Abdul Rahman Abdul Rashed, Senior Network Engineer

Abdul Rahman Abdul Rashed

Senior Network Engineer

webe digital sdn bhd

Location
Malaysia
Education
Master's degree, Master of Science (Computer Networking)
Experience
19 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 11 Months

Senior Network Engineer at webe digital sdn bhd
  • Malaysia
  • My current job since February 2012

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core Network Operation Department
● Manage in-source project for VPN backbone.
● Determine project milestones, prepare the Engineering Work Order and Risk Assessment.
● Track and report project status to webe C-level and stakeholder.
● Coordinate with affiliate internal request or remote hand support to perform work request.
● Carry out configuration work during installation remotely.
● Manage handover and technical documents prior handover to NOC.
● Participate in ad hoc projects or initiatives related to transmission, routing, switching and security

PROJECTS INVOLVED:
● LTE over NGBH+ - To decommission all WiMAX services legacy to LTE enode B
● LTE interim - Engage with nationwide LTE project deployment and oversee and involve in operational matter related to the new network currently being setup.
● SHT DC migration & collapse - Participate and implement SHT DC migrate to newly setup BRF DC
● L2 to L3 migration - To migrate (WiMAX) customer connection and decommission from legacy ALU 7750SR Edge Router to Juniper MX480 nationwide

Network Engineer (Core Network Operation Department)
● Support VPN access delivery.
● Performed lease circuit line testing, activation and deactivation, ethernet link test
● Provision/ de-provision of new IPVPN access on PE including IP-Sec.
● Subject matter reference for circuit RSVP path ratio change and load sharing services.
● Delivered PE-CE policy changes as requested by premium customer
● Participate in CAB meeting presentation, discussion, review and implementation
● Liaised with local carrier for access line troubleshooting
● Work closely with Service Manager for customer issues.
● Responsible to assist and support daily work with SOC and field engineers.
● Managed resources to support daily work.

SUPPORT EQUIPMENTS:
Juniper MX480, Alcatel SR 7750, SR 7450, Omni 6850, ZTE- 5124 and 5928 L2-L3 switches.

SUPPORT TOOLS:
PRTG, Solarwind Orion, Cacti, Omnivista EMS, Netnumen EMS, Fujitsu Netsmart

ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Webe - Diamond recognition award award for year 2016
P1 - High performance recognition award for year 2013
P1- Third Quarter 2013 - STRIP award for best Teamwork

Network Engineer at TIMEdotCom Sdn Bhd
  • Malaysia
  • August 2009 to January 2012

RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Deliver configuration change - Add, remove and change. L3/L2 port activation & deactivation, IOS upgrade and equipment migration authorized by CAB members.
● Updated RFC, verify completeness and accuracy of the documentation.
● Effectively communicate with engineering team when issue arises.
● Participated in CAB meeting presentation.

Network Engineering and Planning division
Network Engineer
● Core member of the team that design, plan, test, coordinate, and deploy for the IP/MPLS core network reengineering project.
● The reengineering project spans across multiple physical and logical optimization activities on the existing IP/MPLS network, as well as the establishment of the parallel IP/MPLS network
● Physical optimizations of the network include providing physical redundancy at the Points of Presence (POPs)
● Effectively communicate status to customers.
● Provided daily summary of the status of any outstanding matters as well as all resolved incidents.
● Maintenance of technical documentation of processes and procedures used throughout normal
operations
● Ensure that the NOC goes beyond what is required as defined by Service Level Agreements

SUPPORT EQUIPMENTS:
Cisco router: 2900, 3550, 2500, 2600, 3600, 7200
Catalyst: 3560, 3650, 3750, 4500, 6500,
Load balancer: Cisco CSS and F5
Huawei metro switching equipment 200a\b, 300a & 85XX Series

SUPPORT TOOLS:
PRTG, Solarwind Orion, Cacti, Omnivista EMS, Netnumen EMS, MRTG

Access Administrator Analyst (Contract) at Exxonmobil Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  • Malaysia
  • March 2008 to August 2009

Provide First Point of Contact (FPoC) and administer access controls for wide range of computing systems support for in Western and Central Europe including several African countries. Dealing with request via emails, tickets and E-request regarding folder access, LAN - LAN ID creation, user relocation, folder and security group creation, Lotus Notes ID creation, password reset, Smart Card issue. Responsible to provide any form of consultation and troubleshooting for client using WINTEL based application (LAN).

Network Engineer \ Technician at Freelance
  • Malaysia
  • December 2008 to June 2009

Responsible in designing, planning, implementation & installation a small and simple smart home concept integrating IP camera (using POE), WIFI, network storage and Broadband internet access using IEEE 802.3 medium. This is a small POC concept to prove the low cost, performance together with reliability and effectiveness CAT5e still posses even with the new technology coming up.

Network Engineer (Contract) at Consurv Consult Int Sdn Bhd
  • Malaysia
  • November 2007 to December 2007

Responsible for the design, deployment and installation of Radio-frequency identification within PETRONAS Ammonia Refinery Centre in Kerteh Malaysia. The project involve pre-deployment equipment, technology assessment, site surveys, test and measurement of the RFID equipment coverage area and interacting with RFID principal on their equipment performance and evaluation for further improvement

Network Administrator, Network and Wireless RF Engineer at ARL HomeComm Sdn Bhd
  • Malaysia
  • January 2004 to July 2007

Responsible for the design, deployment, and optimization of fixed wireless broadband access networks. Managing the design phase will include pre-deployment equipment analysis, technology assessment, market analysis, radio network planning, site surveys, path analysis, access planning, interference analysis, demand planning, test and measurement of the equipment, and interfacing with the market development team. While in the deployment phase, test and measurement, compiling site packages in coordination with site acquisition, construction management and the clients, working with installation to verify equipment configuration, contribute to and oversee antenna alignment and acceptance testing of equipment. In the optimization stage, manage optimal network performance, KPI and network statistics analysis, frequency modification, antenna re-alignment, and BSU parameter optimization. The individual will typically oversee and guide the work of Associate and Design Engineers, in charge of managing the day to day operations of the projects, and interface with Project Managers.

Trainee Network Engineer at ARL HomeComm Sdn Bhd
  • Malaysia
  • January 2004 to January 2005

Answerable to ARL HomeComm Network Head of Department coordinated planning, installation, and maintenance of multiple LAN’s and internet access in support of broadband client and small business network end users. Managing the network includes to ensuring a stable network environment with Windows 2000 Servers and XP-based systems at sites using wireless bridging point to point link, wireless routers, access points, and 10/100 wired switches. This includes supporting network functions to promote connectivity and ongoing operations with minimal downtime and signal degradation and troubleshoot and repair network for 19 sites.

Education

Master's degree, Master of Science (Computer Networking)
  • at University Technology of MARA
  • August 2010

Honors -Received a certification of excellence from the university for getting dean's list in the 1st semester of study. -Score a CGPA of 3.58 for the hold 3 semester Master course. Dissertations -Produce a dissertations entitle "Uncommon Standards Existance Compromising The Growth Of Wireless Broadband Industry in Malaysia" discussing the issue of earthing, lightning, resistance potential different & causes of such failure.

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Technology (Hons) in Information Technology 2004
  • at University Technology of PETRONAS
  • August 2004

Honors -Received various certification & acknowledgement due to actively involves is Media & Technology Club project involving montage presentation, multiple camera project covering university convocation events & major PETRONAS regional functions Scholarships -Received PETRONAS study aid. Internship -Did internship & involve with ARL HomeComm whom which has a Network Service Provider & 3rd Internet Service Provider licensee from Malaysian Communications And Multimedia Commision by building the 802.16d wireless network infrastructure within Klang Valley area.

High school or equivalent, Science
  • at La Salle Klang Secondary School
  • June 1998

Score Aggregate 19 in SPM. The qualification level is similar to O Level examination cert.

Specialties & Skills

Installation
Optimization
Science
Internet
Planning
Technical Skills Microwave
Cisco Metro-e
MS Word
Wireless Networking 802.16d
Frequency Spectrum Management

Languages

English
Expert
Malay
Expert

Memberships

Malaysian Board of Technologist
  • Graduate Technologist
  • March 2019
Malaysian Board of Technologist
  • Professional Technologist
  • February 2020

Training and Certifications

Huawei-NE series routers IP bearer Network 2nd line Maintenance Training (Part3/3) (Training)
Training Institute:
Malaysian Global Training Centre (MGTC), Cyberjaya
Date Attended:
July 2017
Duration:
24 hours
Huawei-NE series routers IP bearer Network 2nd line Maintenance Training (Part1/3) (Training)
Training Institute:
Malaysian Global Training Centre (MGTC), Cyberjaya
Date Attended:
July 2017
Duration:
32 hours
LTE Fundamentals-Basic EPC Network and O&M (Training)
Training Institute:
TM NGN Meeting Room, CBJ Level 1 Right Wing, TM & IT Complex, Cyberjaya
Date Attended:
November 2016
Duration:
4 hours
Huawei-ATN Products Installation and Commissioning Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Malaysian Global Training Centre (MGTC), Cyberjaya
Date Attended:
August 2016
Duration:
16 hours
Cisco-Sourcefire Certification Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Global Knowledge Network (M) Sdn Bhd
Date Attended:
July 2016
Duration:
32 hours
Huawei-IP Bearer Network Planning and Design Training (Training)
Training Institute:
MGTC, Cyberjaya
Date Attended:
June 2016
Duration:
40 hours
McAfee SIEM Certified Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Bright Nexus - McAfee SIEM local partner
Date Attended:
June 2016
Duration:
64 hours
EDU-JUN-JUTM-Junos Unified Threat Management (Training)
Training Institute:
GreenSys Consulting Sdn Bhd, C-43-3, Block C, Jalan Universiti, Jaya One, Seksyen 13, PJ
Date Attended:
June 2016
Duration:
8 hours
Huawei-IP Bearer Network Planning and Design Fundamental Training (Training)
Training Institute:
MGTC, Cyberjaya
Date Attended:
June 2017
Duration:
8 hours
HUAWEI-ATN Products 1st Line Maintenance Training (Training)
Training Institute:
MGTC, Cyberjaya
Date Attended:
June 2016
Duration:
8 hours
EDU-JUN-JSEC-Junos Security (Training)
Training Institute:
GreenSys Consulting Sdn Bhd
Date Attended:
May 2016
Duration:
24 hours
Juniper SRX5800 - 5 days (Training)
Training Institute:
GreenSys Consulting Sdn Bhd
Date Attended:
May 2016
Duration:
40 hours
EDU-JUN-IJOS & EDU-JUN-JRE-Introduction to Junos Operating System & Junos Routing Essentials (Training)
Training Institute:
GreenSys Consulting Sdn Bhd
Date Attended:
May 2016
Duration:
16 hours
NSFocus - AntiDDos (Training)
Training Institute:
NSFocus - AntiDDos internal
Date Attended:
May 2016
Duration:
7 hours
Juniper SRX5800 Internal Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Commverge Sdn Bhd - Juniper partner - Lecture by Harris Mohd Arshad
Date Attended:
April 2016
Duration:
8 hours
McAfee SIEM Hands-on Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Bright Nexus - McAfee SIEM local partner
Date Attended:
April 2016
Duration:
8 hours
NIOSH-TM Safety Passport (NTMSP) (valid 2014-2017) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2014
Valid Until:
December 2017