Waqas Riaz
Network Engineer
Dubai
Summary of Career
1. In-depth Cisco, Huawei & Juniper technology knowledge in design, administration, implementation, support and improving efficiency of existing Networks.
2. Knowledge of deploying and troubleshooting Network equipment and IP protocols.
3. Knowledge of layer 2, layer 3, MPLS, Security, SDA(DNAC), Wireless(Basic) and Network management.
4. Good communication skills in coordinating with Front sales staff, back technical staff and other stakeholders inside and outside of the organization.
5. support the business requirements for the provision of internal applications management services via SD-Access and legacy network.
6. support Team for troubleshooting issues related to SDN and legacy network, wireless and inter-networking of applications.
7. Creating and updating MOPs, RCA, Scripts for changes, Port mapping sheets, inventory reports, health check reports, HLD, LLD and Visio topology Databases.
8. ITIL process knowledge and implementation experience.
9. KPI, SLA, Trouble ticket, work order, reports, ATP, Project management, documentations.
10. Planning and performing activities for link/board expansion and up gradation as per requirement.
Achieved overall 3rd position in exam.
Experience as Level 2 Consultant Engineer | EXPO 2020
15 January 2020
To date
Working as L2 Consultant Engineer for Routing and Switching for end to end EXPO 2020 Dubai Project.
Define and implement the overall technical architecture for the network applications and infrastructure.
To support the business requirements for the provision of internal applications management services via SD-Access and legacy network.
To support Team for troubleshooting issues related to SDN and legacy network, wireless and internetworking of applications.
Work within a team and have a dedicated approach to working within and meeting strict deadlines.
Familiarized with each stage of the software lifecycle, including not only limited to user studies, feasibility, estimation, design, implementation, integration, test and acceptance.
Helping Field engineer and support engineer to troubleshoot network issues accordingly.
To support operational activities 24/7 (shift) and enhance customer satisfaction.
Experience as Network Engineer
Jaffer Brother Pvt Ltd
01 July 2019
14 January 2020
Working as Network Engineer for end to end Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited Cross Products delivery for migration, integration and relocation of new devices and board expansion, Link expansion and Software Version Upgradation where required.
Coordinating with customer for granting access to the premises and performing site surveys and proceeding with activities.
Preparing scripts and designs for BGP solution and performing activity for BGP inter-AS migrations.
Extensive services analysis and check commands for L3VPN circuits and L2 Kompella circuits before and after activity.
Post activity network monitoring and troubleshooting in case any failure or issue faced.
Coordinating with customer to present QoS solution, and applying and preparing activities for solution implementation.
Design and presenting solution for multicast scenarios and preparing and implementing solution during activities.
Preparing MoPs and RCAs for activities.
Experience as IP Datacom Engineer
Huawei technologies
01 October 2018
31 July 2019
Responsible for nationwide Huawei Datacom devices integration, migration, version, patch upgradation, card expansion and license activation.
Assist field engineer for installation, integration, migrations and ATPs of new nodes.
Creating MOPs, DD, scripts, topology diagram, port-mapping and RCAs.
During cutover monitor the activity, control activity time window, follow-up KPI’s.
Communication with customer Operation teams on customer premises and arranging meetings, presenting solution or proposal when required.
Proposing Solutions for New connectivity and providing support during night activities.
MPLS backhaul technologies such as VPLS, and, MPLS L3 VPN / L2VPN principle.
Routing Protocols including BGP, MP-BGP, OSPF and ISIS.
Service Layers including IP-SLA/NQA, BFD, DNS, NTP, DHCP, Load Balancing, IPsec.
KPI, SLA, Trouble ticket, work order, reports, ATP, Project management, documentations.
Creating and updating HLD, LLD and Visio topology Databases.
ITIL process knowledge and implementation experience
Experience as Senior Transmission Engineer
Nayatel Private ltd
28 January 2012
29 September 2018
Providing support to FTTH Users (BPON & GPON).
Installation, Configuration & Maintenance of Routers and Switches.
Configuring premium (P2P), Layer 2 and Layer 3 circuits on both Access and Core layer.
Understanding of IPsec, DMVPN, GRE tunneling.
Protocols: PPPoE, STP, VTP, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP.
Technology swapping from BPON to GPON and Alcatel GPON to Huawei GPON.
Provide L2 trunk to Optical Fiber customers.
Handle L3 queries, perform routine ISP operations.
GPON network Acceptance Testing activities and commissioning of developed networks (PAT).
Planning and Designing for using GPON as backhaul for both underground and aerial network.
Expertise in Planning and designing of GPON Optical Distribution Network (ODN).
Involved in the Training of FTTH teams (Field, Operations and Business Project Management).
Performance Management of complete GPON network (OLT bandwidth Occupancy, user’s bandwidth management, KPIs).
SWOT Analysis.
Bachelor 01 December 2015
BS Hons in TelecommunicationsIntermediate 30 July 2009
DAE in TelecommunicationsMatric 01 May 2005
HSSC
IT Manager | Project Manager | Certified Life Coach | Motivational Speaker
Dubai