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Karrar Alazzawi

Houston,TX

Summary

I am an enterprise network engineer with 4 years of experience in deploying, configuring, and installing network devices. My responsibilities include designing, implementing, managing, and providing operational support for network infrastructure. I assess existing network configurations and make recommendations based on product specifications. I have expert knowledge of troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying Cisco Catalyst 9500, 9300, 9200, and 9400 switches and ISR 1000 series routers. I work both individually and as part of a team, as directed by management, to accomplish goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Lead-Technician

Netsync Network Solutions
Houston, TX
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Deployed and configured network devices such as Servers Routers, Switches and Access Points.
  • Installed, tested and configured CCTV systems.
  • Troubleshot issues with existing envirement and replaced faulty components as needed.
  • Provided training to end-users on how to use the CCTV systems properly.
  • Programmed access control software to manage user credentials and permissions.

Network Engineer

Netsync Network Solutions
Houston, TX
12.2020 - Current
  • Staging and configuring routers, switches, nexus equipment and Access Points to deploy and manage LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
  • Update and upgrade of IOS software on Cisco enterprise equipment using Cisco' DNA Center.
  • Use of WLC (Wireless LAN Controller) to support hundreds of AP's from IOS upgrading to specific AP configuration.
  • Manually and automated configuration through an in-house developed software to apply configurations to switches and gateways.
  • Staging and testing of UCS servers for data center solutions through the use of Unified Fabric Interconnect to mange multiple servers and monitor the health of the hardware while running stress tests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Baghdad University
Baghdad
06-2014

Skills

  • Cisco DNA Center
  • Cisco IOS
  • EIGRP Routing
  • Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
  • Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
  • MPLS VPN Implementation
  • DMVPN Implementation
  • VLAN Technologies
  • Layer-2/3 Protocols
  • Troubleshooting
  • IP Addressing and Subnetting
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  • CCTV Installation
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 200-301)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP qualifying exam)

Timeline

Network Engineer

Netsync Network Solutions
12.2020 - Current

IT Lead-Technician

Netsync Network Solutions
04.2020 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Baghdad University
Karrar Alazzawi