Mohammad Haroon Iqbal CCIE (R&S, SP )#34210

Experience

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  Brains Institute of Information Technology

  Dec 1999 - Jan 2002

  System Administrator

  Implementation and Administration of network environment consisting of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000. Administration of servers, maintenance and up gradation of networks. Configuring managing and maintaining of computer Labs of more than 150 nodes.

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  Network Engineer

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2003

  Saztel Data Communication (Pakistan) Pvt

  Being a team member of a one of the leading Service provider company in Pakistan which provide services up to the ISP level Configuring, maintaining and implementing customer router and WAN links on Frame Relay Implementing Wan Radio links using Radio modems (P-com/Cylink),128S,126S,384S, 512S (S-Band)Providing Data Center Network Managing site to site connectivity of all the branches of (Pakistan State Oil & State Bank of Pakistan)

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  New Horizon Computer Training Center

  Oct 2003 - Sept 2005

  Systems Engineer

  Actively contributed as a vital member of a network project team, specializing in software and hardware installation to meet clients' needs.In charge of overseeing and managing lab operations.Check for New Hacks, Threads and Virus attacks and how to get rid of them by maintaining Trend Micro enterprise version Antivirus.Implementing and administrating company centralized FESD Biometrics Security system.Ensures the corporate network is always up and running at maximum efficiency.Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft Servers (Domain Controller, Exchange, File and Print, ISA)Designing and implementing a VPN tunnel with remote branches and mobile users Builds and maintains Visio documentations of Network Topology Show less

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  Tech Access

  Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

  Associate Consultant

  Monitor, Maintain and Manage Wide area network.Implemented routing and switching configurations within the data network, ensuring high availability and extending connectivity to new sites.Effectively coordinating with vendors to identify and rectify problems, ensuring the swift resolution of issuesProduce database traffic reporting for performance analysis.Produced comprehensive Low-Level Design (LLD) documents for the network, aligning with the High-Level Design (HLD) specifications.Configuration and set-up of advanced network technologies as per client’s requirement by using best practices.Consultancy on various LAN/WAN projects for various clients. Show less

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  Vela International Marine Ltd

  Jul 2006 - Aug 2007

  Business System Programmer

  Ensures the corporate network consistently operates at peak efficiency and always remains operational.Deliver expert network and security consultancy for both upcoming and ongoing projects.Responsible for designing the network topology for the organization's new infrastructure, ensuring an efficient and optimized design. Led the comprehensive overhaul of the Intranet and Extranet IP addressing schema.Designing a road map for migration of Microsoft licenses Managing the network & system infrastructure for Oil VesselsBuilding a network infrastructure and migration of roles and applicationsManaging SAN and Windows cluster serversScheduling Backups for servers by using Tape library. Providing support for satellite links of Oil Vessels Offering dedicated end-user support services, ensuring a seamless and productive experience for all users Show less

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  Etisalat

  Sept 2007 - now

  Responsible for maintaining & operating Etisalat Core Network including Internet POPs (Services Gateway), Service Layer Sites, Co-Location Datacenters, and Multi Service Core.Leading the planning and execution of network upgrades, capacity expansion, optimization, and migrations to improve network efficiency.Led design discussions with cross-functional teams to review and finalize High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents for complex network projects.Developed project plans based on approved LLDs, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource allocation.Implemented Geo-Redundancy for wire filter (content filtering) through the activation of MP-BGP VPNv4 and VPNv6, enhancing network resilience and reliability.Design and deploy Big Monitoring Fabric SDN solution for policing the traffic. Participated in Core infrastructure deployment for 6PE using ISIS with a comprehensive UAT plan.Create Multiple Vsys on PA-5050 FW with Customized Group Profile deployment.Configure Panorama as Centralized console and log collector for remote firewalls.Deployed Global template and group policies via Panorama.Created Cisco-ASA as multi-context firewall appliance.Provide level-3 support for network incidence in accordance with ITSM processes and escalated to OEM, if needed.As a device owner, performed day-to-day network configuration changes in response to network expansion and operational requirements related to health checks for the infrastructure Core.Communicate with different vendors, as per business requirement for enhanced services and new feature deployment. Show less Responsible to Monitor, troubleshoot and maintain the availability of entire Etisalat core network including upstream providers, public/private peering, co-location, EMIX (Emirates Internet Exchange) customers and access tier (Leased Line routers, BRAS).Provide tier 3 support, in terms of managing, monitoring, and advertising EMIX customer’s networks.Configuring and troubleshooting BGP, OSPF, ISIS & Static routes for customers & provide support to resolve complex, technical customer problems. Defining Security Policies for co-location customersResponsible for maintaining VPN tunnels for Client to Net and Net to Net infrastructure.Allowed controlled traffic by defining specific ruleset on muti-vendor firewalls.Provisioning new uplinks and traffic engineering for network advertisementsHandling EMIX customer inquiries, to ensure advance support according to SLA on regular basis.Responsible of making the detail report monthly performances of the section employeesResponsible for making Maintenance Window and incidents details reports of internet operation section.Responsible for distributing the resource allocation for 24/7 targeted customers.Provide technical orientation and training to the customer care center.Responsible for providing annual staff evaluation report, based upon JD, technical skillset, and deliverables.Design and deployed WLAN using Cisco AIR-WLC4402. Show less

  • ICO (Internet Core Operation) Network Engineer

    Apr 2013 - now

  • Supervisor/Internet Network Operation Center

    Sept 2007 - Mar 2013