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AHMED ALKHAFAJI

Summary

Bachelors in Computer Network Engineering with 3 years of experience as a Network Specialist at the University of Washington, responsible for network installation and maintenance activities for over 10,000 network devices across all three UW campuses, and UW Medicine.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Network Specialist

A Contractor With The University Of Washington
08.2022 - Current
  • · Operational support for the University of Washington’s multi-campus networks, including Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma, extends to the UW Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Harborview Medical Center, and numerous remote clinics.
  • · Performing daily monitoring, incident response, and troubleshooting for all Layer-2 network equipment, such as aggregation switches, edge switches, and wireless access points, using network infrastructure tools to support the network.
  • · Identify issues and diagnose faults using suitable testing tools and troubleshooting techniques for L3 routers, L2 switches, and wireless access points.
  • · Upgrading, updating Junos firmware, configuring, and installing Juniper switches (EX2200, EX2300, EX4100, EX4200, EX4300, EX4600), Aruba Access Points, and APC UPS, while assessing technologies and vendor management practices.
  • · Working on the Tech-refresh project at the UW campuses (Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma) and UW Medicine locations (Harborview, Roosevelt, and Northwest Hospital).
  • · Responding to network alerts using the serial console and network file transfer applications like Putty, as well as network performance monitoring tools like SolarWinds.
  • · Using my problem-solving skills and forward-thinking abilities to address projects and issues directly.

FLEX Project Implementation Assistant

Renton Technical College, Renton, Washington
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • · Assist in assembling, installing, connecting, documenting, and testing FLEX-Ready classroom equipment such as PTZ and conference cameras, webcam, TVs, and utilizing tech support skills in web-conferencing applications.
  • · Provide technical support and help faculty, staff, and students with basic training and problem-solving regarding classroom support tools and requests.
  • · Manage all aspects of end-to-end physical infrastructure for Hardware Engineering and Testing.
  • · Design, deployment, and management of all cabling and power needs to support all hardware.
  • · Troubleshoot and resolve issues in new and existing infrastructure.
  • · Carry out typical support activities to intake requests for issues and changes, investigate issue root causes, and implement fixes at all software and hardware levels.
  • · Set up and configure equipment for threshold and physical validation.
  • · Using the correct safety procedures to ensure the assets work in a safe environment.

Special Needs Bus Operator- Part Time

MV Transportation- Kent, Washington
02.2017 - 08.2022

· Operating the bus over the prescribed route and following the correct time schedule.

· Assisting passengers on and off the bus.

· Transporting passengers with disabilities.

· Reporting any problems that may disrupt scheduled service.

· Providing information to passengers.

· Answering questions from passengers regarding route and time schedules.

· Writing reports on traffic accidents, bus incidents and any road damage.

· Using the correct safety procedures to operate lift and secure wheelchairs.

· Conducting daily vehicle inspections to ensure bus safety.

SALES FLOOR TEAM MEMBER

TARGET ( Part time)
02.2015 - 11.2016


  • Greeted customers friendly , excellent service and Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays by size, style and color.

Resettlement Specialist

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF)
01.2016 - 11.2016

- Assist new refugee arrivals as they adjust to their new lives in the U.S.

- Assist refugees to live as self-sufficiency as possible and to integrate into the community, And this must be done within the compliance of the refugee program’s contracts.

- Secure appropriate housing and furniture prior to client arrival in US.

- Ensure that clients promptly receive health screenings,Applying for Benefits , public aid enrollment and are enrolled in ESL classes .

- Ensure that children and parents are engaged with community services and programs and teach the necessary life skills that will enable refugees to become independent.

- Make referrals where appropriate and provide transportation and translation services as needed. 

- Maintain accurate records of client files, case notes


Site manager / Avenues Mall - Kuwait

Kharafi National Co.
01.2009 - 10.2014
  • Supervised the work of 80 members, offering constructive feedback on their performance.
  • Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed and Practiced direct emergency evacuation plan
  • Supervise for designing and executing Fire Fighting , fire alarm and sound alarm systems
  • Working closely with suppliers to ensure that all components met the quality standards Spearheaded development of Quality Control and Management Department.
  • Handling small projects and finishing them with deadlines Generate preventive maintenance schedule and procedures.
  • Consulted with clients to develop project scope , Investigate and resolve their concerns promptly.


Site supervisor

Almassaleh Real Estate company (commercial & Residential complexes)
08.2007 - 12.2008

Planned ,budgeted ,and managed projects , and oversee employees services .

- Ensured that all health and.safety guidelines were followed.

- Ensured buildings were always in the best state of repair and met standards  of quality .


Radio Engineer

Zain Telecommunication Co. (MTC- Atheer)
06.2005 - 07.2007

- Working in operation and maintenance center for the telecommunication network (MOC_R).

- Evaluation the faults and coordinating between all the maintenance teams (Power-  Microwave-Bss)to solve all faults.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Network Engineering

Renton Technical College
Renton, WA
03-2022

Bachelor of Science - Engineering of Production and Metallurgy

University of Technology
Baghdad, Iraq
06.2004

Skills

Ethernet link layer protocols and standards, SolarWinds, Aruba Airwave, Google Cloud, AWS, and spreadsheet applications (such as MS Office 365 and Google Sheets)

  • Knowledge of networking protocols, Subnetting, architectures, and technologies (STP, OSPF, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANS, routing protocols)
  • IT experience with configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting switches, access points, and computer software and hardware
  • Highly effective at resolving software and connectivity issues remotely and on-site, paying close attention to detail, maintaining detailed configuration, and testing documentation
  • Leading the team to achieve goals, complete the project on schedule, and adhere to standards
  • Ability to collaborate with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
  • Outstanding customer service skills and efficient problem-solving
  • Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible to work evening or overnight shifts in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
  • Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, along with expertise in technical documentation

Timeline

Network Specialist

A Contractor With The University Of Washington
08.2022 - Current

FLEX Project Implementation Assistant

Renton Technical College, Renton, Washington
01.2022 - 08.2022

Special Needs Bus Operator- Part Time

MV Transportation- Kent, Washington
02.2017 - 08.2022

Resettlement Specialist

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF)
01.2016 - 11.2016

SALES FLOOR TEAM MEMBER

TARGET ( Part time)
02.2015 - 11.2016

Site manager / Avenues Mall - Kuwait

Kharafi National Co.
01.2009 - 10.2014

Site supervisor

Almassaleh Real Estate company (commercial & Residential complexes)
08.2007 - 12.2008

Radio Engineer

Zain Telecommunication Co. (MTC- Atheer)
06.2005 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Science - Computer Network Engineering

Renton Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Engineering of Production and Metallurgy

University of Technology