Summary

• Extensive experience in IP/MPLS engineering on Alcatel-Lucent 7750 and Cisco Devices including Juniper Netscreen Firewall operations. Qualified experience in Service Provider, large Enterprise IP networks, in a large Data Center environments
• Strong expertise in core and edge IP routing technologies IPv4 and IPv6, BGP, OSPF, MPLS RSVP, LDP, Multicast PIM, IGMP, Metro Ethernet / VPLS / VPWS, IP VPN, QoS, Security
• Worked on Core IP/MPLS design that enables the ability to provide the multi-service architecture with OSPF/IS-IS wide metrics , which support RSVP Traffic Engineering RSVP-TE LSPs to take particular paths based on bandwidth requirements, link coloring, or hop count. BFD for faster convergence
• Experienced in working with Data Center hardware and management software including the Knowledge of Virtual Machines like VMWare
• Familiarized with working knowledge of Cloud Computing Engineering, concepts, service models IaaS, PaaS, SaaS , deployment models, practical implementations, operations, security and future trends
• Multi-vendor integration experience. Data center network design multi-tier zones, server load balancing
• Server / storage systems and related technologies HP Virtual Connect, Fiber Channel Network Management of IP and WAN networks includes HP-OV, SAM 5620, SNMP, and CLI knowledge .
• Experience in delivering professional services to external Customers, from the initial detailed Solution Design, through to Implementation and Customer Acceptance customization, including proof of concepts, Solution Design Consultation, Stand-Alone and Inter-Operability Testing, Customer training and on-site support.
• Worked on Core IP/MPLS design that enables the ability to provide the multi-service architecture with OSPF/IS-IS wide metrics , which support RSVP Traffic Engineering RSVP-TE LSPs to take particular paths based on bandwidth requirements, link coloring, or hop count. BFD for faster convergence
• Worked on BGP and Multi-Protocol BGP MP-BGP that is used for the VPRN service
• IP/MPLS layer considerations with VPRNs, VPLS and ePipe's, such as IP and routing functions on IS-IS/OSPF, MPLS resiliency features such as Fast Reroute and hot standby
• I have certifications on Alcatel-Lucent NRS, CCNA, CCNP/CCIP and passed written test for CCIE
• Worked in Cisco CRS-16/S IOS XR and 12000 series GSR router types with updated Version of 12.0.
• Expert in- IS-IS/OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPNs, QoS, IPSec VPNs, SLBs, Ethernet switching, IP Multicast - Cisco, Juniper Firewalls, F5 Load balancer - Engineering/tuning of IP networks supporting delay jitter sensitive realtime applications
• Responsible for Network Security using PIX Firewalls and VPN's - virtual private networking.
• Performed IP/MPLS network engineering, IP network audits, configurations development, and documentation for network infrastructure that supports Sprint and Cingular IP Data, IP Video, VoIP services.
• Work with vendors like Cisco and Juniper on an ongoing basis to ensure that Sprint's requirements are engineered and delivered satisfactorily.
• Experience in Networking w Cisco routers and Network Security, VPN, ISP BGP, OSPF, MPLS
• Experienced in Internet Service Provider backbone routing using BGP, OSPF, MPLS.
• Experienced in EIGRP
• Possess experience with Cisco routers, switches, PIX firewalls, VPN Concentrators and VOIP
• Experienced in RF Engineering, Analysis and Optimization of UMTS Networks
• Extensive experience in HTML, XML, XSLT while working on ASP.NET environment.

Professional Competencies:

• Extensive training and experience in Cisco devise networking and Internet Service Provider design and backbone routing using OSPF, BGP and MPLS Network Security using PIX, Firewalls, VOIP and VPN's.
• RF Engineer Experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people.
• Highly interested in exploring new technologies can pick up new talents easily.

Awards and Activities

• Graduated valedictorian from high school with a 4.0 G.P.A.
• Successfully devised a Dynamic programming for spoken word Recognition that distinguishes words spoken by multiple people and accepts orders by the proper person.
• Simulated a wireless mobile communication system.
• Simulated the radio channel and programmed the various Digital signal processing units within it like the Modulation, speech compression Linear Predictive coding and various Error Controlling units

Skills

• LAN Technologies: Ethernet, Port-channel, VLAN, Trunks, Port security
• WAN Technologies: Frame Relay, ISDN, PPP, and ATM
• Network Security: PIX 501/506/515 firewalls, VPN 3000 Concentrators, Juniper Netscreen Security Firewall, and knowledge of IPsec.
• Network Systems :Cisco 2600/3600 routers, 2900/3500/6000 switches, Alcatel-Lucent 7750, Voice over IP ,MPLS PE routers, Sprintlink Gateways and the Netscreen Box, Knowledge on Cisco Wireless LAN controller
• Routing Protocols: RIP, IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
• Application Protocols: SNMP, HTTP, FTP, DNS,DHCP, SSL, SSH
• Network Monitoring: Ethereal, MRTG others.
• LAN Design Tool: Visio, Power Point
• Packet-forwarding: MPLS, Cenario Multipath, MultiMeg, Multicast, Multilink .
• Operating Systems: Windows 2000/2003/XP, NT, UNIX/Linux ,
• Programming Language : C , VB/C .NET,ASP.NET, ORACLE, PL/SQL, DEVELOPER
• Proxy Server, Microsoft Exchange 2000, and Internet Information Servers.
• Microsoft Office Suite

Experience

Confidential

• Worked on the Smart Grid Implementation project for ComEd Exelon. I was troubleshooting the Network for operation issues using SAM. I configured and remediate the 7750 core routers , 7705 and 6855 OmniSwitches used for the substation SCADA and distribution Automation.
• I configured different VPRN's and VPLS services to accommodate the Multi Layer Service architecture for ComEd that includes VOIP, substation SCADA and distribution Automation
• I was involved in the design and implementation of a Wimax RF link budget and Spectrum Optimization.
• I helped in the troubleshooting of routing and firewall issues in the Core Network at ComEd.
• Strong expertise in core and edge IP routing technologies IPv4 and IPv6, BGP, OSPF, MPLS RSVP, LDP, Multicast PIM, IGMP, Metro Ethernet / VPLS / VPWS, IP VPN, QoS, Security
• Worked on Core IP/MPLS design that enables the ability to provide the multi-service architecture with OSPF/IS-IS wide metrics , which support RSVP Traffic Engineering RSVP-TE LSPs to take particular paths based on bandwidth requirements, link coloring, or hop count. BFD for faster convergence
• Experienced in working with Data Center hardware and management software including the Knowledge of Virtual Machines like VMWare
• Familiarized with working knowledge of Cloud Computing Engineering, concepts, service models IaaS, PaaS, etc , deployment models, practical implementations, operations, security and future trends F5 BIG-IP load balancer LTM-VIP configuration with health check and GTM Wide IP configuration
• Multi-vendor integration experience. Data center network design multi-tier zones, server load balancing
• Server / storage systems and related technologies HP Virtual Connect, Fiber Channel Network Management of IP and WAN networks includes HP-OV, SAM 5620, SNMP, and CLI knowledge .
• Experience in delivering professional services to external Customers, from the initial detailed Solution Design, through to Implementation and Customer Acceptance customization, including proof of concepts, Solution Design Consultation, Stand-Alone and Inter-Operability Testing, Customer training and on-site support.
• Worked on BGP and Multi-Protocol BGP MP-BGP that is used for the VPRN service
• IP/MPLS layer considerations with VPRNs, VPLS and ePipe's, such as IP and routing functions on IS-IS/OSPF, MPLS resiliency features such as Fast Reroute and hot standby
• Worked on a wireless backhaul network Design and implementation for TWC on Migration from the old TSS equipment on SONET network to 7750 and 7705 on the MTSO and Tower. Migrated the Hub also on the ALU 7750 core. Worked also on Juniper MX and SRX routers used as a backhaul
• Worked on monitoring SAM 5620 server on monitoring and troubleshooting of ALU devices

Confidential

BGE-Baltimore Gas and Electric

• Designed and Implemented a wi-fi enabled smart Power grid meter reading using IPv6 for BGE. Where we used IPV4/v6 tunnel to carry the traffic using Verizon IPv4 MPLS backbone. I designed and configured the different VLANS in a Cisco 6500 switches , configured the IPV6 enabled OSPF v3 on Cisco 7200 routers with IPSEC tunnel termination and designed, configured the Cisco ASA firewall that is running various trusted level rules for each VLAN.
• Configured DHCP server and given IP addressing dynamically to the clients.

Confidential

Network Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Configured and activated MPLS and Dedicated IP circuits on Internet service provider Network that are running different routing protocols BGP, OSPF, static and EIGRP for MPLS customers and Scenario Multipath, MultiMeg, Multicast, Multilink .
• MIS services on Cisco Edge platform CRS-1 . I supported Network Management and Operations design tasks in support of IOS-XR on CRS-1 Edge platform. Network Management Engineering Design to support IP, MPLS, Ethernet/VPLS, MIS and VPN

Confidential

Troubleshooting

• Develop a resource documentation database that will be easier to track and also to view the processes as a single entity beginning from issuance of the order till service is delivered.
• Managing machines as Network File Service NFS , Network Information Services NIS .
• Developed a database for tracking issues that arise during the configuration and activation of trunks and Tunnels
• Developed a knowledge sharing website which will enable associates to fully understand the lifecycle process across the organization and provide a centralized location that will link to all documents housed outside the website.
• Analyze and conduct process flow of all existing processes for key Configuration and Activation functions worked on National Wireless Voice over IP integration Project.
• Technical skill in Juniper Netscreen Security Firewall, Cable VOIP Process and Wireless VOIP and have devised a roadmap and developed a web based knowledge database repository to help Engineers equip with technical skill to tackle problems which cannot be solved by their day to day Escalation Process.

Time Warner Cable

• I have also worked for a cable partner Time Warner on VOIP Process. I was mainly involved on creating MOPS for Engineers as how to configure Alcatel-Lucent 7750 routers, the 6500 switches and SBC's to run signaling protocols SIP and MGCP. Creating trusted and untrusted tunnels connecting to the call server and legacy telephony network and to our core MPLS network.
• This DB contains the Visual design of our global Sprint Network and will help with Configurations on BGP, IGRP and OSPF routings upon clicking a link or routers
• Technical knowledge how to configure the MPLS Value Added Service in Netscreen Security Firewall.
• Both from MPLS PE routers, Sprintlink GateWays and the Netscreen Box
• Engaged in an IP PBX Integration over the National Wireless Voice Over IP Project
• Configuration of Outbound Secured Internet Access, Inbound Secured Internet Access, Remote Access and IPSEC
• Develop an application for resource allocation and Network optimization
• Developed a database which will predict the trend of an increase in order volume, so that efficient use of headcount and resource utilization action can be taken.
• Performed daily Unix functions, including file system maintenance, backups, third party software installs, and problem solving user issues.

Avaya and Covad Projects

Engaged in a wireless integration of VOIP for an Avaya IP PBX which is an Integration over the National Wireless Voice Over IP Project using the Alcatel-Lucent 7750 routers . Implemented a cable DSL for Covad.

Confidential

RF Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize the newly implemented UMTS W-CDMA wireless cellular voice and data network over the existing GSM Cingular wireless network.
• Worked on the Alcatel-Lucent 7750 routers on broadband data networking project
• Process the Collected Test drive data, and Analyze the network performance of the Cingular UMTS system and optimize the network through configuration of Antena parameters and suggesting new design plans

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supporting ISPs Internet Service Provider on the backbone routing on BGP/MPLS OSPF, Network Security and PIX fire wall
• Monitored and fine tuned systems and network performance for server environments running Unix.
• Monitoring cron jobs.
• Troubleshoot various systems problems such as application related issues, network related issues, hardware related issues etc.
• Diagnosing hardware/software problems and provide solutions.
• Supporting with Cisco routers, switches, PIX firewalls, VPN Concentrators and VOIP
• Experience with EIGRP, OSPF, BGP routing protocols.
• Worked on Cisco 2600/3600 routers, 2900/3500/6000 switches, PIX 501/506/515 firewalls, VPN 3000 Concentrators.
• Supported Cisco VoIP phone systems.
• Responsible for Network Security using PIX, Firewalls and VPN's - virtual private networking.

Confidential

System Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Internet Service provider Design and Back bone routing using BGP, OSPF, MPLS and Network Security using PIX, Firewall and VPN's
• Managed Administered Database Server running Software for 600 user license on a UNIX machine.
• Developed a General Accounting software System, which accounts every Airline Income and Expense activities.
• Developed a thin client three tier Application Server.
• Manage and Administer Windows 2000 Advanced servers, which are, used as domain controllers, DNS, DHCP servers and member servers, which support Microsoft Proxy Server, Microsoft Exchange 2000, and Internet Information Servers.
• Manage, configure and administer Microsoft Proxy Server.
• Manage, configure and administer Microsoft Exchange 2000, which support 600 email users.
• Configure and administer Cisco Router 3600 series which is used for as a Wide Area frame Relay link supported by the telecom 128 K DDN service which interconnects Domestic Ethiopian offices in the country.
• Configure and administer Cisco Router 3600 series, which is used as a PSTN Remote access service for Domestic sites where Frame Relay DDN Service is not supported.
• Configure and administer a Cisco Router 3620 series which is used as a gateway to the Central Global Virtual Private Network which interconnects Ethiopian offices located throughout the world and supports applications used for airline Reservation and Booking System
• Configure and administer a Cisco Router 1750 series, which is used to interconnect the corporate network to 128K-leased line Internet Connection.
• Developed an intranet web site of more than 300 pages for the management policy and procedure manual using Macromedia Dreamweaver.
• Implemented a computer-training course for executives.

Confidential

Network Administrator Programmer

• Set up system analysis and design for the Immigration office.
• Developed two database applications for passport registration and controlling.
• Set up a network of computers using Windows NT and administer them.
• Set up another network of computers under Windows 98 for an NT Server and administer them.
• Implemented a computer training course for executives.
• Providing technical support for clients and in-house department representatives

Technical Environment: Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP, Internet Information Services IIS , XML, and Rational Rose

Confidential

Network Administrator Programmer

• Networked a computer without a hard disk into a Novell NetWare network
• Programmed an application for Human Resource Management.
• Worked on a wide area network.