Ummekulsum Musekhan
Network Admin/ Engineer
Sharjah
Summary of Career
Experience as Network Engineer
Future Infotech Industry
09 April 2017
31 December 2018
• Provisioned access to internal servers, secure FTP, VPN to vendors and third party users.
• Managed Zscaler proxy, implemented changes as per situation/ threat.
• Managed and upgraded Symantec Endpoint Manager and Symantec clients to different versions.
• Implemented usb block policy on entire network and provided alternatives as per business requirement.
• Resolved network related issues like local area connection problem, network access, mails, internet, VPN issues, etc
• Utilize IT incident/change/asset management system to document, prioritize and track requests.
• Provided timely, proactive communications to stakeholders on significant issues and developments.
• Adhere to all processes and methodology for Knowledge Centered Support and create knowledge content.
• Assist with system administration (e.g. Profile maintenance, CheckPoint/Cisco Anyconnect), audits, team documentation, and other duties assigned.
• Self-starter and highly motivated to provide excellent customer service, technical support and new challenges.
Experience as System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
15 January 2015
16 November 2016
• Performed successful POC of Bluecoat Proxy servers.
• Administered, maintained and supported Bluecoat proxy, HA configuration and cloud solution.
• Managed router and switch configuration, implemented changes depending on corporate requirements and documented the same.
• Configured and troubleshooted VLANS, STP, L2 and L3 Ether channel.
• Providing end-user support and dealt with Enterprise Customer.
• Managed LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF.
• Dealt with monitoring tools like network packet capture tools like Wire-shark.
• Implemented changes on Checkpoint Firewall (R75.45) and also upgraded to R77.20 version.
• Performed rule reconciliation of firewall from Algosec monitoring tool.
• Provided support while streamlining of corporate wireless network.
• Ensured all data was backed up each evening, which alleviated lost information following malware incident.
• Participated in on-call shifts at certain times, including holidays and weekends in case of system or network-related emergencies.
• Resolved queue of 15 walk-up requests and 10 trouble tickets in a day by prioritizing urgent issues.
• Performed tests on newly installed hardware and software to provide components that interface correctly with each other and network.
• Secured network systems by establishing and enforcing access control policies.
• Documented as-built for network architectures according to established processes and suggestions for work-flow improvements.
• Performed acceptance testing to deliver integration and interoperability of network technologies.
Experience as Assistant Manager
Alcatel-Lucent Managed Solutions India Pvt Ltd.
01 April 2013
30 November 2014
• Managed cisco routers and switches (series 7600, 7200,3600,3725,3550, 3750, ME3400) and Huawei (CX600, CX400, CX200) devices.
• Configured and troubleshooted OSPF in ISP network and BGP at client end.
• Managed Vlan's, STP, MSTP, RSTP in ISP network.
• Handled monitoring & remote troubleshooting of the Data Network equipment (around 48,000 devices) all over India.
• Provided 2nd and 3rd level of support for troubleshooting various customer service related faults like packet loss, Link Down, latency and throughput issues.
• Determined which network devices, routers, switch were malfunctioning, immediately applying troubleshooting methods for resolution.
• Monitored and performed hardware and software upgrades to network devices, including operating systems.
• Provided support in planned activities like migration of services, hardware related activities and integration of new devices into the network.
• Conducted acceptance Test (AT) of newly integrated Cisco and Huawei devices.
Experience as Graduate Engineer Trainee
Reliance Integrated Services Pvt.Ltd.
15 October 2012
31 March 2013
• Managed cisco routers and switches (series 7600, 7200,3600,3725,3550, 3750, ME3400) and Huawei (CX600, CX400, CX200) devices.
• Configured and troubleshooted OSPF in ISP network and BGP at client end.
• Managed Vlan's, STP, MSTP, RSTP in ISP network.
• Handled monitoring & remote troubleshooting of the Data Network equipment (around 48,000 devices) all over India.
• Provided 2nd and 3rd level of support for troubleshooting various customer service related faults like packet loss, Link Down, latency and throughput issues.
• Determined which network devices, routers, switch were malfunctioning, immediately applying troubleshooting methods for resolution.
• Monitored and performed hardware and software upgrades to network devices, including operating systems.
• Provided support in planned activities like migration of services, hardware related activities and integration of new devices into the network.
• Conducted acceptance Test (AT) of newly integrated Cisco and Huawei devices.
Bachelor 01 June 2012
K.C College Of Engineering And Management Studies, Thane Bachelor of Engineer: Electronics And Telecommunication • Cleared Engineering with an aggregate of 67.26%. • Top 5% of class • Continuing education in Networks