Dawood KHAN
Network Engineer
Khobar
Summary
I am a network engineer with over 12 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network systems. I have a strong background in network security, routing & switching protocols, wireless technologies, and network management systems. I have successfully completed several projects involving network migration, optimization, troubleshooting and testing. I have also led and mentored teams of network engineers and technicians in various settings. I have excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical skills. I am always eager to learn new technologies and improve my technical skills. I am seeking new career opportunities that challenge me and allow me to leverage my existing skills and experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Network Engineer
Electronic Vision Company
Khobar
02.2013 - Current
- Primarily responsible for consultancy and implementation services which includes Planning, Solution architecture/design, installation, configuration and optimization services
- Proven success in solution providing, project management, system analysis, pre-sale technical support, implementation and post-implementation support and maintenance
- Provide consultative support and knowledge transfer to entry level support Systems Engineers and conversion scripts needed to integrate proposed solutions
- Provide pre-sales assistance for sales opportunities to customers
- Including solution design, demonstrations, installations, troubleshooting and training
- Demonstrated abilities in leading and guiding project teams to deliver projects to clients within specified time frame and as per specifications
- Hands on experience on multi vendors networks products but not limited to Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco Systems, Huawei, Juniper Networks, Aruba, Fortinet, and Microsoft
- Ability to dynamically multi-task across numerous issues and clients in a high-pressure environment
- Improved client relations based on superb communication, technical efficiency, and problem-solving skills
- Acknowledged capacity to tackle challenging issues, analyze viable alternatives, and provide innovative solutions residing well within clients’ financial limits and time frames
- Hand-on experience on solving customer problems through Remote Access and VPN
- Ability to utilize immense working knowledge on IT technologies & networking concepts.
Data Network Engineer
Hoshan Company Limited
Riyadh
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Implemented network solutions for small and medium-sized businesses
- Configured and maintained network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controller, and instant access points
- Configured and maintained network devices, protocols, and services such as DHCP, DNS, and VPN
- Troubleshot and resolved network issues such as connectivity, performance, and security
- Monitored network performance and security using various tools and software
- Collaborated with senior engineers and IT teams to optimize network performance and security
- Documented network configurations, policies, procedures, and best practices
- Conducted on-site technical surveys to assess customer needs and requirements
- Possess excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Stayed updated on the latest network technologies and industry best practices.
Education
MicroMaster - undefined
Rochester Institute of Technology, via EdX
2024
Master of Science - Electronic Engineering (Networks & Telecom
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
2011
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Information Technology
University of Sindh (Silver Medalist)
2007
Professional Certifications Alcatel-Lucent Certified System Expert (ACSE) OmniSwitch LAN Alcatel-Lucent Certified Field Expert (ACFE) OmniAccess Stellar WLAN Alcatel-Lucent Certified Pre-Sales (ACPS) Campus LAN Alcatel-Lucent Certified Pre-Sales (ACPS) OmniAccess Stellar WLAN Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert-Security (CCIE-Security) Continue.... Cisco Certified Network Professional-Enterprise (CCNP-Enterprise) Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (Cyber Ops) Fortinet Certified Security Specialist (FCSS) Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Enterprise Administrator Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA-2008) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Professional Trainings Alcatel-Lucent NMS OmniVista 2500 Training in Singapore Alcatel-Lucent Advanced Network Design & Troubleshooting Training in Singapore Alcatel-Lucent Pre-Sales Unified Access and WLAN Training in Riyadh Saudi Arabia Alcatel-Lucent Pre-Sales Data Centers Training in Riyadh Saudi Arabia Huawei Pre-Sales IP Network (Datacom) Training in Shenzhen - undefined
Huawei HCNP-RS Training in - undefined
Skills
- Technical Skills
- VLAN, VLAN Trunking, Private-VLAN, Stacking, and Link Aggregation (LACP), QoS
- Spanning Tree Protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP)
- Layer-2 Security Features: Root Guard, BPDU Guard, Port Security, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and DHCP Snooping
- Routing Protocols: PBR, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
- NAT/PAT Configurations: Static and Dynamic NAT/PAT
- High Availability Solutions: Virtual Chassis, VRRP, and HSRP
- IP Multicast: PIM, SM, SDM, and SSM
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): Standard, Extended, Time-based, Dynamic, and Reflexive
- Network Management: ISE, ASDM, SNMP, NTP, and OmniVista2500
- Network Monitoring Tools: Wireshark, SolarWinds, and OmniVista2500
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): IPsec VPN, DMVPN, Flex VPN, Get VPN, and Remote Access VPN
- Firewall Technologies: High Availability, Virtual Firewalls, Firewall Clustering
- Security Solutions: Cisco ASA, FTD, Advanced Malware Protection, Cisco Umbrella, WSA, and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- FortiGate Technologies: UTM, IPS, WAF, ATP, and SD-WAN
- Scripting Languages: Python, Bash (for automation and configuration)
- Basic WLAN Setup: Configuring SSIDs, security protocols (WPA2/WPA3), and QoS policies
- RF Optimization: Implementing RF profiles, analyzing spectrum, and optimizing performance
- Cloud-Based Wireless Solutions and their integration with on-premises networks
- Controller High Availability: Active/Active and Active/Standby
- Network Issue Diagnosis and Resolution: Connectivity problems, performance bottlenecks, and security breaches
- Virtualization Technologies: VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and VirtualBox
- Cloud Platforms: Azure and AWS
- Cloud Networking:
- VPCs, Subnets, NAT, Internet Gateway, CDNs, and Load Balancing
- Cloud Storage: S3, Blob Storage
- Cloud Security: IAM, Security Groups, Network ACLs, and VPN
- Cloud Automation: Terraform, Ansible
- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Senior Network Engineer
Electronic Vision Company
02.2013 - Current
Data Network Engineer
Hoshan Company Limited
03.2012 - 02.2013
MicroMaster - undefined
Rochester Institute of Technology, via EdX
Master of Science - Electronic Engineering (Networks & Telecom
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Information Technology
University of Sindh (Silver Medalist)
Professional Certifications Alcatel-Lucent Certified System Expert (ACSE) OmniSwitch LAN Alcatel-Lucent Certified Field Expert (ACFE) OmniAccess Stellar WLAN Alcatel-Lucent Certified Pre-Sales (ACPS) Campus LAN Alcatel-Lucent Certified Pre-Sales (ACPS) OmniAccess Stellar WLAN Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert-Security (CCIE-Security) Continue.... Cisco Certified Network Professional-Enterprise (CCNP-Enterprise) Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (Cyber Ops) Fortinet Certified Security Specialist (FCSS) Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Enterprise Administrator Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA-2008) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Professional Trainings Alcatel-Lucent NMS OmniVista 2500 Training in Singapore Alcatel-Lucent Advanced Network Design & Troubleshooting Training in Singapore Alcatel-Lucent Pre-Sales Unified Access and WLAN Training in Riyadh Saudi Arabia Alcatel-Lucent Pre-Sales Data Centers Training in Riyadh Saudi Arabia Huawei Pre-Sales IP Network (Datacom) Training in Shenzhen - undefined
Huawei HCNP-RS Training in - undefined
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