Consulting Engineer Service Provider

SARWAR MOHIB

Mobile: 408-***-**** · Email: *******@*****.*** · San Ramon, CA

SUMMARY: Experienced in the IT/Networking around Service Provider WAN, Service Provider- WiFi (Wireless LAN) & Enterprise Data Center in various roles which includes Technical Marketing, Program Management, Network Administration (ISP/PoP/Data Center), Network Escalation Support, Network Software Testing, Software Development, & Experience complemented by strong educational background.

CERTIFICATIONS:

CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

NORTEL NETWORKS Certified Specialist (Passport 8K Routing Switch)

Networking: Routing/Switching (L3/L2), VLAN, OSPF, RIP, BGP, MPLS, L3VPN, L2VPN Ethernet OAM/CFM (802.1ag/802.3ah), IGMP, ARP, TCP/IP, UDP, ATM, IEEE802.1D, IEEE802.1Q, STP, ATM, VMWare (VSphere), VPN

Wireless: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac CAPWAP, RF 2.4/5GHz, Site-survey, MIMO technologies. AirOs Wireless, LAN Controller, 802.11(a/b/g/n) Protolcols, Meraki, Cisco Prime Infra, Cisco MSE, AirMagnet, Ekahau & AirCheck Wireless Tester, Meraki Security/Firewall, Cisco Secure Services Client/AnyConnect

Cloud: AWS-VPC, IPSec, SaaS Monitoring New Relic, NGINX, Solarwinds, basic OpenStack, Meraki, Cisco Cloud. SPLUNK Trained

Languages: Python/PyATS (Python Automation Testing System), Unix/Linux, C, Perl, TCL

OraPerl, ORACLE, SQL, CGI, HTML, Pro*C., Basic MS .Net

Tools: Agilent N2X, IXIA Sniffer, Spirent, Netconf/Yang Y-tool, Solarwinds

EDUCATION:

M.B.A. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, East Bay, CA, U.S.A.

M.S.E.E. (Computer Networking), WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.A.

B.S.E.E. PURDUE UNIVERSITY, Indiana, U.S.A.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Facebook, Menlo Park/Fremont, California. (From Sep 2019 - Present)

Principal Network Consulting Engineer

Telecom Infra Project (TIP)

(contractor)

Participate in building telecom network infra-structure in the DCSG PoC lab for PlugFest events.

Integrate new hardware and software vendors combination for PoC testing lab

Design Transport network for wireless gateway, cell-site, core network.

PoC testing involves the test cases consisting of hardware, functional, operational and performance testing, helps evaluates the standard RFC as pass/fail criteria for a product to be certified.

Perform testing of protocols including IPv4, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VRF, L2VPN, L3VPN.

Perform configuration of Disaggregated Cell Site Gateways (DCSG), Cisco ASR1K, Juniper MX240 routers.

Perform testing using the IXIA traffic generator via chassis for throughput performance.

Kaiser Permanente, Walnut Creek, California. (Aug 2017 - Sep 2019)

Senior Network Certification Engineer

Network (Wired/WiFi) Planning Team

(contractor via Greenfield Partners Inc.)

Perform pre-deployment qualification of Cisco LAN (Catalyst 4500/6500/9000, 3750/3850), IOS, WAN (ASR9000/IOS-XR), and ISR devices

Experience in layer 1 including transceivers, fiber and copper cabling

Perform Automated lab testing systems such as Ixia, NetScout and Quali Systems.

Configure and set up SDWAN Viptella VEdge 100wm and test connectivity.

Wireless testing/certification wireless standards (802.11 b/g/n) of latest OS code on current Kaiser Permanente’s on Cisco 5508, 5520, 3504 Wireless LAN (WiFi) Controllers and Cisco Access Points; 3500, 3700, 3800. Design network scenarios, configure and perform validation (QA) on medical wireless devices.

Perform Access Points placement in Prime Infra (PI) design maps.

Perform certification on new image 6.5.x on Aruba 7240 controller and access points RAP3, 335, 109,155,303. Installation and basic configuration with Aruba ClearPass. Designed test network to simulate real deployment. Configure and perform verification.

Perform Authentication testing of WiFi medical device on new Cisco ISE 2.4 deployment on both Cisco and Aruba controller infra-structures.

Create detailed test plans replicating live network scenarios. Test and certify wireless devices (Intermec, Symbol, Mindray, Tytocare, CareFusion Alaris, Dolphin, BrightSign, Silex, Zebra, Vocera, Cisco 7702) to be deployed in hospitals and medical offices.

Worked on Wi-Fi security protocols and authentication (WPA2, 802.1x, AAA, RADIUS) for HIPAA compliance.

Utilize Packet Capture tools; Omnipeak v11.0 and Wireshark to analyze packet captures to determine network features are operating as expected, as well as, for troubleshooting, and to validate wireless client roaming.

Validated Cisco Secure Services Client/AnyConnect for VPN user connnections

Assure wireless network metrics are within expected standards, metrics such as; RSSI, SNR, noise, Channel Utilization.

Network monitoring using Solarwinds.

CISCO SYSTEMS, San Jose, California. (May 2005 – July 2017)

Senior WAN Network Software Test Engineer

IOS-XR Service Provider Routing Platforms (2016-2017)

Perform software validation on Aggregation Services Router (ASR9000) and Network Convergence Systems (NCS5500) WAN platforms running IOS-XR software.

Develop and execute automation Python based test scripts to perform validation (AutoEasy/PyATS) framework.

Platform Development Test Team responsible to bring up new Hardware Line Cards (1G/10G PowerGlide) and Copper/Fiber/OTN SFPs/1G/10G Optics.

Engage in the early stage of new hardware (Linecards, Chassis, EZchip) to identify quality issues.

Leverage IXIA traffic generator to test purposes.

Perform Installation testing of Golden ISO Images bundle.

Use Netconf/Yang tools to validate operation.

System Test validation for Service Provider (ISP) Interconnect (SPI) WAN customer profile and incorporating different protocols and features (TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP, MPLS, L3VPN, L2VPN) as per software specs and product requirement document (PRD).

Mobility Solutions - Service Provider WiFi (SP-WiFi) (2011 - 2016)

Technical Marketing Engineer

Test Service Provider WiFi (WLAN) Solutions consisting of products from various Cisco business Units: Aeronet AP/controller, ASR1K, ASR5K, ASR9K, UCS, Meraki, Catalyst 3750/3850 switches.

Manage PoC for SaaS App Mobility IQ (Bus. Intel/Analytics) hosted in Cisco Cloud and AWS leveraging NGNIX load-balancers.

Set-up CNR (DNS/DHCP/IPAM), CAR (RADIUS/AAA), Cisco Prime, ASR1K, ASR9K, ASR5K, Catalyst 3850/3750 switches, Cisco 819.

Built Service Provider WiFi PoCs and customer network trials for Sales Enablement.

Provided CAP Escalation support for live deployment of Tier-1 SP-WiFi networks

Travel to customer sites for conducting POCs & Trials and requirement gathering and handle WiFi CAP escalations for key customers (CableVision, TWC, Cox, Comcast, Shaw etc.)

Program Managed the WiFi high speed roaming POC/Trial in New York involving 20+ resources. Created the BOM and MOP for the project.

Instrumental in securing a $15M deal for WiFi Solution products

Work on Cisco WLC8500/5500, AP3600,AP3500,1140, 1260, BroadHop (PCRF/Portal).

Implement security solutions (CAPWAP, EAP-SIM, AAA, 802.1X, Firewall, IPSec, Cisco ISE)

Supported various use-cases Web Auth, Voucher, Cloud-based Meraki and Virtualized solutions.

Tested successful authentication using Cisco Secure Services Client/AnyConnect for VPN

Develop technical deployment and SP-WiFi Best Practices guides.

Network Software Engineer (2009 - 2011)

Cisco ASR9000 Metro Ethernet/MPLS (EARBU)

Contribute to building a $1B service provider edge routing platform – ASR9K.

Subject Matter Expert on Carrier Ethernet and Layer 2 features.

Worked on Integration Testing on XMEN project – 100Gig Line Card, focusing on MPLS/HSRP/GRE/ Flow Aware Transport (FAT) Psudowire features.

Perform IOT (inter-operatibility) testing on the Carrier Ethernet features MAC Secure, MVRP-lite (IEEE 802.1ak), OAM/CFM (802.1ag/802.3ah) on the NextGen edge router ASR9000 on the XR software platform. Review PRD, functional specs and test plans.

Conduct technical presentation to field (SE/CSE/AM).

Provide design/integration recommendations to customers on features.

Respond to field technical queries and provide business unit escalation support.

Provided support for EFT (Early Field Trials) Beta customers.

Network Software Engineer (2005 - 2009)

Cisco 7600 Metro Ethernet, Edge Routing Business Unit (ERBU)

Part of the development testing organization of Edge Routing Business Unit (ERBU) focusing on the Cisco 7600 (Catalyst 6500 – based) $1B platform.

Lead a team of engineers to execute platform development testing of CFM over VPLS project.

Worked on the Cisco 7600 platform. Lead software quality assurance effort on the Metro Ethernet OAM feature set which includes IEEE802.3ah (EFM), IEEE802.1ag (CFM), ELMI. Perform manual testing as well as developing automation testing script.

Worked with virtual teams to drive closure to software defects.

Participate in the EFT (Early Field Trials) process supporting customer issues.

NORTEL NETWORKS, Santa Clara, California. (2000 –2005)

Senior Network Escalation Product Support Engineer for Wirelsss LAN and Ethernet Switching Products.

Responsible as a Support Lead for Airespace Wireless LAN (WLAN) products and Layer 2 line of products: BayStack (450,2000,470,5510).

Provide escalation support, debug software problems, test software builds with fixes and handle RMAs on various enterprise routing and switching products: Layer 3 (Passport 8600), Layer 2 (BayStack), ATM (Centillion), Wireless LAN (OEM from AireSpace).

Reproduced software failures on Passport 8000 routing switch concentrating on protocols and features: (OSPF, PIM-SM, IGMP, RIP, STP, VLAN, IEEE802.1Q, IEEE802.1P, Multi Link Trunk, Split Multi Link Trunk, filters, ATM). Logged software failures (bugs) in Clarify ClearQuality application. Tested with software builds with fixes and publish final test results.

Lead and Performed Beta Testing on new hardware and software releases for protocols (OSPF, PIM-SM, BGP, STP).

Worked on a VOIP project to redesign customer network.

CHOICE.NET (ISP) Cincinnati, Ohio. (1999 –2000)

Network Systems Manager

Perform general administration and maintenance of production network infrastructure and troubleshoot network problems (incidents/tickets) and handle network escalations and RMAs.

Install and configure Routers, Switches, CSD/DSU, Port Masters. Maintain CIDR block and BGP Peering. Experience in configuring CISCO Routers: 5300, 7200, 800, LUCENT PortMasters PM2e, Adtran CSU/DSU.

Maintain PoP and Co-location servers in the Data Center

Set up and configure ISDN, T1,DSL lines at the ISP location and customer locations.

Maintenance of Unix servers and administer ORACLE SQL database.

Run and maintain billing scripts and operate credit card transaction machine.

Write CGI scripts in Perl and Unix, and use OraPerl to link to the Oracle database.

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, Wichita, Kansas. (1997–1999)

Contract position with Kelly Services

Decision Support Tools Department.

Software Developer

Programmed in C and CGI using Pro*C and HTML in UNIX platform and ORACLE.

Developed WEB-based Internal Web Tools for the Supplier Development Project. Designed and developed the query tool to search supplier information and documents. It is an administrative tool to insert and modify information in the database. Leveraged CGI technology linking the ORACLE database, implemented through embedded SQL statements. Developed HTML GUI.

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY, Wichita, Kansas. (1998 –1998)

Graduate Teaching Assistant.

Provided assistance to students of C programming and basic electronics classes.

TREND MICRO Software Co., Cuppertino, California. (1996 –1996)

Anti-Virus Software Analysis & Testing.

Internship.

Configured and Tested anti-virus software. Analyzed virus codes and developed signatures.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Hobby: Swimming, Tennis

Citizenship: United States

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