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FAZEEL MUSHARRAF

Doha

Summary

Dynamic Network Solution Architect at Ooredoo, adept at crafting secure, scalable solutions and driving cloud connectivity initiatives. Proven expertise in SDWAN implementation and technical project management, enhancing client relationships and ensuring compliance. Successfully transformed enterprise networks, optimizing performance and resilience through innovative strategies and robust security measures.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Solution Architect

Ooredoo
Doha
01.2014 - Current
  • Produced network and security solutions for enterprise customers (by translating their business requirements to secure, resilient and scalable network solution).
  • Validated the end to end network solutions within controlled environment (by embedding the solutions provided via MPLS backbone such as L2VPN, L3VPN, Business Internet, Volumetric DDOS attack protection, Cisco Unified Collaboration etc)
  • Prepared network transformation plans by introducing emerging technologies such as SDWAN (Fortinet, VIPTELA, Broadcom, Meraki etc).
  • Identified network and firewall related changes at the customer end and assisted them during implementation.
  • Prepared strategies for public cloud adoption and introduced robust connectivity solutions such as Azure express route, Google partner interconnect and Oracle Fastconnect to the customers.
  • Reviewed security posture /configuration of various products which are offered to the customers and hardened the configurations as per the CIS benchmark/golden configuration recommendations.
  • Collaborated with Sales team during solution presentations to the customers and addressed technical queries.
  • For numerous customers, Performed risk assessment (with respect to IT network and data centre) exercise and identified controls for enhancing the redundancy and network security.
  • Prepared and reviewed network architecture of various ISP offered products and ensured that architecture is inline with the recommendations of network security standards such as ISO27001, PCI-DSS etc.
  • Developed strategies for E2E segregation of various services within customer and MPLS backbone.
  • Stitched Ooredoo's Mobile network (Private APN) with Wired MPLS network to provide robust connectivity to enterprise customer's.
  • Ensured that network designs meet the requirements of both customer as well as regulatory bodies.
  • Acted as a subject matter expert for integration of customer's network with Telco's MPLS backbone.
  • Prepared customized network and security solutions (SDWAN, Cloud WIFI, NGFW & WAF, SIEM integration, IAM solutions, cloud web proxy, DDOS mitigation appliances, F5 and brocade Load balancers, ACI integrations) for various customers.
  • Integrated Zscaler’s Internet proxy with various operating systems and ensured that policy is inline with the requirements of the customer and turned on various protection features such as URL filtering, cloud application filtering, DLP, Firewall, IPS etc.
  • Conducted POC for demonstrating capabilities of products (IoT connect, SDWAN, SIP connectivity, Meraki and Huawei Smart WIFI, Fortinet Firewalls, IOS XE/XR/NXOS based routers).
  • Conducted technical demonstrations for various customers for developing awareness of the network and security products.
  • Embedded network and security components of various OEMs to deliver the proposed solution.
  • Prepared HLD and LLDs for delivering bespoke ICT solutions.
  • Prepared NIP and Migrated services from legacy network devices to SDWAN capable devices.
  • Deployed Perimeter and DMZ Firewalls(enabled with UTP features).
  • Prepared network disaster recovery & business continuity plans.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technology with business needs.
  • Designed scalable architecture solutions for telecommunications services.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to enhance service delivery and customer experience.
  • Created detailed design documents that outlined system architecture, security measures, data models and integration points with other systems.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure alignment of proposed solutions with business objectives.
  • Collaborated with vendors and external partners to integrate third-party solutions.
  • Optimized system architectures for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Engineered cloud-based solutions leveraging Azure, or Google Cloud platforms.

Back Office Engineer

Hayat Communication L.L
Muscat
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Developed network capacity expansion plans as per the strategy and budget of the company.
  • Maintained up-to-date network diagrams and documentation.
  • Tested & implemented DPI policies such as SPAM, URL Filtering, VoIP Shaping & P2P shaping.
  • Monitored subscriber's QOE by obtaining traffic demographics from DPI.
  • Reviewed the HLD & LLD of critical network projects & provided feedback to the management and senior colleagues with respect to network redundancy, availability, confidentiality, integrity of data, scalability of the network.
  • Tested new product features to meet the demands of the customers (IPv6 for IoT trials, virtualization etc).
  • Assessed the performance of the network components by mapping the product data sheet with the actual results in the controlled environment and verified the conformance of the procured elements to the framework laid by the telecommunication regulatory authority of the country.
  • Documented workflows and procedures for back office operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.
  • Managed patching process by applying security patches on time to ensure system security.
  • Tested new software releases prior to deployment into production environment.
  • Implemented firewall policies, VPNs and other security measures.

Network Rollout and Operations Engineer

Qubee
Pakistan
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Designed and deployed the core network of a medium scale WIMAX broadband operator.
  • Evaluated the network requirements and provided feedback to the management so that RFP can be floated to the renowned vendors.
  • Ensured that proper vendor evaluation strategy is followed from technical perspective and validated the conformance of the procured network elements to the standards developed by WIMAX Forum.
  • Integrated WIMAX core with radio network and ensured that entire system works in a resilient manner and remains highly available.
  • Pulled network performance tools and performed network optimization after carefully reviewing the reports.
  • Developed and followed a change management process and ensured that all the changes are documented and approved by the change management committee.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Lahore, Pakistan
09.2008

Skills

  • Solution prototypes
  • Cloud connectivity
  • SDWAN implementation
  • Firewall and cloud proxy configuration
  • Network optimization
  • Network design
  • Technical project management
  • Client relationship management
  • Security and compliance

Certification

  • CCNP (SP and Enterprise)
  • Zscaler Certified Delivery Specialist
  • CISSP ISC2
  • F5 LTM
  • Huawei, MPLS network design and optimization
  • Cisco, Viptela delivery specialist
  • Microsoft Azure AZ-700 (Cloud Network Design and Operations),
  • Fortinet NSE4, NSE5, and NSE7 (SDWAN)
  • ZCCP-IA, Zscaler
  • Akamai WAF
  • ISO27001 Lead Auditor
  • Broadcom/Vmware NSX-T
  • Cisco ACI
  • Juniper JNCIP
  • Cisco Meraki Specialist

Timeline

Network Solution Architect

Ooredoo
01.2014 - Current

Back Office Engineer

Hayat Communication L.L
01.2012 - 01.2014

Network Rollout and Operations Engineer

Qubee
01.2010 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology

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