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SAQR AL-HASHIMI
 1307 Wilcrest Drive, Houston, Texas 77042  832.707.1221  [email protected]
NETWORK ENGINEER
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Dynamic, results-oriented, and innovative IT professional, offering broad-based experience in networking and system
engineering and administration as well as operational management, troubleshooting, and technical operations. Demonstrate
8 years of experience in ISP and Telecom environment. Possess outstanding engineering skills, with keen attention to detail
and extensive problem resolution and communication skills to foster motivating, positive team environments.
Visionary leader and team player, skilled at assuming leadership role in various projects; driven with strong desire
to succeed, with proven ability to integrate astute technical and administrative skills
Highly motivated individual, known for structuring flexible operations
Strategic and innovative thinker who thrives under pressure and is equipped with outstanding communication,
presentation, analytical, and management skills
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AREAS
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EXPERTISE
Domain Configuration and Management
Systems Architecture and Wireless Administration
Rapid Deployments
Detailed Installation and Configuration
Project Management
Network Infrastructure Design and Implementation
Process Improvements and Quality Assurance
Server Management and Deployment
Organizational Leadership and Team Building
Time Management and Prioritization
FUNCTIONAL STRENGTHS
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Design and implementation of customer’s network infrastructure and remote dial up solution for clients
Negotiation of hardware, software, and circuit contracts for customers
Configuration and implementation of Remote Access Solution: VPN; Cisco Routers (2500, 3000, 4000) using RIP,
IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP,BGP; and Cisco Switches (5000, 3524, 3550, and 2900, 2950,6500)
Implementation of CiscoSecure Access Control Server (ACS 3.0) for Tacacs+/ Radius as well as TCP/IP & related
Sevices-DHCP/DNS/WINS
Redistribution of routing protocols and Frame-Relay configuration
Network Migration from RIP to OSPF
Management of User accounts using Active Directory and provision of intranet VPN solution using Cisco 2621 and
IPSec Tunneling
Upgrade of Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewall (PIX) IOS using TFTP
Installation and configuration of DHCP Client/Server
Implementation and management of Cisco network VPN and IP telephony.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating System
Network Hardware
Routing Protocols | Routed Protocol
Switching and Bridging
VoIP
LAN/WAN Technologies
Security
WLAN Security
Network Management
Routers
Cisco Switches
Others
Cisco IOS, Windows 2008, 2008R2, 2012/8 / 7 / vista / XP /MikroTik / VMwear
Cisco Routers/Switches
BGP, OSPF,OSPFv3 EIGRP,EIGRPv6, IGRP, RIP,RIPNG | TCP/IP
VTP, STP, MST, RSTP+,Trunking, VLANs, Layer 3 Switches, Logical Ether
Channels
Cisco IP Phones,CUCM, CUCME ,call park, Intercom, routeplan, routehunt, call
barged, conference, music on hold, sync windows server users with Cisco
unified call manager
Ethernet, FastEthernet, GigabitEthernet, Frame Relay, PPP / HDLC, X.25,
VLAN, E1/T1/DS1/DS3
PIX, Checkpoint, Access Lists, SSH, IPSEC, 3DES, RAIDIUS/TACACS
WEP”, WPA & WPA2 / AES, 802.1x, EAP, PEAP, LEAP, TKIP
SNMP / DNS
Cisco GSR, 7500, 7000, 5300, 4000, 3000, 2600, 2500, UC520
3500, 3550, 2900, 2950
SNMP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, PAT, FTP and TFTP
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
IT Engineer ▪ New Core Engineering, Iraq: 2011
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Effectively repaired and dealt with all issues on computers and networks hardware and software
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Recovered all computer data and stored them on domains
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Gave Comptia Server + course for the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council
IT Engineer ▪ Qumit Al-Amood Engineering, Baghdad, Iraq: 2010–2011
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Displayed technical proficiency in troubleshooting computers and networks hardware and software
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Served as an efficient support engineer on different state in Iraq as well as on help desk, working on active directory
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Conducted the retrieval of all computer files and moved them on domain
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SAQR AL-HASHIMI
 1307 Wilcrest Drive, Houston, Texas 77042  832.707.1221  [email protected]
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Completed the installation of all fiber optic cables
Director of Information Center/IT Manager ▪ M.I.G Muhands Inbehar Group Companies, Iraq: 2008–2010
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Led computer and networks installation to different sites and connected them to the Internet
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Corrected all issues on computers and networks
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Demonstrated expertise in operating Windows and Microsoft Office as well as Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Pro
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Administered the installation of printers and scanners, and shared it on network
Owner ▪ TROY WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider), Iraq: 2004–2011
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Delivered wireless Internet service to long distance by using Hotspot MikroTik RouterOS™, Cisco routers, Access
Points, and all kind of connection Point to Point, Multipoint, and wireless distribution system (WDS)
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Took charge of installing point to point links for long and short distance using band 2.4Ghz and 5.8Ghz super
channels
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Set up networks as well as computers on different sites and connected them to the Internet
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Resolved computers, networks, hardware, and software issues
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Maintained and managed the computer’s hardware and software
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Utilized the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) satellite card in sharing bandwidth, and merged it with MikroTik
routers and all other servers; installed one way high-speed Internet connection committed information rate (CIR)
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Established Nets local area network (LAN), metropolitan area network (MAN), and wide area network; rendered
expert oversight to connection and operations of the station in addition to the management of International
Information Net (Internet)
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Developed remote desktop on Windows and managed the installation of various connections, including virtual
private network (VPN) , dialup, and broadband
IT Manager ▪ Rukin Al-Zawraa Company, Alandlous sq. Baghdad, Iraq: 2006–2007
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Completed the setup of networks and computer in different sites, ensuring connection of computers to the Internet
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Administered Windows and Microsoft Office as well as Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Pro
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Installed and shared printers and scanners on network
IT Engineer ▪ as volunteer in turkey for many offices and companies: 2011-2013
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Troubleshooting cisco routers, switches, IP Phones
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Installing & Troubleshooting Microsoft products such as Server active directories , Windows XP, 7
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Troubleshooting the networks and sharing printers and folders
Additional experience:
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Ensured the proper installation of wireless Internet on FedEx Office Sheraton Hotel in 2010
Showed effectiveness in troubleshooting computers and networks on the Science Department at the University of
Technology in 2007
Set up wireless Internet on Lays Potato Chips Company and correctly resolved all issues on computers and
networks in 2006
Set up own laboratory and worked on Cisco switches, GNS3 Routers, Cisco communication manager, and
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 from 2011 to 2013
Worked as volunteer in Turkey from 2011 to 2013, responsible for setting up networks and services Cisco routers,
hubs, switches, and Cisco communication manager express
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Office Manager ▪ FedEx, Iraq | Alaetemad Co., Iraq: 2010
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Mathematical Science ▪ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, BAGHDAD, IRAQ: Jul 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice) ▪ Jan 2013
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) ▪ Jul 2012
Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) ▪ Jul 2012
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) ▪ Jul 2012
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) ▪ May 2012
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) ▪ Sep 2011
CompTIA Security+ ▪ Jun 2011
CompTIA Server+ ▪ May 2011
CompTIA Network+ ▪ Mar 2011
CompTIA A+ ▪ Feb 2011
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