Babar Rasheed
@babarrasheed
Experienced network and cloud engineer specializing in enterprise infrastructure.
What I'm looking for
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
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University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar
Master of Science, Telecom Engineering Management
Completed a Master of Science in Telecom Engineering Management with focus on telecom systems and management practices.
University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (Computer Sciences)
Awarded a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Computer Sciences.
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