Experience

Timenet Solutions

• India
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  • Expertly deployed and managed Palo Alto Firewalls, fortifying network security infrastructure. Implemented robust firewall policies, threat prevention, and URL filtering, bolstering the organization's defense against cyber threats. • Led a critical network upgrade project by seamlessly migrating from the outdated FortiGate 500D to the cutting-edge FortiGate 600F security appliance. • Successfully deployed and managed two Cisco Firepower Appliances, bolstering network security… Show more • Expertly deployed and managed Palo Alto Firewalls, fortifying network security infrastructure. Implemented robust firewall policies, threat prevention, and URL filtering, bolstering the organization's defense against cyber threats. • Led a critical network upgrade project by seamlessly migrating from the outdated FortiGate 500D to the cutting-edge FortiGate 600F security appliance. • Successfully deployed and managed two Cisco Firepower Appliances, bolstering network security infrastructure and threat detection capabilities. • Led a comprehensive hardware replacement initiative, implementing state-of-the-art Meraki MR46 Access Points and MS 225/MS 425 switches to upgrade the organization's network infrastructure • Spearheaded the successful installation and configuration of the cutting-edge Sophos XG Firewall, bolstering the organization's network security and threat prevention capabilities. • Successfully executed the deployment of a Checkpoint Firewall Quantum 7000 Security Gateway in a high-availability ClusterXL configuration, fortifying the organization's network security infrastructure. Show less



Mobily

• Saudi Arabia
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Solutions Architect

  • Feb 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Proficiently managed and maintained the VMware SDDC stack deployed within Fayha SOC 3 Data Center, delivering robust cloud services. • Oversaw multiple Cloud Director Cells, ensuring uninterrupted IaaS services with front-end load balancing, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing scalability. • Orchestrated the Cloud Availability module to meet near-zero RPO (Recovery Point Objective) requirements, replicating customer VMs to a disaster recovery site and safeguarding data… Show more • Proficiently managed and maintained the VMware SDDC stack deployed within Fayha SOC 3 Data Center, delivering robust cloud services. • Oversaw multiple Cloud Director Cells, ensuring uninterrupted IaaS services with front-end load balancing, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing scalability. • Orchestrated the Cloud Availability module to meet near-zero RPO (Recovery Point Objective) requirements, replicating customer VMs to a disaster recovery site and safeguarding data continuity.. • Expertly configured and managed Dell S4148f-On switches in a Virtual Link Trunking (VLTi) configuration, optimizing network redundancy and performance. • Ensured seamless communication between the Dell S4148f-On switches, creating a resilient and high-availability network infrastructure. • Demonstrated expertise in the seamless onboarding of customers, spearheading the provisioning of critical resources, including the creation of organizations and Org VDCs. • Proficiently configured NSX-Edge components to establish secure IPVPN and Internet connectivity within Org VDCs, ensuring robust Show less

• Senior Network Engineer

  • Jul 2014 - Feb 2020

  • Expertly designed and implemented Cisco Nexus VPC, leveraging C9396px switches to enhance network redundancy, scalability, and load balancing. • Configured and managed multiple HSRP instances to ensure seamless failover and high availability in the network, delivering uninterrupted service to end-users. • Conducted comprehensive testing and validation to validate the functionality and performance of the Cisco Nexus VPC and HSRP configurations, guaranteeing network reliability. • Led… Show more • Expertly designed and implemented Cisco Nexus VPC, leveraging C9396px switches to enhance network redundancy, scalability, and load balancing. • Configured and managed multiple HSRP instances to ensure seamless failover and high availability in the network, delivering uninterrupted service to end-users. • Conducted comprehensive testing and validation to validate the functionality and performance of the Cisco Nexus VPC and HSRP configurations, guaranteeing network reliability. • Led the successful implementation of a robust wireless network infrastructure, deploying a Cisco WLC 8540 controller in conjunction with Cisco 1802i access points (APs). • Expertly configured and managed the WLC 8540 controller, ensuring seamless communication and efficient resource allocation across the wireless network. • Deployed Cisco 1802i APs strategically to optimize coverage, delivering high-speed, reliable wireless connectivity to end-users. • Expertly orchestrated the installation and setup of multiple VMware vSphere 6.5 ESXi Servers, establishing a virtualization foundation for the organization. • Designed and implemented clusters with DRS to dynamically balance resources and HA for enhanced virtual machine availability, ensuring optimal performance and fault tolerance. • 6509E 2T Supervisor Engine core switch in a Virtual Switching System (VSS) for seamless redundancy and scalability. Show less



KELTRON ITBG

• NOC Engineer

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Maintain maximum possible service availability and performance Provision of customer network services on core equipment • Provide Support Service for engineering and other technical teams. • Manage and maintain network systems, ISP service, and facilities. • Fault handling and escalation – identifying and responding to the faults on systems and networks, liaising with third party suppliers, handling escalation through to resolution. • Provisioning (IP assignment, core network… Show more • Maintain maximum possible service availability and performance Provision of customer network services on core equipment • Provide Support Service for engineering and other technical teams. • Manage and maintain network systems, ISP service, and facilities. • Fault handling and escalation – identifying and responding to the faults on systems and networks, liaising with third party suppliers, handling escalation through to resolution. • Provisioning (IP assignment, core network configuration, DNS Setup, monitoring and graphing for co-location, leased lines, customer backup, and other custom network services • Server builds and installs, application upgrades, network equipment build and installation, maintaining hardware serial audit, writing custom monitoring plugins • Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) documentation. Show less

• Network Engineer

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2013

  • Provides support services for the customer based on the request. • Provides complete solution briefing which will generate leads for sales team. • Bill of material preparation, dealing with different vendors for the solution offerings. • In-charge of network AMC and make arrangements for the devices for replacement. • Project report preparation with full network topology, configuration and solutions.