Experienced IT and Telecom Specialist with 23 years of expertise in network design, implementation, and management, including 14 years in the smelter and refinery industry. Certified as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA), I have demonstrated success in optimizing telecom infrastructure to achieve 99.99% network uptime, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing costs. Proficient in MPLS Networks, Cloud Infrastructure, VoIP Solutions, and Cisco Technologies, I bring a deep understanding of Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, and Project Management. With experience in ITILand Agile methodologies, I am adept at driving strategic initiatives, ensuring operational resilience, and leading teams to deliver innovative solutions. Passionate about leveraging my technical expertise and leadership skills, I seek to contribute to a dynamic organization committed to growth and technological advancement.
Smelter and Refinery experience
• Manage and oversee the implementation and maintenance of EGA (EMAL - DUBAL) Telecom Infrastructure using ITIL and Agile methodologies while focused on optimizing service management, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring seamless telecom service delivery through continuous improvement and effective project execution.
• Managed telecom infrastructure for 5000+ employees with 99.99% network uptime, contributing to a 20% increase in operational efficiency through Infrastructure Optimization and Performance Tuning. Utilized collaboration services including Call Managers, Unity, Instant Messaging & Presence, and Expressway (Edge and Core), while integrating Cisco's Collaboration Product Suite such as Cisco Meeting, Webex Teams, Webex devices, and collaboration endpoints like Webex Room Kit, Telepresence (SX80, SX20), Conference Desk Phones (88xx, 79xx), Desk Phones (69xx, 78xx, 79xx, 88xx, 89xx, 99xx), and Cisco Jabber Software clients (iOS, Android, Windows). Additionally, implemented Webex Cloud Contact Center and Hytera DMR Radio System to enhance communication capabilities and operational support across the infrastructure.
• Coordinated installation and upgrade of 40+ cell sites to 4G/5G using Wireless Technologies, reducing connectivity issues by 30% and improving network performance by 20%, resulting in a 15% boost in employee productivity.
• Reduced incident resolution time by 33% through Project Management, leading to a 10% reduction in service downtime.
• Implemented Disaster Recovery strategies, ensuring minimal service disruption during critical outages.
• Cut telecom operational costs by 15% through Vendor Management, saving the company $500,000 annually.
• Enhanced customer service response times through VoIP Solutions and Cisco Technologies, improving client retention by 15%.
Call Control:
Call Manager
Collaboration Services:
Webex Meetings, Telepresence, Voice, Video, Web Conferencing, Contact Center
Cloud:
Webex Calling
Gateways:
Cube, Expressway, ATA’s
Messaging:
Cisco Jabber, Unity
Presence:
IM&P
Networking:
Routing and Switching, Wireless, Access Points
Network Security:
Firewall, VPN, Intrusion Prevention System, Network and Security Design
Network Monitoring and Management
Operating Systems
Telecommunications:
Voice over IP (VoIP), Broadband Cellular, DSLAM Network, Radio System, Optical Network
Enterprise Communication Tools:
Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS)
Database
Tools and Technologies:
Converters, Analyzer, Network Monitoring
Servers
BE7H (UCS)
Cisco Certifications:
Huawei Technologies Certifications:
Linux Certifications:
Collaboration: Call Managers, Unity, Instant Messaging & Presence (version 10.5, 12.5).
Collaboration Services: Expressway (Edge and Core - version 12.6.2).
Collaboration Product Suite: Cisco Meeting, Webex Teams, Webex devices
Collaboration Endpoints: Webex Room Kit (Room Bars), Telepresence (SX80, SX20), Conference Desk Phone(88xx, 79xx), Desk Phone (69xx, 78xx, 79xx, 88xx, 89xx, 99xx), Cisco Jabber Software client (iOS, Android, Windows).
Routers: Cisco ISR4331, Cisco 7200 VXR, Cisco 3800, Cisco 2800, Cisco 1800, Quidway Net Engine 40-8, Quidway Net Engine 40-4, Linksys.
Switch: Cisco 6500 Series, Cisco 3750 Metro, E Series, 3750G, Enterasys E7 Series, Huawei Quidway S6506, Linksys.
Firewall: Cisco ASA 5500, Cisco PIX Firewall.
AAA: Cisco ACS 3.3, Cisco ACS 4.0.
Security Monitoring and Network Management: CSMARS.
Access Points: Cisco AP 1200 (1230 and 1240).
Optical Transmission Network: Huawei Optix 1500, Huawei Optix 2500.
Broadband Cellular: M1800.
DSLAM Multiplexer: Paradyne, Nexcom, Dasan.
Media Converters: RAD Converters, CSU / DSU, Cominet.
Analyzer: SDH / PDH Analyzer.
Network Analyzer: Cisco NAM.
Network Monitoring: CiscoWorks 2000, Cacti, Statseeker (Server and RNA), CIMC.
Virtualization Software: VMware.
Hypervisor: Oracle Virtual Box, ESXi.
Servers: BE7H or UCS 220, 240 (M3, M4, M5, M6)
Operating System: Linux, FreeBSD, Fedora Core, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows XP.
Database: MySQL, Maria DB
Ticket System: BMC Ticketing System Tool, Service Now.
Contact Center: Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX), Cisco Package Contact Center Enterprise (PCCE), Webex (Cloud) Contact Center(WxCC).
Radio System: Motorola, Tait Radio System, Hytera DMR Radio System.
Methodologies: Agile, ITIL.