Mahmoud Kamal

- Develop the technical network strategy roadmap, after evaluating some critical areas that affects network performance, by using advanced Standards, and Protocols across Network (Routing, Wireless, and QoS).
- Reviewing Redundant and High Availability solutions with applying modifications, to grant 24x7 delivery of Network Services.
- Implementing a full plan for traffic prioritization for different services across the network to maximize users’ productivity.
- Network Automation, by using all available tools to optimize network different services.
- Fine-tuning current security policies with development to minimize Network threats against internal, and external attacks.
- Support and manage various Network and Security equipment related systems,
Cisco Routers, Switches, Security appliances e.g., ISE, ACS, FMC, and Firepower.
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller with N+1 implemented, Ubiquiti Bridges, and Uni-Fi Roaming solution.
NGFW such as PaloAlto, Foritgate, and Sophos.
Cisco CUCM, CUC, Expressway servers, and Voice gateways.

- Designed, integrated, and maintained consolidated network services e.g. Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Wireless for Cisco, HPE Aruba networks, and Network Security NGFW appliances such as FTD, PaloAlto, Fortigate, and Sophos.
- Participated in researching and evaluating modern Network solutions to achieve Digital Transformation of the Network environment by implementing SD-Access, and SD-WAN solutions.
- Led research to evaluate of NDR, EDR, and XDR solutions to maximize security visibility inside the environment.
- Controlling network access based on AAA concept, through implementing Cisco ISE, and ACS network servers.
- Conducting risk assessment of the current computing environment and recommending actions to reduce the risk of loss of confidential data.
- Provide, assistance in identifying and documenting processes and procedures.

- Participated in implementing and setting up the new network and security infrastructure in the headquarters.
- Adhere to the new networks stability and reliability by applying advanced network protocols and standards on all appliances, Cisco, and Aruba Switches, Routers, Wireless LAN Controllers, Mobility Express, NGFW such as FTD, FMC, PaloAlto, Fortigate with H/A implementations, Network Access Control solutions such as ACS, ISE, or any device and server built on the same concept, Network Monitor and Management solutions such as Solarwinds, and Cisco Prime, across all Sites, and Offices.
- Performed capacity and resource planning to evaluate existing network systems to recommend resources and maintain or expand as necessary.
- Preparing all daily and weekly reports related to network operations.
- Implementing advanced security solutions in all outside Offices, and Sites (UAE, Iraq).
- Preparing all detailed documentation related to all network services HLD, and LLD (i.e. Visio diagrams).

- Troubleshooted, resolved, and recommended improvement for systems network and security problems at an advanced level across multiple/converged technology solutions services and platforms for various Network appliances and vendors, Cisco and Aruba, Switches, Routers, Wireless, UTMs, Fortigates, ASA, and PaloAlto.
- Consistently monitor and troubleshoot network stability and performance across all Offices and Sites.
- Provides day-to-day administration, security, enhancement, and documentation of the internal network.
- Managing and administrating Network infrastructure across all Offices, and Sites (Cairo-HQ, Mahmoudia, Attaka, and Beni-Suef).
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly operational tasks with delivering full related reports.

- Demonstrate proficiency in documenting network solutions, including As-Built, LLD, Testing, and Acceptance Testing Documentation for HP-Networking, H3C, Cisco, and 3Com network solutions, Security solutions for Fortinet, Symantec, and BlueCoat products, 3Com, Avaya IP-Telephony solutions.
- Gather assess and understand customer requirements, both from a business and technical perspective.
- Develop solution architecture, detailed equipment list (BoM), build presentations, review and response of RFP, TOR documents.
- Lead the meeting and present the network infrastructure solution design to prospective customers.
- Work with local distributors to deliver solutions to customers.
Projects Reference: Valeo Egypt - Saint Gobain Egypt - IKEA Egypt - Sedico Pharma Factory

- Provide network solution design and consulting to customers and to inhouse team such as Presales, Salesperson, Installation and service team.
- Design effective solutions with client focused thinking and strong combination of technical and business relevance.
- Schedule and manage network infrastructure projects after site surveying for all Active and passive components.
- Configuring and installing various network solutions e.g., Routers, Switches, Firewalls, UTMs, Network and Security appliances for different vendor e.g., 3Com, Huawei, HP-Procurve, Cisco, Fortinet, Symantec (SNS, SGS), Cisco (ASA), 3Com (Tippingpoint).
- Implementing Network solutions, with preparing all detailed documentations for High-Level and Low-Level Designs.
Projects Reference: Pepsi Cola Libya - Intercom Enterprise - German University in Cairo - Duravit Egypt - El Swede Electric T&D

• Implementing and Troubleshooting small level networks for small business company and home users.
• Responsible for giving support to the company user’s by devolving, and maintaining of local servers, and network infrastructure.
• Responsible for training and demonstrate the old and new accounts.

• Preparing, and execute as a subcontractor for one of the major banks in Egypt.
• Responsible for training of technical team in the projects.
• Maintain line, and dot matrix printers.
• Basic troubleshooting problems for Scho-Unix servers.