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Arber Duka

Senior Telecommunication And Software Engineer
North York,Canada

Summary

As experienced Telecommunication Engineer, I would like to raise my professional skills. To participate as a team member in a dynamic work environment focused to providing superior value and service. A skilled and proven IT Professional and Telecommunication in the design, deployment, and maintenance of high-performance information management systems with over 10 years of experience within international companies. A self-starter with proven ability to manage multiple products and implement critical infrastructure projects. Expert in implement complex systems and helping the organization to establish robust controls frameworks to address issues with internal processes. High integrity, challenging but fair who is now looking for fresh role to continue to personally develop, further challenge and enhance experience gained whilst capitalizing on existing skills. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Communication skills - Good communication skills gained through my experience as Solution manager Influence customers based on a proven methodology. Good filling and organizational skills Good customer-relations background Ability to detect and interact with decision makers Ability to work under pressure Ability to work in group Organizational / managerial skills - Leadership Manager Team player Job-related skills Electronics and Telecommunication background Sharp as a tack Enthusiastic Deadline management Team-focused Community advocate Analytical and narrative writing Project Involved Role

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Hewlett-Packard Inc
Prague, Czech Republic
01.2019 - Current
  • Checked client code for bugs and weaknesses using approved troubleshooting methods.
  • Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
  • Worked with development teams to correct problems and run test scenarios.
  • Coordinated efficient large-scale software deployments.
  • Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using shell, powershell and Python.
  • Designed enhancements and updates for subsystems of end-user applications software running on local, networked and Internet-based platforms.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
  • Analyzed data to coordinate installation of new systems or modification of existing systems.
  • Designing and integrating software systems running on multiple platform types into overall architecture.
  • Develop frontend Docker Swarm and CRM monitoring scripts and platform HA using GlusterFS, OCI (Oracle)
  • Microsoft Connected Cache Automation on DAAS OS implementing and application creations on Azure for Intune Autopilot (ex WhiteGlove) solution.
  • Integrating deployment Infra as WorkSpace One for customer packages OS installation on HP WW Deployment Sites

Senior System Verification & Integration Engineer

Mavenir
Prague, Czech Republic
06.2017 - 12.2018
  • Leveraged third-party applications and middleware to develop integrations.
  • Recommended system modifications to improve efficiency, reliability and performance.

Technologies :

  • mOne platform (VmAs, mStore, SPS, Couchbase, Cassandra, Cheph) deployment and E2E verification for Voice Mail solution integrator
  • MRF/CMS platform build and integration/deployment.
  • Openstack / VNF platform integration and build. Image production and its configuration for software installation (Automation testing using Jenkins)
  • LCM (Life Cycle management) solution testing
  • VXML/SCXML and CCXML testing.
  • VM/ESXI virtualisation and configuration for Customer as AT7T, Rogers, Raanana etc
  • Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
  • Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
  • Resolved issues related to operational components for LAN, WAN and voice systems.

Implementation and Senior System Support Engineer

INTRACOM TELECOM
Tirana, Albania
09.2009 - 06.2017
  • Provided level 2/3 support to customer in 24/7 uptime environment, often working double shifts to accommodate time zones.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Documented technical issues and solutions to enable tracking history and maintain accurate logs.
  • Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
  • Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Writing technical articles/recommendations for documentation updates to share knowledge with peers
  • Responsible for ensuring high availability and optimal performance of all HP-UX, Linux servers and Windows Web Servers
  • Capacity monitoring, planning and projection
  • Administration, installation and maintenance of prepaid products, application upgrades and OS upgrades
  • Administering and maintaining HP-UX, Linux and Windows OS , hardware and related software to ensure stable performance in a business processing environment
  • Administering and maintaining Informix and SQL server Database
  • Administering, Configuring and maintaining Cisco, HP and Brocade Routers/Switches in accordance with business requirements
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.

System Network Administrator

National Commercial Bank, Albania
Tirana, Albania
03.2009 - 09.2009
  • Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
  • Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
  • Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 Environment
  • Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory &Network Infrastructure
  • Installing, configuring, maintaining & administrating MS Exchange Server 2010, MS Lync Server 2010, Share point 2010, Forefront Protection 2010 (MS Exchange Server 2010 and Share point 2010 protection)
  • Back up & Recovery Implementation/Administration
  • Managing, Configuring & maintaining the phone system (3CX Telephony for office and live transition)
  • Design network architecture and performing connectivity troubleshooting and rendering expertise in network infrastructure & TCP/IP, network documentation, architecture diagram formulation and desktop support

Education

Electronic Specialist Diploma - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Harry T. Fultz Electronic College
Albania, Tirana
09.2000 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication Engineering

Polytechnic University of Tirana
05.2005 - 05.2008

Master of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

Polytechnic University of Tirana
10.2009 - 09.2012

Skills

Experienced with Scripting Language such as Bash, Ksh, Shell, Python, Powershell

Accomplishments

    Projects Involved -


  • HP DAAS Microsoft Connected Cache Solution implementation on Global large scale (EMEA, APJ and AMER) – Dec 2021 – Feb 2022
  • For customers like Ericsson, SHELL, Loreal, Nomura, Carlsberg , DHL, OldNationalBank , Dyson etc (Estimated imaging deployments for 800,000 Devices for 1 year).

    Leading onboarding process and architectural review with clients

    Hosting solution environment on Azure and separate CDNs

    Tools creation such as Paging systems to support device deployments on ODMs (factories) and controlling status for devices (Microcontroller to facilitate operators daily maintenance tasks for SCCM / ConnectedCache solution)


  • MRF/VNF mOne Voice Mail solution for Rogers / VERIZON / DTAG June 2017 – December 2018
  • Role

    Openstack Infrastructure Testing lab preparation

    Services installation and integration, HEAT templates and Image QCOW2 production

    Capacity Testing

    Provisioning Testing


  • Re-Branding AMC to Telekom Albania (Deutsche Telekom) May 2015 – July 2015
  • Role:

    Migration/Implementation of SMS notification based on Deutsche Telekom standard for a batch of ~ 3 MIL subs

    Migration of IVR announcement to Deutsche Telekom standard


  • Telenor Prepaid System Upgrade August 2014 – September 2015
  • Role:

    Migration/Rollback strategy using Informix DB SQL Functions/Procedures and Shell/KSh/Perl Scripting for database migration assuring migration of prepaid data system within 1 hr.

    Fast Rollback System for data replication between new and old System assuring rollback data within 1 hr

    Scripting for data rollback in case of Fast Rollback failure with speed 1.5 hr for all prepaid system data.

    Creation of Migration Verification and data replication check scripting mechanism between both old and new prepaid platforms assuring Data Replication verification on daily basis

    Consultant for issue resolution and fix implementation on charging system

    Facilitating Daily basis Support work by creating automated scripting/database function/ procedures based on Customer Requirement


  • Intracom Telecom Albania ISO 27001 System Preparation/Certification
  • October 2014 – December 2014

    Role:

    Information Security Auditor


  • IMPLEMENT AND UPGRADE COSMOTE PREPAID SYSTEM
  • August 2012 – November 2015 (Expected)

    Role:

    Sharing knowledge from successful AMC new prepaid implementation and migration

    Review procedures for Database migration and API System Migration

    Sharing information about issue finding and resolution providing failed scenarios and resolution


  • IMPLEMENTATION Monitoring and SOS Intelligent (Avenger Technology) Service for Albanian Ministry of Interior
  • Role:

    Intelligent Camera implementation

    SQL Server 2005 implementation/configuration

    · Customer Care Management System Storage Upgrade

    November 2013

    Role:

    New storage Implementation/configuration and data migration

    · RISE OF DISASTER RECOVERY SYSTEMS OF NATIONAL CIVIL REGISTER November 2015 - February 2016

    Role:

    New storage Implementation/configuration and data migration. RISE OF DISASTER RECOVERY SYSTEMS OF CIVIL platform centred WORK to restore disaster (disaster recovery, DRC), CONTINUITY OF EMPLOYMENT (Business Continuity, BCC) AND BACKUP FOR STATE DATABASES

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Hewlett-Packard Inc
01.2019 - Current

Senior System Verification & Integration Engineer

Mavenir
06.2017 - 12.2018

Master of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

Polytechnic University of Tirana
10.2009 - 09.2012

Implementation and Senior System Support Engineer

INTRACOM TELECOM
09.2009 - 06.2017

System Network Administrator

National Commercial Bank, Albania
03.2009 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication Engineering

Polytechnic University of Tirana
05.2005 - 05.2008

Electronic Specialist Diploma - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Harry T. Fultz Electronic College
09.2000 - 07.2005
Arber DukaSenior Telecommunication And Software Engineer