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Naser Khater (148.129.74.40) -

Naser Khater

3010 McMaster CT.

Herndon, VA. 20171

Voicemail: 703.980.0738

naser@khater.net

Objective

Desire to work for a company as a senior network engineer

Background

Accomplished senior network engineer possessing broad, in-depth experience in the integration of protocols and various hardware and software in an enterprise environment. Experienced in Cisco IP Telephony and a broad range of voice and data communication technologies. Proficient in a wide array of hardware, software operating systems and application programs. Expert experience levels with all phases of NT & Unix System and Network Administration, Remote Access and System Security.

Complete understanding of networking implementation, Security, Management Strategies, Performance and Remote Management.

Experience

IT LAB Manager July 2003-Current. United States Census Bureau Department of Commerce, Maryland.

• Developed an IT lab environment that consists of “VoIP, Security, WAN, Video, Enterprise system and Enterprise application” to evaluate and validate designs, test system interoperability, and assist in the development of checklists and implementation plans. Performed regression testing and test automation processes and procedures.

• Responsible for developing implementation and testing strategies based on ITIL model. Developed checklists and change control processes and procedures. Developed Installation and Troubleshooting Methodology for VoIP, Security, WAN, Video, Enterprise system and Enterprise application architectures.

• Responsible for network monitoring and system performance. Developed enterprise systems management strategies. Evaluated and Implemented VoIP, Security, WAN, Video, Enterprise system and Enterprise application Management Tools. Monitoring and Network Statistics.

• Provided end-to-end operational support for networking solutions and networking gear.

Experience

Senior Network Engineer April 2002-July 2003 Aleron INC., Herndon, VA.

• Lead Network Engineer responsible for maintaining an enterprise infrastructure supporting over 20 remote sites. Responsible for the Design, Testing, Implementation, and Monitoring of an enterprise network.

• Designed and Implemented a Cisco Voice over IP (VoIP) solution supporting over 700+ users into the production enterprise network. Experienced in designing and implementing high availability and redundant/clustered architectures. Experienced in the Installation and Configuration of CallManager, Cisco IP Phones, Developed Call Routing Plans, Route Filters, Configured Routers/Switches, PSTN Access, and Gatekeeper configurations.

• Fine Tuned and Optimized IP Telephony environment, Ensured Voice Quality (Measurement and Analysis of Fixed/Variable Delays, Echo, Jitter, Queuing, and QoS).

Experience

Senior Network Engineer April 2001-April 2002 Qwest Communications, Arlington, VA.

• Developed, supported, and tested Nortel’s open standard carrier-class Voice-over-IP/Voice-over-ATM.

• Supported Nortel’s enterprise SIP-based VoIP project. Focused heavily on Voice-over-Data industry standards, protocols, and design.

• Instructed and developed course material for several VoIP/VoATM solution training courses designed for both customers (ex: China Telecom) and Nortel personnel.

• Installed, configured, and maintained all equipment needed for each solution.

• Handled and troubleshot customer issues, performed testing of software releases, solution capabilities, and voice quality issues, relaying results and feedback to design groups and management.

Experience

Satellite Senior Network Engineer November 1999-April 2001 GE Gilat Spacenet, McLean, VA.

• Provided 3rd level support to SkyBlaster and SkyStar Advantage satellite hubs.

• Configured, deployed, and troubleshot Cisco routers for small and large enterprise networks.

• Performed advance traffic engineering to address network congestion and latency.

• Commissioned VSATs for domestic and international customers.

• Implemented, installed, and configured Satellite Network Management surveillance.

Experience

Senior Network Engineer Consultant April 1999-November 1999 CACI Inc., Washington D.C.

• Provided network consulting services to the Department of Justice

• Redesigned and implemented LAN/WANs in II and III tier client/server architecture.

• Provided prompt support of all network operation facets, network administrators training and solving major network problems that common network administrators are not trained to handle such as major system crashes and data recovery operations and special software/hardware upgrades.

• Set up and integrated a Macintosh network and setup AppleTalk and TCP/IP.

• Installed full LAN systems that included servers, backup servers/controllers, raid and several levels of fault tolerance including drive mirroring, duplexing and striping, backup system, Internet/Intranet solutions, RAS, dial-in and VPN capabilities and remote control.

Experience

Senior Network Operation Specialist May 1996-April 1999 U.S. Sprint, Reston, VA.

• Monitored and troubleshot Sprint Network Trunk Lines and switches.

• Wrote scripts to support the proactive network surveillance and automation.

• Performed test and acceptance of Frame Relay and ATM switches.

• Upgraded and maintained the Sprint network switches during site visits.

• Installed full LAN systems that included servers, backup

Certification/Training

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

• Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP), August 2006 (estimated)

• Aprisma Spectrum Engineer level 1 and level 2

• Nortel Passport and operation and maintenance 7K and 15K. Frame Relay, ATM troubleshooting and internetworking

• Linux and Solaris Administrator

Skills

• Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, UNIX (Solaris, HP UNIX), Linux

• Hardware: Sun SPARCs, Ultras server, (Compaq, Dell, HP) Wireless Access Points, CISCO hardware (2500, 2600, 3600, and 7500 series router), Catalyst switches, PIX Firewall

• Networking Architectures: VoIP, WAN, LAN

• Networking Analysis / Monitoring: Sniffer Pro, Network Health, HP OpenView, and Spectrum Network Manager, NetIQ, and Prognosis

• Network Security: CheckPoint FireWall-1, VPN, Remote Access, Spectrum Security Manager

• Office Automation: Microsoft Office 2000, Microsoft Project, Visio

• Cisco works, Cisco AVVID, ATM/FR, IP networking, RF engineering and DVB over IP, VoIP, IP Telephony Management and Reporting, SNMP, X.25, Cisco Routers, Hubs, Switches, Routers, Nortel CVX, Bridges, and CSU/DSU’s.

Education Strayer University, Washington D.C.2004

• B.S. in Computer Networking

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