Syed Bilal Masaud
Manager (Network & Operations)Moving Gulf Telecommunications
Al-Muh̨Arraq, Bahrain
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General
About
I have 7 years of technical experience and interests as a system engineer and system architect focuses on Linux/Unix/Windows/Cisco/VoIP and Open Source software
Skills include deploying, migrating and managing large-scale Linux/Windows server and desktop environments, packaging Linux/Unix/Windows software, designing and implementing system tools and automating operational tasks using php, shell scripting and perl
Skills include deploying, migrating and managing large-scale Linux/Windows server and desktop environments, packaging Linux/Unix/Windows software, designing and implementing system tools and automating operational tasks using php, shell scripting and perl
Haves
Linux , UNIX , SS7 (Squire Technologies,Dialogic , PGW) , Cisco (Router Switches , Firewall[ASA,PIX] ) , Splicecom , Broadband Systems , Billing systems , Windows Servers, SBC (NexTone,Ericsson) , Voice Billing Systems (A2billing , iTel , Talking SIP , Pactulas , PortaOne)
Professional Experience
Oct 2009 - Present
Manager (Network & Operations)
Moving Gulf Telecommunications
Telecommunications
Moving Gulf Telecommunications
Telecommunications
Operations management of the entire IP Network including maintenance, up-gradation, expansion, security, and optimization.
Managment of Mobile Application portal for M-Banking , M-Ticket, M-Insurance and 99.9% customers satisfaction from banking and insurance sector across GCC
Responsible for implementing, managing and troubleshooting BGP and IPSec VPN tunnels.
Deployment / Responsible of SDH and SS7 equipment
Management of Cisco ASA 55xx firewalls, working in Active/Passive mode.
Co-ordination with CTAC and other vendors for current and already opened cases.
Rich troubleshooting experience in multi-vendor environment (Linux,Cisco,Windows,DSLAM's,SMS Gateways, Squire SS7 and VoIP Billing {PortaOne/A2Billing/Taking SIP})
Broad knowledge and experience of dynamic Routing Protocols (RIP, OSPF and BGP)
Extensive hands-on experience with Mobile Application Products related with Platforms Like (Blackberry,Andriod,iPhone,Symbian/JAVA)
Hands-on experience with Cisco switches and security devices (VPN Concentrator 3030Cisco Switches (6509, 3750G, 3550,3560, 3560) and Cisco PIX Firewall 535 & ASA 55xx)
Worked on Voice Billing Systems like A2billing (1.3/4/5/6/7), PortaOne (MR22) , TakingSIP (3.2/3/5)
Extensive experience in designing, deploying and managing organization wireless LAN setup using Access points of Cisco (1242G, 1231) and 3Com (8560)
Worked on Foundry switches FastIron SuperX, EgdeIron 48G
Understanding of Network Management & Monitoring tools (OP-Manager , Cacti, OpenView , WhatsUpGold)
Managed and prepared network corporate solutions, documentations, workflows and presentations
Responsible for 99.99% uptime for critical networks.
Managment of Mobile Application portal for M-Banking , M-Ticket, M-Insurance and 99.9% customers satisfaction from banking and insurance sector across GCC
Responsible for implementing, managing and troubleshooting BGP and IPSec VPN tunnels.
Deployment / Responsible of SDH and SS7 equipment
Management of Cisco ASA 55xx firewalls, working in Active/Passive mode.
Co-ordination with CTAC and other vendors for current and already opened cases.
Rich troubleshooting experience in multi-vendor environment (Linux,Cisco,Windows,DSLAM's,SMS Gateways, Squire SS7 and VoIP Billing {PortaOne/A2Billing/Taking SIP})
Broad knowledge and experience of dynamic Routing Protocols (RIP, OSPF and BGP)
Extensive hands-on experience with Mobile Application Products related with Platforms Like (Blackberry,Andriod,iPhone,Symbian/JAVA)
Hands-on experience with Cisco switches and security devices (VPN Concentrator 3030Cisco Switches (6509, 3750G, 3550,3560, 3560) and Cisco PIX Firewall 535 & ASA 55xx)
Worked on Voice Billing Systems like A2billing (1.3/4/5/6/7), PortaOne (MR22) , TakingSIP (3.2/3/5)
Extensive experience in designing, deploying and managing organization wireless LAN setup using Access points of Cisco (1242G, 1231) and 3Com (8560)
Worked on Foundry switches FastIron SuperX, EgdeIron 48G
Understanding of Network Management & Monitoring tools (OP-Manager , Cacti, OpenView , WhatsUpGold)
Managed and prepared network corporate solutions, documentations, workflows and presentations
Responsible for 99.99% uptime for critical networks.
Jan 2005 - Jul 2007
(2 years, 6 Months)
(2 years, 6 Months)
Technical Support Consultant
ABM InfoTech (PVT) LTD
Telecommunications
ABM InfoTech (PVT) LTD
Telecommunications
As a Technical Support Consultant my responsibilities were
Management of support team Trouble shooting of systems during disaters Policy Devlopment for EDP & System Operations
Managament of DSL Support Team
System Performance analysis Working on customized solution for clients
Performance tuning of internal network Support on Solaris , AIX clients
Support for (SuSE,Redhat) enterprise Linux and on other linux flavors
Support for Novell products (Zenworks , Groupwise, iFolder, Netmail, eDirectory, Secure sentury , sentiment , iManager, Virtual Office)
Providing monthly performance report of support team to management Providing consultancy and solution to new clients on Linux/Unix and Novell Solutions
Management of support team Trouble shooting of systems during disaters Policy Devlopment for EDP & System Operations
Managament of DSL Support Team
System Performance analysis Working on customized solution for clients
Performance tuning of internal network Support on Solaris , AIX clients
Support for (SuSE,Redhat) enterprise Linux and on other linux flavors
Support for Novell products (Zenworks , Groupwise, iFolder, Netmail, eDirectory, Secure sentury , sentiment , iManager, Virtual Office)
Providing monthly performance report of support team to management Providing consultancy and solution to new clients on Linux/Unix and Novell Solutions
Jul 2007 - Oct 2009
(2 years, 3 Months)
(2 years, 3 Months)
Senior Linux Systems Administrator
2Connect W.L.L.
Telecommunications
2Connect W.L.L.
Telecommunications
2Connect is a fully licensed telecommunications operator in Kingdom of Bahrain, with POP in Telehouse London, Riyadh offering broadband internet, MPLS-based international data circuits and national/international voice services. My job responsibilities over there were: Managing Linux Servers Managing Talking SIP (Prepaid Platforms)
Configuring New Linux Servers (RHEL,Debian)
Installed and Configure Zimbra Collabaration Suite
Installed and Configure Cacti , OP-Manager , WhatsUPGold as NMS to monitor 2connect network
Manage all DSL Customers
Installed and configured Cisco Broadband CM , SM , SCABB on Linux Servers (RHEL) & Cisco SCE 1000 for 2Connect DSL Services
Configured and Managed Splicecom as PBX in 2Connect W.L.L. and HDFC Bank as 2Connect Customer
Daily Administration Work (Scripts , file system management) to maintain up time of linux servers
Configured Cisco Router for HDFC bank
Maintaining and updating Configuration Cisco Routers (7204,7206) / Switches (2960,3650) / Dlink switch
Asterisk PBX Configuration and Macro Development
Cisco PIX Firewall (515E) with VPN Server Integrated with Radius based on Linux as well as Firewall for all 2Connect Network
Implemented DataDomain (DD410) for Backup Implemented Cpanel Based Server on Linux to provide web/ftp/email hosting server
Configuring New Linux Servers (RHEL,Debian)
Installed and Configure Zimbra Collabaration Suite
Installed and Configure Cacti , OP-Manager , WhatsUPGold as NMS to monitor 2connect network
Manage all DSL Customers
Installed and configured Cisco Broadband CM , SM , SCABB on Linux Servers (RHEL) & Cisco SCE 1000 for 2Connect DSL Services
Configured and Managed Splicecom as PBX in 2Connect W.L.L. and HDFC Bank as 2Connect Customer
Daily Administration Work (Scripts , file system management) to maintain up time of linux servers
Configured Cisco Router for HDFC bank
Maintaining and updating Configuration Cisco Routers (7204,7206) / Switches (2960,3650) / Dlink switch
Asterisk PBX Configuration and Macro Development
Cisco PIX Firewall (515E) with VPN Server Integrated with Radius based on Linux as well as Firewall for all 2Connect Network
Implemented DataDomain (DD410) for Backup Implemented Cpanel Based Server on Linux to provide web/ftp/email hosting server
Education
2001
Diploma of Associate Engineering, Punjab Board of Technical Education (High School)
Computer Technology
Computer Technology
2004
BS(CS), Preston University (High School)
Computer Science
Computer Science
2008
MS (CS), Preston University (High School)
Networking
Networking
More about Syed Bilal Masaud
First Name
Syed Bilal
Last Name
Masaud
Interests / Hobbies
New Technologies, New Opportunities
Specialities
Linux , UNIX , SS7 (Squire Technologies,Dialogic , PGW) , Cisco (Router Switches , Firewall[ASA,PIX] ) , Splicecom , Broadband Systems , Billing systems , Windows Servers, SBC (NexTone,Ericsson) , Voice Billing Systems (A2billing , iTel , Talking SIP , Pactulas , PortaOne)
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