Mohammed Shafat

Experience

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  Advance logics inc

  Jul 2007 - Sept 2010

  Network Engineer

  • Configuration of Cisco Switch Catalyst 3560 series and router 1700 series (1720).• Managing the branch office network with around 450 users, consisting Of Cisco Router, Cisco Switches etc.• Creating and Maintaining the Network Documentation.• Configuration of VLANs on Cisco Catalyst Switches using VTPs.• Performs ‘first level’ hardware support activities by investigating, diagnosing and resolving computer hardware problems, with support from superiors and team members.• Contributes to the production of schedules for managing mirror release.• Ensures that all diagnostic information is logged for error resolution. Show less

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  Du Emirates Integrated Telecom Company

  Oct 2010 - Mar 2013

  Network Engineer

  • Hands-on experience with configuration of small to medium size networks and extensive use of the Cisco IOS and CLI.• Worked on specials, expansion and roll outs projects.• Planning, Designing, implementation and integration of PE to CE Enterprise and Consumer Network• Handing over of new implemented devices and sites for the ready for services. • Installing and upgrading IOS Images on routers and switches.• Installation, Activation, Configuration of Cisco series switches ME49, C4000, C5000, 4500, 6500, ME3400, 3750, 3560 etc.• Installation, Activation, Configuration of Huawei Quidway s3300access layer• Switches, s5300, s9300 Quidway distribution layer Switches.• Installation, Activation of ADSL, SHDSL and POTS cards and testing ATP in MSAN ZHONE.• Performing fault monitoring of Network using Net BOSS and U2000.• Implementing change requests, adherence to change management process. • Transmission of Alcatel Lucent Modules in AMU devices and configuring it.• IPD to Huawei or MALC (ZHONE) migration project as Project Engineer.• Fiber patching, Labeling and Handling of all Physical Connections.• Fiber and Copper Cabling with Single mood and Multi mood fibre. Show less

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  Dutco Group

  Apr 2013 - Mar 2015

  Sr. Network Engineer

  Expertise in RF network design, planning and optimization.• Experience in wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/m/ac and setting up, configuring and maintaining of WLAN networks. • Experience with the various wireless tools such as Spectrum Analyzer and Site Survey tools.• Wireless network troubleshooting including signal strength, encryption problems, wireless site surveys, and connectivity problems on the WAPs.• Hands on Experience in Ruckus WLC’s with series 1100, 3000 and 5000.• Hands on Experience in Ruckus NMS FlexMaster.• Aruba 3000 Series Mobility Controllers and APs• Design and Implementation of Wi-Fi hotspots in major cities in UAE.• Design and Implementation of Public Wi-Fi in Malls like Mall of the Emirates, Diera City Center, Dubai Festival City, Merdiff City Center, Sharjah City Center, Ajman City Center etc.• Experience involves designing, doing site survey, planning using software tool, installation of the base stations and products on site and commissioning of Wireless system successfully.• Excellent knowledge in channel propagation models: indoor, outdoor AP’s • Successfully implemented wireless systems using Cisco and Ruckus products.• Have experience using Cisco, Ruckus products for Mesh Wi-Fi systems.• Established and maintained excellent customer relationships by providing regular follow-up and support. • Analyzed expanding network, ran fibre, and implemented wireless communication. • Designing and implementing wireless architectures. Show less

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  Future Pipe Industries

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2017

  Sr. Network and Security Engineer

  Primarily responsible for planning, designing & installing Enterprise Data Networks for the entire FPi and thereafter following it up with high level of network support, network enhancement and fine-tuning. • Test, deployment and administration of Routers, Switches, Wi-Fi Networks, Firewalls, UTM, remote access, VLAN & VPN• Configuration, Troubleshooting FortiGate 3000 series and FortiGate 2000 series of enterprise firewalls, Fortinet Firewall 80C, 90D, 100D and 110C and Cisco ASA 5520.• Oversee the IT Networks (LAN and WAN) connectivity, Network Security and maintenance and monitoring of connectivity• Regular self-update of knowledge on the latest Network & Information security vulnerabilities, security tools and technologies with tools like Nessus Vulnerability Scanner.• Creating and Troubleshooting of Site to Site IPsec VPN Tunnels between Datacentre and Remote FPi site across the world.• Configuring and setup of Remote FortiVPN Client on Fortinet Firewalls and Cisco Any connect VPN client on Cisco 3925 routers.• Configuring and managing network monitoring tool OPsManager and Netflow analyser of Manage Engine and SolarWinds.• Configuration of Cisco series switches Nexus 7k, Catalyst 6500, ME49, 4500, 6500, 3750, 3560 and routers Cisco 3900 series etc.• Configuration, troubleshooting of Cisco 5508, 2504 Wireless LAN controller. AP’s AIR-AP1042N-E-K9, AIR-CAP1602I-E-K9, AIR-CAP1552E-E-K9, AIR-AP1852I-E-K9. Show less

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  Emaar

  Oct 2017 - Aug 2018

  Sr. Network and Security Engineer

  Providing 24/7 network support to all Emaar sites including Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Emaar Hospitality group, Emaar Hills sites and International sites etc. • Configuration and Troubleshooting FortiGate 3000 series and FortiGate 2000 series of enterprise firewalls and Cisco ASA 5520.• Configuration and Troubleshooting of Aruba Wireless Controllers and Access points.• Configuring and setup of Remote FortiVPN Client on Fortinet Firewalls and Cisco Any connect VPN client on Cisco 3925 routers.• Creating and Troubleshooting of Site to Site IPsec VPN Tunnels between Datacenter and Remote Emaar site within UAE and also across the world.• Oversee the IT Networks (LAN and WAN) connectivity, Network Security and maintenance and monitoring of connectivity• Use of monitoring tools like Solar Winds, HP Operations Manager, PRTG etc to diagnose and troubleshoot network failures.• Performed configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco (9k,7k,4500, 3560, 2960etc), Avaya (ERS4950, VSP8404, VSP8204 etc) and HP routers and switches.• Reviewed and made recommended changes to the network based vulnerability scans using Nessus vulnerability scanner. Show less

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  Louvre Abu Dhabi

  Sept 2018 - now

  Sr. Network and Security Engineer

  Managing, Configuration, Troubleshooting of Palo Alto 5220 Firewalls and Global Protect VPNs, Panorama and PA Virtual firewalls, Fortinet Firewalls Cisco ASA 5555 series Firewalls.2) Managing Configuration, Troubleshooting of Azure Network (Azure FW, NSG, UDR, WAF)3) Managing Configuration, Troubleshooting of Imperva WAF.4) Managing Configuration, Troubleshooting of LTM Big IP F5 Load balancer.5) Managing Configuration, Troubleshooting of Thycotic Secret Server PAM.6) Managing Configuration, Troubleshooting of Trend Micro Tipping Point SMS IPS/IDS.7) Managing Configuration, Troubleshooting of NAC ForeScout Counter ACT and Enterprise manager and checking compliance policies on regular basis.8) Nessus vulnerabilities scanner, scanning every month and sending reports concern team to fix the vulnerabilities.Routing and Switching:1) Managing Configuration, Troubleshooting of Nexus N7K-C7009 and N9K-C93180YC-EX switches.2) Managing Configuration, Troubleshooting of Cisco Routers ISR4431, ISR4331, IOS C3900 and IOS C2900.and Cisco catalyst switches model like 9200, 9300, 4500, 3850, 3650 and 2960.3) Configuration of all layers 2 and layer 3 technologies like OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VPC, VDC, Port-channels, VLAN, VTP.Wireless technologies:1) Managing, Configuration and Troubleshooting of Catalyst 9800 Cisco Wireless Controllers, 2504 and APs 2702E, 2702I and 1702I with about 1000 Access points.2) Managing IPERA for location analytics and Wi-Fi marketing.3) Management of Cisco CMX, which is integrated with WLC, and all floor maps imported to get live data.Network Monitoring:1) SolarWinds network Monitoring tool2) Manage Engine network Monitoring toolCisco IPT and Voice:1) Managing and configuring of Cisco unified Call manager, Cisco Unity connections, Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence, SBC Ribbon for MS Teams calling, Imagicle for call reports.2) Managing and configuring Cisco UCS Server and VM deployed for Cisco IPT Applications. Show less