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Saad Ansari
www.saadansari.weebly.com
15 Thorndale Crescent
Hamilton, ON L8S3K3, Canada
Tel: (289)244-0340
Email: [email protected]
Highlights
An Engineer with high-impact performance and strong Business/Customer focus who can offer you the following values:
Sales & Customer Service
· Strategic planner & an out-of-box thinker. Ability to thoroughly evaluate client’s requirements, develop a profitableyet effective solution and use a high degree of influencing strategy to promote & accelerate sales
· Collaborated with Systems Engineers & Account Managers to secure & form over 5 new accounts with key clients
· Dynamic interpersonal skills & strong, business-oriented work ethic; initiated meetings with vendors to establish 14 new contacts to provide company with lower priced products resulting in over 35% in cost savings.
· Gained client’s satisfaction & loyalty through consistent follow-ups & unparalleled customer service
· Working knowledge of Cisco Sales cycles & market trends of Networking
Networking
· Databases: Knowledgeable in SQL, DB2 & Perl Scripting. Experience with Oracle.
· Cisco Architectures: Strong knowledge in Unified Communications, Virtualization & Borderless Networks · Routing & Switching: VOIP, MPLS, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, WAN, VPN, Firewalls, Security, IPV6 · Equipment-Based: TCP/IP Socket Programming, Databases, Servers, File Systems, UNIX Networking, NAS, NFS · Wireless: Wifi, 3G, CDMA, UMTS, WiMax, XBEE RF Protocol · Certifications: CCNA(achieved), CCNAVoice & CCIE (in progress)
HW/SW Engineering
- Hardware: Embedded Systems, Digital Systems Design, Distributed Systems, Processors, Memory & Storage Management, Altera FPGA, Arduino, Zigbee, PIC Microcontroller
- Software: Operating Systems, Quartus, Oracle, Cisco IOS, Windows, VMWare, UNIX/Linux & Mac OSX literate
- Programming: Object Oriented Design, C, Java, Objective-C, Verilog, VHDL, MIPS, Cocoa Touch
Project Management
· Managed price negotiations with networking/computing vendors resulting in over $40,000 in savings/year. · Crafted and initiated IT Training program for employees resulting in 60% reduction of IT-related problems. · Focused & motivated throughout entire project cycle; consistently utilizing the expertise of each group member to accomplish the desired result. An innovative team player and an effective leader.
Extracurricular Activities
-Executive Board of Student Council for 3 out of 4 years (Treasurer, VP & President)
- Founder & President of Technology With a Cause club. Most successful club for 4 straight years
- Member of Electric & Computer Engineering Society. Member of Muay Thai Marital Art club
Education
(expected graduation)
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer – McMaster University May 2010
Professional Experience
Huawei Technologies (Network Specialist) – Markham, ON May 2009 – August 2009
Managed the branch’s Network Infrastructure. Consulted for network topology designs & troubleshooting. CCNAVoice Certification pursued. Provided IT Support to employees.
- Led IT Team to troubleshoot network/IT problems and to deploy VPN to HQ for VOIP & Data
- Designed and implemented VOIP solution resulting over $15,000 in savings in calls per month & expansion capabilities for future-proofing design.
- Teamed with IT Group & Security Manager to design, install & effectuate TAC Support which implemented security, VPN, servers & voice/video conferencing along with 24/7 support for clients.
- Trained in CDMA, 3G, GSM, WiMax & UMTS Technologies
Cisco Systems (Systems Engineer Internship II) – Riyadh, K.S.A May 2008 – August 2008
Advanced networking protocols training. CCNP/CCIP Certification pursued. Extensive Sales & PM Training.
- Key in meetings with clients to assist Systems Engineers in proposing solutions
- Participated in managing technical and sales aspects of high profile accounts
- Trained in various simulated scenarios in troubleshooting complex network problems
- Revitalized Cisco Toastmasters club and initiated the promotion of the club to Cisco Employees resulting in an increase of attendance by nearly 400%.
Cisco Systems (Systems Engineer Internship I) – Riyadh, K.S.A June 2007 – September 2007
Trained on Cisco protocols, equipment & IOS. Assisted in managing Cisco branch’s network infrastructure.
- Became CCNA Certified
- Configured a wide range of networking equipment to fulfill requirements of simulated labs
- Tested networking equipment for functionality, connectivity & reliability
www.saadansari.weebly.com
15 Thorndale Crescent
Hamilton, ON L8S3K3, Canada
Tel: (289)244-0340
Email: [email protected]
Highlights
· Strategic planner & an out-of-box thinker. Ability to thoroughly evaluate client’s requirements, develop a profitableyet effective solution and use a high degree of influencing strategy to promote & accelerate sales
- Hardware: Embedded Systems, Digital Systems Design, Distributed Systems, Processors, Memory & Storage Management, Altera FPGA, Arduino, Zigbee, PIC Microcontroller
- Software: Operating Systems, Quartus, Oracle, Cisco IOS, Windows, VMWare, UNIX/Linux & Mac OSX literate
- Programming: Object Oriented Design, C, Java, Objective-C, Verilog, VHDL, MIPS, Cocoa Touch
· Managed price negotiations with networking/computing vendors resulting in over $40,000 in savings/year. · Crafted and initiated IT Training program for employees resulting in 60% reduction of IT-related problems. · Focused & motivated throughout entire project cycle; consistently utilizing the expertise of each group member to accomplish the desired result. An innovative team player and an effective leader.
-Executive Board of Student Council for 3 out of 4 years (Treasurer, VP & President)
- Founder & President of Technology With a Cause club. Most successful club for 4 straight years
- Member of Electric & Computer Engineering Society. Member of Muay Thai Marital Art club
(expected graduation)
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer – McMaster University May 2010
Professional Experience
Huawei Technologies (Network Specialist) – Markham, ON May 2009 – August 2009
Managed the branch’s Network Infrastructure. Consulted for network topology designs & troubleshooting. CCNAVoice Certification pursued. Provided IT Support to employees.
- Led IT Team to troubleshoot network/IT problems and to deploy VPN to HQ for VOIP & Data
- Designed and implemented VOIP solution resulting over $15,000 in savings in calls per month & expansion capabilities for future-proofing design.
- Teamed with IT Group & Security Manager to design, install & effectuate TAC Support which implemented security, VPN, servers & voice/video conferencing along with 24/7 support for clients.
- Trained in CDMA, 3G, GSM, WiMax & UMTS Technologies
Cisco Systems (Systems Engineer Internship II) – Riyadh, K.S.A May 2008 – August 2008
Advanced networking protocols training. CCNP/CCIP Certification pursued. Extensive Sales & PM Training.
- Key in meetings with clients to assist Systems Engineers in proposing solutions
- Participated in managing technical and sales aspects of high profile accounts
- Trained in various simulated scenarios in troubleshooting complex network problems
- Revitalized Cisco Toastmasters club and initiated the promotion of the club to Cisco Employees resulting in an increase of attendance by nearly 400%.
Trained on Cisco protocols, equipment & IOS. Assisted in managing Cisco branch’s network infrastructure.
- Became CCNA Certified
- Configured a wide range of networking equipment to fulfill requirements of simulated labs
- Tested networking equipment for functionality, connectivity & reliability
