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Malik Muhammad Jawad

@malikmuhammadjawad

IP Fabric SME at Nokia implementing BGP underlay and VXLAN overlay for data centers.

At Nokia, I lead design reviews and acceptance testing for IP Fabric and transport networks. I implement BGP underlay and VXLAN overlay on Nokia WBX-210 for non-SDN cloud platforms.

Previously at Nokia, I deployed the Nuage SDN cloud platform for underlay and overlay networking. I built and validated pre-production testbeds before service rollout and implemented networks based on LLDs with VNF vendors.

At wi-tribe Pakistan, I owned nationwide IP/MPLS core network stability and availability. I configured MPLS VPNs and P2P circuits, implemented BGP connectivity, and integrated IPSec/SSL WAN links.

Earlier, I managed IP/MPLS services for Ufone through ASK / Mobiserve and People. I also provided Huawei TAC helpdesk support at Damcon Engineering, handling customer SLA tracking and technical escalations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IP Fabric SME

Current

Nokia

Sep 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Lead design and review of HLD, LLD, and ATP documentation for IP Fabric and transport networks. Implement non-SDN cloud platform underlay/overlay on Nokia WBX-210, configuring EBGP underlay and VXLAN overlay.

HLD LLD ATP Nokia WBX 210 BGP VXLAN Inter AS Routing F5 LTM BOQ Verification Troubleshooting

Cloud IP RE

Nokia

Nov 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Deployed Nokia Nuage SDN cloud platform (VSD, VSC, Elasticsearch, VRS) for underlay and overlay networking, including network expansions. Configured BGP (EBGP) underlay and VXLAN overlay; built and validated pre-production testbeds.

Nuage SDN VSC VRS Elasticsearch BGP VXLAN Testing and Validation Troubleshooting

Team Lead – IP Core

wi-tribe Pakistan

Mar 2019 - Nov 2019 (8 months)

Owned nationwide IP/MPLS core network stability and 24/7 availability across operations, maintenance, and planning. Configured and maintained MPLS Layer-2/Layer-3 VPNs and P2P circuits; implemented BGP with uplink ISPs using BGP attributes for redundant, 99.9%-uptime connectivity.

IP MPLS MPLS VPN BGP IPSEC SSL Firewalls Network Security Resource Optimization

Team Lead – IP Datacom

ASK / Mobiserve

Aug 2016 - Mar 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Managed nationwide IP/MPLS core network for Ufone under a Managed Services contract, ensuring 24/7 availability and SLA-compliant ticket closure. Led device ATP and handover acceptance; coordinated with Huawei Global TAC on hardware/software escalations.

IP MPLS MPLS VPN OSPF ISIS BGP MPLS TE VRF Lite VRRP LACP BFD Port Security U2000 Syslog OpManager

Datacom Engineer

People

Jun 2012 - Jul 2016 (4 years 1 month)

Configured, maintained, and troubleshot MPLS Layer-2/Layer-3 VPNs and P2P circuits; implemented BGP with uplink ISPs using local preference, MED, and related attributes. Applied traffic filtering and shaping via ACLs, prefix lists, filter lists, and route-maps; led Root Cause Analysis for faults.

MPLS VPN BGP ACLs Route Filtering (Prefix Lists)Route Maps Root Cause Analysis 24 7 Support Patching and Upgrades Level 2 IP Datacom WCDMA Node B

Helpdesk Engineer

Damcon Engineering

Nov 2011 - May 2012 (6 months)

Served as Helpdesk Engineer and Customer SLA Management Officer within Huawei TAC operations. Met SLA commitments across major Pakistani telecom operators, including PTML, PMCL, PTCL, Warid, wi-tribe, Telenor, CMPAK, and Roshan Telecom.

SLA Management Technical Support Coordination ICare Ticket Management