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Shafique Rehman

@shafiquerehman

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Experienced Architect & Technologist

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation and allow me to leverage my extensive experience in cloud solutions and AI technologies.

I am a highly skilled and detail-oriented Principle AI Cloud OSS Presales Solution Architect with over 18 years of experience in solutions engineering, design, deployment, and delivery of complex virtualized environments. My extensive hands-on experience includes modern datacenter design, Telco modernization, and the implementation of AI-optimized infrastructure.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led consulting engagements for critical customers, ensuring timely and effective delivery of VMware solutions. I have a proven track record of creating design documents and performing hands-on implementation work for IaaS, PaaS, CaaS, and SaaS solutions. My expertise extends to liaising with project managers, engaging with third-party vendors, and driving practice activities to develop standard methodologies and quality assurance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Telco Cloud Architect

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VMware by Broadcom

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Leading consulting engagements for critical customers, focusing on NFV & CNF Telco projects. Responsible for design documentation, hands-on implementation of IaaS, PaaS, CaaS & SaaS solutions, and liaising with project managers and third parties to ensure efficient delivery.

NFV IaaS PaaS VMware Telco Cloud NSX T VCloud Director

Senior Solution Architect

Mycom-OSI

Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 (4 months)

Led technical discussions for H3G’s projects, ensuring alignment with solution architecture models. Advised on architecture and deployment, and contributed to technical best practices across customer deployments.

OSS TMF ETSI Standards Network Functions Virtualization Solution Architecture

Lead Architect

Nokia

Aug 2017 - Oct 2020 (3 years 2 months)

Led OSS transformation projects, designed high-level architecture, and managed product rollouts. Engaged in customer-facing roles to present new technologies and assess their impact on product lines.

OSS NFV Architecture 5G Technologies

Solution Architect

Comptel Corporation

Jun 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 6 months)

Designed high-level architecture for OSS projects, managed product rollouts, and engaged in customer-facing roles. Developed technology packs for service and resource inventory.

OSS NFV Technology Packs

Network Consultant

Sepam Arabia

Nov 2012 - Jun 2013 (7 months)

Supported deployment of network devices and complex wireless networking. Managed multi-site network operations and provided technical assistance and support.

Wireless Technical Support VPN Security Appliances Network Management

Senior Network Engineer

British Telecom

Jun 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 5 months)

Led NOC operations, automated network services, and managed network infrastructure maintenance. Provided global technical support and ensured service delivery compliance.

MPLS Service Delivery Technical Support

IP/MPLS Consultant

Eircom

Feb 2006 - Jun 2006 (4 months)

Designed and implemented OSS and service assurance systems for telecommunications service providers. Conducted requirements gathering and process improvement.

OSS Service Assurance Requirements Gathering Telecommunications Process Improvement

Network Administrator

Wired Communication

Aug 2002 - Dec 2005 (3 years 4 months)

Maintained stable network environments and enforced security policies. Managed software updates and provided WAN & LAN connectivity support.

Security Policies

3rd Level Network Support Specialist

Irish Broadband

Oct 2005 - Oct 2005 (0 months)

Designed LAN network architecture and provided technical support for telecommunications infrastructure. Managed network issues and ensured service availability.

Technical Support Telecommunications Network Management Availability