Ashifkhan Makrani, Networking Engineer

Ashifkhan Makrani

Networking Engineer

Mosanada

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Diploma, Computer Engineering
Experience
13 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 7 Months

Networking Engineer at Mosanada
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since December 2019

 Managing Barracuda firewall using a central management control center.
 Configuring and troubleshoot TINA/IPsec VPN.
 Monitoring the network using PRTG monitoring Tool.
 Network device hardening and firmware upgrade of the Network Devices.

Network Engineer at IMSI India Pvt Ltd and Info Services C2H IBM India Pvt Ltd
  • India - Mumbai
  • April 2018 to November 2019

 Monitor the Infrastructure, using various monitoring tools like Solarwinds and whatsup gold.
 Firewall and router configuration changes as per the business requirement.
 Implementing security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL and VPN.
 Relaying information to site engineers to perform corrective maintenance.
 Close trouble tickets that arise during corrective maintenance.
 Assist onsite deployments and troubleshooting Layer 2 & Layer 3 hardware and software related issues.extensive troubleshooting of network outages, network performance issues, configuration issues.
 Manage different vendor devices like Cisco, Juniper, HP, Avaya, Nortel, Netgear, D-Link and Ruckus.
 Analyze, Configure and troubleshoot complex network. Support core, Distribution and access layers switches.
 Follow up on the issues that have been escalated to the teams until the issue is fixed..

Network engineer at B2C WLL (subsidiary of BPOPLUS Qatar)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • June 2016 to August 2017

 Responsible for Network/Wi-Fi support at all scanning gates of organized events and diagnosing & resolving Networks, hardware, software & end users problems.
 Acted as the first point of contact for all IT & technical queries.
 Developed the infrastructure and systems to meet the project needs.
 Responsible for WIFI deployments, which include APs installations and cabling.
 Involved in the rollout of software updates and patches for Scanning devices.
 Investigate specialist and complex IT support issues.
 Responsible for allocating work to junior staff and induction training for new staff.

Network Engineer at IMSI India Pvt Ltd
  • India - Ahmedabad
  • November 2015 to May 2016

 Deployed on-site WAN Project at Vodafone India Service Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad for the client of IBM India PVT LTD.
 Responsible for Cisco Routers and switches configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
 Gather and collate network requirements by working with clients and colleagues.
 Administration and Troubleshooting of Cisco Switch and Router.
 Handling Cisco RMA tickets/Fault ticket and follow up for Vodafone India Service Pvt. Ltd. (VISPL).

Network Engineer at HCL Comnet Ltd
  • India - Ahmedabad
  • April 2010 to October 2015

 Responsible for service delivery as per the Service Level Agreement (SLA) for support & monitoring the WAN Network and Systems of Punjab National Bank for Ahmadabad and all Gujarat Bank Branches.
 Taking care of 100+ MPLS Leased Line, OFC, ISDN Lines, RF and VSAT connectivity for all branches connected to Punjab National Bank, Ahmadabad Data Centre.
 Remotely Configuring & Troubleshooting of CISCO Routers of 1700, 1800, 1900, 2600 Series.
 Installation, Configuration & Troubleshooting of CISCO L2-L3 Switches using LAN protocols like VLAN, Inter-VLAN Routing, and STP.
 Configuration, Troubleshooting and monitoring of Channelized E1, PRI & BRI Lines at Ahmadabad Datacenter as well as branch side remotely.
 Understanding existing network plan, design, install and support network system for Punjab National Bank.
 Network Assessment and Documentation (including technical, operational, and economic assessment).
 Provide pre and post-sales, technical support as needed for clients about network connectivity and other system help.
 Implemented VLAN to filtered and secure traffic for end User application.
 Looking after commercial activities like Point to Point Leased Line commissioning, link closer, bandwidth up gradation and degradation with service provider BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM Ltd, Reliance Communication, Airtel.
 Handling PNB networks, links, Routers, Modems, Switches maintenance.
 Interacting with customers regarding new link, existing link up gradation.
 Creating customer’s network maps, designing and configuring customer’s routers.
 Completely monitoring all the Network Devices through Network Monitoring Tool (NMS) - What’s up Gold.

Education

Diploma, Computer Engineering
  • at K.D Polytechnic collage Patan, Gujarat.
  • November 2006

Diploma in Computer Engineering. Contact: (M) +91 - 7878795007. Email: Passport No: R9404160 Degree Institute/University. Diploma in Computer Engineering (Nov 2006) at K.D Polytechnic collage, Patan, Gujarat, India.

High school or equivalent, Science Stream
  • at Higher Secondary School
  • April 2002

Higher Secondary School (Science Stream) (April 2002) Makhdom Highschool, Modasa, Gujarat, India

Specialties & Skills

Routing and Switching
LAN WAN
Wireless
Network Administration
INVENTORY
ROUTING
Leased line
Computer Hardware
Switching
Network Monitoring Tool
Network Administrator
Ruckus network
Mushroom Network
Routing Protocols
BGP,IS-IS,OSPF,EIGRP,RIP,LDP
VLAN,STP,VTP
IPS/IDS
Cisco ASA
Fortigate,Fortinet
Network Security
Palo Alto
Barracuda Firewall

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core - CCNP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2020
Valid Until:
September 2023
JUNIPER NETWORK CERTIFIED INTERNET ASSOCIATE,ER (JNCIA-ER) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2009
Valid Until:
January 2012
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching, Cisco ID: CSCO13228691 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2017
Valid Until:
September 2020
NSE 1 Network Security Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2018
Valid Until:
August 2020

Hobbies

  • Internet Surfing
    Surfing for new technology and growing up my skill with this.