Muhammad Moavia
Network/Project Engineer
Muscat,OM
Summary
Network Engineer with 7+ years of expertise in multiple countries (Oman, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Pakistan) deploying and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure. Dedicated technology professional with strong track record of accurately conducting Data Center Migration, Surveys and troubleshooting. Offering exemplary planning, project management and communication talents.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Network Engineer
Amtek Solutions
Muscat
03.2016 - Current
- MasterCard Migration project: Installation, connectivity, testing.
- Network Design update (CAAJ) Council of Administrative Affair Om.
- Installed and Config Barracuda Web Application Firewall.
- Fortinet 1500D and 600D. Implemented SolarWinds NMS & PRTG Net Flow.
- Installed Security Patches (Symantec, Ivanti, Bit9) and firewall (Cyberoam) at UAE Exchanges-Oman (54 branches).
- Cisco Meraki MR-42 AP, MR-120 Switches installation at AXA Qatar.
- Palo Alto PA-3220 firewall, Cisco vEdge 1000, Cisco Meraki MS250 installation and Migration at PWC Oman.
- Cisco Router and Switches installation at AXA Insurance, Federal Food, QNB, Burjeel Hospital, British Petroleum Ooredoo DC Sohar/Bousher, Oman.
- Microsoft Surface Hub 84" maintenance at ADNOC Abu Dhabi.
- Microsoft Surface Hub 84" maintenance at MICROSOFT QSTP-Qatar.
- Cisco 1921 Router installation at Bank Mashraq ATM, Sheraton Sharjah
- Cisco(R&S) installation at Nestle Water Factory-Bahrain.
- Managed Servers, workstations, routers, switches and existing network applications.
- Train technical staff in developing Microsoft Servers Installation and configuration skills, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Virtualization & Backup. Conducted daily system health checks.
- Performed daily Health check of Servers, Performance, and Resource Monitoring.
- Cisco Router installation at Thai Air, Etihad Air, Qatar Air, Air India, Bangladesh, Kuwait Air, Saudi Air Oman Air at Muscat Airport.
- Data Center and AV Survey at Microsoft knowledge oasis-Muscat.
- Microsoft Surface Hub 55" maintenance, Elcome Int, DIP Dubai.
- Riverbed Installation, Configuration and Testing at STB-Muscat.
- HSBC Cisco Migration Project (30 ATM) Oman.
- HSBC Cisco Migration Project (21 Devices) Salwa branch, Qatar.
- HSBC Cisco Migration Project (52 Branches) Oman.
- HSBC Cisco Migration Project (32 Devices) Qatar
IT Network Support
Vision Valley
Dubai
03.2015 - 01.2016
- As Project team lead at DU Telecom revamp project, Data Center Migration. 30 sites. Dubai.
- Installation, Stacking and Configuration of CISCO 6500, 4500, 3800 series Switches. 3900 series Routers. Designing, Layout, Tracing, Patching,
- Cisco 890 Router installation at YOOX NET, Emaar Square, Dubai.
- ADEC (Abu Dhabi Education Council) Cisco Wireless project.
- Configuration of Wireless Controller, iOS and License Update.
- Microsoft Surface Hub 55" maintenance, Elcome Int, DIP Dubai.
- Riverbed Installation, Configuration and Testing at STB-Muscat.
- DWTC Dubai World Trade Centre: Wi-Fi Survey.540 APs, with Proxim and Air Magnet.
- ENEC Virtual Classroom project at Khalifa University Abu Dhabi, Configuration of CISCO SX80 and MX 300.
- DWC, Al Maktoum Airport. Installation and testing of CISCO MX300 and SX 90 (Video Conferencing).
- Data Center Survey, Network Devices health check, at Continental Inn, Al Futtaim Tower.
- Nebal Exchange, Router 1841 configuration and connectivity with ISDN.
- Server Maintenance (Tape Drive, Raid) at Good Rich Aerospace, Jabel Ali.
- Cisco Router Config 1921(EIGRP) at, M2Z Middle East, Jabel Ali.
- Cisco Router Installation and config at, IMG Media Ltd, Dubai.
- Unilever & Lipton Site Survey for Video Conferencing Solution.
- Alstom Power Service at JAFZA. Server Support & Troubleshoot Raid.
- Work on Huawei 5700 series. Juniper EX2200, EX4300 series and SSG20.
- Configure VLANs, MSTP, GLBP and Port Security.
Assistant Network Manager
Orient Electronics
Lahore
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed Network Operating Center (NOC) technical infrastructure and server performance.
- Provided network debugging and troubleshooting services in response to user-reported faults and malfunctions.
- install, operate, maintain and support the hardware and software in Data Centre with more than 17 Servers and 100 N/W Switches.
- Designs and Update Network Diagram and install LANs, WANs, and Manage over 2 thousand static IPs.
- Deployed NMS Solar Wind, Application Manager & Event Log analyzer for Monitoring Servers Health, logs and bandwidth and to ensure Security and availability to specific users.
- Installation & Management of Wireless Network (Access Point and Repeater), Cisco, UBNT and EnGenius.
- Experience with Cisco, 4506, 3750, 3560, 3550, 2900 series Switches.
- Experience with Cisco 2600, 2800, 3600, 3800 series Routers.
- SAP Basis: Install, Update, Migrate, Troubleshoot technical problem on SAP system and manages daily operations.
- In-depth expertise in analysis, implementation, troubleshooting & documentation of LAN/WAN architecture and good experience on IPv4.
- Configuring and troubleshooting problems regarding MS Outlook Emails.
- Installation and configuring of Microsoft WIN Server 2012, 2008, Active Directory, DNS, Server Backup and Restoration.
- Manage End Point Security, Network Drive, Quota Management, Sharing.
- Group policies Creation and Managing User Accounts in Active Directory services and additional Domains.
- Hands on experience with analog and IP based CCVT and DVR/NVR.
Project Engineer
SPO
Islamabad
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Designed and Installed complete network from cabling to server, 196 nodes
Vice President
IEEE, Comsats
Abbottabad
03.2012 - 02.2013
Literary Coordinator
IEEE Comsats
Abbottabad
03.2011 - 02.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Abbottabad, Pak 03.2009 - 02.2013
Diploma of Associate Engineer - 3 Years Electronics
Science Institute of Technology
Dgk, Pak 09.2005 - 08.2008
Skills
Data Center Migration, Installation, Surveys
Disaster Management, Backup & Recovery
Routing, Switching, Security, Troubleshooting
Network Design, Infrastructure, Network Monitoring System
Project Management, Service Delivery
Business Development
Certifications & Trainings
- CCNP(R & S), CORVIT, Lhe.
- VMware VSTP Cloud foundation certified.
- Fortinet NSE 2 Evolution of Cybersecurity.
- Fortinet NSE 1 Threat Landscape certified.
- Kaspersky End Point Security Cloud.
- Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Certified.
- Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security Certified.
- Kaspersky Endpoint Security Certified.
- Palo Alto ACE Certified. (1st jan19)
- Acronis Certified Engineer (7Jan18)
- Acronis Sales Professional certified (8Nov18)
- Microsoft Privacy 101 Training. Cyber Security.
- Privacy at Microsoft training. Cyber Security
- Ekahau wireless Survey Training-Dubai.
- CCNA from CORVIT Lhe.
- CCNA (Security) from CORVIT Lhe.
- MCSA, MCSE training.
- AWS Technical Professional Training.
- AWS Solutions Training for Professionals.
- Microsoft Security & Privacy fundamental FY18 training. Cyber Security
- Microsoft Standard Business Conduct, FY19 training. Cyber Security.
Accomplishments
- One day “Hyper- V Virtualization Management Workshop” at AIMS College in collaboration with PASHA Institute, Lahore (10Jan2014)
- Attend workshop at Arfa Software Technology Park, Lahore for the promotion of e-Learning among IT teachers
- It is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) USA (29 Aug 2013)
- Participate in “Animal Cell Culture” workshop at IIUI ISB (4 April 2013)
- 3 days Participation in Career Counseling Workshop at Comsats (Jan 2013)
- 3 days’ workshop of Proteous and PCB designing (21 Jan 13)
- Organize one day workshop of NAYS (National Academy of Young Scientists) “Minds to Market” at CIIT Abbottabad (1st Dec 2012)
- 2 days Participation of Videography in PIEAS ISB, in NUKTA’12 event
- 3 days IEEE Pakistan Student Congress at GIKI (Sep 2012)(Participate in Poster Design Humanitarian Contest & Race to Innovation)
- As Organizer in EMCOT (Registration committee) 2011, 12 CIIT.
- Workshop on LINUX (Ubuntu) distribution at CIIT at 2011.
- Active participation in EE HIPE at CIIT Atd 2010.
- Other Courses:
- 6 Months Auto Electrician at GTTI, DGK (Mar-Aug 08)
- 3 Months Computer Hardware at DICS, DGK (July-Sep 07)
- 3 Months Electronics Equipment Repair at GTTI, DGK (Jul–Sep 05)
- 21 Days course of Comprehension of Holy Quran, at IROP (Aug 06)
- 24 Months Tarjama Tafseer at Madarsa Obedia, DGK (2006-07)
- 15 Days Scouting Camp, Punjab Summer Training at Muree Hills (2001).
Timeline
Network Engineer
Amtek Solutions
03.2016 - Current
IT Network Support
Vision Valley
03.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Network Manager
Orient Electronics
03.2014 - 02.2015
Project Engineer
SPO
03.2013 - 02.2014
Vice President
IEEE, Comsats
03.2012 - 02.2013
Literary Coordinator
IEEE Comsats
03.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
03.2009 - 02.2013
Diploma of Associate Engineer - 3 Years Electronics
Science Institute of Technology
09.2005 - 08.2008