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M Fasih Network Architect

Campbelltown,NSW

Summary

Network Solution Architect with over 14 years of experience in enterprise infrastructures and service provider environments. Expertise in IPCORE, IPRAN, and IPBB, focusing on design, delivery, and implementation. Proven ability to lead complex, multi-vendor projects while optimizing network performance and enhancing security protocols. Skilled in developing strategic initiatives that align with technological advancements and business objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Engineering Lead

IPSTAR Australia
Sydney
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead team in designing robust network solutions, boosting system reliability and uptime.
  • Optimize network performance, achieving measurable efficiency improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Develop and enforce network security protocols, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing data protection.
  • Manage service delivery, migrations, planning, and operations for multivendor environments including Fortinet, Cisco, and Juniper.
  • Analyze and optimize complex multi-vendor environments, leveraging expertise in Fortinet, Cisco, and Juniper technologies to enhance network efficiency.
  • Pioneer strategic network planning and design initiatives, aligning infrastructure with long-term business goals and emerging technological trends.
  • Orchestrate seamless service migrations and operations, fostering synergy among diverse teams to tackle intricate network challenges effectively.

Network and Security Engineer

Experteq
Sydney
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Manage customer queries on Fortinet Firewall rules and policies, ensuring swift resolution.
  • Monitor Datacenter ARISTA network, maintaining optimal performance and uptime.
  • Prepare IPSec service migrations from Cisco ASA to Fortigate, including decommissioning.
  • Deploy and monitor Cisco SDWAN, ensuring seamless network integration.
  • Drive SDWAN deployments, streamline datacenter monitoring, and resolve critical customer issues, ensuring robust network infrastructure and client satisfaction.
  • Optimize Fortinet Firewall configurations, enhancing network security and performance. Streamline IPSec migrations from Cisco ASA to Fortigate, boosting efficiency.

Network Solution Architect

Huawei Technologies
01.2011 - 01.2023
  • Led end-to-end deployment of IPBB/IPCore/IPRAN projects for major telecom providers, ensuring seamless integration.
  • Analyzed change requests, prepared scripts, and assessed network impact, improving service reliability.
  • Configured core network routing protocols (ISIS, BGP, OSPF) and switching technologies (VLANs, STP, VRRP).
  • Managed hardware installation surveys, planning operations for installation and integration.
  • Designed detailed network security plans, enhancing firewall protection and network access control.
  • Led end-to-end IP/MPLS deployments for telecom providers, optimizing network performance and enhancing service delivery for nationwide customers.
  • Optimized IP/MPLS network architecture, enhancing performance and reliability for major telecom providers' nationwide service delivery.
  • Pioneered advanced network security strategies, implementing robust firewall protection and access control measures to safeguard critical infrastructure.
  • Streamlined change management processes, reducing network downtime and improving overall service reliability for telecom clients.
  • Orchestrated cross-functional teams in hardware installation planning, ensuring seamless integration of new network components.
  • Spearheaded the adoption of cutting-edge routing protocols and switching technologies, positioning the company as an industry leader in network solutions.
  • Designed and deployed EVPN-BGP fabric in multi-tenant data center environments, enabling scalable L2/L3 VXLAN overlays with robust control-plane policies.
  • Implemented Segment Routing v6 (SRv6) for flexible traffic engineering and service chaining, enhancing operational efficiency and network automation capabilities.
  • Led a team of 15–20 engineers while serving as the primary technical interface for CSPs, delivering product training, network design guidance, and hands-on deployment support for enterprise customers.

Education

MS - Electrical Engineering

Comsats University
04.2013

BS - Telecommunication system

BZ University
01.2010

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE-R&S) PRESENT
  • Huawei Certified Internetwork Expert (HCIE-Service Provider) PRESENT
  • Huawei Certified Internetwork Expert (HCIE-R&S) PRESENT
  • Huawei Certified Internetwork Expert (HCIE-Datacom/Design) PRESENT
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 2010
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 2009
  • Cisco Certified Specialist – SP Core (CCS) PRESENT
  • Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise PRESENT
  • JNCIA-ER, JNCIA-SEC, JNCIS-SEC, JNCIP-SEC at Juniper networks 2022

Timeline

Network Engineering Lead

IPSTAR Australia
01.2024 - Current

Network and Security Engineer

Experteq
03.2023 - 12.2023

Network Solution Architect

Huawei Technologies
01.2011 - 01.2023

MS - Electrical Engineering

Comsats University

BS - Telecommunication system

BZ University

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