Umar Shahzad, Sr. Network Engineer

Umar Shahzad

Sr. Network Engineer

Telecom Specialist Solutions

Location
Saudi Arabia - Khobar
Education
Higher diploma, Computer information technology
Experience
15 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 4 Months

Sr. Network Engineer at Telecom Specialist Solutions
  • Saudi Arabia - Duba
  • My current job since August 2020

TSS (Telecom Specialist Solutions) - Sr. Network Engineer
Supervise and manage team for installation of hardware devices, like
Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Servers, Aps's & CCTV's, in Neom OXAGON

Configured and implement Huawei, core & Access switches, Dahua NVR &
CCTV'S In Neom OXAGON

Supervise and manage team for installation of hardware devices, like
Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Servers, Aps's & Cctv's, in Neom Telco Park
datacenter

Supervise and manag team for cabling pulling, patching & dressing of Utp and
FOC cables for IT Equipment devices in Neom Telco Park datacenter

Installed and configure Huawei IMASTER in Alkhorayef project, Configure
switches and AP's to communicate with IMASTER

Configured and implement Huawei firewall, core switches, OLT, ONU,
HIKVISION NVR & Cctv's In Neom Zero

Installed and Configured Of Huawei OLT MA5800, Core Switches S6700, USG
6000, IVS Server's 3800 and eSight NMS Taishan 200 Series In NEOM
Construction Village

Installed and designed LAN/ WAN, GPON & Security networks for enterprises
based on Huawei products and solutions

Configured ONU's, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, access
points and communication hardware to deploy and manage LAN, WAN and
wireless networks

Installed and Configured indoor and outdoor ONU'S with services of internet,
iptv and telephone and Deployed to vip, senior and junior accommodations

Design and Configured IP network with stacking, vlan's, vlanif, subneting, eth
trunks, ospf, static routes, IGMP, Dhcp and etc

Configured hrp, trust zone, untrust zone, eth trunks, Nat, traffic and security
policies on firewall

Configured and implemented Huawei USG firewalls to provide clients with
comprehensive security, antivirus protection and virtual network capabilities

Create and configured primary, secondary and slaved storage nodes with OS &
patch installation for Cctv's

Installed and configured CSP and HoloSens • iclient for Cctv's
Installing, configuring and supporting network equipment including routers,
proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS and DHCP

Successfully designed, implemented, and maintain IPTV network to supply TV
channels over IP based Network

Resolved issues related to operational components for Gpon, Cctv, LAN, WAN,
IPTV and voice systems Create and Maintain site progress Report with
automation system in t excel

• Manage Team assign task as per daily requirement.

Jubail Cctv Work at System Security Solutions
  • Saudi Arabia
  • January 2016 to January 2022

Camp 1& 2)
• Karan hotel and Bernie restaurant (Jubail)
• Azmeel Mobilization (Jubail)
• Azmeel Form 1 (Jubail)
• Azmeel Steel Workshop (Jubail)
• Azmeel Sabic Store (Jubail)
• Azmeel Package 2a store (Dehran)
• Azmeel Package 3&4 store (Dehran)
• Aramco Pipe Line Project 12 sites

Sr. Network Administrator at system Security Solutions
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • January 2016 to January 2020

Planning, Designing IP Addressing and Sub netting with classes.
• Configuring Static & Default Routes.
• Installing and Configuring Cisco Router 1800 series, Switches and Hubs.
• Implementing VLANs between multiple switches.
• Troubleshooting LAN and WAN problems.
• Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements
• Managed system-wide operating system and software deployments, as well as any related upgrade
problems
• Delivered network technology training to junior team members and end-users, enhancing
knowledgebase and team productivity
• Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices
• Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
• Worked with Network Support Engineer to resolve Network problems, improve operations and provide
exceptional customer service
• Resolved connectivity issues for remote users while managing upgrades, backups, server configuration,
remote mail, security, virus protection and software troubleshooting.
• Provided third level support to 1, 500 users and acted as task leader for government projects

Sr. Network Administrator at Progressive Multimedia Systems (PMS)
  • India
  • January 2009 to January 2016

We are a full Services IT Company. We Design and develop Websites, Database Applications, and more.
Our mission is to make PMS PRIVATE LIMITED the best IT solutions provider for enterprises in terms of growth,
quality, and innovation. PMS (PRIVATE) LIMITED strives consistently to provide solutions and products using
emerging technologies with high quality standards and zero defects. We place strong emphasis in Research and
Development, leading to the development of new products.
Responsibilities:
• Provided support for medium sized Windows Server (2003, 2008, 2012) networks.
• Rewrote and updated group policy with new domain move and domain level raise
• Managed and maintained stability of all network and wireless services throughout enterprise
• Increased domain levels by closely managing windows domain move
• Created user accounts, and security groups, assigned permissions, deployed client workstations to
network.
• Implemented and monitored network security measures including data protection, secured email
configuration, and malware, spyware, and viral protection
• Diagnosed clients Laptop/PC troubles and resolved network access
• Created virtual machines for test environment using VMware
• Designed and deployed a virtual domain network for use as a development environment that includes a
domain controller, Active Directory 2008, 12 DHCP, DNS, and a Microsoft Exchange server
• Diagnosed clients computer issues remotely on the network using Windows Remote or third party
software’s.
• Maintained and administered Title server, responsibilities included backup policy procedures, setting up
users on domain, configuring email and upgrading proprietary Title Express software as needed
• Set up a local Windows 2012 network for a small medical business with multiple printers and computers,
including remote access for employees and patients.
• Support and troubleshooting servers, computers, wireless, switches, printers, copiers, mobile devices,
etc.
• Wireless Router, Modems, Access Point Configuration, Bridging, Point to Point bridging.(Huawei,
Linksys, TP-link, D-link, Lb-link & Ubiquiti)
• Design and maintain Visio diagrams and technical documentations for Clients
• Installed, configured, and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet
system
• Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations for \[150\]-person company
• Optimized network operations by monitoring, troubleshooting and enforcing Department of Defense
(DoD) security compliance
• Monitored stability of network and wireless services to ensure comprehensive stability
• Performed system maintenance and upgrades, including patches, service packs, hot fixes and new
security configurations
• Troubleshot failed drives, warnings and unscheduled reboots
• Performed necessary maintenance to support network availability
• Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to ensure network availability to end
users
• Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software and network problems and replaced defective components
• Configured networks to ensure smooth, reliable operation to meet business processes and objectives
• Identified issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques to alleviate downtime and system failure
• Managed all software and hardware issues for end-users
• Managed windows domain move and raised domain level
• Assigned application access, security roles and permissions
• Configured, monitored and maintained email applications and virus protection software
• Backed up company data to distributed storage centers to avoid massive data loss in event of network
breach or failure
Security systems
Installed and programmed the CCTV systems in the lights commercial and residential environment.
Designed the site drawings and installed the system accordingly on the plans drawn earlier. Install the audio
and video CCTV system along with the DVR, NVR and Huawei IVS system and also active online system
through static IP or Domain.

Education

Higher diploma, Computer information technology
  • at Goverment of punjab pakistan
  • March 2012

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
Wireless
Firewall Management
Routing and Switching
PC Networking
MANAGEMENT
NETWORKING
Windows Server
System Administration
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
All typs of NVR, DVR and CCTV's
Huawei OLT & ONU management
Huawei switches, routers & firewalls

Languages

English
Expert
Punjabi
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Hcia security (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2022
Hcia datacom Routing & switching (Certificate)
Hcip storage (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2022
Hcip datacom Routing & switching (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2022

Hobbies

  • Cricket, learning