Network Infrastructure Architect
IBM
Total years of experience :23 years, 11 Months
Deputed in the major deployment of Etihad Airways as a Resident Engineer.
Designing and implementing the Data Center Infrastructure for private cloud computing.
Planning, Designing, Implementing and Administering of Security infrastructure.
Planning and upgrading the Network and Security infrastructure.
Migration of Cisco ASA Firewall pre 8.0 version to 9.6.2
Mentoring and leading the team for BAU and project tasks.
Planning, Designing and Implementing of IT Systems and Networks as per client requirements.
Planning, Designing and Implementing of IP Telephony / Collaboration infrastructure.
Documentation, Knowledge transfer and training sessions of the technologies deployed in the environment.
Currently deputed in the major deployment of Government Organization in Al Ain as a Resident Engineer.
Planning, Designing, Implementing and Administering of New Firewall infrastructure including Fortigate 1500D Firewall and Cisco Switches.
Planning, Designing, , Implementing and Administering of Cisco IP Telephony / Collaboration 10.5 with CUCM, CUC, IM&P, Cisco VCS Servers.
Active Directory 2012 and Exchange 2013 Administration.
Cisco UCS C 220 Servers configuration with CIMC, VMware ESXi 5.5.
Involved in preparing the environment for ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management Program.
Deputed in major deployment of Government Organization in Abu Dhabi as a Resident Engineer
Configuration of overall infrastructure including, routing/switching, security and virtualization
Configuration of Hyper-V, Microsoft Exchange, Messaging Gateway, IP Telephony and Wireless Network
Knowledge transfer and training sessions of the technologies deployed in the environment
Designing the IT Infrastructure which consists of 3 Data Centers across the world.
Data Center deployment according to the design of Cisco Data Center 3.0 and DCI.
Designing and implementation of Edge Layer Security with Fortigate Firewall, Cisco ISR Routers, Cisco ACE/ISE and Net Scalar devices.
Managing the Edge Layer and Remote access (VPN) infrastructure which includes Blue Coat Proxy, Cisco ASA Firewall and the Fortigate Firewall.
Coordinating with vendors & project managers to finalize on Network architecture and Works with project teams to help implement Internal Systems.
Designing the Physical layout of the Data Center with the concerns of Space requirements, Power requirements and Cooling requirements.
Designing the VLANs, IP Scheme, IP routing, QoS policies.
Organizing and Controlling the Documents and Diagrams related to IT Network Infrastructure.
Designing and implementing the Layer 2 and Layer 3 Network Infrastructure for supporting virtualized environment with Nexus 7010, Nexus 5548, ASA 5585 X, Nexus 1010 X, Cisco 6509, ACE 60 Modules, Cisco ASR Routers and Cisco 3750 Switches.
UCS service profile creation for Organization, connectivity with Data Network (Nexus) and Storage Network (MDS9500)
Configured Nexus virtualized switch for port-profile, configure VSG, VNMC and NAM for traffic capture
Implementation of VDI / Citrix environment for Xen Desktop in UCS platform
UCS technology for virtualization of VDI and Application domain, for load balancing for critical application, Cisco ACE is configured
On a ground-up development understanding for Cisco’s UCS platform. Good sense of product design and implementation.
Migration of the applications from the physical environment to cloud environment.
Migration of the Airlines’ GDS system from Amadeus to Sabre.
Knowledge Sharing and Handover.
Mentoring the new joiners in the IT Network and System Team.
Managing the project from Network & Systems perspective.
Designing the VLANs, IP Scheme, IP routing, QoS policies.
Organizing and Controlling the Documents and Diagrams related to IT Network Infrastructure.
Managing the Edge Layer and Remote access (VPN) infrastructure which includes Blue Coat Proxy, Cisco ASA Firewall and the Fortigate Firewall.
Coordinating with vendors & project managers to finalize on Network architecture and Works with project teams to help implement Internal Systems.
Builds and maintains vendor relationships and manages the purchase of hardware and software products.
Evaluating and purchasing of all Networks / Systems related Hardware and Software and other IT supplies at the regional level.
Capacity Planning and Management.
Directs in the planning and implementation of additions, deletions and major modifications to the supporting regional infrastructure.
Implements network security at the regional level as established by corporate Security department.
Oversees the administration and maintenance of the company's IT Network infrastructure.
Managing local and wide-area voice and data networks by providing access to network resources and monitoring network performance
Managing the Firewall and Network Intrusion Prevention systems for secured access.
Interacts with internal clients on all levels to help resolve IT-related issues.
Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.
Responsible for backup and disaster recovery measures for Outstations.
Providing Level 3 Support to IT infrastructure and service delivery team.
Technical responsibilities/duties same as Senior Network Analyst as mentioned below.
Planning, Designing and implementation of IP Scheme, Sub netting, Super netting and Variable length Subnet mask.
Planning, organizing and managing overall operations of the organization’s Outstation to ensure the stable operation of the IT infrastructure.
Organizing the reservation system sessions, DCS and Black Box and providing the advanced level support.
Installing, Configuring, Maintenance and troubleshooting of Tipping Point 2400E, 600E and Tipping Point Security Management Server (SMS).
Installing, configuring and troubleshooting SITATEXT Gateway for Windows for X.25 Network and for IP Network Module. Planned and migrated SITATEX 6 to SITATEX 7.
Installing, Configuring various Reservation and Ticketing System such as LH systems Attachmate Info Connect, Sabre and Galileo Software. Managed nearly 1500 Attachmate Info Connect and Printer sessions, almost two years.
Installing, Configuring Reservation and Ticketing System Amadeus technology’s Amadeus Vista, Amadeus Pro Web, Amadeus Pro Printer for Ticket Printer and Hard copy, TELEX Printer. Managed nearly 3000 Amadeus Vista and 100 Pro Printer sessions across the world for Etihad Airways. Played a major role to migrate the reservation system from LH systems Attachmate Info Connect to Amadeus Selling Platform across the world for the firm.
Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting Fujitsu Siemens 9811, 9840 series Printers. Managed nearly 100 Fujitsu Siemens 9811 and 9840 Printers across the world for the firm.
Installing, Configuring and troubleshoot Airline specific Software’s such as WinBABS 2000 (RTB), DCS (Departure Control system), Amadeus Terminal connect and World Tracer. Installed and configured ALC Printer for printing from WinBABS Application.
Planned, Installed, Configured and troubleshooting Citrix Servers and Publishing Applications such as RTB WinBABS, Amadeus Vista, Oracle Applications, SITATEX in the servers.
Worked with Octane Wave and Sybase Push Mail Software’s in order to access the mails in the mobile devices. Worked with Blackberry servers and devices in order to access the mails in the Blackberry devices.
Installing, Configuring and troubleshooting network monitoring Software’s such as Cisco works, what’s up Gold, VMS and CACTI.
Worked with F5 Load Balancer.
Ensure the in-house computer network function is stable and optimized at all times.
Installing, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Routers and Switches.
Planning, Installing, Configuring, Troubleshooting, Maintaining and monitoring Packeteer devices throughout ETIHAD network across U A E.
Planning, Designing, implementation and troubleshooting of VLANs in the network.
Planning, Designing, implementation and troubleshooting of different VPN Tunnel Group in the PIX/ASA firewall. Worked with Cisco PIX 515 Series and ASA 5500 Firewall. Managed nearly 2000 VPN Users and Site to Site VPN Tunnels across the world.
Planning, Designing, implementing and maintaining the EDGE Layer Network with Cisco ASA Firewall, Big IP F5 Load Balancers, and HP Tipping Point IPS.
Installing, Configuring, Maintenance and troubleshooting of Cisco Secure Access
Worked with Nearly 30 Leases lines inside the United Arab Emirates and 100 MPLS IP VPN Connections across the world. Responsible for more than 50 ADSL Internet connections and 5 Leased Internet lines.
Responsible for the Core MPLS Connection and ISDN / PSTN Backup solution within our Network.
Have played a major role in Designing, planning and implementing the move of Data Center and the network to the new location.
Planned and organized nearly 30 sites from leased line to MPLS Connection within UAE.
Planned and organized and migrated the Firewall from PIX 515E to Cisco ASA 5540
Was responsible for migrate the Type B messaging system from SITA to ARINC.
Worked with ARINC’s AviNet Connector Tool, AviGate and X Mail Client in order to incorporate Type B messages with other applications such as AIMS, Caro Spot, Cargo MAX and Archimedes.
Designing, developing, implementation and supporting of Windows Network (LAN/WAN) as per clients requirements.
Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for system administration and appropriate use.
Providing technical support and consultation to the deployment team according to project timelines and tasks.
Installing and Configuring Windows 98, Windows 2000, windows XP and Windows 2003 Operating systems as for client requirements.
Installing and configuring various vendors ADSL Modem, Wireless Network and setup Firewall configuration.
Set up and maintain Internet Connections, Installed and maintain various standard Software as per requirements. Configured outlook, Eudora and Outlook Express on clients PCs.
Installing and configuring various Anti-Virus software’s like Norton, Trend Micro, AVG, SOPHOS, MacAfee in Servers.
Installing and configuring Print Servers, Printers, scanners and various Hardware Devices.
Configuring DHCP, DNS, VPN, ICS, RAS.
Monitoring & optimizing the System performance & reliability.
Configuring the System Back up & Data Recovery according to the Procedures.
Installation and configuration of servers such as Proxy Server, Web Server, and Print Server etc.
Implementing, managing, and Maintaining of Domains with Group Policies, Trusts and assigning Permissions to Users. Resolving the issues with roaming and local profile issues.
Designing, implementing and administering Windows 2000 multiple Server-based network with Windows 2000 Professional Clients, Windows NT workstation Clients and Windows 98 Clients.
Troubleshooting and supporting Windows 95/98, Windows 2000/XP Workstation and Windows 2000 Server.
Monitoring Local Area Network condition using the tools available and contacting external vendors to resolve problems when acquired.
Set up and maintain Internet Connections, Installed and maintain various standard Software as per requirements.
Assembling PCs and configuring user accounts and password security.
Coordinating the purchase of computers equipment, parts and software.
Installing, Configuring & Troubleshooting Network (LAN) Printers, Scanners & Laptops
Preparation of RJ-45 Connectors, cables & configuration of network points placement to establish desired environment for the Network.
Anticipate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on servers, input/output fleet, and workstations. Escalate incidents as necessary.
Responsible for Ethernet LAN cabling.
Trained the students for MCSE 2000, Basic Networking and CCNA
Installing, configuring, Troubleshooting and Administering Windows NT, Windows 98 and Windows 95 Network Environment and Microsoft Office Package.
Backing up and Restoring Data, Data Recovery from bad hard disk using various Tools.
Configuring Outlook, Outlook Express and Eudora
Provide technical support for clients with hardware and/or software related problems.
Monitoring Local Area Network condition using the tools available.
Set up and maintain Internet Connections, Installed and maintained various standard Software as per requirements.
Assembling and Repairing Pentium Machines.
Installing, configuring, Troubleshooting and Administering Windows NT, Windows 98 and Windows 95 Network Environment and Microsoft Office Package.
Work with User and Server manager and other various NT utilities including Windiff, Winfile, Winmsd and Tracert.
Preparing schedule charts, Customer services, Documents Filing and assisting the Office Administrator.
Preparing daily reports on purchases and sales and maintaining the minimum stock of products in the store.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Financial Management From National Institute of Business Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology From Tamilnadu Open University under distance Education System
Master of Arts in Public Administration from Annamalai University under distance education program
Diploma in Management Information Technology from National Institute of Labour Education and Management (NILEM)
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)