Head of Data Network & Network Security Engineering
Orange - Egypt
Total years of experience :24 years, 6 Months
Set strategy, road map and planning of all company IP
Technology development such as : Mobile Core data network,
Data centers, Network Security, Call center network, ISP
network, wireless and headquarters.
Managed Complex projects across different departments
(Core Network, VAS, Radio, Infrastructure, Security, IT, Sales,
Marketing, Crisis management & Commercial)
Met budget targets through responsible planning and
resource allocation.
Identified, addressed and either resolved or escalated project
issues.
Evaluated organizational needs, identifying underperforming
areas and reporting recommendations for improvement.
Outlined and implemented plans to meet development and
operational targets.
Reported regularly on project data and kept leadership
informed of progress.
Defined scopes, managed resources and oversaw schedules in
line with stakeholder and project owner specifications.
Oversaw on-site and off-site teams of professionals working
on diverse Data Networks and Network security projects.
Planned efficient use of resources to control expenditures.
Communicated effectively with business users, explaining
complex technical information with ease and clarity.
Actively listened to business and non-technical teams to fully
understand requests and address concerns.
Managed team of managers and professionals in different
geographical locations (On-site & Remotely)
Managed and designed annual budget of average 100 Million
EGP, with financial management skills
Vendor relation management to get best cost efficient
solutions and deals (vendors such as: Cisco, Avaya, Juniper,
F5, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Vnware, R$M and Huawei )
Prepared RFP s, business cases, cost / benefit analysis, risk /
benefit analysis
Solved all types of problems, conflicts, and obstacles
(technical, financial, managerial, and personal)
Ensured appropriate design for data network, VOIP, security
and access controls on all network levels ( LAN & WAN )
Managed the full process of design, purchase, and
implementation of multivendor technical solutions in Data
centers and core data network, including models such as:
Cisco routers (ISR, ASR, 29xx, 19xx, 4300, 1111 …) and
switches (65xx, 3750, 2960. …), Juniper core routers, F5 & A10
load balancers, Firewalls and Next Generation firewalls
(Fortinet, Palo Alto & Juniper SRX ), Cisco Nexus switches
(N9k, N7k, N5k, N2k), Cisco NCS, Cisco Satellite and others.
Assessed training needs of individuals and organizations and
helped set up programs to meet needs.
Allocated resources and budgets to meet Department goals.
Created High Level Designs and Low Level Designs,
delivering focused solutions to meet business demands.
Identified and evaluated security risks
Prepared and managed multiple RFPs between multiple
vendors
Responded promptly to information assurance notifications to
detect vulnerabilities and protect networks
Accountable for
• Design, Manage, Implement all types of Data Network projects
• Road map, Design and planning of all company IP networking solutions & Infrastructure
• Company Data Centers Network Engineering .
. All company LAN & WAN connectivity
• Open communication channels with customers, convert business requirements into technical solutions
. Convert all company data centers into single data center using VXLAN
• Prepare (RFPs), (RFQs), High & Low level designs, and Implementation plans
• Optimize OPEX and CAPEX budgets
• Align with Company business Strategy
• Build business cases and case studies, cost/benefit analysis, risk/benefit analysis
• Solve all types of problems and obstacles (Technical, managerial, planning, financial ….)
• Design annual budget
• Manage multiple vendors such as: Cisco, F5, Juniper, Riverbed …)
Manage Team of professionals who are Accountable for :
• Design, Manage, Implement all types of Data Network projects
• Road map, Design and planning of all company IP networking solutions & Infrastructure
• Data Centers, LAN & WAN
• IP Telephony and VOIP
• Wi-Fi LAN solutions
• Firewalls Engineering and implementations
• Open communication channels with customers, convert business requirements into technical solutions
• Prepare (RFPs), (RFQs), High & Low level designs, and Implementation plans
• Optimize OPEX and CAPEX budgets
• Align with Company business Strategy
• Build business cases and case studies, cost/benefit analysis, risk/benefit analysis
• Solve all types of problems and obstacles (Technical, managerial, planning, financial ….)
• All VOIP related technologies
• Design annual budget
• Manage multiple vendors such as: Cisco, F5, Juniper, R&M, Avaya, Aruba …)
Experience
• Design, planning and implementation of all types of complex data network projects
• All Data network technologies and solutions (routing, switching, QOS, VOIP, Data centers, Wi-Fi, Security, LAN, WAN …)
• All data network component. (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Wireless controllers, call managers, VPN concentrators ... )
• Data Network equipment such as Cisco Routers (ASR, 7600, 7200, 2600, 2800, 2900, 1900, 42xx, ..), Cisco Nexus (N7K, N5K, N2K, N77k ), Cisco switches (6500, 4900, 4500, 3560, 3650 )
• Deep knowledge in Data Network protocols and solutions
• Data Centers design
• Plan and implement new projects in operational environment with no impact
• Work closely with IT Systems & application owners and infrastructure to put the proper designs
• Excellent people leadership, communication, presentation, and problem solving skills
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with different scopes and technologies
• Achieve objectives through excellent management of people
and available resources
• Excellent knowledge about SDN/NFV
Achievements
High record of successful designs, and implementations of high complex Data Network projects in critical operational sites, such as (but not limited to):
• Full upgrade of Orange main Operational data center
• Main Data Center relocation project
• Head quarter full network, voice, cabling and Wi-Fi
Preparation
• Full Call Center site preparation and Disaster recovery
• Merge Company Infrastructure with acquired ISP (Link.net)
• Implement Telepresence all over the company
- Responsible for implementation, fault diagnostics and Client technical discussion related to Networking & data communication.
- Set an appropriate networking design that fulfills customer’s requirement
- Offer technical & technological support for the client.
Courses completed: - Project Management. - strategic planning - Strategic Risk Management - Making strategies Work - Copmetitive Strategy - strategic negotiation - Finance - Accounting - Economics - Marketing - Organizational behaviour - Leadership
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE R&S # 16910)
Cisco Wireless LAN qualified specialist (CQS)
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
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