Mohammed Yousef Abu-Fardeh is a Jordanian network and security engineer currently working for Ebttikar Technology Co. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has over 7 years of experience implementing and supporting Cisco networking and security technologies. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from the University of Jordan and several Cisco certifications including CCNP, CCNA Security, and Cisco Certified Web Security Professional.

1. Mohammed Yousef Abu-Fardeh
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Mobile : + 966 542274611
E-mail: mabufardeh@hotmail.com
DoB: 12 April 1986
Marital Status: Single
Nationality: Jordanian
CAREER OBJECTIVES
Looking to join a progressive organization that has the need for self motivated team player and offers opportunities for both challenge and advancement.
EDUCATION
B.Sc. Computer Engineering/ University of Jordan, 2009 (Grade: Very Good).
First Rank in General Certificate Secondary Exam, 2004, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Average: 100%).
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS & SKILLS
 Exceptional Communication and Organization Skills.
 Willing to take responsibility and go the extra mile.
 Excellent ability of self-correspondence.
 Takes Initiative and accepts responsibility gracefully.
 Professionalism in time management skills and the ability of handling multiple tasks both logically and successfully.
 Continuous efforts and focus in achieving growth and development.
 Capability in managing all types of resources.
 Able to communicate with all people at all levels.
 Excellent command in English and Arabic Languages (Written & Spoken).
TECHNICAL SKILLS SET SUMMARY
 Cisco routers 800/ 1800 / 2600 / 2800 / 2900/3600 / 3800 /7200 series.
 Cisco switches C2950 / C2960 / C3560 / C3750 / C3850/ C4500 / C6500.
 Cisco Data Center Switches N2k/ N5k/ N7k.
 Cisco ASA 5500 & 5500-x series and FWSM
 IPS sensors (Appliance, ASA5500-x IPS, & Catalyst 6500 IDSM-2 module).
 Routing protocols RIP / OSPF / EIGRP / BGP/ Redistribution.
 Other networking techniques : VRF/ MPLS/ VLANs / VTP/ STP Tools/ Etherchannel / HSRP/ GLBP/ DHCP/ NTP….
 IOS based security: ACLs/Netowork Foundation Protection Controls of Management & Data planes/ IOS ZBF / IOS-based VPN.
 VPNs –Client & Clientless Remote Access SSL VPN/ EZVPN/DMVPN / GETVPN / Smart Tunnels & plug-ins.
 Cisco Ironport Web Security Appliance S160/ S170.
 Cisco Ironport Email Security Appliance C170/ C370.
 Identity Management & Security: ISE, ACS, NAC.
 Cisco wireless technologies: WLC/ APs.

2. EXPERIENCE
Jan. 2012 – Present EBTTIKAR TECHNOLOGY CO. RIYADH- KSA.
Network & Security Engineer
Responsible for maintaining and installing computer networks based around Cisco technologies. Working as part of a team and operating in a fast, changing and challenging 24x7 environment.
Key Responsibilities:
 Implementing secure LANs, WANs, and voice networks. In addition to providing network and security solutions and services.
 Migrating the Network from poor design to best practice design.
 Monitoring and troubleshooting Network connectivity, performance and health.
 Network Inventory and Documentation such as LLD (Low Level Design), HLD (High level Design) and NIP (Network Implementation Plan).
 Drawing Network diagrams, physical and logical topologies using Visio.
 Leading a technician at implementation phase of infrastructure.
 Analyzing & developing key components using methodology prescribed techniques.
 Work closely with Customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions – Identified requirements, including technical details sufficient for product definition.
 Provided product updates and technical advice to Customers.
 Review the daily services reports and solve any operational issue with Customers arising from the daily operations.
Implementation Projects:
Capital Market Authority “CMA”
Configuring, installing, & operating 6 ISE servers, two as PAN in main building and 4 nodes as PSN distributed over 3 buildings.
Saudi Electrical Company “SEC”
- Configuring, installing, & operating new network in two power plants (PP9, PP10) and in the new HQ.
Kingdom Tower Control
- Upgrading the network for lighting and heat control devices and provide the documentation.
Shoura Council
- Preparing Low level design.
- Upgrading Core and Access switches, & introducing ASA5555-x firewall.
Fayha Water
- Preparing Low level design ,
- Configuring, installing, & operating of new network for Fayha Water Co.
Harvey Nichols
- Upgrade the hardware of DC Core switches and access switches.
- Implement access switches to support IP telephony with all related security feature to secure network.
Riyadh Cables Co.

3. - migrating from poor flat VLAN design to department-based VLANs using collapsed core Design and introducing two 6500 as core switches.
- Upgrading access switches hardware.
- Connecting the branches to HO by VPN using Fortinet firewall.
Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Replacing Junipar Firewall with Cisco ASA5512-x.
- Introducing multi-tier DMZ.
AlRajhi Bank ISE Project
- Upgrading the IOS’s of Alrajhi network to meet ISE requirements.
Dallah Hospital
- Preparing Low Level Design for security part.
- Implementing ASA5545 with IPS as internet firewall.
- Implementing ASA5585 with IPS as Data Center firewall.
- Implementing Remote Access SSL VPN integrated with Active Directory to ease access of patients’ database ( X-rays, history reports…) by doctors.
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Al Sarh Co.
- Preparing Low Level Design for network & security.
- Configuring, installing, & operating new collapsed core network
- Implementing high available two ASA5512-x as internet firewalls
- Implementing Web & Email Ironports.
Support Projects:
Saudi Arabia Monetary Agency (SAMA)
Act as Prime Engineer for Installation, Configuration and Support.
o Project Overview: Connect all Main and DRC Bank Sites (37 Sites) with SAMA via MPLS cloud using DMVPN Technology on top of BGP. Also implementing required QoS and AAA server policies based around TACACS+.
o Responsible for Supporting of all SAMA Network and Security Devices.
Al Rajhi Bank
Al Inma Bank
Saudi Faransi Bank
Saudi Railway
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Justice
Dallah Hospital
King AbdulAziz University Hopital
SABIC
Savola Co.
- Troubleshooting connectivity problems, detect HW failures and request RMA, Upgrade HW & SW (IOS), & perform preventive maintenance quarterly to check network health logically and physically.
Dec. 2009 – Dec. 2011 EBTTIKAR TECHNOLOGY CO. RIYADH- KSA.
Project: Operation & Maintenance of Wi-Fi Service for Saudi Telecom Co. "STC".
Team Leader of NOC Engineers
Key Responsibilities:

4.  Responsible for 5 Network Operation Center (NOC) Engineers & 10 Technicians across 9 cities in KSA including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam,…….etc.
 Monitoring Wi-Fi service using Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) for Cisco access point & controllers & using Aptilo system to monitor servers.
 Troubleshooting the faults remotely by WCS itself or accessing 800 series Cisco routers.
 Configuring the routers to meet the service requirements.
 Customizing "Infra Enterprise Calls System" & installing dedicated server for the system in order to automate the process of dispatching calls among technicians and to get accurate measurements & reports about work flow.
 Evaluating the performance of NOC engineers & technicians, and reporting the statistics to upper management.
 Scheduling the tasks to meet deadlines and create shift schedule for NOC engineers & technicians to grantee quality of Wi-Fi service 24/7.
 Management & supervising of teams in time & cost terms (attendance, overtime, vacations....etc)
 Supervision of re-installation of Wi-Fi equipments for redecorated sites.
 Arranging survey teams & cabling teams & coordinating all teams.
 Training new engineers & technicians to handle all service applications, configuring devices, & using required tools.
 Demonstrations and Presentations.
TRAINING COURSES & CERTIFICATES
Course Name: Computer Maintenance Course, 2008.
Organiztion Name: Amman Gate for Computer Systems, Jordan.
Course Duration: 30 hours.
Course Name: ASP.net using VB.net, 2008.
Organization Name: Havana Cultural Center, Jordan.
Course Duration: 60 hours.
Course Name: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 2008.
Organization Name: Mesbar Telecom Systems, Jordan.
Course Duration: 60 hours.
Course Name: Cisco Certified Network Professional(CCNP), 2011.
Organization Name: Abad Training Center, KSA.
Course Duration: 90 hours.
Course Name: Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security), 2013
Organization Name: Self-study.
Course Duration: 2 monthes.
Course Name: Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security), 2013.
Organization Name: self-study.
Course Duration: 8 monthes.

5. Course Name: Cisco Certified Web Security Professtional, 2014.
Organization Name: Flane, Dubai, UAE.
Course Duration: 2 days.
Course Name: Cisco Certified Email Security Professtional, 2014.
Organization Name: Flane, Dubai, UAE.
Course Duration: 3 days.
Cisco ID: CSCO11762249.
Preparing to be CCIE security by Apr, 2015.
OTHER
Member of Jordan Engineers Association (JEA).
Member of Saudi Engineers Association (SEA).
REFERENCES
Saeed Abu Jaber, Project Manager, Ebttikar Technology Co.
Mobile no. +966 53 454 3440.
E-mail: sabujaber@ebttikar.com
Mohab Bahij, System Engineer , Cisco Systems.
Mobile no. +966 50 620 0869.
E-mail: mbahij@cisco.com
Abdullah Al Otaibi, Project Manger , Saudi Telecom Co. “STC”
Mobile no. +966 53 222 5888.
E-mail: abotaibi@stc.com.sa