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Muhammadu Bilal

Muhammadu Bilal

Summary

Professional Sr. Network Enginer & Technical Lead with over 9 years of experience designing and managing network, security and server infrastructure. Mentored hundreds of new engineers, resolved escalated issues and implemented solutions to complex business needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Technical Team Lead - IT

Amigos Technology
06.2021 - Current

Job Description

  • Led planning and technical design activities for routine operations and special projects.
  • Delivered timely resolutions to end users technical issues by coordinating support efforts with internal teams and external vendors as needed.
  • Recommended network security standards and upgrades to management.
  • leading and supporting for Installed and configured network security solutions such as NMS, Firewall, VPN, Gateway, XDR, EDR.
  • Suggesting Backup solutions to protect critical data from loss or corruption due to system failures or malicious attacks.
  • Managed vendor relationships for hardware procurement, software upgrades, and technical support services to ensure optimal resource utilization.
  • Led technology governance efforts, planning upgrades, hardware refreshes and software updates.
  • Conducted capacity planning exercises to ensure that resources were allocated appropriately according to projected growth rates within the organization's IT infrastructure requirements over time.

Sr. Network Engineer & IPTV Specialist

International Antennas Company
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Design, deploy, monitor and troubleshoot local area networks using a variety of network equipment, software and protocols including layer2/3 switches, spanning tree, fiber, CAT5/6 cable, VLANs, Multicast and network access lists.
  • Designed and deployed scalable network infrastructure for increased efficiency and reliability.
  • Plan, design, implement, monitor and maintain the enterprise networks
  • Define, evaluate and approve design and/or configuration changes
  • Install, configure, and support networking and security equipment from a wide range of industry leading vendors including Cisco, Aruba, Huawei, Ruijie etc..
  • Interface with multiple IT departments as the expert networking resource to assess, recommend, project plan and implement network solutions in support of business initiatives
  • Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
  • Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
  • Boosted system availability by conducting regular maintenance tasks, including firmware updates and hardware replacements.
  • Enable IPTV service required protocols such as PIM, IGMP Snooping, Multicast routing etc..

Information Technology Specialist

Fine Mattress
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Monitoring and maintaining networks and servers.
  • Upgrading, installing and configuring new hardware and software to meet company objectives.
  • Implementing security protocols and procedures to prevent potential threats.
  • Creating user accounts and performing access control.
  • Performing diagnostic tests and debugging procedures to optimize computer systems.
  • Documenting processes, as well as backing up and archiving data.
  • Developing data retrieval and recovery procedures.
  • Designing and implementing efficient end-user feedback and error reporting systems.
  • Supervising and mentoring IT department employees, as well as providing IT support.
  • Keeping up to date with advancements and best practices in IT administration.

Onsite Engineer

The Kingsbury
05.2017 - 10.2018
  • Supervising and ensuring there is an optimal level of technical backup at all times
  • Administering and ensuring project completion.
  • SUN v4 /Call Accounting System /HR System /Fixed Asset System / WiFi System /TV System,including VOD /VingCard
  • V5 / Active Directory Service /Office 365 /Oracle Virtual setup/CCTV system
  • Day today support and solution for operational need
  • Service extended to Guest; PC / Laptop / WiFi / Entertainment System
  • Service extended to operational and management team
  • Application configuration to match the operational requirement
  • Fine tune the application to have a correct output for management requirement
  • Monitor daily export file and analyzes the data accuracy
  • Conduct operational required training
  • Vendor support and new procurements
  • Review and trim AMC contract based on the available team members knowledge
  • Job Description

Education

Higher National Diploma - Computer Technology, Computer Systems Technology

ICBT Campus
UK
06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

ICBT Campus
Qatar
10.2024

Skills

  • Fortinet
  • Sophos
  • Alcatel-Lucent
  • Avaya
  • Cisco
  • Linux
  • IPTV System
  • Windows Server
  • Nevron
  • Untangle
  • VMware ESXi
  • Grandstream
  • Aruba

Accomplishments

    Implemented Government Projects.

    Diwan Emiri – IPTV system | Qatar Solar – WIFI and Network Configuration Huawei | QSTEEL – CCTV & ACS System | Dreama - WIFI System | MOI - Network Configuration

    Hospitality – AMC Services for IT Infrastructure

    Lapage Hotel Pearl - Pre opening IT Infra | Element City center (Marriott) - Cisco CUCM PABX | Swiss belinn Doha – IPTV system |Millennium Palace Hotel – IPTV System & Avaya Voice system |City Gate Hotel - IPTV system & Network infrastructure | Al khor Camp – Huawei Technology | Concord Hotel – IPTV System| Warwick Hotel – IPTV system | Millennium Plaze – Avaya Network Infrastructure | Akasiya Hotel & Green Park Hotel – ELV Infrastructure Castel Premium Hotel – ELV Infrastructure | Velero Hotel - Server, Network & Voice | Dusit Hotel - IT Infastructure.

    Business Centers – AMC Services for IT Infrastructure

    Jaidah Group – Network and WIFI | Al Rais Group (General Co) - ELV System | ACTS – Data Center support | Novo Cinema 5 Sites - Data Center Support | Ideal Solution – Network & Security | Katara Gallaria Laffayate – LED AOTO control System.

Certification

  • NSE 2 Network Security Associate - Fortinet
  • NSE 3 Network Security Associate - Fortinet
  • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts - Google
  • System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services - Microsoft
  • Huawei Certified ICT Professional - Huawei
  • CCNA - Cisco
  • MCSA- Microsoft
  • Avaya IP office SMB - Avaya
  • Avaya Server Edition - Avaya
  • UCM Certified - Grandstream
  • IPTV Certified - Televes

Languages

Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Technical Team Lead - IT

Amigos Technology
06.2021 - Current

Sr. Network Engineer & IPTV Specialist

International Antennas Company
01.2020 - 06.2021

Information Technology Specialist

Fine Mattress
01.2019 - 12.2019

Onsite Engineer

The Kingsbury
05.2017 - 10.2018

Higher National Diploma - Computer Technology, Computer Systems Technology

ICBT Campus

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

ICBT Campus