Network & Security Architect
Aspire Zone Foundation
Total years of experience :18 years, 10 months
As the Network & Security Architect for AZF IT, my role is to own the complex, state-of-the-art Networking & Security infrastructure & its designs for AZF (as well as for all its customers) that is rapidly changing to support enterprise growth and development of new business opportunities. Responsible for the overall design of data networks (wired & wireless) which facilitate multi service delivery. Also responsible to provide technical consulting, engineering, and operational services to Aspire Zone foundation and its customers. My role supervises a team of 2 Network Technicians, 2 Network engineers, 2 Senior Network Engineer, 2 Senior Security Engineers & 1 Unified Communications Engineer and is responsible for their tasks and time management of the team to ensure the productivity and work quality. Responsible for designing, installing, maintaining and supporting LAN, WAN and VoIP infrastructures at all offices & customers of the Aspire Zone Foundation which includes in its umbrella, Aspire Sports Academy, Aspetar Hospital, Khalifa Stadium, Torch Tower Hotel, Aspire Logistics, Hammad Aquatic Center, Aspire Printing Press, Aspire Park and Anti-Doping Lab, Qatar.
System Integration Engineer - Networking and security with 3+ years of experience with projects in India & abroad. Focused in Networking and Security domain. Service Provider industry experience in multi-platform, multi-vendor environment with ability to ramp up in a short period of time. Reputation in interacting/managing global customer relationship. Strong team player, with excellent communication skills building good work relationships with all.
Routing Protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, , BGP) + Switching Techniques
Switches - 2900, 3550, 3750, and 6500 series
Routing Platform - Cisco 17XX, 26XX, 36XX, 28XX, 38XX, 76XX, 12XX
Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
Cisco Access Control Server
Cisco Firewall Service Module (FWSM)
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA)
RSA Authentication Manager
Check Point NGX R60 & R62
Cisco PDSN (Public Data Service Node)
Cisco Works - LMS 2.5 with MWFM
Troubleshooting and isolating problems.
Customer Handling, Vendor Management.
Making Technical Documents (HLD, LLD POE, etc)
Imparting Trainings on Networking and Security to Clients.
Experience of 3+ years in Implementing Projects for Service Provider Segment, working with high-end Cisco Devices up to and including the GSR (Gigabit Switch Router 12000 Series), 7600 Series Router, 7200 Series Router, L3 Switches (Cisco 6500, 3550, 3750 Switches), Cisco Access Register, Cisco ACS, Cisco FWSM, Cisco ASA, Cisco MARS, Checkpoint NGX Firewalls, RSA Authentication Manager. Good communication Skills, and team as well as individual contributor. Proven ability to learn quickly and become an expert in a variety of technologies. Skilled at producing quality work with limited resources.
Got a CGPA of 9.4 on a scale of 10.
Successfully completed my Bachelors of Engineering (Honors) in Electronics & Communication.