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Zohaib Ur Rehman

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Adaptable Resident Engineer with knack for solving complex technical issues and improving project efficiency. Led multiple high-stakes projects, ensuring timely completion and enhanced safety standards. Known for fostering strong team collaboration and delivering innovative engineering solutions.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate

Work history

Resident engineer

Nokia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2024 - Current
  • Served as Nokia resident design engineer for TLS, supporting high-impact projects across Metro and GPON service architectures.
  • Worked extensively on Nokia 7210 SAS and 7250 IXR platforms, handling design, provisioning, and integration.
  • Designed and implemented SR-MPLS solutions to enable scalable and resilient backhaul for OLO networks across metropolitan zones.
  • Developed automation workflows to streamline inventory extraction, configuration backups, and proactive health checks, improving operational visibility and efficiency.
  • Collaborated closely with clients to craft tailored offerings, adapting product features and deployment strategies to unique use cases.

Service delivery specialist

Huawei Technologies
Riyadh, Saudi Arabis
10.2018 - 08.2024
  • Handled complex network migrations and coordinated change requests across multivendor ecosystems.
  • Participated in designing a zero-touch provisioning solution for Mobile RAN services to accelerate deployment workflows.
  • Deployed underlay network infrastructure for SD-WAN services over an MPLS backbone, improving stability, geographic coverage, and service resilience.
  • Leveraged the SD-WAN underlay as a disaster recovery path, enabling remote router access in scenarios involving dual fibre cuts or primary link failure
  • Reviewed detailed Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) to validate technical feasibility and ensure operational readiness.

Senior Network Support Engineer (Seamless MPLS)

Huawei Technologies
Riyadh, Saudi Arabis
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Provisioned diverse services across IP/MPLS infrastructure, supporting business-critical connectivity and service rollout.
  • Provided technical support during acceptance testing phases for newly integrated devices, ensuring seamless onboarding and validation.

MPLS Level 2 Support Specialist (Back office)

GO - Etihad Atheeb Telecom
Riyadh, Saudi Arabis
10.2014 - 10.2017
  • Collaborated on migrating legacy ZTE T1200 to carrier-class M6000-8 routers, delivering enhanced scalability and performance.
    Created Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and planned physical topologies to support seamless migration execution.
  • Established BGP neighborships and monitored link performance across CDNs (e.g., Google) via the new IGW-PE platform.
  • Configured and validated BGP peering with CGNAT devices (F5) and ensured stable connectivity with URL filtering systems over IGW-PE.
    Provided internal Level 2 support for routing protocols, including ISIS, OSPF, and BGP, as well as Layer 2 switching and MPLS Layer 2/3 VPN services.
  • Configured a wide range of customer-facing network ports (E1, Multilink PPP, Metro Ethernet, Ethernet) and provided onsite testing and validation.
  • Supported network element firmware upgrades across ZTE devices and ensured postupgrade stability.
  • Worked extensively on ZTE T1200, M6000, and T8000 routers, along with Layer 3 switches, integrating multi-protocol support in production networks.
  • Contributed to the planning and deployment of network connectivity between two datacenter rooms, supporting high availability, redundancy, and scalable design.
  • Oversaw planning, cabling layout, and service integration to support mission-critical workloads across both facilities.

MPLS-TP Consultant

ZTE
Abha, 'Asir Region
12.2013 - 10.2014
  • Delivered Level 3 support to project teams, assisting with escalations and complex configuration validation.
  • Worked on regionwide patch upgrades of PTN 6500-8 nodes, ensuring software integrity, network stability, and adherence to rollout schedules.
  • Provided support to clear outstanding issues and with project delivery.

Transport Network Expert

ZTE
Islamabad, Pakistan
09.2012 - 12.2013
  • Worked on the Telenor Pakistan network migration, facilitating the transition from legacy SDH infrastructure to a modern PTN Metro-ring topology.
  • Created and verified Layer 2 static tunnels and VPWS circuits, ensuring seamless service provisioning and integrity.
  • Handled traffic cut-over operations, minimising downtime and maintaining service continuity during the SDH-to-PTN migration.
  • Managed fault diagnostics and resolution across PTN nodes, providing second-level support to operations teams.
  • Conducted site surveys for new installations and contributed to the installation and commissioning of PTN nodes across various locations.
  • Performed Provisional Acceptance Testing (PAT) to validate deployments and formally hand over sites to the operator.
  • Underwent on-the-job training for configuring and operating MPLS-TP Layer 2 circuits, including tunnel setup on PTN 9004, 9008, and 6000 series platforms.
  • Acquired expertise in implementing three-level protection mechanisms on PTN ring networks using advanced Layer 2 circuit designs.

Lecturer

Preston University
Islamabad, Pakistan
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • Lecturer of Data-communication Networks and Digital communication
  • Lectured on complex subjects for better student understanding.

Network support engineer

Nayatel
Islamabad, Pakistan
09.2009 - 10.2011
  • Monitored service infrastructure, managed outage notifications, and maintained NOC documentation and KPI reporting.
  • Installed NOC/NMS servers.
  • Provided Level 1 and 2 customer support, escalated issues per fault matrices, and coordinated shift handovers for unresolved cases.
  • Maintained structured fault records using a trouble ticketing system while collaborating across technical teams and management.
  • Gained hands-on experience with Cisco IOS 7000 series platforms, supporting routing, switching, and incident resolution in live environments.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunication Engineering

National University of Computer and Emerging Scien
Islamabad
08.2003 - 06.2007

Master of Engineering - Telecom Engineering

National University of Science and Technology
Rawalpindi
10.2008 - 04.2011

Skills

  • Network Performance Management
  • High-Level Design
  • SR-MPLS
  • Cisco ACI
  • Cisco NX-OS
  • Netconf and Restconf
  • Python
  • Fortinet
  • BGP
  • MPLS
  • ISIS
  • OSPF
  • Switching

Certification

Introduction to Generative AI
HCIE-SP V2.0
Networking in Google Cloud: Fundamentals
Fortinet Enterprise Firewall 7.4 Administrator
AI Solutions on Cisco Infrastructure Essentials

Generative AI Overview for Project Managers
Gemini for Network Engineers
Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
Implement Load Balancing on Compute Engine Skill Badge
Networking in Google Cloud: Fundamentals
Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security
Networking in Google Cloud: Routing and Addressing
CCNP Data Centre

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Resident engineer

Nokia
08.2024 - Current

Service delivery specialist

Huawei Technologies
10.2018 - 08.2024

Senior Network Support Engineer (Seamless MPLS)

Huawei Technologies
10.2017 - 10.2018

MPLS Level 2 Support Specialist (Back office)

GO - Etihad Atheeb Telecom
10.2014 - 10.2017

MPLS-TP Consultant

ZTE
12.2013 - 10.2014

Transport Network Expert

ZTE
09.2012 - 12.2013

Lecturer

Preston University
08.2011 - 05.2012

Network support engineer

Nayatel
09.2009 - 10.2011

Master of Engineering - Telecom Engineering

National University of Science and Technology
10.2008 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunication Engineering

National University of Computer and Emerging Scien
08.2003 - 06.2007

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