Bilal Qamar Network Engineer

+92 321 9533 295 | bilalqamar87@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/qamarbilal

Summary Accomplished Network Engineer specializing in Network and Systems Planning, Design and Maintenance to provide multi-tiered solutions for network deployments for small to large scale networks including ISPs, TELCOs, and Enterprise networks. Extensive background in maintenance and support of network and Server systems, as well as web development due to broad freelance experience allows to understand and implement customer’s needs and requirements effectively. Well versed in designing solutions keeping redundancy and reliability as primary focus to reduce outage and down time. Primary Strengths Include:

· Network Planning · Support and Maintenance · Client Interfacing

· Configuration and troubleshooting · Routing Protocols · Network Security

Skills & Abilities NETWORKING PROTOCOLS

· EIGRP, VRRP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP / EBGP / MP-BGP, RIP, MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, Multicast Routing, IPv6, DHCP, SNMP, PPPoE, VPN Technologies, IPSec / GRE / PPTP tunneling, ATM Switching, ISL/Dot1Q Trunk & Inter-VLAN routing, VRRP, HSRP, STP, RSTP, VTP, Port-Security, VACLs, ACLs, Prefix-lists, Distribute-lists, Route Maps, Ether Channels (LACP/PAgP), NAT/Multi NAT, IP Pool configuration, and Wireless Networking (WLAN)

· Hands-On experience on Cisco, ZTE, and Juniper router and switches and their UMS/EMS/NMS. · Port Scanning, TCP trace, Packet Sniffing, capture and analysis, Metaspoilt/Armitage usage, Passwords cracking and

retrieval, Session Hijacking, Social Engineering, Vulnerability scanning, detection and removal, Web and SQL Injections, DOS/DDOS flow and mitigation, WiFi Penetration including WEP, WPA, WPA2 Security Protocols, and AP detection

· 3G, 4G and LTE service flow and commissioning. · DSLAMs (Paradyne, Zhone & Alcatel, ZTE) · SDH / PDH / WDM / DWDM Fundamentals and Theory, Networking, Protection and Transmission. · Packet Tracer / Wireshark / BackTrack / Kali Linux · Programming Languages: Verilog/VHDL , C , C++, Phython, PHP , HTML , CSS, AS2/AS3/flex · Work experience with Linux, Windows and Mac OS.

CERTIFICATIONS / TRAININGS

· VMware Certified Associate - Data Center Virtualization · VMware Certified Associate - Workforce Mobility · VMware Certified Associate – Cloud · Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Network Penetration Testing and Security – EC-Council CEH training · LTE Solution of Bearer Networks · Level 1 Troubleshooting · DSL Technology / Access · Next Generation Networks · Improving Customer Services · Systems and IT Infrastructure · Networking and IP Addressing · DSL Setup and CPE Configuration · Video Commissioning and Distribution

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· Customer Handling and Communication Skills · Selling Through Customer Services - Telephone Skills

Experience NETWORK ENGINEER | ZTE PAKISTAN | DEC 2015 – PRESENT

ZTE Corporation is a Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and systems company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong. My responsibilities as Network Engineer include:

· Overlooking 2nd and 3rd Level support for Datacom Devices for Mobile Network Operators and Fixed Line Operators. · Network Planning and Design according to requirements and agreed timelines, planning the network expansion and

optimization as well as fault rectification as per agreed SLA. · Providing assistance to IPCore & Mobile Internet Gateway peers and other departments in service commissioning and

designing appropriate network solutions as per the client’s requirements. · Supervising regional teams in day-to-day tasks and activities.

NETWORK ENGINEER | GLOBAL CLOUD SUPPORT SERVICES | MAR 2014 – NOV 2015

GCSS is a global IT firm providing third-party IT services in over 130 countries providing outsourcing Infrastructure services which includes roll out services, Network operation services, Cisco support services, Data center services and hosting and Software application development services. My responsibilities as Network Engineer include:

· Deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of Server Room and Data Centre Equipment e.g. Servers, Switches, routers, firewalls, NID, etc.

· Network Planning, design and implementation of small to large scale networks as per clients’ requirements. · Leading remote teams of Engineers to execute tasks and projects to meet client’s expectations and timelines.

OPERATIONS ENGINEER| NAYATEL/MICRONET BROADBAND | MAR 2012 – MAR 2014

Nayatel (Pvt) Ltd. is a leading Telecom Company in Pakistan and also South Asia's first Company to provide state-of-the-art FTTU Triple Play Services; Internet, Cable Tv, Telephone. My responsibilities included:

· Providing technical support to the FTTx Triple Play users on network level, for Broadband Routers/ VPN / DNS / DHCP / LAN / WLAN configuration & troubleshooting, MPLS based L2 & L3 VPNs.

· Commissioning of services including Video on Demand (VOD), IPTV and L2 MPLS VPNs, Live P2P & HOSTEX/PRI circuits and ACLs, Web and Email hosting, DNS hosting, etc.

WEB DEVELOPER| FREELANCE| JUNE 2006 – PRESENT

· Developed Websites along with Admin panels using Flash ActionScript 2.0, 3.0, HTML / CSS / PHP, WordPress design and development, Facebook pages as well as Web and graphic designing in Photoshop and Illustrator

Education BACHELORS | 2009 | INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD

· Major: Electronic Engineering · CGPA: 3.4 / 4

A’LEVELS | 2005 | ASAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ISLAMABAD

· Major: Pre Engineering

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O’LEVELS / IGCSE | 2003 | INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

· Major: Science Group

ACHIEVEMENTS

· Received appreciation from CEO for identifying a major network security loophole.

Personal Details

Date of Birth Nationality Email Cell No Languages References can be provided on demand.

18 March 1987 Pakistani bilalqamar87@gmail.com +92 321 9533 295 English, Urdu