Ahmed Monsuruddin

New Jersey, NY Metropolitan Area 732-***-****

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Customer-Focused, Innovative WiFi and Network Engineer

Enhance Quality, Timely and Effective Design and Implementation

Track record of consistently providing quality delivery within specifications, deadline, and with cost effectiveness. Offer innovative solutions to challenging user needs that improve customer satisfaction. Active listener, collaborative, and natural leader. Communicate complex issues and opportunities clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders using demonstrated strengths in technologies.

Networks and Protocols

TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DMVPN, VPN, RIP, HSRP, GLBP, NAT, TACACS, DNS, DHCP, IRB, etc.

Information Technology Skills

Networking:

Cisco IOS, Nexus OS, Aruba OS, Aruba Instant OS

Network Analysis:

WireShark

Software:

Visio, MS-Project, Corel Draw!, Microsoft Suites

Language:

C, PASCAL, FORTRAN, TURING PLUS and BASIC

Hardware:

Cisco Routers, Catalyst & Nexus Switches, HP, Riverbed Steelhead

Wireless LAN:

Cisco, Aruba & Bluesocket WLAN controllers, and appliances

Relevant Professional Experience

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES (IFF), Union Beach, NJ 2004 - 2020

Senior Communications Engineer

Architected and executed highly redundant global MPLS and VPN network. Configured and managed Cisco routers and Catalyst switches. Designed, configured, and maintained Cisco, Aruba, and Bluesocket Wireless LAN system globally.

Reduced networking expenses through migration of IFF WAN from Frame Relay to MPLS.

Led 3rd-level technical support for Global Frame Relay, MPLS, and VPN network.

Gained expertise in traffic optimization by beta testing for Cisco WAAS.

Achieved 50% cost saving through effective design and implementation of WAN optimization using Riverbed Steelhead appliance, resulting in better end-user experience.

Secured seamless WiFi connectivity through design, configuration, installation, and management of Aruba Wireless LAN system, ClearPass and AirWave, and Aruba Central globally.

AT&T, Raleigh, NC 2004

Senior Network Engineer

Monitored and managed Cisco routers and catalyst switches.

Performed 2nd-level technical support at the NOC for the Global ATM, Frame Relay and MPLS network of Merrill Lynch.

Additional Professional Experience

BRITISH TELECOM (Infonet Unit), Clark, NJ

Senior Network Systems Engineer

Supervised network implementation projects. Configured and maintained Cisco switches and routers for LAN and WAN.

Consulted for Fortune 500 multinational customers to understand complex business requirements and devised optimum highly available networking solutions by designing and implementing wide area networks with disaster recovery.

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BRITISH TELECOM (Continued)

Migrated customer networks from other WAN providers to Infonet and existing customer networks from Frame Relay to MPLS.

Education

Master of Engineering (MS Eng), Electrical, (Specialization in Computer Networks and Communications), Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

Certification

CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) (ID # CSCO10000152)

CCDP (Cisco Certified Design Professional) (ID # CSCO10000152)

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) (ID # CSCO10000152)

CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate) (ID # CSCO10000152)

MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

Technical Training

Cisco Training

Implementing MPLS

Advanced QoS

CiscoWorks

Configuring BGP on Cisco routers

SNA for Multiprotocol Administrators

Managing Cisco Network Security

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks

Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting

Optical 101

Voice over IP

Aruba Wireless Training

Aruba WLAN Controller Configuration and Troubleshooting

Aruba Instant Access Point

Aruba ClearPass

Aruba AirWave

Aruba Central

Aruba Mobility Controller

Aruba Remote AP Controller

Riverbed Steelhead Training

Steelhead Appliance - Advanced Deployment and Troubleshooting

Bluesocket Wireless Training

Bluesocket WLAN Controller Configuration and Troubleshooting

Associations

Member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

Member of IEEE Communications Society

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