Talal Abd El Badee Muhammad Habeeb

- Architecture/designed some of the most complex solutions using the latest technology.
- Initiated pre-sales activities, consulting services and products - Developed projects’ scopes (SOW, scope of work) and prepared proposals.
- Performed competitive analyses.
- Met with customers to understand their current technical environment, key business issues/drivers, and future technology requirements.
- Worked closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions - Identified requirements, including technical details sufficient for product definition.
- Developed and established strong relationships with strategic clients and industry partners.
- Provided product updates and technical advice to clients - Explained technical capabilities and business benefits of solutions to the customer from engineering level to senior executives.
- Presented the company products to clients - Showcased drivers and value that supported the business case for the total cost of ownership to the customer.

Sample of Projects handled:

- Designing LAN, WAN and IPT for Several Projects for TASNEE.
- Architecting Nobu Hotel Complete Network Solution including LAN, WAN, Security Storage, UCS Servers and IPT.
- Designing LAN upgrade for Kingdom School.
- Designing LAN, Security and Cisco Digital Media Suite for American International School.
- Designing Wireless Solution and Branches Infrastructure for ARASCO.
- Designing Security and LAN infrastructure for AL QASSIM MUNICIPALITY.
- Designing IP Telephony and IP Video Surveillance for AL QALIBA MUNICIPALITY.

Key Profile: Leading a team of 4 and reporting to the Operation Manager.

• Design The LLD and HLD of the Network and Security Infrastructure.
• Supervise on the Network and System Team during the Installation Phase
• Assign Technical Tasks to the Infrastructure Team and follow up their Performance and Achievements.
• Create the Security Policies and Standards for the IT Infrastructure.
• Design and Configure Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPN Solution.
• Deep Participation with the team to solve all Network and Security issues.

Key Profile: Joined an Investment Banking Firm, leading a team of 2 personnel and reporting to the IT Manager.

 Responsible for configuring, troubleshooting and monitoring multiple Series of Cisco Routers (17xx, 26xx, 28xx, 38xx and 76xx).
 Configuring, troubleshooting and monitoring Cisco 6509 Core Switches, Cisco-HP Blade Switches and Cisco 37xx, 35xx & 29xx Catalyst Switches.
 Configuring CSM-SSL Modules installed in Cisco 6509 Core Switches.
 Configuring redundancy in all Cisco Routers and Cisco Core Switches using HSRP and configuring Failover in all Cisco PIX and ASA Appliances.
 Installing and configuring Firewall Modules (FWSM) installed in Cisco 6509 Core Switches, Cisco PIX 5xx Series and Cisco ASA 55xx Appliances.
 Maintaining and administering Aruba Wireless Controllers & Access Points.
 Implementing WebVPN, Remote Access VPN and Site-to-Site VPN with tunneling & security settings using MS IAS and CA Server.
 Configuring AAA Authentication in All Cisco Devices and using Cisco ACS to maintain the Users Database and Authentication processes.
 Involved in configuring VLANs, Inter-VLAN and Ports Aggregation in all Cisco Switches.
 Reviewing configurations of all Cisco Devices to attain security standards by disabling all unnecessary Cisco IOS Services and using SSH.
 Monitoring Network Infrastructure using Solarwinds Orion Network Performance Monitor, ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer and ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer.
 Administering EMC CLARiiON CX3 Model 40 UltraScale with EMC Navisphere Manager.
 Administering HP StorageWorks 8000 Enterprise Virtual Library System with HP StorageWorks Command View EVA.
 Installing and Configuring Brocade and Cisco SAN Switches.
 Administering EMC Networker Backup and Recovery and VMWare ESX Servers.
 Monitoring changes in all Network Devices using ManageEngine DeviceExpert which automates the Change Management Process.
 Connecting Riyadh Branch with Jeddah, Cairo and Dubai Branches.

Key Profile: Led a team of 2 personnel, reported to the CEO and involved in:

installing, configuring and troubleshooting Network Infrastructure, Win 2003 Domain Controller with DNS and DHCP Services and MS SQL Server 2000.
 Installed and assembled HP Proliant Servers & DELL Power Edge Servers.
 Configured and troubleshooted multiple Models of Cisco Routers (17xx Series, 18xx, 36xx and 38xx) and Fortinet Fortigate 300A Firewall.
 Installed and configured Cisco PIX 5xx and implementing Remote Access VPN with the requisite tunneling and security settings.
 Installed and configured Windows Update Server (WSUS) and Symantec Antivirus Server.
 Designed a Disaster Recovery Strategy using Acronis True Image Server with Universal Restoring Technology.

Key Profile: Reported to the Project Manager and monitored & updated over 550 points (Routers) to 3500 points.

 Handled multiple Models of Cisco Routers (17xx, 36xx, 37xx and 72xx) and Cisco 6509 Switch with Firewall Module.
 Managed multiple Models of ADSL Modems (Paradyne, Zyxel, Main Street, Lucent, ISDN Modems and Cisco ADSL Modules).
 Installed IBM Tivoli Netview connected to DB2, Tivoli Data Warehouse and MS SQL Server.
 Handled SNMP, ICMP protocols and Network monitor patches and generated daily & weekly reports using Crystal Reports.
 Managed all Class A ISPs in Egypt including LinkdotNet, Raya, Egynet, Nile on Line, TEData and Telecom Egypt and resolved site problems.

Key Profile: Reported to the IT Manager and involved in the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Network Infrastructure.

 Provided technical support to the customers and administered Network System based on MS Win Server 2003.
 Designed, configured and administered Network Security based on MS ISA Server 2004 integrated with MacAfee Security Shield.