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Isxaq Ahmed

Bloomington,MN

Summary

Expertise Network Engineer with experience in designing, implementing and maintaining WAN, LAN networks. Routing and Switching Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP/RIPv2, Static Routing, NAT, VLANs, VTP.
Resourceful Network Engineer bringing 5 years of on-site network support services to enhance a Network Engineer role. Proficient in developing and implementing initiatives to foster corporate objectives. Proven history of providing supplemental and total support for IT systems. Proficient in establishing and maintaining networks and servers with strong aptitude for identifying solutions to solve client challenges.

Skilled System Administrator focused on performance optimization and technical improvements with an understanding of cost-effective decision making and usability.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Tech Engineer

Acuative
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08.2018 - Current

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  • Documented data center technical information and instructions to maintain configurations
  • Arranged and maintained Cat 6 and fiber cabling
  • Monitored performance of mainframes to keep network servers running smoothly
  • Offered technical support by providing instructions and knowledge regarding network and server operations
  • Supported network connectivity in complex network architecture
  • Installed, arranged and monitored data center server hardware, rack-mounted consoles and power distribution equipment
  • Provided on-call support for network engineering duties
  • 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

Network Support

Northern Tier Energy
Woodbury, MN
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Configured all hardware devices and software settings to optimize network performance
  • Troubleshoot and resolved issues with peripheral devices such as printers and copiers for end users
  • Installed wiring, cabling and devices to establish, repair and improve network operations
  • Monitored and performed hardware and software upgrades to network servers, including operating systems and applications
  • Answered and triaged requests for assistance in order to provide top-notch support.
  • Managed all software and hardware issues for end-users.

Network Support

Riverside Tenant Association
Minneapolis, Minnesota
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Delivered high level of support and maintenance to all network systems, including hardware, software and applications to maximize efficiency and reduce bottlenecks
  • Resolved network issues through troubleshooting methods to ensure smooth system operations
  • Handled all maintenance tasks to promote improved network availability
  • Monitored system upgrades, which included patches, service packs, hot fixes and new configurations
  • Provided technical and operational support for entire organization

Network Engineer

Teleplan wireless
Chanhassen, MN
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • • Installation of network equipment, cabinets and cabling in various data center.
  • • Installed and terminated CAT5/6 cable to patch panels and network switches
  • • Racking and decommissioning of servers, switches, CAT 5e, 6a and Single/Multi mode cable runs and testing of copper and fiber.
  • • Installation and configuration of Cisco Switches: 2960, 3560, and 3750 and Cisco Routers: 800, 1900, 2600 and 2800 series.
  • • Preparing network documentation and recording technical details of client’s network.
  • • Provide equipment installation guidelines and support for site engineers
  • • Building and presentation of post-install survey report and detailed Network diagrams.
  • • Provide analysis and solution specification based on customer requirements.
  • • Customer familiarization and handover training.
  • • Replacing branch hardware with new routers, switches firewalls and Implementing and maintaining backup schedules.
  • • Cabling, servers, routers, Switches, Firewalls, communications troubleshooting including PCs and telephone installation.
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems

Education

Associate of Arts -

Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN
2014

Skills

  • Troubleshooting network issues
  • Hardware and software configurations
  • Network operations
  • Cisco wireless routers and switches
  • Network configuration
  • Technical support
  • GUI and tools
  • System upgrades
  • Hardware expertise
  • Data center environment
  • Configuration management
  • Technology knowledge
  • Field operations
  • Problem solving Hardware/software
  • LAN/WAN
  • DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, UDP, ARP

Certification

CCNA Certification

Data Center Certification

Timeline

Field Tech Engineer

Acuative
08.2018 - Current

Network Support

Riverside Tenant Association
06.2018 - 12.2018

Network Support

Northern Tier Energy
03.2018 - 05.2018

Network Engineer

Teleplan wireless
04.2017 - 04.2018

Associate of Arts -

Inver Hills Community College
Isxaq Ahmed