning Protocol PVST and RPVST on Cisco Switches as per company requirement

oCisco 2100/3750/4400/5500 Series Wireless LAN Controller

oE-BGP routing protocol on CE router for MPLS VPN and ATM Links.

oAuto failure between MPLS VPN and ATM links for all the branches

oEther-Channel between Cisco 6500 Switches

oVTP Server & Client Mode on Cisco Switches as per company requirement

Solved troubleshooting issues related to:

oAsymmetric Routing on MPLS and ATM Links

oHSRP Failover on Ethernet links (MPLS)

oDHCP, Ether Channel and STP

Offered third level support to client hospitals and clinics across 35 locations

Coordinated with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions by identifying requirements, including technical details sufficient for product definition

In Atlas Telecom

Title: Innovative, Telecom, software-led solutions provider & systems integrator

Designation: Network Engineer

Role: Network Implementation & Design

Deputed in Riyadh on Project for establishing and managing Nokia Telco network

Efficiently handled multi phased project to support introduction and hosting setup for multiple enterprise level networks

Handled infrastructure, solutions designing, project completion, presales & client support for various projects

In Blaather Telecom

Title: Network Migration Project for Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Riyadh comprising +200 users

Designation: Network Engineer

Role: Network Implementation & Design

Conducted testing & implementation of the entire Cisco Network

Facilitated engineering, implementation, advance communications systems/network service technologies and strategies for enterprise-wide network infrastructure consisting data, voice & video initiatives

Handled documentation, MOPs, installation of new software releases, system backups, recovery, troubleshooting and replacement of software-hardware systems

Involved in maintaining LAN & WAN configuration, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting including Cisco router configuration & switches.

Dexterously developed Method of Procedures and liaised with Product Designers for complete support including design guides, application notes, reference design, etc.

Provided support in the UBS Project Office by configuring & troubleshooting networking devices remotely

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