Shahab Hussain
Riyadh,KSA
Summary
Accomplished network engineer with extensive expertise in networking equipment procurement, technical documentation writing, and troubleshooting network issues. Demonstrates proficiency in routers and switches, WANs and LANs, and wireless communications technology. Skilled in conducting in-depth technical research and risk assessment techniques, with a proven track record of successful infrastructure project experience. Adept at training team members and delivering clear technical reports, leveraging strong communication skills to enhance team performance. Committed to advancing career by contributing to innovative networking solutions and optimising organisational infrastructure.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Network Engineer
Almaviva Information Technology
Riyadh, KSA
2024.07 - 2026.02
- Led shift operations as Team Lead, coordinating technicians and resolving operational and network issues to ensure uninterrupted railway communication services.
- Prepared and maintained daily checklists, logs, and technical reports for all communication and networking devices.
- Led teams for preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards and minimizing system downtime.
- Conducted client inspections and coordination meetings, providing technical updates, issue analysis, and maintenance status reports.
- Led teams for preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards and minimizing system downtime.
- Delivered technical and safety training to internal teams and subcontractor personnel to improve operational efficiency and compliance.
- Maintained, configured, and troubleshot CCTV cameras and NVR systems for stations, trains, and trackside locations to ensure continuous security monitoring.
- Supported ACID (Access Control and Door Systems) by maintaining network connectivity for access controllers, field devices, and station security systems.
- Managed and supported train onboard communication systems, including MOXA industrial Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, wireless radios, CCTV, PIS, and PA systems.
- Inspected and maintained trackside access points and network links between trains and the backbone network to ensure reliable data and voice communication.
- Assisted in the operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco-based backbone networks supporting critical railway communication infrastructure.
- Demonstrated strong communication and coordination skills while working with clients, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams.
Network Administrator
Comesvil SpA
, Saudi Arabia
2023.12 - 2024.06
- Conducted daily health checks and monitoring of network equipment, including core, distribution, and access layer devices.
- Performed testing and commissioning of Cisco Layer 3 backbone networks for the Riyadh Metro project, ensuring correct routing, redundancy, and network stability.
- Tested, commissioned, and monitored train onboard MOXA Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, wireless radios, and associated communication devices.
- Provided technical support during testing, integration, and post-commissioning phases, resolving network and system issues.
- Performed daily checks and troubleshooting of server virtual machines hosted in the VMware ESXi environment to ensure system availability and performance.
- Supported integration between onboard, trackside, and backbone networks, ensuring end-to-end connectivity.
- Conducted client meetings and coordination sessions, delivering commissioning progress updates, technical explanations, and issue status reports.
- Prepared and maintained commissioning checklists, test results, and technical documentation in accordance with project requirements.
- Ensured all commissioning activities complied with project standards, safety procedures, and operational requirements.
- Coordinated with engineering, operations, and vendor teams to support smooth handover from commissioning to operations.
Network and System Administrator
NIMIR INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL LTD.
2022.08 - 2023.12
- Managed and configured Windows servers, including Active Directory, user and group administration, group policies, DNS, additional domains, and remote user support.
- Effectively managed and configured a diverse environment of over 30+ servers, proficiently installing ESXI 7.0 and creating virtual machines to optimize system resources.
- Proficient in Office 365 suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, for efficient document creation, collaboration, and communication.
- Skillfully administered FortiGate firewalls, meticulously crafting and implementing policies to ensure network security and efficient traffic management.
- Skilled in Linux OS administration, troubleshooting, and scripting for system optimization and automation.
- Configured and managed firewalls, VPNs, and other security protocols to secure the network.
- Maintained and monitored network services, systems, and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
- Provided technical support for users regarding system administration related issues.
- Led the migration of the company's network infrastructure to the cloud, resulting in a cost savings of.
Network Administrator
PTCL - Peshawar
Peshawar
2021.08 - 2022.02
- Configured, monitored, and maintained routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking devices.
- Installed new software applications on the server and configured user access permissions accordingly.
- Provided technical support to network users and troubleshot hardware, software, and network connectivity issues.
- Set up virtual private networks to securely connect remote users to the corporate intranet.
- Deployed wireless access points across multiple locations for improved coverage area.
IT Project Coordinator
Rana Communication Networks
Islamabad
2019.12 - 2020.08
- Maintained accurate records of all project costs in order to track expenses against budget.
- Resolved conflicts between stakeholders regarding scope or timeline changes related to IT projects.
- Created project documentation such as meeting minutes, change requests and issue logs.
- Facilitated workshops with senior executives from different business units in order to define objectives for upcoming IT projects.
- Utilized various software tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, SharePoint and JIRA for tracking project milestones.
- Collaborated with software developers, system analysts and other technical personnel throughout the development process.
- Implemented best practices for risk management processes within the organization's IT department.
- Provided technical support to end users during testing phases of IT projects.
- Monitored progress of IT projects and reported any issues or delays promptly to management.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
2017.10 - 2021.09
HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - Engineering
Government College Peshawar
2015.06 - 2017.07
SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -
Warsak Public School
2012.03 - 2015.03
Skills
- Networking equipment procurement
- In-Depth technical research
- Technical documentation writing
- Routers and Switches experience
- WANs and LANs familiarity
- Wireless communications technology
- Engineering documentation
- Troubleshooting network issues
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Training team members
- Technical reporting writing
- Risk assessment techniques
- Infrastructure project experience
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Networks and Cloud Computing technologies
- CEH (certified ethical hacker from EC-council)
- HCIP -Routing & Switching
- HCIA -Security
- HCIA -Cloud
- Azure Fundamental AZ-900
References
- Muhammad Sajjad, Nimir Industrial Chemical Limited, +923117547444, muhammad.sajjad@nimir.com.pk
- Rana Arsalan, Rana Communication Networks, +923450619836, rana.arsalan@rcn.com.pk
SCE Membership: Information technology Specialist
1088802
Timeline
Network Engineer
Almaviva Information Technology
2024.07 - 2026.02
Network Administrator
Comesvil SpA
2023.12 - 2024.06
Network and System Administrator
NIMIR INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL LTD.
2022.08 - 2023.12
Network Administrator
PTCL - Peshawar
2021.08 - 2022.02
IT Project Coordinator
Rana Communication Networks
2019.12 - 2020.08
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
2017.10 - 2021.09
HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - Engineering
Government College Peshawar
2015.06 - 2017.07
SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -
Warsak Public School
2012.03 - 2015.03