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Umer Usman

Bolton,Manchester
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Umer Usman

Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled Network Engineer with a proven track record of success in building, maintaining, and optimizing complex network infrastructures. Seeking the Network Engineer role at Digital Forensics Research and Service Center to contribute technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering secure and high-performance network solutions. Excited to work in a hybrid and onsite environment that fosters professional growth and encourages collaboration. Accomplished Customer Service Representative of 2 years, consistently maintaining customer satisfaction and contributing to company success. Motivated professional capable of building productive relationships, resolving complex issues and winning customer loyalty.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deccans Fuel
Little Hulton, Salford

Customer Service Representative
11.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • 2 years of experience as a retail customer service representative in the retail industry.
  • Strong customer service skills with commitment to meeting customer needs and resolving issues.
  • Handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions to guarantee positive outcomes.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.

Digital Forensics Research And Service Center
Lahore, Punjab

Network Engineer
03.2018 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Played a crucial role in the design, deployment, and maintenance of core IP, transit, peering, distribution, access, data centre, and exchange networks.
  • Collaborated closely with the Network Engineering team to ensure the security, availability, and performance of network services.
  • Acted as point of escalation for the NOC team, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a commitment to rapid learning and adaptation.
  • Participated in 24x7 call-out rota, delivering prompt responses to incidents and faults.

Key Achievements:

  • Contributed to the development of junior team members, providing guidance and coaching.
  • Adhered to security and technical standards in network operating practices.
  • Successfully expanded the network capacity, ensuring uninterrupted service to growing user populations.
  • Implemented timely patching and upgrades, contributing to the network's stability and security.
  • Completed complex implementation plans and conducted LLD and POC/Lab testing.
  • Delivered planned changes and improvements to live environments in accordance with the change management process.
  • Conducted scheduled testing to verify security and failover mechanisms, maintaining robust recovery procedures.
  • Identifying potential service risks and providing effective technical solutions.

Education

University of Bolton
Bolton

Master of Science from Cloud and Network Security
09.2021 - 09.2022

University Overview

  • Digital Forensics
  • Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
  • Security Management
  • Information Technology (IT) Security

Umer Usman
Lahore, Pakistan

Bachelor of Science from Information Technology
10.2016 - 08.2020

University Overview

  • Digital Forensics
  • Information Systems Management
  • Network Administration
  • Cybersecurity
  • IT Support and Help Desk
  • Information Technology Policy and Ethics

Skills

  • Experience in ISP, Telco, or Managed Services environment
  • Familiarity with Data Centre and Openreach Exchange environments
  • Understanding of ITIL practices
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, patient, and friendly
  • Proven ability to work both independently and within team
  • Commitment to continuous learning and skill development
  • Understand of WLAN standards, access points, and wireless security
  • Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Ansible) for automating network tasks
  • Team management
  • Familiar with technologies like SDN and virtual LANs
  • Skilled in identifying and resolving network issues quickly and effectively
  • Firewalls and endpoint security
  • Switching protocols
  • Data network technology
  • Data Protection Manager (DPM)

Languages

English
Fluent
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Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Deccans Fuel
11.2021 - Current

University of Bolton

Master of Science from Cloud and Network Security
09.2021 - 09.2022

Network Engineer

Digital Forensics Research And Service Center
03.2018 - 06.2021

Umer Usman

Bachelor of Science from Information Technology
10.2016 - 08.2020
Umer Usman