zarar ali
@zararali
Results-driven Sr. Network Architect with 15 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Sr. Network Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing complex network infrastructures. My expertise spans across leading technologies such as Juniper, Cisco, Fortigate, and Palo Alto, enabling me to deliver high-performance, secure, and scalable network solutions. At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, I successfully architected a highly scalable VXLAN EVPN solution, ensuring seamless connectivity for critical healthcare applications.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to integrate legacy systems with modern architectures, optimize Quality of Service (QoS) policies, and manage complex network environments. My role at ZF North America involved extensive network automation using Python and Ansible, which significantly improved operational efficiency. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive network excellence and contribute to organizational success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Network Architect
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Designed and implemented a VXLAN EVPN solution using Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches, ensuring a flexible and multi-tenant data center network. Deployed Segment Routing (SR-BGP/MPLS) to optimize traffic paths, ensuring low-latency for critical applications like real-time medical imaging, Research and UAMS Members.
Sr. Network Engineer
ZF North America
Jun 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 6 months)
Managed and optimized network infrastructure using Juniper MX, Cisco ASR, and Juniper QFX devices. Implemented network automation solutions using Python and Ansible to streamline operations.
Network Engineer
Trico Products
Jun 2015 - May 2020 (4 years 11 months)
Designed and deployed network infrastructure using Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus 7K, and Juniper Ex series switches. Configured and managed advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and switching technologies (VLANs, STP, VPC, MCLAG).
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the Punjab
Bachelor of Science (Honors), Information Technology
Completed a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Information Technology. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills in various IT domains.
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