A seasoned network and telecom engineering professional with over 17 years of hands-on experience in IP/MPLS network design, BGP traffic engineering, ISP gateway operations, and large-scale infrastructure support. Proven track record of ensuring high availability and performance across Tier-1 telecom networks. Strong capabilities in preventive maintenance, network optimization, vendor coordination, and disaster recovery.

Professional Experience

BO IP Engineer

Huawei Technologies – Ooredoo Telecom (Managed Services Project)
Jun 2014 – Nov 2021 | Sultanate of Oman

Key Responsibilities:

• Provided Level-2 support for IP/MPLS backbone and Internet Gateway (ISP) operations.

• Executed work orders including pre/post activity planning, configuration scripting, and fallback strategies.

• Monitored network KPIs across MPBN, NGTN, and ISP environments.

• Coordinated with vendors on design and product escalations.

• Led preventive maintenance and disaster recovery drills for wholesale ISP networks.

• Engineered BGP routing for international circuits (IPL/IPT).

• Managed mitigation of DDoS and other malicious traffic.

• Planned and executed maintenance in collaboration with caching partners like Google, Facebook, and Akamai.

Senior Network Engineer

Mobilink / VimpelCom (Jazz)
Feb 2011 – Jun 2014 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Key Responsibilities:

• Led IP/MPLS core network design including HLD/LLD documentation.

• Oversaw planning and capacity management for multi-vendor IP infrastructure.

• Evaluated and supported Mobilink’s Network Modernization Project for 2G/3G.

• Supported Layer 2/3 VPNs and provided L2/L3 troubleshooting support to NOC.

• Optimized MPLS VPN, BGP, IS-IS, and OSPF configurations across 25+ POPs.

• Ensured MPBN network KPI compliance and escalated major design issues.

Network Engineer

Nayatel Pvt. Ltd.
Apr 2008 – Feb 2011 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Core-TAC Responsibilities:

• Supported BGP, MPLS Layer 2/3 VPNs, IS-IS & OSPF configurations.

• Provided advanced technical support to FTTH and DSL customers.

• Supervised Core-TAC and QA teams; contributed to recruitment panels.

NOC Responsibilities:

• Monitored Nayatel infrastructure and handled problem escalation.

• Managed system outage notifications, RFOs, and NOC server maintenance.

Technical Assistance Center:

• Delivered L1 support for LAN/WAN issues.

• Maintained CRM-based fault tracking and handover documentation.

IT Manager

UET, Khuzdar (C-UET)
Mar 2007 – Feb 2008 | Khuzdar, Pakistan

Key Contributions:

• Maintained LAN/WAN infrastructure and installed video conferencing systems.

• Lectured for 3rd and final year Computer Systems Engineering students.

• Supported Mechanical Department’s final year project activities.

Core Competencies

• Network Protocols: BGP, MPLS, IS-IS, OSPF, VPNs (L2/L3)

• Technologies: IP/MPLS, ISP Gateways, FTTH, DSL, GSM core

• Hardware: Juniper M320, M120, MX480; Multi-vendor Switches

• Tools & Systems: CRM Ticketing Systems, Network Monitoring (NOC/NMS)

• Disaster Recovery & DDoS Mitigation

• Documentation: High-Level & Low-Level Design (HLD/LLD)