Redington Gulf

Create a solution architecture with design engineering on both OPEX and CAPEX.
I head the technical part of our MSP model which we run in ME region. Identify and develop customer's
current and future business initiatives with focus on Digital transformation. The program is based
on Cloud-based WLAN and LAN infrastructure with additional VAS offering like Guest and Data
Analytics, Asset tracking, Way-finding solutions. Have deployed solutions for Healthcare optimization,
Warehousing, Retail optimization, and Hospitality. Have designed projects with SD-WAN enablement.

Senior Presales Consultant

Qatar Project Group International LLC

Technical Responsibilities:
•Design, Implementation, and Commissioning of wireless related networks for enterprise class customers. Handling of end-end process of network setup.
•Implemented wireless mesh based networks in outdoor government projects. Designing also handled for better overview of the project.
•Troubleshooting at level 3 stage for handling complex network issues ranging from network layer 2 to layer 7.
•Optimizing the design process by adapting to custom RF parameters tuning based on environmental factors.
•Implementing Firewall policies and access control list for network connectivity access to end-users based on type and roles.
•Implementation of NAC solution for domain devices and other devices in and out of corporate infrastructure by providing customized access rules.
•Implemented Wireless Intrusion detection system in network to protect unauthenticated rogue devices to intrude the network.
•Implemented bandwidth management solutions in the wireless network to restrict users from choking the available bandwidth and by customizing throughput for corporate and media applications.
•Implemented HP and Cisco switching in the network up to distribution layer and integrating with servers and other value added services in the network. 
Presales Responsibilities:
•Handled pre-sales responsibility of many cluster-wide wireless network solutions based on custom use cases of the client
•Handling of pre-sales on the network access control solutions with key factors on device priority.
Technical Evaluations:
•Handle all pre-installation location site-survey, network design and technical proposal, creation of post-survey heat maps with usage of 2D and 3D Planner and Projection tools.
•Making of technical proposal of new infrastructure setup, and providing detailed breakdown via BOQ preparation and handling of Project Plan management.

Wireless Consultant

CSS Corp

CLIENTS: USAF, US DoD, Saudi Aramco, ING, Barclays, Star Network, Mc Donald's Australia
1.Planning and design of customer wireless infrastructure and upgrade of existing infrastructure along with the design and strategic placement of NAC solution in place.
2.Handled remote installation of multiple network’s Access control configurations based on proposed architectural design. Implementation includes the interconnectivity of Aruba devices with the existing wired infrastructure for base RADIUS authentications.
3.Installation of dot1x authentication in Aruba ClearPass with Cisco and HP switches.
4.Installation of agent based solution on employee devices for the health and compliance check as per the compliance policy of client organizations and redirecting non-compliant devices to quarantine network.
5.Worked on many POC on tailored requirements in Aruba ClearPass and demonstrated latest AOS features as knowledge update on customer networks. 
6.Provided critical support and applied troubleshooting techniques during critical downtime scenarios and scheduled downtime activities.
7.Modification of guest solution from a simple walled garden to a sponsorship approval based self-signed networks. Also, modified on retail customers’ guest network to showcase advertisement based broadcast solutions for revenue generation.
8.Implemented the dynamic domain joining of client personal devices to corporate network with certificate based authentication on non-windows devices like iPad and android devices.
9.Handled support calls on L1 and L2 level issues on various ClearPass modules and AOS support includes controller configuration and integration with NAC module and performing debugging sessions for inter-connectivity troubleshooting and testing.
10.Testing of client network issues by recreating the scenario in-house and detecting possible anomalies in the implemented configuration and applying the needed patch fixes.

Wireless Network Engineer

Plintron Global Technology Solutions

•	Alarm and Monitoring of Huawei Devices
•	Service Management Centre
•	STP link Monitoring
•	Switching Link Monitoring
•	Performance Monitoring Report
•	OPS Manager SNMP Monitoring of all Network Devices
•	Routing and Switching Monitoring
•	Web Service Monitoring

NOC Engineer

🎯 Solution Architect & Entrepreneur | 13+ Yrs in Wireless, Cloud, Networking & Security | Digital Transformation Enthusiast 🎯

🌟 About Me:
I'm a passionate Solution Architect with 13+ years of experience in wireless, cloud, networking, and security, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. My expertise lies in crafting tailored solutions based on business needs within a consumption-based economy model. I specialize in Cloud-based WLAN/LAN infrastructure, offering value-added services like Guest & Data Analytics, Asset Tracking, and Way-finding solutions. With successful deployments across Healthcare, Warehousing, Retail, and Hospitality, I'm adept in SD-WAN enablement and lead the technical aspect of our MSP model in the ME region. My goal? To help clients unlock their potential through digital transformation.

🚀 Key Achievements:

1. Orchestrated the management of existing Cloud-based projects to foster innovation and elevate performance.
2. Devised and maintained an all-encompassing inventory of Wireless-As-a-Service pipeline, implementation timelines, and current statuses.
3. Harnessed data-driven insights to sharpen decision-making processes and boost business performance.
4. Scrutinized and implemented latest business processes and technology to propel client success.
5. Delivered top-notch digital services, including Cloud Solutions, SD-WAN (SilverPeak, Fortinet, Cato), and IoT & Analytics (Wi-Fi, Marketing, and Data).
6. Crafted persuasive technical documentation to illustrate cost-saving and business benefits for clients.

🔗 Let's Connect:
I'm a firm believer in the power of networking and collaboration. Reach out, and let's explore opportunities together!

Savio Francis

HPE Aruba Networking

Business Development Lead, HPE Aruba Networking Edge Services Platform | EMEA

Category Lead Aruba Edge Services Platform ( Central, Wireless, SD-Branch) Solutions | EMEA

Category Lead - Wireless Solution | EMEA

Part of Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, covering the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa).  
Involved in Sales Enablement primarily focused on Aruba Mobility Solutions and Cloud. In helping the sales teams with the content, training, and tools they need to increase sales. Providing salespeople with what they need to consistently have valuable conversations at each stage of the buyer’s journey.

•	Connecting sales teams to the most relevant content for each opportunity in the buying cycle.
•	Providing flexible ways to present content to customers.
•	Delivering real-time visibility into whether or not customers find content engaging.
•	Applying advanced analytics so pitches and content can be optimized.

Involved in customer meetings for crucial deals that is slipping to competition. Present the Aruba solution and difference that gives added value to customer in today digitalized world. 

Involved in Seminars and Events as presenter demonstrating the strength Aruba brings with its great portfolio to customers with overall benefits and RoI’s.

Consulting System Engineer & Solution Sales Enablement | EMEA

Employee of Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, covering the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa).  Involved in building Education vertical related solutions based on Aruba Technology and Products.

Involved in meeting Education customers in the region presentation Aruba solution knowhow, giving them heads up on the technology and the use cases to power there campuses.

Involved in PoC (Proof of Concept) to win deal against competition, in demonstrating the capabilities of the Aruba wireless products and the deliverables to customers.

Involved in Seminars and Events as presenter demonstrating the strength Aruba brings with its great portfolio to customers with overall benefits and RoI’s. 

Also covering other verticals (Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail) in the Middle East region.

Solutions Architect - Education Vertical | EMEA

Hewlett-Packard

Part of the HP wireless BU, covering the MEMA (Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa).  Involved in Designing, Implementing and Troubleshooting wireless and wired related cases. 
Involved in delivering presentations to End Customers, Partners, and Consultants on the HP Wireless solution knowhow.
Enabling partners with tools and knowledge to design and implement HP wireless products.
Involved in PoC (Proof of Concept) to win deal against competition, in demonstrating the capabilities of the HP wireless products and the deliverables to customers.

Wireless Solution Architect

Al Futtaim Technologies

Pre-sales, Design and Implementation of Data/ Wireless and Security Devices, for Enterprise Customers.  
•	HP – Data Networking, Wireless and Servers
•	Cisco  – Data Networking, Wireless, Security & IP-Telephony
•	Alcatel-Lucent  – Data Networking, Wireless, Security & WAN Switching
•	AVAYA – Data Networking, Wireless
•	Fortigate - Security
•	Aruba Network – Wireless
•	Meru - Wireless
•	Aerohive - Wireless
•	Ascom-DECT
•	Cyberoam - Security

-	Handling ICT Projects related to Data Networking, WLAN, Enterprise Security Design, Implementation and Maintenance.

Have Designed Networks for  different verticals for Datacenter, Security and Wireless :-
-Hospitality Customers, 
-Enterprises, 
-Transportation, 
-Government,
-Education Sector,
-Bank

Design Consultant & Product Manager

-	Level-3 Customer Support on LAN, WAN, WLAN and Security, NAC and VPN related Issues.
-	Troubleshooting: 
             Core Switching/Routing/Security Issues, 
             Wireless, 
             VoIP, 
             NMS (Omni Vista), HP IMC & Open View, Cisco Works, 
             SBC, 
             RTLS
-         Customer SLA :- Support Customers with Level-3 Support within the given SLA.

Sr IT Consultant

Slash Support PVT LTD

-	Team Lead (Alcatel-Lucent – TAC): - L2  & L3, Wireless – Aruba Devices, Firewall 
Support Customer with LAN, WAN, WLAN Support
-	Troubleshooting: Core Switching/Routing Issues, MPLS, ATM, Wireless, VoIP, NMS (Omni Vista).
 Others : (VRRP, 802.1ad (LACP), STP loop, 802.1x, 802.1s, AVLAN)

Team Lead Alcatel-Lucent US TAC

Intellicom Contact Centers

-	Handling Cisco Devices Routers: - 3845, 3640, 2610XM, 2611, 1721. Switches: - 6009 2950,   3548.  IGX, PIX Firewall 515. IPLC Links, Frame-Relay Links, VPN.  
-	Configuration and Maintenance of LAN and WAN.
-	Remote Monitoring of Cisco Devices with Whatsup Gold, and Solarwind Network Performance Monitor.  
-	Responsible for designing and implementing Microsoft Solutions like Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory, Exchange server 5.5/2000/2003, ISA Server, IIS Server, SQL Server 
-	Implementing Migration projects from old mail systems to Exchange 2000/03 mail systems.
-	Providing Complete Antivirus implementation for corporate networks (Symantec, MacAfee etc.).
-	Planning and implementing storage and backup strategies of servers.
-	Managing team of engineers for the customer support related issues and maintaining SLA’s with corporate clients.

IT Engineer

Reliance Communications

Involved in Managing all the Enterprise Customers for Reliance Infocomm (RIL).

Core Responsibility was to work on the CE Equipments ( Cisco, Nortel, Juniper) Configuration, Implementation, Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting of Wide Area Networks.


Core Activity Involved :-
Installation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting of Dedicated Leased Lines, Direct Internet access Links & ISDN Links for various Customers in Delhi-NCR.

Products & Technologies :-
Cisco Routers, L2/L3 Cisco Switches & Other Network Physical Layer Devices, Using Dynamic Routing protocols (OSPF, RIP, BGP), Static Routes and configuring Inter-VLAN Routing.

Monitoring of Routers, Switches, Firewalls & WAN Links using Network Monitoring System Tools like MRTG/PRTG/WHATS UP GOLD 11.0 for Network uptime, Network traffic usage, capacity and to ensure optimal Network performance.

Managing Video Conference Setup, and managing VCs with various internal Clients whenever required. 

Along with the activity strict SLA was to be maintained.

Network Engineer

Design Consultant and Product Manager for IT Infrastructure & Security Domain to support ICT and ELV Business.

ICT Data, Wireless Expert to support ICT Customers in the Middle East Region (UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan & KSA). 

Recognised for my effective expertise in designing and validating of Technical Projects as well as a promoter and adviser/enabler to Customers, Business Partners on competitive offerings for their customers on HP, Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco & AVAYA Products.


•	Designing, Consultation on ICT Solutions with Multi-Vendor Products, Integration with different 
        Applications.
•       Supporting stakeholder priorities and business needs 
•	Enhancing the level of service delivered to stakeholders 
•	Reducing and whole-of-Business costs 
•	Overcoming the limitation and constraints of a current solution to a up-to-date & cost effective     
        solution
•	ICT Customization Policy 
•	Security Policy & Strategy
•	Cloud Computing Design & Strategy 
•	Environmental Sustainability of ICT 
•	Data Centre Design & Strategy

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