Rifthy Jameel, IT Solutions Architect

Rifthy Jameel

IT Solutions Architect

Tata Consultancy Services

Location
Canada
Education
Bachelor's degree, Network and Security
Experience
20 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 9 Months

IT Solutions Architect at Tata Consultancy Services
  • Canada - Ontario
  • My current job since January 2017

Engage in all technical engagements, system administration, projects, researches and training programs to provide positive and satisfactory outcomes for clients.
Responsible for design, architecture and deployment of enterprise network infrastructure, PC networking and computer trouble shooting
Administered and troubleshooted in AWS cloud and Citrix environment
Designed remote branch infrastructure complying with PCI standards and using modern routing and switching technologies in record time
Coordinated with different shareholders for successful IT project implementation
Managed and resolved highly secure, fault tolerant, resilient and robust PCI architecture that handles millions of dollars in payment card transactions
Provided expert solutions for OT environment for better performing, more secure, fault tolerant and highly available network infrastructure
Designed and deployed robust, fault tolerant, highly available, secure routing across campus networks and to hundreds of client sites
Expertise in architecting secure, robust, resilient, fault tolerant and highly available hierarchical network infrastructure for critical environments
Conduct network security assessments to ensure network security
Well versed in PCI compliant network infrastructure
Resolving complicated routing, switching, data centre, security, infrastructure, connectivity, performance, LAN, WAN issues
Resolved and analyzed root causes for complicated routing and switching issues in record time
Responsible for research and keeping IT environment to date
Well versed in quickly learning new technologies and implementation

SR Network Engineer/ Design at Telus
  • Canada - Ontario
  • January 2016 to December 2016

Design, troubleshoot and maintain complicated enterprise telecommunications network infrastructure Canada wide for mobile network

SR Network Engineer at SMS Equipments Inc
  • Canada
  • January 2013 to December 2015

▪ Researched, developed, tested and provided practical and effective technical solutions to meet various business requirements and increased productivity in a rapidly growing organization ▪ Designed a complete data centre network infrastructure from ground up using Nexus switches, latest IOS, NX OS, Cisco’s adaptive security appliances, data centre features and technologies (OTV, vPC, VDC, FEX, VM) and routers, IGP, EGP( OSPF, ISIS, BGP), multicast ▪ Successfully led the completion of a large network migration project ▪ Maintained large enterprise network consisting of latest cisco switches (9k, 65k), routers ( 96k), ASA across Canada and Mongolia ▪ Supported 50 MPLS and 20 VPN branches across Canada and Mongolia using the latest monitoring and network management tools ▪ Responsible for managing and building strong relationship with clients, vendors and all levels of management team members

Sr Network Engineer at Wipro
  • United States
  • January 2015 to December 2015

▪ Responsible for initiation, transition, ongoing maintenance and support of network infrastructure, security, data centre services across 5 different time zones ▪ Architecture network solutions based on new business requirements and with latest routers and switches (39k routers, 7k Nexus switches, 45k, 65k catalyst switches) and load balancers (f5) ▪ Capacity planning by working very closely with the leadership in by understanding the various business drivers, GSOP and SLA requirements ▪ Manage a team of 8 network engineers and responsible for workload management ▪ Expert knowledge in LAN, WAN, data centre technologies, routing & switching protocols (i.e. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, policy routing), QoS, IPSEC VPN, SSL VPN ▪ Supported and managed MPLS branches and VPN branches globally using various network tools (Spectrum, CACTI, Netflow, OPManager, HP OpenView, CiscoWork, WireShark) ▪ Solved complicated technical problems on wireless, VM, VOIP, Server / Client across the globe ▪ Recognized for leadership, work ethics, adhering to GSOP, SP as well as for finding root causes to complicated technical issues ▪ Recognized for security solutions. ▪ Experienced in OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Auditing, Monitoring, risk response, telecommunication, data communication, network security, malware protection, endpoint protection, network admission and control, troubleshooting complex network infrastructure, ITIL. ▪ Recommended by managers to be highly organized, result oriented and attentive to details

solutions architect / network engineer at IBM/Loblaw
  • Canada
  • January 2011 to January 2013

▪ Deployed, tested and troubleshooted IP scheme, router IOS configurations, ACLs, switch IOS, NX OS configurations, QOS, Server/ client configurations, LAN, WAN, technologies to support ERP implementation
▪ Demonstrated leadership qualities by taking the lead, devising creative strategies, taking decisive actions when difficult hurdles were presented in completing various IT project implementation
▪ Managed all PCI compliant devices, servers, confidential and sensitive information using various technologies like IPSEC VPN, IDP, ASA, antivirus, firewall applications, IOS firewall configurations
▪ Liaised closely with the other Corporate cross functional teams, ISP, 3rd party vendors in fulfilling corporate IT&T charter
▪ Solved various DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, MPLS VPN, internet work protocol (BGP), OSPF, ISIS, Multicast problems while adhering to change management procedures
▪ In-depth hands on experience in working with security compliance procedures, techniques, data center, VM, point of sale terminals on Unix platform, wireless technologies, RF retail guns that works on Windows CE
▪ Recognized with various awards for leadership, performance, and for being an excellent team player

Network administrator/ Project leader at UOIT
  • Canada
  • January 2010 to January 2011

▪ Deployed the following technologies; MPLS Traffic Engineering, MPLS VPN, Redundancy through HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, L2 features like MSTP, RSTP, VLAN, Etherchannel, IOS, l3, l2 security features, IPV6, Multicast, QoS, other Security implementations
▪ Built MPLS networks on 2800 series routers and 3560 switches, VOIP infrastructure using IP phones, gateways, gatekeepers, CME, CM and other VOIP technologies
▪ Designed backup and disaster recovery solution using different technologies like load balancers (F5, ACE, windows, Citrix), BIG IP traffic manager, RAID system, online & offline backup systems and online data center
▪ Implemented RSA VPN, replication servers, database replication, active directory and windows 7 clients
▪ Created test labs for students to practice different technology concepts like OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, ISIS, VPN, Multicast
▪ Worked with remote access technologies such as remote access servers, RDP, and terminal services to provide remote support to students and customers
▪ Helped students with technical problems in CCIE related concepts and technologies (multicast- PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MSDP, PIM-BSR)

Network Administrator at WinNET Systems
  • Canada
  • August 2003 to January 2010

▪ Structured efficient and cost effective technical solutions to meet various business needs and increase productivity
▪ Designed and supported a network infrastructure with 400+ routers, 200+ switches, data center technologies, frame relay, TACACS server, wireless, VOIP technologies and access servers
▪ Configured, tested and solved problems on HSRP, DHCP, MPLS, DNS, MSTP, RSTP, VTP, VLAN Pruning, Ether Channel, UDLD, Port Security, other IOS features and Cisco switch features, issues on TACACS AAA, Easy VPN,
▪ Facilitated installation of LAN, WAN, VOIP and wireless LAN infrastructure for different businesses
▪ Articulated network implementation, migration plans and solutions to clients
▪ Solved many complicated routing, switching, computer hardware and software problems
▪ Trained students to understand CCNA, CCNP, CCIE concepts like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, Multicast, SNMP communities, MPLS and DSL wide area network connections and NTP

Education

Bachelor's degree, Network and Security
  • at University of Ontario Institute of Technology
  • September 2010

Courses: Database(SQL, mySQL),computer architecture, operating systems, signals and data processing, digital transmission (wireless, cable, optic), technical communication, discrete mathematic and logic, web programming, object oriented programming, VoIP, CCIE(R&S, SP), business, business communication, English literature, computer and network security (security+), security policies and procedures, data structure and algorithm, E-business, Enterprise network management, micro economics, managerial accounting, cryptography, calculus, statistics (research), IT project management, business ethics, collaborative leadership, web security, Capstone project, international business, programming languages, CCNA, CCNP Certifications: CCIE, CCNP, CCNA, Comptia A plus, Comptia Network plus, CCWP ( in training), CCVP (in training)

Higher diploma, Network and security
  • at cisco
  • May 2009

CCIE routing, switching and data centre

Specialties & Skills

Routing
LAN Switching
IT Management
Problem Solving
Learning Technology
Routing and Switching technologies
Security and QoS
Project management
Routing protocols, NX-OS, IOS CLI and Cat OS
Verbal and written communication
Disaster recover strategies
Operating systems and computer hardware systems
Active directory
Learning new technologies and implementation
Wireless and VOIP technologies
IT security
WAN and LAN technologies
Problem solving
Teamwork
Network performance analysis
Data Center technologies
Technical support
Server and Client technologies
Network infrastructure designs and maintenance
Operating systems ( OS X, micrsoft, linux, Unix, IOS, NX OS)
databases
computer hardware troubleshooting
pc networking
servers
programming
hardware
system administration
windows server
team management
project planning
operation
solution architecture
analytics

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Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

AWS solutions architect (Training)
Training Institute:
AWS
Network (Training)
Training Institute:
UOIT
Date Attended:
April 2010
Data Center (Training)
Training Institute:
Global knowledge
Date Attended:
November 2013
CCNA, CCNP, Network plus, (Training)
Training Institute:
WinNET systems
Date Attended:
January 2009

Hobbies

  • Reading, story writing, charity work, sports, adventure
    Successfully learned and completed data center and firewall infrastructure for SMS equipment Successfully designed a fault tolerant, redundant, expandable network for remote location Learned and configured firewall in short time.