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Sheik Shareef
Riyadh
Summary
Engineer with 16 years of experience and strong background in network technologies and security. Accomplished network developer with proven success in designing and implementing business technology solutions. Focused on maintaining network security to provide customers with safe data management.
Excellent command of emerging technologies and current trends in routers, switches and firewalls. Frequently commended for developing swift solutions to complex issues.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work history
Wipro Technologies
Senior Network Consultant
11.2017 - Current
Job overview
- More than 16+ years of IT Experience
- Configured routers, switches and firewalls to deploy and support LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
- Documented as-builts for network architectures according to established processes and suggestions for work-flow improvements.
- I am an IT professional presently involved with Wipro Technologies as a, with major responsibilities as a) Technical Lead -Datacenter Network& b) Senior Network Consultant for a US based client
- This involves managing primary datacenters along with various field offices with respect to network management
- Additionally, as part of Design & Deployment Team, I am also working as Network Architect for providing Network
- Consultancy for any new Client IT Setups / Implementation work
- Currently, I am leading a team of 9 network engineers for managing client network environment
- Previously, served National Water Company Saudi Arabia, Accenture Services, Mackeen Technologies, Qatar as a, for different Clients, handling multiple responsibilities
- Implement Cisco SDWAN
- Implement Cloudgenix SDWAN
- Implement Fortinet SDWAN
- Design and implement Palo Alto firewalls
- Design and implement Fortinet firewalls
- Design and implement Forcepoint proxy
- Write technical documentation and conduct training sessions for clients
- Work closely with the sales team and assist in expanding client base
- Provide technical support for networking and telecommunication systems
- Determine new business opportunities and develop strategies
- Designing, implementing & supporting IT Infrastructure Solutions
- Preparing Technology architecture for Enterprise systems as per IT Strategy
- Providing Consultancy for target IT Infrastructure
- Migration / Transitioning of old Datacenters / technologies into advanced platform
Abdulla Fouad Holding Co
Senior Network Engineer
03.2015 - 11.2017
Job overview
- For different Clients, handling multiple responsibilities
- Design and deliver solutions and proposal for Cisco, HP, Extreme Networks, EMC vblock & cisco flexpod related projects
- Responsible for leading and implementing all IP network build-outs and operational support/troubleshooting of tier 3 and 4 network issues in a Cisco Nexus Switches 5k,2k,1110& 1000v
- Responsible for leading and implementing all IP network build-outs and operational support/troubleshooting of Brocade san switches, Extreme switches & F5 load balancers
- Design and implement Cisco ASA CX Series Adaptive Security Appliances
- Design and implement Fort iGATE NGFW
- Design and implement Juniper SRX firewalls
- Write technical documentation and conduct training sessions for clients
- Work closely with the sales team and assist in expanding client base
- Provide technical support for networking and telecommunication systems
- Determine new business opportunities and develop strategies
- Develop and implement Cicso unified networking solutions as per client's objectives
- Develop and maintained Statement of Work for Cicso VoiP solutions
- Support/troubleshooting VPN Technologies
- Designing, implementing & supporting IT Infrastructure Solutions
- Preparing Technology architecture for Enterprise systems as per IT Strategy
- Providing Consultancy for target IT Infrastructure
- Migration / Transitioning of old Datacenters / technologies into advanced platforms
- Preparation of detailed / high level Design Documents / Build documents / SOW / SI documents for the implementation of new projects / technologies
- Define implementation plans for the target IT infrastructure capacities
- Design and Implement new technology solutions with evaluation, design, development & integration
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Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
Technical Architect/ Network Consultant
11.2012 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Currently working as Level D (Team Lead) for 2 different Clients, handling multiple responsibilities
- A) Technical Lead for Daily Operations
- B) Solution, Major Responsibilities
- Responsible for leading and implementing all IP network build-outs and operational support/troubleshooting of tier 3 and 4 network issues in a Cisco Nexus Switches 5k,2k,1110& 1000v
- Write technical documentation and conduct training sessions for clients
- Work closely with the sales team and assist in expanding client base
- Provide technical support for networking and telecommunication systems
- Determine new business opportunities and develop strategies
- Develop and implement Cicso unified networking solutions as per client's objectives
- Develop and maintained Statement of Work for Cicso VoiP solutions
- Support/troubleshooting VPN Technologies
- Designing, implementing & supporting IT Infrastructure Solutions
- Preparing Technology architecture for Enterprise systems as per IT Strategy
- Providing Consultancy for target IT Infrastructure
- Migration / Transitioning of old Datacenters / technologies into advanced platforms
- Preparation of detailed / high level Design Documents / Build documents / SOW / SI documents for the implementation of new projects / technologies
- Define implementation plans for the target IT infrastructure capacities
- Design and Implement new technology solutions with evaluation, design, development & integration
MACKEEN TECHNOLOGYDOHA
Network Branch Site Administrator
10.2010 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Wherein I was supporting / Heading / managing different clientsites in addition to providing L3 Technical support
- Major Responsibilities
- Configuring and Maintaining CISCO UC 500 series and IP PHONES
- Configuring and Maintaining CISCO Series Central Router
- Configuring and Maintaining Cisco 500 Series 24Port Manageable switches
- Troubleshooting of LAN & WAN
- Created and managing VLAN on the switches
- To Install CCTV with wireless outdoor access points in Lusail project
- Configured Cisco Routers (2500, 3000, 4000) using RIP, IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP
- Configure Cisco Switches (5000, 3524, and 2900)
- Designed and implemented remote dial up solution for clients
- Installed and configured workstations for IP/IPX based LAN's
- Installed and configured DHCP Client/Server
Network Engineer
04.2009 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Wherein I was managing Internal IT Network for the organization
- Major Responsibilities
- Configuring and Maintaining CISCO Series Central Router
- Configuring and Maintaining 2 Mbps Leased Lines with RAD Modems
- Configuring and Maintaining DAX 1700 series Edge Routers
- Configuring and Maintaining ISDN as backup for Leased Line Connectivity
- Configuring and Maintaining Cisco 500 Series 24Port Manageable switches
- Troubleshooting of LAN & WAN
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- Created and managing VLAN on the switches
- Configured workstations for IP/IPX based LAN's
- Purchase Hardware and Software from different vendors
- Implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps
- Implementation of HSRP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, MRTG.
PIONEER e-LABS LtdHyderabad
Network Engineer
06.2008 - 04.2009
Job overview
- Wherein I was managing Client IT Network with respect to Installation / Configuration & Maintenance of Network Services& Devices as part of various projects
- Major Responsibilities
- Configuring and Maintaining CISCO Series Central Router
- Configuring and Maintaining 2 Mbps Leased Lines with RAD Modems
- Configuring and Maintaining DAX 1700 series Edge Routers
- Configuring and Maintaining ISDN as backup for Leased Line Connectivity
- Configuring and Maintaining Cisco 500 Series 24Port Manageable switches
- Troubleshooting of LAN & WAN
- Configured PIX-To-PIX VPN access between cities HYD - BGL
- Created and managing VPN on Firewall and VLAN on the switches
- Responsible for providing Network diagram using excel and Word
Nanasoft Technologies, TechnologiesChennai
Network Engineer
05.2005 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Where I handled various projects
- Responsibilities:
- Installed, configured and maintained the Cisco 7513 , 7206 routers ,Cisco catalyst5505,2948GL3 and Fast
- Ethernet 2950 switches at hub location and Cisco 2600 seriesrouters and 2950 switches with Extreme 1300 tainet 2MB modems at remote end as well
- Remote location users across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have to access the SUN servers located at Chennai
- The connectivity for these locations were distributed among three Cisco 7513 core routers connected over 2MB leased lines and with ISDN PRI link configured as backup and also maintaining the connectivity Cisco 7206VXR central router to other different WAN networks located remotely and locally
- Independently handled Router Calls, Switch configuration issues across both local and remote locations in
- AP and Karnataka.
Education
Anna UniversityChennai, India
Bachelor of Science from Electrics and Communication Engineering
05.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Network Design,
- Network configuration
- VXLAN designs and troubleshooting
- Infrastructure planning and design
- Data network technology
- Switching protocols
- Security technologies
- Troubleshooting network issues
Languages
English
Intermediate
Certification
- CCIE enterprise infrastructure written
- CCNP Cisco certified network professional (Routing & Switching)
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (Routing & Switching) written.
- CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate (Routing & Switching)
- Extreme XOS Certification.
- HP ATP -Flex Network Solutions
- HP ASE - Flex Network Architect V2
Availability
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Timeline
Senior Network Consultant
Wipro Technologies
11.2017 - Current
Senior Network Engineer
Abdulla Fouad Holding Co
03.2015 - 11.2017
Technical Architect/ Network Consultant
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
11.2012 - 11.2014
Network Branch Site Administrator
MACKEEN TECHNOLOGY
10.2010 - 08.2011
Network Engineer
04.2009 - 10.2010
Network Engineer
PIONEER e-LABS Ltd
06.2008 - 04.2009
Network Engineer
Nanasoft Technologies, Technologies
05.2005 - 05.2008
Anna University
Bachelor of Science from Electrics and Communication Engineering
05.2001 - 05.2005
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