Farhan Mohamed
Senior Solution Architect/Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced Architect with over 12 years of experience in Networking Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Solution Architect
ePlus Inc.
Bangalore
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored and Managed the Sales Bid Process, develop solutions, and collaborate with Architects on solution implementation.
- ISE Implementation post ISE PoC for Banking Customer.
- Provided Design HLD/LLD for Cisco Multidomain platform with combinations for SDWAN, SD-Access and ACI and use case benefits to Major Bank in Asia.
- Provided SoW for various deployments carried out single-handedly for SD-WAN, SD-Access, Cisco ISE, WSA etc.
- Performed full ISE Implementation along with Solution design and presentation.
- Provide Complex design solutions to major SDN technologies Cisco/Non-Cisco and key Use-cases.
- Provide Post-Deployment support on any Implemented solution as required by Customer.
- Prepare HLD, LLD and Designs for Customer/Partners looking for ACI deployment and migration.
- Provide training to Customer on SDN (SDWAN, SDA, DNAC, ACI), DC (UCS, NEXUS), and Other Cisco technologies.
- Built and maintained network infrastructure consisting of Windows, Linux and virtual products.
- Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.
Senior Consultant
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
Bangalore
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems.
- Boosted success of client's organization by providing cutting edge Cisco technical solutions.
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
- Exceeded customer requirements with accurate and deliverable solutions in 3 weeks.
- Understanding & Analyzing the customer requirements and providing cost effective custom solutions focusing on technical design, infrastructure feasibility and pricing perspectives based on client requirements. ▪
- Leading Team with efficient business practices. ▪ Lead and coordinate design/architecture discussions with client along with other Architects.
- Worked on Cisco SD-WAN/Silverpeak/Versa solution and components for Cloud/On-prem deployments.
- Led Team of 10-20 Engineers and supported key tracks ICC,DC,Lab with great efforts meeting SLA/OLA.
- Presented Demos on SD-Access & DNA Center with installation best practices along with POC, POV to Partners/Customers.
- Delivered seminars and Technical presentation on products and features.
- Design and Implementation experience in MPLS VPN L2/L3 technology for Large customer sites.
- Working with Circuit providers for provisioning circuits at Customer locations.
- Delivering Solutions based on Customer requirements and analyzing RFP’s and presenting POCs/POVs on same
Sr. System Engineer
Nityo Infotech
Bangalore
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Involved in complete LAN, WAN development (including IP address planning, designing, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance etc.).
- Working on creating BOM for various cisco devices for the design documents.
- Implementing of designing and delivering connectivity / LAN /WAN /WLAN/ Global IP VPN solutions, preferably gained in a large enterprise, multi-country and multi-product environment.
- Perform operational tasks such as monitoring system performance, software and hardware upgrades, backups, support and network maintenance.
- Tested DNAC in Demo environment & Handled multiple Mock Demo sessions on DNA Center along with presentation of best practices and product walk through.
- Providing SDWAN troubleshooting for vEdges/cEdges within vManage environment.
Education
Bachelor of Network Engineering - IT & Management
Ravenshaw University
Cuttack 05.2008 - 04.2010
Associate of Science - PCMB
IPSAR IPC +2 Science College
Orissa, India 08.2004 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
DAV Public School
Orissa, India 01.2001 - 06.2004
Skills
Solutions deployment
Network architecture design
Solution-oriented
Cisco Product Trainings
Cisco Presales
Project Management
Solutions Implementation
SOW
RFP/RFI
Timeline
Sr. Solution Architect
ePlus Inc.
03.2021 - Current
Senior Consultant
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
09.2018 - 02.2021
Sr. System Engineer
Nityo Infotech
02.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Network Engineering - IT & Management
Ravenshaw University
05.2008 - 04.2010
Associate of Science - PCMB
IPSAR IPC +2 Science College
08.2004 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
DAV Public School
01.2001 - 06.2004