Adnan Khalid, Desktop/System Support Engineer

Adnan Khalid

Desktop/System Support Engineer

Technology-Outlet, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Location
Canada
Education
Master's degree, Networks & Telecom
Experience
16 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 8 Months

Desktop/System Support Engineer at Technology-Outlet, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
  • Canada - Alberta
  • My current job since November 2016
Deputy Manager Networks at National Clearing Company (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • May 2015 to October 2016

Configured Fortinet UTM for IP/Port, DMZ, Web-filter, IPS, Email, DLP & App-controls.
Implemented OSPF routing on Cisco routers & Fortinet firewall between nationwide sites.
Configured BGP Auto-Failover routing between upstream providers.
Configured High-Availability (Active-Active) mechanism between Fortinet devices.
Configured Policy-based routing, Ether-Channel, ACL & Port security on Cisco 6500, 3800 & Juniper EX3200 & EX4200 series switches.
Configured Juniper & Cisco routers to accommodate network needs of corporate clients.
Implemented 2-Factor (OTP) authentication (Hardware/Software tokens) on Fortinet Authenticator for LDAP users.
Involved in Data/IP based project for DSL users to use NCCPL applications over internet to remove legacy ISDN connection.
Configured and administrated IPSec Site-to-Site VPN between Fortigate and Cisco ASA.
Managed Cisco wireless controllers 2500 series for binding Mac-addresses to provide secure environment by using Cisco AIRCAP 1600 & 2700 series APs.
Implemented SIEM solution (HP Arc-sight & RSA envision) with information security group.
Monitoring for overall Network Infrastructure by using NMS (WhatsUpGold).
Provided technical presentation and explanation to the customer technical team to facilitate business.
Documented, implemented and maintained processes and procedures related to network service delivery, incidents by using CRM & Remedy ticketing system.
Completed projects ahead of schedule, within budget, saved time and cost.

Asst. Manager NOC at Eureka Net (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2011 to May 2015

Management of overall NOC operations.
Configuration of OSPF, BGP and IBGP.
Configuration of Cisco 7200 series core Routers and multi layer Switches (3700 & 3600).
Responsible for the Implementation and integration of IP routing solutions.
Management of Policy based routing and VPNs (Remote and Site-to-Site).
Design, plan & deployment & expansion of IT infrastructure and Data center.
Manage network infrastructure to ensure disaster recovery systems are accessible.
Management of Maipu S-3200, S-3400 switches and MP-1800 router.
Test commission & configure new hardware in the Core Network.
Administration of Virtual Servers and Machines by using VMware.
Attend meetings for pre-sales consultancy and supervise post sale deployments.
Provide technical presentation and explanation to the customer technical team members and partners to facilitate business deal opportunities.
Management of overall 24/7 Operation.
Supervising a team of Network Engineers.
Reporting to Director Operations.

Resident Network Administrator at Mackinnon & Mackenzie
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • October 2010 to June 2011
Network Administrator at Biztek(Noman Group of Companies)
  • April 2008 to January 2009
Network/System Engineer at Live Securities(A Khanani & Kalia Group Company)
  • February 2006 to March 2008

Education

Master's degree, Networks & Telecom
  • at Curtin university of technology
  • February 2010
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at Sir Syed university of Engineering and Technology
  • November 2006

Specialties & Skills

Computer Skills
Project Management
Internet
Installation
Management
Proxy Servers
CCNA - Security
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Hyper-V
Routing & Switching
Microsoft TMG Server
Fortigate

Languages

Urdu
Expert
English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

World Education Services
  • Canadian Equivalency
  • July 2013
Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Engineering Member
  • June 2008

Training and Certifications

Fortinet Certified Network Security Administrator (FCNSA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2015
Valid Until:
February 2016
CCNA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2010
Valid Until:
January 9999
Microsoft Server Virtualization with Hyper-V and System Center Specialist. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999
CCNP (R&S) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
CCNA - Security (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2009
Valid Until:
January 9999
Wireless and LAN Switching (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2009
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Soccer, Cricket, Cyber-Security