Amr Helmy, Data Network Core Senior Supervisor

Amr Helmy

Data Network Core Senior Supervisor

Orange

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Bachelor's degree, B.Sc.Electrical Engineering, Computers &Systems (Major in Networks).
Experience
11 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 3 Months

Data Network Core Senior Supervisor at Orange
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2013 to May 2016

Responsibilities of the old position in addition to:

• Insuring the delivery for Network availability and capacity planning.
• Leading internal originated projects and initiatives in terms of planning, execution and monitoring till entering the operation phase.
• Acting as team Technical advisor on 24/7 basis for major & complex problems and propose solutions to less experienced Core Data Network team members and Data Network First Line Support team and follow up with them to ensure that their deliverables meet the target quality that secure services, image and revenue.
• Succeeded to enforce Security policies and Network Devices hardening with Mobinil Core networks and securing Mobinil Critical services using F5 WAF and LTM in addition to Network FWs like Juniper SRX.
• Leaded proactive revise of complex network designs for new core data network projects and raise any operational concerns prior to implementation and participate in providing solutions to achieve project targets.
• Administered, tested and maintained Core DN elements and links in all switches including but not limited to routers, switches, Load Balancers and network security devices, in addition to any other component added to the network that protect Core services while communicating and working with corresponding service providers.
• Ensure proper integration, testing and operations of all core services; VAS, IN, Voice, SMS, BSS, packet core implemented over the DN while ensuring Quality of service and availability requirements for critical services such as Voice Signaling, HLR/SDM and any prevailing service deemed as critical, to meet business needs.

Data Network Core Principle Engineer at Orange
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2008 to January 2013

Responsibilities of the old position in addition to:

• Migrating Core Network Equipment from ATM to Cisco MPLS cutting edge technologies using Cisco IOS-XR Devices besides troubleshooting Mobinil Services
• Configure and troubleshoot Site to site VPN on Cisco ASA.
• Maintaining the services end to end over Cisco ATM (MGX and BPX).
• Configuring the services end to end over Cisco MPLS (CRS and GSR 12000).
• Perform analysis and diagnosis on complex network problems.
• Evaluating and implementing new or advanced networking technologies.
• Understand customer’s needs and requirements and translate it in to IP network Solutions.
• Monitoring and Upgrading Mobinil Core links(STM1s and STM4s)

Data Network Senior Engineer at Orange
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2007 to January 2008

Responsibilities of the old position in addition to:
• Maintain Security access to our network.
• Configuring the services end to end over Cisco ATM (MGX and BPX).
• Reviewing designs and implementing for the entire IP network including LAN, WAN and Security with Cisco Routers and Switches, Cisco PIX and ASA.
• Testing and acceptance of new Data network equipment such as Multilayer switches (6509-4507, 3560), Routers (3725-3640-7600-7206 VXR-3800), Firewalls (PIX 535, ASA 5500)

Data Network Engineer at MOBINIL
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2006 to January 2007

• Configuring and Installing Data Network Equipment besides troubleshooting Mobinil Services such as: SMS/MMS, BSCs and OML supervision, 2G, HLRs.
• Configuring the services end to end over Cisco ATM (MGX and BPX).
• Installing and upgrading Core Links (E1/E3/STM1) over ATM MGX and BPX.

Network Operation Engineer at NOOR Advanced Technologies
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • December 2005 to May 2006

-Monitoring all managed Noor nodes operations, assuring network performance parameters compliance.
-Handling various troubleshooting levels for network problems associated with Noor nodes as well as connected customers.
-Providing smooth communications within company for customer technical requests as well as providing internal and external technical reporting.
-Trouble shooting Leased Lines problems and dispatching technicians if needed to solve the problem physically.
-Creating and Fixing the MRTG for trunks between nodes and customers.
-Configuring the CPE to customers before sending it to the customers for replacement.
-Troubleshooting our E3s and E1s with Telecom Egypt and restore it in timely manner.

Network Operation Engineer at Nile online
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • March 2005 to December 2005

- Monitoring all managed NOL nodes operations, assuring network performance parameters compliance.
-Handling various troubleshooting levels for network problems associated with NOL nodes as well as connected customers.
-Providing smooth communications within company for customer technical requests as well as providing internal and external technical reporting.
-Trouble shooting Leased Lines problems within my authority.

Education

Bachelor's degree, B.Sc.Electrical Engineering, Computers &Systems (Major in Networks).
  • at Ain Shams University
  • May 2003

Graduation Project: Calculating Disparity in images using stereo matching algorithm. The project aims to recover the depth of objects in 2-D images and makes 3-D modeling for this object using Visual C++6 and OpenGL Libraries. Project Grade: Excellent.

Specialties & Skills

Routing
Juniper
IP Networking
Complex Routing and Switching Solutions
IGP,EGP
LAN and Wan Design

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Service Provider (CCIE-SP#48277) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
MPSSC MGX PNNI Switch Service Configuration (Training)
Training Institute:
Global Knowledge ,UK
Date Attended:
October 2007
Duration:
40 hours
BSCI 642-901(Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks) (Training)
Training Institute:
Synergy,Cairo
Date Attended:
January 2007
Duration:
40 hours
DMTS - Deploy, Maintain, and Troubleshoot Cisco IOS XR Software (Training)
Training Institute:
Cisco Systems, UK.
Date Attended:
October 2009
Duration:
40 hours
BCMSN (Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Network) (Training)
Training Institute:
Synergy,Cairo
Date Attended:
July 2006
Duration:
40 hours
Implementing Cisco MPLS Traffic Engineering and other features (MPLST) (Training)
Training Institute:
Sigma-IT, Giza
Date Attended:
November 2009
Duration:
40 hours
MPLS 642-611 (Implementing Cisco MPLS) (Training)
Training Institute:
Sigma-IT,Giza
Date Attended:
March 2009
Duration:
40 hours
CCIE SP 350-029 Written (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2014
Valid Until:
December 2017
Emotional Intelligence. (Training)
Training Institute:
Logic Management Consulting.
Date Attended:
August 2009
Duration:
24 hours
MAESC MGX ATM Edge Switch Configuration (Training)
Training Institute:
Global Knowledge,UK.
Date Attended:
October 2007
Duration:
40 hours
CCNA Routing and Switching (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2006
Valid Until:
December 2017
UMTS for Engineers (Training)
Training Institute:
Air-Com-UK,Conrad Hotel,Cairo
Date Attended:
June 2008
Duration:
24 hours
SNPA 642-523(Securing Networks with PIX and ASA) (Training)
Training Institute:
Synergy , Cairo
Date Attended:
March 2008
Duration:
40 hours
Project Management Professional (PMP) (Training)
Training Institute:
Amideast,Cairo
Date Attended:
February 2009
Duration:
36 hours
ISCW 642-825(Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks) (Training)
Training Institute:
Synergy ,Cairo
Date Attended:
January 2008
Duration:
40 hours
Communication Basics (MBTI) (Training)
Training Institute:
Quest, Cairo, Egypt.
Date Attended:
May 2010
Duration:
24 hours
SNRS 642-503(Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches) (Training)
Training Institute:
Synergy , Cairo
Date Attended:
August 2008
Duration:
40 hours
CCIP (Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2007
Valid Until:
August 2015
Junos, Associate (JNCIA-Junos) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2013
Valid Until:
October 2016
CCNP Routing and Switching (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2007
Valid Until:
December 2017
 Customer Service Course. (Training)
Training Institute:
RITI (Regional ITI) Cairo, Egypt
Date Attended:
June 2005
Duration:
40 hours
CCNA (640-801) ICND1 and ICND2 (Training)
Training Institute:
AUC
Date Attended:
August 2004
Duration:
80 hours
Junos for Security Platforms (JSEC) (Training)
Training Institute:
Nokia Siemens-Cairo
Date Attended:
February 2013
Duration:
24 hours
BGP 642-661 (Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers) (Training)
Training Institute:
Sigma-IT, Giza.
Date Attended:
September 2009
Duration:
40 hours
Art of Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Business Management Consultants
Date Attended:
October 2009
Duration:
24 hours