Abdul Rashid, Network Engineer

Abdul Rashid

Network Engineer

Hub Staff (Pvt) Ltd

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Intelligent Systems (Artificial Intelligence)
Experience
5 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :5 years, 3 Months

Network Engineer at Hub Staff (Pvt) Ltd
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • June 2012 to August 2015

• Configuring and Troubleshooting OSPF/EIGRP/BGP on Cisco Routers
• Installation of Network Devices in Banking Sectors such as Routers, Switches
• Responsible to monitoring the customer network such as (Internet, VoIP, L2vpn, L3vpn, Ibgp and Ebgp)
• Giving support and configuring Cisco Network devices such as Cisco Routers 800, 2801, 2850, 2950
• OSPF, BGP and IS-IS protocols being used through entire network. Knowledge of VOIP Troubleshooting, Sip Trunk, PSTN, and Cisco Soft switches Administration (PGW, BTS).
• Supporting, maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting customer's networks specially in banking IT sectors
• Experienced with Cisco ASA 5505 and 5550 series Firewall devices had been configured for Access Lists, maintaining and creating side to site VPNs for the company users.
• Manage workload and other assignments efficiently while being able to resolve time-critical situations reliable and professionally
• Accurately and completely document problems and solutions on case notes and bug reports.
• Utilize ongoing knowledge of supported management products in order to resolve issues, problems and ensure accurate information is communicated.
• Managing IP Allocation and insuring minimal downtime of machines, configure servers for fault tolerance with User Security and Disk Space Managements to optimize the server utilization

Level 2 Support Engineer at Fowler Welch Logistics and Supply Management
  • United Kingdom - Sheffield
  • June 2011 to March 2012

 Handle the tasks of providing operational support and project implementation for Cisco-based network infrastructure including switching, cabling, load balancing, routing, firewall security and site-to-site VPN
 Responsible for analyzing and evaluating network security threats and vulnerabilities
 Promote network policies, standards and procedures through adherence in daily operational activities
 Participate in on-call responsibilities in support of a 24 x 7 x 365 production environment
 Coordinate with hardware and software vendors to maintain operations, diagnose issues and resolve problems
 Perform responsibilities of creating implementation plans for network-related projects based on standard building blocks and procedures
 Perform the installation, configuration and testing of LAN/WAN devices
 Handle responsibilities of maintaining technical and operational documentation and training materials for installation and configuration activities
 Provided functional and technical support, troubleshooting and diagnosing hardware and software problems, including desktop, laptop, LAN, and remote systems.

Network Support Engineer at Business Computing International (BCI)
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • March 2008 to April 2009

• Securing, administration and maintenance of DIB (Dubai Islamic Bank) internal systems across multiple sites.
• Analyzed & developed key components using methodology prescribed techniques.
• Configuration, test and deployment of all new network devices (Routers,
Switches and Firewall) required for the DIB ’s branches connectivity with the head office.
• Provide telephone and desktop support to internal users
• Maintenance and upgrading of computer systems or offering recommendations on upgrades needed.
• Investigated, diagnosed and resolved all network pro blems in different
Departments of DIB’s head office.
• Provide the Microsoft software product installation to internal users.
• Responsible for smooth connectivity in switched network en vironm ent in the branches of DIB.
• Prepare documents of the devices installed in the branches of DIB and their configuration.

Education

Master's degree, Intelligent Systems (Artificial Intelligence)
  • at Peter The Great Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University
  • July 2017

This is two years Master Degree program with European Cradit Hour Systems (ECTS). Program profile. Major areas of expertise: Advanced knowledge of intelligent systems; Management and Engineering; Software Development Technologies; Optimization methods; Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulation; Neuroinformatics and Computational Neuroscience; Computational systems; Publishing and scientific research work.

Master's degree, Telecommunication Engineering
  • at University of Sunderland
  • June 2011

Graduate in MSc Telecommunication Engineering from United Kingdom .Overseas Studies Program: Got Scholar Ship for Higher Study. 1 Semester studied (LAN & WAN , Network Security and Broadcast System) 2-Semester studied (Digital Telephony, Network Simulation, Wireless Communication ) Dissertation titled “Dynamic Enable Route Filtering Scheme for Data Reporting in Wireless Sensor Networks”, 2011. for the completion of MSc Telecommunication Program. Emphasis: ▪ Broadcasting System ▪ Local Area & Wide Area Network (LAN & WAN) ▪ Network Security ▪ Network Simulation ▪Digital Telephone ▪Wireless Communication

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
  • March 2009

Emphases: ▪Communication System Design ▪Data Communication ▪Object Oriented Programming ▪Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) ▪Computer Communication & Networks ▪Computer Security ▪Digital Communication System Design

Specialties & Skills

Cisco Switches
Cisco Routers
Cisco devices
OPNET (Network Simulator)
GNS3 Network Simulator
Cisco Packet Tracer
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Languages

English
Expert
Russian
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Training)
Training Institute:
City of Sunderland College United Kingdom
Date Attended:
October 2011
Duration:
180 hours