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Ahmed Ismail

Network Engineer

Summary

Results-oriented and highly skilled network engineer with over 8 years of experience in implementing and managing complex network infrastructures. Proven track record in optimizing network performance and reducing downtime. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

NOC Engineer

STC solutions
Riyadh
01.2014 - Current


Achievements:


Received an Application of Appreciation from the Director for reducing trouble tickets number and rapid problem-solving.


Responsibilities:

  • Monitored and maintained network and software components according to established guidelines and best practices.
  • Delivered tier-3 support for co-location, customer backup networks, and ISP services.
  • Created graphical reports to visualize network performance and uptime to management members.
  • Scheduled infrastructure upgrades and software update rollouts around high traffic times to maintain network availability.
  • Coordinated with technical support, service provisioning and sales teams to deliver network services at or above SLA requirements.
  • Troubleshot routers, layer 2 and 3 switches, and network firewalls.
  • Analyzing Data Network Performance based on data collected from Trouble Tickets, Network Faults through NMS.
  • Supported global network users with connectivity, VPN, and access issues.
  • Configuration& Troubleshooting of MPLS L3VPN, L2VPN to provide end to end services between customer remote sites.
  • Established positive working relationships with users to quickly resolve problems.
  • Troubleshoot the network issues on-site and remotely depending on the severity of the issues.

IT Support Specialist

Burooj International Co
Riyadh
03.2013 - 09.2013
  • Resolving issues and providing support in six malls centers.
  • Installing and Configuration of wireless devices, including Wi-Fi Routers, Access points and Repeaters.
  • Loaded software, granted permissions, and configured hardware for new employees as part of onboarding process.
  • Delivered onsite technical support for 150 employees.
  • Prepared new computers and mobile devices according to internal policies on standardized software and security deployments.
  • Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
  • Assigned system permissions and set up computers to assist with onboarding new employees
  • Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.

Assistant Systems Administrator

Almarai CO
Riyadh
12.2012 - 02.2013

Project (Domain User Migration) :

  • Prepared the Outlook emails for the migration.
  • Backed up the user desktop profiles.
  • Added users to the domain and restored desktop settings
  • Configured the outlook to exchange server and restored the mailbox
  • Configured the Windows firewall and TCP/ IP.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Sikkim Manipal University
Pune, India
01.2007 - 2012.04

ZTE Certification - ZXR10 Product Training

ZTE Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
04.2017 - 2017.05

Cisco And Microsoft - Cisco Route, Switch And System Administration

Professional Labs
Pune, India
01.2012 - 2012.05

Skills

Ability to learn new technicalitiesundefined

Timeline

ZTE Certification - ZXR10 Product Training

ZTE Saudi Arabia
04.2017 - 2017.05

NOC Engineer

STC solutions
01.2014 - Current

IT Support Specialist

Burooj International Co
03.2013 - 09.2013

Assistant Systems Administrator

Almarai CO
12.2012 - 02.2013

Cisco And Microsoft - Cisco Route, Switch And System Administration

Professional Labs
01.2012 - 2012.05

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Sikkim Manipal University
01.2007 - 2012.04
Ahmed IsmailNetwork Engineer