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Ahmed Ejaz Mob: +92321 8282331 aahmedejaz@gmail.

com Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert CCIE # 28614


* Network Design/Implementation/Technical Support * Security * Consulting *
More than 10 years of experience with obvious strengths in network design, optimization and security. Full life cycle experience to Data center, LAN/WAN, Security implementations from design, early planning and implementation through to commissioning. Self Motivated individual with a visible passion for data communications and security. Extensive experience maintaining Cisco Enterprise networks and data centers in very dynamic environments. Constantly pursues higher education. Will meet and exceed ambitious goals with limited resources; Managerial skills and effective in managing a team of professionals. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATON Sept 1997 Sept 1999: BSc Bachelors in Computer Science. Preston University, Karachi Pakistan. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATON Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE#28614) Cisco certified network professional (CCNP 2.0) Cisco certified network associate (CCNA) Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) ADVANCED TECHNICAL SKILLS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE Solid experience on Cisco Routers, Switches and configuration Developed network security measures, prepared detailed network specifications. Monitor and analyze network performance and data / input output reports. Determine specific network hardware or software requirements for projects such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths or routine schemas. Developing and implementing operational procedures and standards. Network Management and administration Managed Security Services reporting tools Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs or upgrades. Project planning, task analysis and distribution Vendor management, coordination at National level.

HANDS ON EXPERIENCE

Cisco 3600, 2900, 2800, 1800 series routers Cisco 6500, 4500, 4900, 3750,3500 series switches Frame Relay configurations OSPFv3, EIGRPv6 and IPv6 tunneling technologies MPLS Layer 3 VPNs Implement Layer 3 virtual private networks (VPNs) on provider edge(PE) and customer edge (CE) routers IOS Embedded Event Manager SPAN, RSPAN and router IP traffic export

Routing Protocols BGP, OSPF, EIGRP and RIP Switching technology Spanning Tree, MSTP, VTP, VLAN, Ether channel, Qin-Q tunneling. Zone Based Firewall, AAA, CoPP, IOS Firewall, IPS, SSH, 802.1x and other security features Network Services, HSRP, GLBP, VRRP, NTP and WCCP QOS evaluation and enforcement using MQC, NBAR and FRTS SNMP, FTP, TFTP and logging utilities

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYMENT

Insta Telecom (June 2011 Till Date) Operations Manager (June 2011 Till date)
Prepared detailed documentation, network operation manuals for the existing infrastructure Evaluate, modify and recommend changes within the network operations Planning and executing new projects related to network upgrade Mentor IT Services personnel to handle customer complaints and provide solutions to complex problems Network monitoring, developing security configurations and evaluating configurations to secure the infrastructure Analyze and update quality of services settings to provide better services to customers

Future Eye Inc. Karachi, Pakistan (AUG 2008 May 2011) IT Projects Manager - IT (August 2008 Till date)
Managed the team of network and security professionals. Evaluate, Plan, manage and execute all the IT network and security projects Continuously evaluate the IT security polices, device hardening documents and communicate the security awareness to the team. Supervise engineers and other staff in the design or implementation of network solutions Evaluate network design to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively Developed network security measures, prepared detailed network specifications including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations and recommended technologies Build the network infrastructure from scratch for Karachi Police Academy 48 branches Backend network operations monitoring and upgrading

Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Dubai UAE (FEB 2000 JUN 2008)

Senior Networking Specialist (Feb 2000 June 2008) Built the Datacenter from the early stage to completion including cabling, design to commissioning of LAN/WAN infrastructure, perimeter security and communication lines to start the operation of the authority. Built the IT infrastructure for 40 branches, schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Dubai and Abu Dhabi schools connectivity with the central office through VPN over Internet using Cisco 800 series ADSL routers. Windows 2003 Domain Controller setup and child domains for schools Exchange 2007 clustering on HP DL380 G5 64bit servers using MSA storage through fiber. Web Server cluster using MSA shared storage for Government websites Involved in the enhancement of data center to fortify the managed IT Services Communicate with the service providers and vendors for communication lines and various implementations. Document and Review the network and security policies and procedures Proactively evaluate the internet wide security threats and communicate the potential impact and address the countermeasures. NIVE (National Institute for Vocational Education)
NIVE is an autonomously managed organization, wholly owned by Knowledge and Human Development Authority. The purpose of this organization is to provide professional education to the local community according to the professional standards of industry. The entire setup and planning was assigned to me as a project to provide a separate but central IT infrastructure for the organization.

ITEP (Sheikh Mohammed IT Education Project)


A UAE government project to impart IT Education to secondary schools throughout Dubai and Abu Dhabi. All schools were connected to the central hub KHDA at Academic City via 2MB ADSL lines through VPN. This project was implemented in 2001 providing Network, Internet and e-mail services to over 20,000 students. I was involved as a senior along with my team in planning and actual implementation of the servers and network setup.

DPA (Dubai Police Academy)


Designed and configured Windows 2000 network for Dubai police which comprised of 5 sites with 500 users, 200 workstations, 5 servers and ADSL for WAN connectivity.

GODOLPHIN UK
Godolphin had 5 local offices directly connected to ITEP through leased lines. The initial setup was done with Windows 2000 and SQL 2000 servers to manage the databases. I was responsible to manage and plan the network expansion to their offices along with their online websites.

PROGRAMME(s) ATTENDED Project Management Skills Training at Spearhead Training institute, Dubai UAE International Computer Driving License Syllabus 4.0 PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth: 13th October 1977 Marital Status: Married Permanent Address: M-22/4, Khyaban-e-Saadi, Phase 7, D.H.A, Karachi, Pakistan

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