Mahmoud Tawfeek

Experience

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  Mantrac Egypt

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

  Network Engineer Trainee

  🞄 Two weeks’ evaluation period for network engineering skills.🞄 Understanding and T-shooting Mantrac enterprise routing problems using the following tools:🞄 Orion Monitoring system.🞄 Cisco routers and core switches.🞄 Fortigate firewall GUI management.🞄 Getting knowledge with Mantrac enterprise solutions for headquarters and branches solutions including:🞄 VPN site to site.🞄 MPLS technology.🞄 VSAT technology.🞄 Training host by: Network operation department on Mantrac-Egypt. Show less

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  Ignite Solutions Egypt

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  Network Engineer

  Job description:🞄 Network Switches and Firewalls Consultancy and Implementation.🞄 Security NVR ( Network Video Recording ) Solutions.🞄 Infrastructure Passive Solutions Design and Implementation.Partners:🞄 CISCO.🞄 HP.🞄 Fortinet.

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  EMC "Egyptian Maintenance Company"​ - Petroleum Sector

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Network Validation Engineer

  Project: Validation and troubleshooting for Ministry of Electricity and Energy Network Devices switches and voice systems for its upper and middle Egypt sites. • Outsourced from Ignite Solutions Egypt• Partners: Egyptian Maintenance Company and Pro-tech Telecommunications

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  TE data

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2022

  🞄 Skillfully managed and guided junior staff, orchestrating their daily tasks to accomplish the following responsibilities with precision.• Designed and implemented tailored enterprise network solutions, including Internet and VPN, across various mediums such as local loops, Ethernet, Fiber, Pre-WiMAX, and Aruba, aligning with diverse customer requirements.• Successfully configured a range of routers, from 7200 series to 3000 series, as well as various PE and Core Switch platforms from Cisco and Juniper, enhancing network stability and performance.• Expertly handled configuration of DSLAM ports from prominent vendors like Huawei, ZTE, and Alcatel, ensuring seamless exchange-level connectivity.• Proficiently set up diverse modem types including Zyxel, Aethra, Telendus, and Adtran, facilitating optimal customer connectivity.• Strategically configured EFM devices like Zhone, Hattres, and Adtran, effectively utilizing Ethernet for the First Mile technology.• Collaborated with wireless vendors to ensure smooth installation and activation of Pre-WiMAX connections, enhancing wireless network reliability.• Provided fault resolution for customer networks during a crucial two-week "babysitting period," ensuring a seamless transition to technical support thereafter.• Transferred knowledge to peers and junior staff by providing technical training on network and security products from industry leaders such as FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco, and Juniper. Empowered the team to confidently deploy and manage these solutions. Show less Collaboratively engaged with customers to comprehend their technical requirements and adeptly executed the lifecycle of solutions, encompassing analysis, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for diverse enterprise needs.• Proficiently provisioned MPLS virtual private networks (VPNs) both at Layer 3 and Layer 2, employing a range of routing protocols such as RIPv1, RIPv2, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, ISIS, BGPv4 & MP-BGP, and static routing. Successfully enabled Internet connectivity through BGP or static routing.• Demonstrated adeptness in managing different Inter-AS options with partners, seamlessly handling MPLS half and full-circuit customers collaborating with other ISP providers such as Telecom Italy, Verizon Business, PCCW, and TATA Communication.• Showcased substantial expertise in advanced ISP concepts, including traffic engineering, VPLS, Inter-AS configurations, and intricate aspects of ISP networks. Worked proficiently with a variety of Cisco and Juniper PE routers and Catalyst/Nexus switches, ensuring smooth operations within the extensive ISP landscape. Show less • Validated customer solutions on a wide array of devices, including PEs, switches, DSLAMs, and MSANs from major providers like Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, ISAM, and ASAM. Ensured reliability and performance across diverse network environments.• Oversaw daily hardware allocation and installation, encompassing components like modems, Cisco Soho, and Juniper SRX devices. Swiftly met customer demands through accurate provisioning.• Conducted meticulous emulation and testing of customer solutions, guaranteeing their adherence to security and performance standards. Prevented potential disruptions by addressing issues proactively.• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning by achieving Sophos XG Engineer certification, attending workshops for Sophos firewall installation, and obtaining Hikvision camera security certification (HCSA).Equipped with the latest security knowledge to provide top-tier solutions. Show less

  • Enterprise Network and Secuirty Solutions Provisioning and Planning Senior Engineer

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Enterprise Network and Security Solutions Provisioning and Planning Activation Engineer

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Enterprise Network and Security Solutions Provisioning and Planning Consultancy Engineer

    Jan 2018 - May 2019
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  _VOIS

  Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

  Senior Network Automation Software Developer

  🞄 Spearheaded the development of cutting-edge software solutions, optimizing network technologies and SDN controller interfaces. Resulted in improved network performance and seamless integration across various SDN environments.• Provided critical insights through thorough Cost/Benefit analyses, supporting strategic decisions related to transport network vendors, including Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia. Contributed to informed vendor selection, optimizing network investments.• Devised comprehensive testing procedures for SDN controllers, ensuring smooth integration within the complete SDN stack architecture and network Lab Environment. Enhanced testing efficiency, reducing potential glitches during deployment.• Defined innovative architectures and protocols, facilitating the seamless integration of SDN controllers into comprehensive Transport SDN solutions. Paved the way for more efficient and dynamic network management.• Designed, developed, tested, and documented use cases within a multi-vendor ecosystem. Fostered interoperability and versatility, enhancing end-users experience.• Provided instrumental support in analyzing, testing, and successfully implementing novel technologies across Vodafone Markets and Group Functions networks. Empowered networks with the latest advancements to meet evolving demands.• Played a pivotal role in Agile projects, leveraging expertise to build tailored solutions. Contributed to project success by aligning solutions with project requirements and delivering high-quality results within agile frameworks. Show less

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  QNB Alahli

  Dec 2023 - Jul 2024

  Network Design and Architect Team Leader

  Responsible for developing, automating and designing any new solution or modification in QNB network: 1-Responsible for design any new solution or modification in Data Center; i.e.: diagrams, configuration, software upgrade… etc. and assist subordinates in preparing the needed activities 2- Evaluate hardware, software & telecommunications equipment purchases recommended by subordinates to ensure consistency with short & long-term objectives in coordination with Purchasing Department 3- Prepare RFP for new solutions includes the needed requirement and target solution 4- Ensure that standard configuration for all devices and monitor configuration changes through the daily generated “Compliance Sheet” to ensure abidance to QNBAA rules. 5- Prepare high and low-level design for new solutions with the partners to ensure that it meets QNBAA requirements before the installation 6- Analysis existing topology and design in QNBAA network and suggest modification to enhance network performance. 7- Responsible for deploying any required change and upgrade in network monitor tool used by team to monitor QNBAA network 8- Responsible for deploying any required change and upgrade in network access control used to aggregate QNBAA POS traffic 9- Ensure the correct functioning and implementation of the Permanent Supervision, Compliance and Money Laundering, Operational Risk, and Workplace Success Guidelines whenever and wherever possible 10- Ensure the correct adoption of policies and procedures in order to guarantee that the bank business is conducted in compliance with Local Laws, Internal Rules and Regulations, as well as International Standards. Show less

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  Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  Aug 2024 - now

  Network Development Engineer

  Core networks - Forntier Service Management Team.Responsible for managing, development and assessing:1. AWS Outposts services.2. AWS Ground stations services.3. AWS Magnus payment cryptography services.4. Snow and AWS 5G services.