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Asif Khan

Asif Khan

Senior Domain Architect - Networks
Thane

Summary

Experienced A+ Network+ professional with expertise in core network planning, designing, implementing, operating, and maintaining. Responsible for strategically planning and designing network solutions for branch sites and data centers to meet diverse customer requirements. Proficient in producing high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) for efficient and effective network implementation. Extensive knowledge of routing and switching protocols, complemented by a secondary skillset in SDWAN and security.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Domain Architect

Fujitsu Consulting India Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - Current
  • Work with the various team to design solutions that meet or exceed the customer requirements
  • Present HLD/LLD to senior management, Project Managers and customers
  • Take ownership of design requests/projects for network components of the overall solution
  • Provide input into reports, when required, to the customer, project managers and Lead Network Architect
  • Liaise with and assist with managing 3rd parties and their technical deliverables
  • Provide impact assessments on customer and internal Change Requests
  • Network Architect, covering WAN and LAN
  • Routing, switching and firewall rule configuration if requested in Design
  • Preparing BOM for the various components required as part of the Design

SENIOR ENGINEER-T2 (GLOBAL OPERATION CENTER)

NTT Communications
08.2015 - 11.2016
  • Company Overview: Virtela India Pvt Ltd
  • Responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting WAN Connectivity of Clients of Virtela/NTT for all the regions across the globe
  • Responsible to troubleshoot Backbone related Issues
  • Implementing request for Change for the Clients
  • Configuring and troubleshooting of routing protocol likes OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS and switching protocols like STP
  • Coordinating/escalating with the Carriers for Quick resolution of the Backbone as well as the Client Network
  • Responsible for solving Complex Network problem relating to Backbone network as well as the Client network
  • Responsible for solving MTU related Issue in Internal as well as the Client Links
  • Accepting and Disconnection of Client Links into GOC
  • Raising RMA with the Cisco/Juniper Team
  • Virtela India Pvt Ltd

Associate Network Architect (TECH Specialist-Data)

Tech Mahindra
12.2013 - 07.2015
  • Responsible for designing and implementing LAN/WAN and MAN connectivity for a Large Financial institution in EMEA
  • Responsible for designing and implementing Wireless Networks
  • Responsible for suggesting the replacement devices i.e
  • Routers/Switches and preparing BOM for the client and also act as an L3 support
  • Maintenance of internal devices (routers/switches) as per Client standards
  • Design Plan and Installation of Switches and FEXs in client Datacenter as required for Server growth
  • Design and Configure VLANs as required for Server expansion or increasing POD capacity
  • Responsible for suggesting the replacement of EOL devices and preparation of BOM
  • Plan and implement Wireless network across client DC and Branch sites
  • Responsible for T&T for Client MPLS links and migrating the link under production
  • Implement QOS across the client branch locations

Senior Engineer NOC (L2)

Tulip Telecom Pvt Ltd
03.2008 - 12.2013
  • Started as a fresher L1 and reached the level of L2 in the same organization so the roles and responsibilities changed from opening the initial tickets and performing the initial troubleshooting to L2 level troubleshooting and support
  • Responsible for managing escalated logical Fault Tickets which are escalated by the L1team/support team as well as the backbone team
  • Responsible for solving logical issues for client network/internal network in various regions like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala
  • Maintenance of tulip internal devices (routers/switches) as per standards
  • Configuring and troubleshooting of routing protocol likes OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS and switching protocols like STP, EIPS
  • Coordinating with the internal team for Quick resolution of the Internal as well as the Client Network
  • Responsible for solving Complex Network problem relating to internal network as well as the Client network
  • Responsible for solving MTU related Issue in Internal as well as the Client Links
  • Raising TAC with the Cisco/Juniper and Maipu Team
  • Preparing Weekly/Monthly Analysis report on network utilization/uptime/downtime and taking corrective step to resolve the issue
  • Filling CMF and participating actively in activity scheduled for any upgradation of device or technology
  • Maintaining IP scheme and VLAN database to be assigned to client, backhaul and MEN accordingly

Education

BCOM - Accounts

Mumbai University
Mumbai, India
08.2003 - 03.2006

Skills

  • Cisco Networking
  • Juniper Configuration
  • Routing & Switching
  • Alcatel
  • EIGRP / OSPF / BGP
  • MPLS
  • SDWAN
  • Viptela
  • Silver peak
  • Palo Alto
  • Juniper SRX
  • Network Infrastructure Design
  • Cisco Nexus Configuration
  • Network Security

Certification

CCNA

Timeline

Senior Domain Architect

Fujitsu Consulting India Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - Current

SENIOR ENGINEER-T2 (GLOBAL OPERATION CENTER)

NTT Communications
08.2015 - 11.2016

Associate Network Architect (TECH Specialist-Data)

Tech Mahindra
12.2013 - 07.2015

Senior Engineer NOC (L2)

Tulip Telecom Pvt Ltd
03.2008 - 12.2013

BCOM - Accounts

Mumbai University
08.2003 - 03.2006

CCNA

Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core

Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation

Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Design

Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Identity Management Implementation

Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation

CCNP Enterprise

PCNSE

Silver Peak SPSP

Asif KhanSenior Domain Architect - Networks