- Syed Atif Shamim has over 9 years of experience in telecommunications and networks engineering. He has worked in roles managing data centers, wireless connectivity, and telecom operations. He has extensive skills in routing, switching, wireless networks, and network security technologies from Cisco, Juniper, Huawei and more.

1. -SYED ATIF SHAMIM-
Masters in Electronics Engineering
(Specialization in Telecommunication& Networks)
Residential Address
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Contact Details
Mobile: +971567564197; +971554771451, +923452
Email: engr_atifshamim@yahoo.com
Skype: engr.syedatif LinkedIn: http
UAE- Driving License under-Process.
PROFILE
• Trained & quality focused Electronics
practical exposure gained in large rep
• Excellent knowledge of Engineering Operat
RAN Radio Access Connectivity, Analog
DRS, Fiber optics, MPLS, Disaster Man
Development.
• Skilled in the areas of People Manage
• Implementation, Systems Design, Com
with system integrators etc.
• Good interpersonal, analytical and or
resulted in providing quality services
Level Agreement) & DRP (Disaster Re
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
• Telecom: SDH/ Huawei OSN, Sonet, Fast Ethernet, Alcate
Multiplexers. DSLAM (ADSL/DSL/HDSL modems), BRI, PRI.
• RF Optimization: PCOM, REDLINE, AIRLINK, AIRAYA, Huawei, RTN 600 and 900 series.
• BTS: Huawei BTS 3900 & 3900L (LTE).
• Data Centre: Management and Mainten
• Network Devices: Cisco 3845 Router, Cisco Switches 4500 Series, Juniper
and Secure Access cluster.
• Network Management: Kiwis slog, Cacti, MRTG, Juniper
Tool, Wireless Network Mangement through ARUBA.
• Routing Skills: RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, EIGRP, and BGP, HSRP, sub netting, ACL, NAT/PAT, PPP, IPv6, Frame relay, Port
forwarding
• Switching Skills: STP, RSTP, VLAN, VTP, Port security.
• Security Skills: VPN Technologies, IDS, IPS, IOS Firewall ASA, Juniper SRX etc.
• IP Telephony: Avaya 9620.
• QoS Skills: Policing, Shaping, Rate Limiting, Prioritizing, etc.
• Cloud Computing Skills: IAAS, PAAS.
• Project Skills: Project Management & Planning, IT service Management (ITSM)
• Microsoft Skills: Windows XP/7/8. RADIUS server
• Surveillance system: CCTV, DVR, IP Camera.
• Wireless: Linksys/D-link/TP-Link/Net Gear, Aruba 3600.
• Backups: MS windows backup, Genie Backup, WinZip.
• UPS: APC Online/smart UPS, Emerson, Saltec, Systek.
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(Specialization in Telecommunication& Networks)
+971567564197; +971554771451, +923452484253.
m ; engr.syedatif@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/syed-atif-shamim/91/220/77
ics / Telecom/ Networks & Project Engineer with 09 years
reputable organizations.
Operations regarding ISP,DATACENTER,Wireless Connectivity,
alog and Digital Electronics, Design & Maintenance, Transm
nagement, Characterization, OSS, Training, Research &
ement, Project Management.
ommissioning, Technical Support, Troubleshooting and wo
rganizational skills along with proactive approach that h
to the corporate clients. Vendor Management, SLA (Ser
ecovery Planning), both Active and passive sides.
Telecom: SDH/ Huawei OSN, Sonet, Fast Ethernet, Alcatel, New Bridge, Loop Telecom, ZTE, Tainet, Mercury
Multiplexers. DSLAM (ADSL/DSL/HDSL modems), BRI, PRI.
RF Optimization: PCOM, REDLINE, AIRLINK, AIRAYA, Huawei, RTN 600 and 900 series.
BTS: Huawei BTS 3900 & 3900L (LTE).
Data Centre: Management and Maintenance.
Network Devices: Cisco 3845 Router, Cisco Switches 4500 Series, Juniper-MX960s, Ex8200s, EX4200, SRX Cluster,
Network Management: Kiwis slog, Cacti, MRTG, Juniper-NSM, Observium, Cisco Prime, AVAYA
l, Wireless Network Mangement through ARUBA.
Routing Skills: RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, EIGRP, and BGP, HSRP, sub netting, ACL, NAT/PAT, PPP, IPv6, Frame relay, Port
Switching Skills: STP, RSTP, VLAN, VTP, Port security.
s, IDS, IPS, IOS Firewall ASA, Juniper SRX etc.
QoS Skills: Policing, Shaping, Rate Limiting, Prioritizing, etc.
Project Skills: Project Management & Planning, IT service Management (ITSM)
soft Skills: Windows XP/7/8. RADIUS server
Surveillance system: CCTV, DVR, IP Camera.
Link/Net Gear, Aruba 3600.
Backups: MS windows backup, Genie Backup, WinZip.
UPS: APC Online/smart UPS, Emerson, Saltec, Systek.
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l, New Bridge, Loop Telecom, ZTE, Tainet, Mercury
MX960s, Ex8200s, EX4200, SRX Cluster,
NSM, Observium, Cisco Prime, AVAYA - 620 C Management
Routing Skills: RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, EIGRP, and BGP, HSRP, sub netting, ACL, NAT/PAT, PPP, IPv6, Frame relay, Port

2. EXPERIENCE
Network & Security Engineer, IT Infrastructure Section May/2015- Sept/2015
Statistic Center, Abu Dhabi- Cloud technologies LLC
• Managing WAN, LAN Network and Data Center Operations
• Cisco Router 3845, Catalyst Switch 4509, 4503, Core Switch 6509, Cisco ACS.
• Juniper SRX3400, SRX240.
• SA-4500.
• Avaya IP-PBX, , Security appliances, Wireless SSID,
• Wireless Connectivity of Aruba 3600. Access Point through Radius Server, Domain Controller, Cisco ACS
Authentication.
• LLD & HLD Implementation.
• Managing and working with vendor in accordance to SLA & POC.
• In accordance with RFP technical Evaluation of Proposals and Implementation.
• Supervision of Help-desk Team via Foot print.
• Reporting to Head of IT & Manager IT Infrastructure Section.
Assistant Manager Datacenter (TIA942) JAN/2011-April/2015
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (ETISILAT),
Karachi, Pakistan
• To manage Network Operation Center (NOC) issues Total 150 Rack (TIER-3/ TIER-4).
• Ensure availability of NOC operation.
• Regularly monitor live projects to ensure their availability 24X7.
• Solid experience with multi-vendor network equipment i.e. Routers, Switches and firewall.
• Good knowledge of maintaining logs of configuration change in any network device
(Router, Switch, VPN Concentrator, Access Server, and IDS/IPS) with LLD & HLD Implementation.
• The incumbent is responsible for the installation, modification, upgrade, troubleshooting, and repair process for
network related hardware including Routers, Switches and firewall.
• Configure the MPLS L2VPN and MPLS L3VPN for clients.
• Routing (Virtual Routing) and VPN (IPSEC and SSL).
• Manage daily backups of operating system/configuration of network devices.
• Debugging tool: protocol analyzer/sniffer like Juniper NSM, debuggers, third party test equipment’s (fiber loop
tester, Ethernet cable tester etc.)
• Execute test and report the statuses to management before any project go live.
• Juniper NSM monitoring on daily bases .To generate reports and logs any change occurs in Network.
• Configuration of Core/PE/CE Routers, L2/3 switches and firewalls at Data Center, and DR
site as per approved configuration document.
• To secure network connectivity, Connectivity is established on Private and Public IP scheme as per client
requirement and also take precautions about network security.
• Ensure redundant on every level (access, distribution and core).
• Create and maintain SOP’s and configuration templates of every client by following KPI.
• Reporting to Manager, Datacenter.
Technical Applications Engineer Nov/2007–DEC/2010
Pak Datacom Limited (Subsidiary of Telecom Foundation)
• Planning Project Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Fault Restoration of Network and observing whole
network through NMS (Network Management System).
• Hand on experience of Installation, Operation and troubleshooting of Cross Connect & Drop Insert
• Multiplexes on E1 optical fiber using TDM & FDM Technologies and End-to-End BERT Testing.
• Outdoor & Indoor Installation Testing, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of long distance Fiber Circuit (WAN)
associated with New Bridge, Tainet equipment by using Optical Fiber (SDH/PDH) Transmission media & SONET.
• Installation operation and Troubleshooting of Voice & Data Muxes, Using New Bridge
Multiplexers 3600/3630/3612 and 3606, Racal voice & data
Multiplexers like ISX5010 and ISX5005, KM2000, Tainet Multiplexers nodes Mercury-3820.

3. • Configuration of CISCO Routers, Switches and Diversion of Cabinet.
• Installation, maintenance, connection from MDF to subscriber of DSL, DXX & ISDN,
Operation, Maintenance and Testing PCM cables routes from one Exchange to other
Exchange with patching and allocations.
• Digital System Installation and management of PABX. Work on BRI and PRI Circuits.
• DSLAM Nodes and ADSL/HDSL Modems. Fiber splicing single mode as well as double mode lying.
• Installations on RADIO LINK using PCOM, REDLINE, AIRLINK, AIRAYA with total network planning.
• Installation, operation and troubleshooting of Network Products like: -
(DataTerminal Unit) 2601, 2603, 2701, 2703, 2751, 2753 for Main Street.
NTU (Network Terminal Unit) STU-160 & CT, DSL Modem/ Optical Mux.
DT-128, Xtrem 1300, Scorpio 1400 for Mercury & MUX pro 700.
Project In-charge (Real Time Gross Settlement)-Radio Connectivity Project
State Bank of Pakistan
• Real Time Gross Settlement Project (SubCon-PakDatacom Ltd.)
• Responsible for providing point to point and point to multipoint radio links using Airaya-3G.
• Project included 42 remote sites aggregation with single HUB.
• RTGS like surveys, planning, tower erection, installation of link and commissioning.
BSS & QA&C Engineer Apr/2007–Sep/2007
Pakistan Foresight Communication Company (Pvt.) Limited
(Sub Con of Huawei)
• Responsible for working on PAT, planning / LOS (making link b/w microwave), Taking VSWR (bird).
• Responsible of hardware installation.(World call, Ufone ),BTS (3606), Power rectifier, DDF, alarm box and all
alarm, microwave stand plus IDU (NEC passolink), Battery bank, Microwave dish plus ODU, Sector antennas and
all cabling, Connectors etc.
• Performing Commissioning of BTS sites.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting and fault restoration with Experienced in patching and taking BER.
EDUCATION
MS Electronics Engineering CGPA=3.1 (1st Division) 2008-2013
(Specialization in Telecommunication)
Sir Syed University Of Engineering & Technology, Karachi.
BS Electronics Engineering CGPA=3.03 (1st Division) 2003-2007
Sir Syed University Of Engineering & Technology, Karachi.
CERTIFICATIONS
• Juniper Networks Certified Associate - Junos (JNCIA/JNO-102).
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• PR2P PRINCE2® Foundation Certificate in Project Management.
• PR2P PRINCE2® Pratictioner Certificate in Project Management.
• Certified Integrator in Secure Cloud Services (CI-SCS).
• CLOUDF-EXIN Cloud Computing Foundation.
• ITILv3® Foundation Certification in IT Service Management (EX0-117).
• Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27002 (ISFS).