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Babar Rasheed

@babarrasheed

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Experienced network and cloud engineer specializing in enterprise infrastructure.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior roles in network/cloud infrastructure where I can design, secure and optimize enterprise systems, work with cross-functional teams, and lead operational improvements and automation.

I am an experienced network and cloud engineer with extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting LAN/WAN and cloud infrastructures across Pakistan and the Middle East. I have managed MPLS, SD-WAN, VPNs, routing protocols, and multi-vendor firewall implementations while leading operational support and change-management activities.

I have also delivered systems and cloud engineering work in Azure and AWS, built and maintained virtualized platforms with VMware and Hyper-V, administered Linux and Windows server estates, and automated operational tasks using scripting and configuration tools. My background includes telecom site engineering, optical network planning, and enterprise Active Directory and Exchange administration.

I hold an MS in Telecom Engineering Management and a BSc in Electrical Engineering; I bring a practical, documentation-focused approach, a track record of resolving complex infrastructure issues, and a commitment to reliable, secure, and scalable enterprise services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Assistant Network Manager

PTCL

Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)

Managed WAN connectivity and MPLS VPNv4 deployments using VRF, implemented and troubleshot complex routing and switching systems, and deployed Juniper SSG/ISG/SRX devices to improve network reliability across sites.

MPLS BGP OSPF Juniper SRX VLAN SD WAN Solarwinds Wireshark

Senior Systems Engineer

Al Mosandah IT

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Implemented and managed Azure IaaS solutions and on-premise server/storage upgrades, automated Linux deployments with Red Hat Satellite and System Imager, and maintained AD, backup and DR strategies to ensure service continuity.

Microsoft Azure VMware VSphere Active Directory Bash Scripting rpm Backup AppDynamics

Systems Engineer

Selective Systems

Jan 2014 - Jan 2019 (5 years)

Managed AWS EC2, VPC and networking, administered Windows Server environments and VMware virtual infrastructure, and configured AD, NFS, DNS, DHCP and reverse proxy (Nginx) to support application deployments.

AWS EC2 VPC Windows Server VMware ESXi Active Directory Nginx DNS DHCP)SAMBA DHCP

Network Engineer

National Telecom Company

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Configured Cisco routers and switches (2800/2900 & Catalyst series), implemented Layer 2 VLANs, VLAN Trunking, NAT, ACLs and MPLS VPNs to secure and interconnect enterprise networks.

Catalyst Switches VLAN NAT ACLs MPLS Routing

Site Engineer

Netkom Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)

Planned and tested optical fibre networks, performed link budgeting and installed Huawei NG-SDH and access equipment, conducted site surveys and commissioning for DSLAM and transmission modules.

Huawei NG SDH Installation