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I have over nine years of experience in Networking and Telecommunications. Currently, I am working as a Network Consultant in the IT engineering operation of Whittman-Hart Inc., a national IT consulting firm. I have extensive experience in the design and implementation of LANs and WANs: implementing and troubleshooting Cisco/Bay/3Com routers, switches, hubs and network management systems. I also have extensive experience in network design, implementation, integration and support of local and wide area networks with Novell NetWare, Windows NT, Internet, Intranet, VPN, Firewall, and Encryption technologies.
 

Professional Skills
WAN Technologies: Frame Relay, T1, T3, DS1, DS3, ISDN, VPN, xDSL, OSI, Routing, Switching, and some ATM exposure.
Network Protocols: RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, DLSw, L2TP, PPTP, IPSEC, SNMP etc.
Network Management Platform: Bay Network Optivity and Network General Sniffer
Routers and switches: Cisco, Bay Networks, and 3Com.
Protocol Analyzers: HP 75000, IDACOM, and NAVTEL
Network Operating Systems: NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5, NT 4, 5, Windows 95/98, WFW, Windows 3.1, MSDOS, and SUN Solaris.
Physical Link Layer: Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, UTP, and Fiber Optics.
Network Security: Cisco PIX Firewall, Novell Border Manager Firewall, VPN Secure Manager, DES, and 3DES
Hubs and Concentrators: Bay Networks, 3Com, and Paradyne CSU/DSUs.
Remote LAN Access: IBM 8235, Microsoft RAS, and Livingston.
Internet/Intranet: Design, development, deployment, and DNS implementation.
Proxy Solutions: Microsoft Proxy, Novell Proxy, and Pointcast Proxy.
Web Servers: Microsoft IIS, Netscape, and Novell.
Application: MS Project, and Visio etc.
 

Professional Highlights

Network Consultant, IT Engineering                                                                                                           February 1999-Present
Whittman-Hart, Inc., Dallas, Texas    www.whittman-hart.com
Involved in everything from the integration and customization of network management applications to the development of large-scale network architectures and process/workflow consulting. Also involved in the design, implementation, evaluation, auditing, and optimization of complex corporate networks. Help clients select suitable technologies, using proof-of-concept testing, or implement equipment selections clients have already made. Other responsibilities include all phases of the network life cycle and ensure the highest quality WAN and LAN implementations for clients.



Network Analyst                                                                                                                                        January 1998-June 1999
Citigroup, Dallas., Texas    www.citigroup.com
Designed, implemented, and managed local and wide area networks, and provided tier three support assistance in the form of network consulting and problem solving. Designed and administered routed, switched, and legacy networks. Responsibilities included providing direction to Network Systems staff, project management of technology projects, consulting to other departments on network related issues, assessment and evaluation of new networking hardware/software and providing assistance to the Director on decisions related to future technology.
 

Internet Consultant                                                                                                                                 August 1997-January 1998
Contract Job, overseas
Designed and Implemented T1 Internet Access for 500+ users with T1 Frame Relay link. Implemented Cisco PIX Firewall solution and designed and implemented Novell Border Manager Firewall, DNS, Web and Proxy servers.
 

LAN/WAN Administrator                                                                                                                           April 1995-August 1997
Tom Thumb Page Inc., Dallas, Texas    www.tomthumb.com
Established and maintained multi-vendor network hardware and software standards that reflect company's LAN/WAN architecture. Directed administration of network hardware and software; investigated and recommended new technologies for inclusion in the company's network plan; reviewed and consulted with users and staff members on network projects; provided expertise in understanding and implementing Corporate IT directives.
 

LAN/WAN Engineer                                                                                                                             December 1989-April 1995
Compuedge Technology, Dallas, Texas    www.compuedge.com
Designed Network Infrastructure for mid-size to global enterprise clients. Designed architecture for critical business networks carrying high-speed data traffic. Designed, developed, and updated clients’ networks. Analyzed networks performance and recommended changes and enhancements. Evaluated user needs and recommended network communications equipment, services, installation and enhancements, and prepared project goals and timetables for clients.
 

 Education

    - Bachelor of Science, Information Systems, DeVry Institute of Technology 1993
       (Pending Credit transfer from other colleges)
    - Bachelor of Science, University of Karachi, Pakistan, 1986
    - CCIE currently in progress
    - MCSE currently in progress

 CERTIFICATE COURSES
     - Cisco CCNA Certification: ICRC & ITM
     - Internetworking TCP/IP #688
     - Novell Netware 4.1 Administration #520
     - Novell Netware Advance Administration #525
     - Supporting Microsoft NT Server Administration #689
    - Vendor classes on various network topologies, protocols and operating systems.
 

Professional Affiliations
Dallas Cisco Users Group
Bay Network Users Group
Dallas Novell Users Group

Business & Application Experience

ENGAGEMENT:
POLLOCK PAPER
NATIONAL PAPER DISTRIBUTOR
As a contracted Network Engineer from Whittman-Hart, I have designed and implemented a wide area network for this client using VPN technology over the Internet cutting communication cost dramatically.  I have designed and implemented secured VPN tunnels over the Internet and encapsulated SNA traffic into IP so the remote cluster controllers can communicate with the IBM host. Also implemented an Intranet and deployed web and  proxy servers.

ENGAGEMENT:
CITIGROUP
WORLDWIDE FINANCIAL COMPANY
As a Network Analyst I have designed and managed WAN, implemented Novell Directory Services (NDS), Windows NT, Intranet, Internet Access, Firewall solutions, and drive arrays with RAID 5 technology. Implemented TCP/IP with subnetting using DHCP technology.  Participated in a project to design xDSL access method in front of Frame Relay Network. Designed and implemented corporate-wide backup systems using Arcserve.

ENGAGEMENT:
MCI/WORLDCOM
GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
As a Hyperstream Frame Relay Engineer I have worked in a team of network gurus to design and replace FDDI with Gigabit Ethernet at MCI's backbone nodes.  Involved in the implementation of xDSL access method. Other duties included stress testing of MCT circuits to find bottlenecks and monitor fragment and reassembly of packets at the backbone nodes. This was all done in the simulated lab environment. (One of the most sophisticated network lab in the world)

ENGAGEMENT:
INTERNET CONSULTING (OVERSEAS PROJECT)
Designed and implemented 500+ users multiple T1 Internet access with Cisco PIX Firewall solution. I was also responsible for working with all levels of end-users in the maintenance of clients Intranet, and the development of Extranet that housed a customer self-service application.

ENGAGEMENT:
TOM THUMB PAGE
FOOD AND PHARMACY CHAIN
Supported, maintained, monitored and configured corporate networks, including Novell and Windows NT, DNS, and DHCP servers. Troubleshooted and resolved problems with the Corporate Network's communication hardware and software; evaluated and handled day to day Level III problem reports and service requests; and worked closely with System Operations personnel to support critical server and client systems. Other responsibilities were to upgrade software and firmware; manage corporate backup systems.

ENGAGEMENT:
COMPUEDGE TECHNOLOGY
TRAINING AND CONSULTING COMPANY
Provided LAN/WAN consulting and project management to a variety of clients. General specialization included: LAN/WAN design, topological architecture specification, physical media specifications, LAN/WAN hardware analysis and configuration, items such as routers, bridges, hubs, and SNMP based management systems. Worked with ISP’s to establish presence to provide Internet access in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas.