Experience

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  Sgs canada inc.

  Feb 1995 - Jun 2002

  Responsible for setting up network, server and infrastructure for SGS Canada locations. Managed team of three responsible for day to day activities and user support.Successfully worked with AT&T in setting up WAN (frame relay and ISDN) between 16 locations.Successfully setup and maintain data centre consisting of Citrix, file servers and UNIX server.Responsible for supporting WAN routers. Responsible for end user support and day to day activity.Installation, tuning and administration of UNIX systems. Also includes evaluation of software’s. Networking of Systems using TCP/IP, UUCP and thro’ frame relay. Setting up Internet and Intranet Servers. Configuring the security on Networks

  • Senior System Engineer

    Jun 1998 - Jun 2002

  • System Engineer

    Feb 1995 - Jun 1998
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  Sgs

  Jan 1996 - Dec 2004

  Global manager, internet and security coe

  Responsible for global Wide Area Network across SGS worldwide. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting the implementation of the SGS Information Security Framework. Responsible for providing consultation to promote, interpret, and apply the information security policies and standards.As a Manager Internet and Security COE, I have led global team in standardizing implementation of IP-sec based wide area network across SGS worldwide. I have created architectural assets based on my project implementations. Successfully led project with PriceWaterHouseCoopers in designing the security guidelines and setting up ESAS database. Successfully managed the global project to deploy firewall and VPN network at most of SGS sites worldwide to setup global WAN.Review new technologies in order to assess information security control structures, capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses in coordination with Global InfrastructureDesign and coordinate security administration procedures and technology solutions that will permit access to the SGS information in accordance with the standardsSuccessfully finalized McAfee contract for SGS worldwide. Show less

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  Sgs canada inc.

  Mar 2005 - Apr 2019

  Information technology infrastructure manager

  As Manager of IT Infrastructure, coordinated the design, installation, and connectivity of computer systems and network infrastructure to ensure the stable operation of the company’s IT assets. Also Directed and coordinated the resources and systems that form the end user IT Service Desk organization. Managed staff in Canada that develop, configure, maintain, support, and optimize all new and existing network hardware, software, and communication links. Responsible for data center, WAN, security systems and other electronic infrastructureManaged priorities for the design, maintenance, development, and evaluation of all infrastructure systems, including LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet, security and wireless implementations.Responsible for vendor management including negotiating services, establishing service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring contracts are in place to support the services provided by the vendor, monitored vendors to ensure services are maintained at the agreed levels.Managed IT Support Teams for Help Desk & Operations, Network & Security and Procurement as assigned by authorized SGS IT Management.Create and maintain service level agreements for all Infrastructure operations and create disaster recovery plans for all critical services.Managed and set priorities for the design, maintenance, development, and evaluation of all infrastructure systems across Canada, including LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet, security and wireless implementations.Designed and planned the integration of Acquisitions in to SGS operation.Managed various projects to implement new infrastructure solutions and integrations of acquisitions in to SGS environment. Coach, mentor, motivate and develop the IT Infrastructure team Show less

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  Sgs

  Apr 2019 - now

  Nam network and security manager

  As Network Manager, I am responsible for management of Network Engineering implementation and Operations across North and Central America. Manages network team which maintains daily network operations around 200 offices located in U.S., Canada and Mexico, part of global team mandated to design and implement new state of the art SDWAN architecture across SGS worldwide. Manages Network team which designs, implement and supports WAN/LAN across NAM operation. Participates in the development of network and security strategies in collaboration with the NAM executive and global IT teams to align with the Head office initiativesDesigned and managed the deployment of security infrastructure such as firewalls, IDS, proxy and content filteringDesigned and implemented SDWAN across North America which reduced the WAN operational cost up to 30%Designed and implemented successfully citrix Nfuse setup which gives users access to SGS WAN thru SSL-based secure network over internet. Member of team responsible for design and implementation of Network Operation Centre. The NOC consist of cluster of citrix servers, NAS, SAN and database servers.Setup and maintain the web servers and mail servers (SMTP)Part of global team to determine network operational needs, develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures Show less