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ZAKIR NASEER
Tel: +966 503 404 363
Objective
Seeking a position as Network Analyst / Architect in an reputed organization where skills, competence,
confidence and dedication are appreciated and exploited to the fullest
Profile
14 years of InterNetworking experience in Planning, Designing, Operations and Support
Multicultural working experience in USA, KSA and India
Experience in Data / Internet Service Provider Network with IP MPLS
Designed MultiVendor solutions to meet specific requirements
Hands-On experience in implementing and supporting Networks comprising High-end Routers,
MultiLayer Switches, Firewalls, VPNs and Voice / Data Integration solutions
Proficient in Network Management, Analysis & Troubleshooting and having superior Project
Management skills
Academic Qualifications & Professional Certifications
4 years Bachelors degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Osmania University,
Hyderabad India. (1989-1993)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE R&S # 21103) ---- 2008
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) ---- 2007
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) ---- 2001
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) ---- 1998
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) ---- 1997
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) ---- 1997
Work Experience
Jan 2002 June 2008
Integrated Networks Co., Riyadh, KSA
Senior Network Engineer
Integrated Networks Co (INet) is a leading ISP / Data Connectivity service provider operating Regional Metro
Ethernet Network and Long distance network based on IP MPLS technology. As value-added services, INET
provides Financial Transaction Network services, Managed Services with complete Networking solutions to
the clients LAN/WAN and building infrastructure solutions.
Core Responsibilities:
Responsible for routine backbone operations of INET MPLS Metro Ethernet Network of 40 PoPs around
KSA with MPLS PE Routers (Cisco 760x, 720x) comprising link technologies like Free Space Optical
Laser links, BroadBand 2.4 / 5.8 Ghz Wireless Links, ATM STM-1, Frame Relay and DSL
Responsible for ISP operations including Network Capacity management and traffic Engineering, peering
with upstream providers (International and National BGP peering with 2 upstream providers)
Worked with Cisco 760X, 720X, 38XX, Catalyst 6509, 450x, 2950 LRE, Cisco ACS and Extreme Alpine
380x / Summit switches
Creation and provision of Services for customers on Metro Ethernet and IP-MPLS Network
Level3 support for Customer issues escalated by L2 Engineers
Providing Pre and Post Sales services and support to customers
Customer Network Design and selection of Equipment / Vendor
Projects management for various projects involving INET services
ISPAN (Integrated Saudi Payment Network) Project:
Worked on the concept to migrate legacy X25 based POS Terminals in KSA to an IP Network backbone
Implemented the IP Network backbone using INET MPLS network to provide connectivity to Central
Bank and individual retail merchants using different access technologies like ATM/Frame Relay, DSL
and Dial-Back for ISPAN Always-On service
Implemented Hub and Spoke VRF model for Central Bank and Retail merchant locations
Involved in implementation of Hypercom MegaNAC for Channelized E1s access for POS Dial-In traffic
and protocol conversion
Implemented Cisco PIX 525 Active-Standby Firewall for securing the Authentication Servers and
Transaction Hosts
Managed Services (MSC) Project:
Lead the team to successfully rollout the Managed Services project
Implemented the MPLS Network backbone with unique VRFs for each customers of Managed services
and importing it into central Core VRF of Network Management
Involved in deployment of ITIL compliant Service Desk Management System, Marval
Involved in deployment of Network Management applications SMARTS In-Charge for root cause
analysis, Voyance for Network Configuration and Compliance Management and E-Health for
Performance Management
June 2000 October 2001
M&R Consultants Corp., Boston, MA, USA
Network Engineer Consultant
M&R Consultants Corp. provides IT professional consultancy services to clients. I have worked as Resident
Consulting Engineer for the following projects:
Best Foods Baking Co, Long Islands, NY, USA Jan 2001 to July 2001
Implementing Switched Ethernet Network in Data Center with Catalyst 6509 core and 3500 series access
Migrating Token Ring based Network to Switched Ethernet Network
WAN Migration and consolidation with Cisco 7507 Router using Frame Relay and ISDN WAN links
Network Management with CiscoWorks 2000 and Analysis with NetScout LAN and WAN Probes
Managing and EIGRP based network with about 400 Remote Frame Relay / ISDN sites
US-Rx Inc., St.Louis, MO, USA June 2000 to December 2000
Design and Implementation of Data Center Switched Ethernet Network with Cisco Catalyst 6509 core
Network Security with NetScreen-100 Firewall / VPN
ISDN to Frame Relay migration of remote sites
IPSec 3DES VPNs to small Remote sites using NetScreen-5
Network Management with Whatsup Gold and NetScreen Global Manager
October 1996 April 2001
Gulf Stars Computer Systems, Dammam, KSA
Network Maintenance Engineer
Gulf Stars Computer Systems (GSCS) was a leading Systems Integrator and Network solutions provider. I
was providing technical support to implement projects on client requirements and evaluate and recommend
networking solutions. I was also based as Resident Support Engineer in Saudi ARAMCO for supporting
EXPEC LAN/WAN enterprise campus network.
Design and Implement LAN/WAN with Routers and Switches
Implementing networks with Dynamic Routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP, OSPF
Configure Cisco Access Servers for Dial in Clients and Dial on Demand Routing
Install & Configure MS-Windows NT 4.0 Domain Controllers, File and Print Servers
Implement MS-Exchange Server 5.5
Migrate Campus network backbone from T/R / FDDI to Gigabit Ethernet using High-end Cisco 7500
series Routers and Catalyst 5509 Multilayer Switches
Support a WAN with ATM, E1/E3 Links
Implement and Supported a Switched Ethernet Network with HSRP and EtherChannel configurations
Coordinate with Cisco Systems TAC to resolve complex problems
July 1994 August 1996
Universal Computers, Hyderabad - India
Customer Support Engineer
As part of the team of Universal Computers, I was responsible for providing technical support to corporate
clients for their PCs and related peripherals.
Technical Expertise
Networking Hardware
Cisco Routers series 760x, 75xx, 720x, 38xx, 28xx, 18xx, 1600, 800 series
VIP cards, RSP Module, PIX Firewall
Cisco switches series 650x, 550x, 37xx, 3500, 2900, 2950 LRE, RSM Modules, NFFC & MSFC cards
Cisco Access servers 2500 series, Cisco BBSM 5.0, Cisco ACS
Extreme Networks Switches Alpine 380x, Summit 24/48, VDSL CPE
Hypercom MegaNAC 8000, 180, IEN 2500
NetScreen 5, 100, 204 Firewall VPN
Bay Networks Ethernet Switches 301,302,350T, 2800 and BayStack series Hubs 101,102
Synoptic Model 3000 Concentrators
NetScout Cisco Switch LAN & WAN Probes
Fsona Sonabeam 155M, Optical Access Terescope T3000, T1000, 8XXETH FSO systems
Wilan Ultima3 RD, Ultima3 ED, Redline Communications AN50, Cisco Aironet BR350 Wireless systems
AT&T Comsphere CSU/DSU nest, Paradyne & HDSL Modems, Kentrox CSU/DSU
Compaq Servers, Desktops, Dell PCs and IBM Compatible PCs.
Networking Software
Cisco IOS
(RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, MP-BGP,
MPLS, Access lists, DDR, VLSM,
VLANs, VTP, EtherChannel,
HSRP, MLS, IPSec DES/3DES
VPNs, VoIP)
Extremeware
OS & BackOffice
Applications
MS Windows NT/2000/2003
MS Exchange 5.5 / 2000
MS Visio, MS Office
Postilion RealTime
BlueCoat Proxy
Network Management &
Analysis
Cisco Works 2000
Extreme EPI Center
HypercomView
Smarts In-Charge, E-Health,
Voyance, Marval
MegaVision
WhatsUpGold, InterMapper
NetScreen Global Manager
Personal Details:
Marital Status: Married with 2 children
Nationality: Indian
Residency status: Permanent Resident status in Canada
Availability: August 3rd week, 2008
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