Experience

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  Dwp group

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2016

  Network engineer
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  Standard chartered

  Mar 2014 - Sept 2016

  Network engineer

  • Manage all Network designs, implementations & support for all SCBPL locations running on BGP over MPLS.• Maintenance & 24x7 support of all network infrastructure including Production, DR & SCB Call Centers• Security Hardening of Routers and Switches• Maintain routers, switches, access points & servers in adherence to rules through a strong change control process• Monitor SCBPL LAN/WAN and Offsite ATMs connectivity• Configure new branches and ATM locations• Technical coordination with Vodafone team for management & connectivity of SCB iWAN• Technical supervision of SCBPL NOC• Maintain daily basis reports using Op Manager and CA Spectrum• Capacity Management, Inventory Management & Incident Management ( Remedy 8.1 )• SCB Video Conferencing Installations and Management Show less

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  Ibm

  Oct 2016 - Feb 2022

  • Acted as a Lead Network focal in the architecture board and trusted advisor for technology tower• Validated and aligned network and security designs aligned with organization's governance• Provided input in enhancement and modification of IT infrastructure policy• Interpreted between OT and ICT realms for network design and security• Performed cost optimization exercises for company's mining expedition and expansion of sites• Performed viability assessments for technology alignment on behalf of the company• Design enhancement and optimization engagements• Approval authority for Network Modernization program tasks and activities• Duties carried on during and after transition from IBM to Kyndryl Show less • Worked as a Lead Network Architect for complex multi-mn-dollar projects and solutions that included hybrid networks and security portfolios.• Led the transitioning and transformation of large-scale banks, enterprises, fin-techs and conglomerates.• Served as Network and Security advisor for IBM/Kyndryl clients.• Performed designing, deployment, and migration of small to large scale Enterprise, FMCGs, Telco Enterprise and Bank Networks, SDNs, Cloud Stacks, and Data Center Transformation.• Facilitated designing and execution of live migrations for client’s business/production environment.• Preparation of Network HLDs, LLDs, NIPs, Migration and Customer security documents.• Resolution of complex network and security problems and their root cause reporting• Led the team of Network Engineers throughout IBM Pakistan and in off-shore projects.• Assisted the organization in optimizing the cost of the projects and solutions by utilizing design capabilities. Show less • Managed and led a team of Network Engineers residing in different cities of Pakistan.• Managed service contracts and environments along with Capacity Planning.• Performed inter-services planning and designing, including Disaster recovery, storage, replication, and NMS.• Virtualization, Cloud Planning, and Designing.• Preparation of Network HLDs, LLDs, NIPs, Migration and customer security documents.• Critical live Migrations for Customer Networks and Technology Transitions.• Directed break and fix network support and technical assistance for IBM customers.• Management of equipment inventory, delivery, and RMA.• Monitored and handled Incident Management of IBM-PTCL Cloud Infrastructure.• Vulnerability assessment and Patch Advisory Publication for the customer.• Maintained IBM-BCRS Network Infrastructure in Karachi and Islamabad. Show less

  • Member of Architecture Board at Global Mining Giant | Middle East

    Sept 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Network Infrastructure Architect

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Sr. Network Engineer

    Oct 2016 - Aug 2019
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  Kyndryl

  Oct 2021 - now

  • Trusted advisor for Kyndryl customers• Optimal design strategies for Kyndryl customers• Transformation strategy roadmaps and assessments• Solutioning for AI based next-generation campus networks• Solutioning for cloud infrastructure and SDNs (SDDC, SDWAN, SDLAN)• Solutioning for Infrastructure security• Solutioning for cross-platform services• Infrastructure automation for Kyndryl provided network services• Successfully developed solutions for Banks, Fintechs, FMCGs, Conglomerates, Telco, Healthcare, Aviation industry and Enterprises• Designed and brought up Kyndryl Cloud for in-country offering• Designed and led infrastructure modernization for clients using hybrid on-prem to Cloud Networking & security• Designed and led the modernization of Kyndryl BCRS data center networks and integration with IaaS cloud• Thorough comparative analysis exercises for technical solutions feasibility• Reduced the CapEx and OpEx for Kyndryl customers by leveraging design best practices Show less

  • Network Platform Leader

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Senior Lead, Client Technical Solutioner

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Technical Solutions Manager

    Oct 2021 - Feb 2023