RANA TAYYAB MUZAMAL

Aspiring Network & IT Specialist seeking Master's in Australia, New Zealand, or Canada

Lahore, PK.

About

Highly motivated Electrical Engineering graduate with a CGPA of 3.06, specializing in enterprise-scale network operations and data center management. Proven ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot complex multi-vendor networks, coupled with hands-on experience in CDN server recovery and infrastructure maintenance. Eager to leverage a strong foundation in networking protocols, systems architecture, and problem-solving to pursue advanced studies in Network Engineering or Telecommunication Systems in Australia, New Zealand, or Canada, contributing to cutting-edge research and innovation.

Work

KK Networks Pvt. Ltd.

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Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Managed enterprise network operations, ensuring high availability and performance across multi-vendor environments and critical data center infrastructure.

Highlights

Managed and maintained enterprise network operations utilizing Juniper MX/QFX/EX/ACX and Cisco Nexus/Catalyst platforms, ensuring robust network performance and uptime.

Configured and troubleshot MPLS, BGP (IPv4/IPv6), and OSPF protocols across ISP-grade environments, enhancing network efficiency and reliability.

Performed server recovery and post-BIOS configuration for critical CDN nodes, including Akamai, Google GGC, and Facebook FNA, minimizing downtime and restoring critical services.

Maintained data center infrastructure, encompassing patching, cabling, power management, and rack installations, optimizing operational efficiency and system integrity.

Monitored network health and performance using tools like SolarWinds, LibreNMS, Cacti, and U2000, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain service uptime.

Volunteer

Management Head

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IEEE UET Taxila Chapter

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Led chapter initiatives and managed organizational activities, fostering student engagement and technical development.

Highlights

Spearheaded strategic planning and execution of chapter events as Management Head, enhancing member participation and program quality.

Managed human resources functions as Director HR (2022) and Deputy Director HR (2020), improving team coordination and volunteer engagement.

Contributed to the successful organization of technical workshops and events, supporting the professional growth of student members.

Management Head

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National Youth Assembly, Pakistan

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Oversaw management and operational aspects of youth initiatives, promoting leadership and community involvement.

Highlights

Directed operational and administrative functions as Management Head, ensuring efficient execution of youth development programs.

Played a key role in talent acquisition and team development as Director HR (2022) and Deputy Director HR (2020), strengthening organizational capacity.

Facilitated various youth engagement projects, fostering civic responsibility and leadership skills among participants.

Education

University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila

Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan
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Bachelors Electrical Engineering Grade: CGPA 3.06

Courses

Communication

GOVT. Shah Hussain College,605-3-CT Town Ship Lahore

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Intermediate (Part I & II) Pre-Engineering Grade: Grade A+

Courses

Pre-Engineering Sciences

The Trust Boys School, 21-West Wood Colony, TNB, Lahore.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Matriculation Science Grade: Grade A+

Courses

General Sciences

Awards

Best Student Technical Chapter Award

IEEE UET Taxila

Recognized for outstanding contributions and leadership within the IEEE UET Taxila technical chapter.

Best Annual Student Volunteer Award

IEEE UET Taxila

Awarded for exceptional dedication and service as a student volunteer in 2021 and 2022.

1st Position – Inter-School Kalam-e-Iqbal Singing Competition

Inter-School Competition

Achieved first place in a regional inter-school singing competition.

1st Position – Inter-School 100m Marathon

Inter-School Competition

Secured first place in a regional inter-school 100-meter marathon.

Languages

Urdu

English

Punjabi, Saraiki

Arabic

Skills

Networking Tools & Devices

Cisco (4948, Nexus 9000, Nexus 3000, Catalyst 3750, Catalyst 3560, Cisco 4948E), Juniper (MX104/204/304/480, MX204, MX304, MX104, MX480, QFX5120, EX2300, ACX710, ACX7100, ACX4300), MikroTik, Unify, Tenda, ONU, HUWAEI-GPON/EPON OLT, VSOL OLT.

Networking Protocols & Concepts

MPLS, BGP (IPv4/IPv6), OSPF, Static Routing, Dynamic Routing, VLANs, NAT, Subnetting, L2/L3 Troubleshooting.

Monitoring & Ticketing Systems

SolarWinds, LibreNMS, Cacti, NCE-I Master, U2000, Odoo (Helpdesk CRM).

Data Center Operations

Server Installation, Patching, Rack & Stack, Structured Cabling, Power Management, Fiber Termination, Cable Management, Documentation (Rack-to-Rack, Row-to-Row Connectivity), Network Equipment Upgrading, OS Installation, Rescue Mode, Configuration Backup.

CDN & Server Recovery

Akamai, Google Global Cache (GGC), Facebook Network Appliance (FNA), Cloudflare, Netflix, BIOS Recovery & Configuration, Firmware Restoration.

Wireless Technologies

Wireless Dish Links, Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint.

Network Design & Planning

IP Addressing Schemes, VLAN Planning, Layer 2/Layer 3 Architecture, Edge/Core Topology Planning, Capacity Planning, Route Advertisement.

Software & Other Tools

MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Arduino, Cisco Packet Tracer, Canva, Image Processing, Digital Filters (DSP).

Soft Skills

Public Speaking, Teamwork, Leadership, Time Management, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Communication, Project Management, Adaptability.

Interests

Professional Interests

Networking, Control Systems, Telecommunication Systems.

Personal Interests

Travelling, History.

Projects

Data Center & Virtualization Experience

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Summary

Managed and optimized data center infrastructure, focusing on physical and logical connectivity and power management.

Network Designing & Surveys

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Summary

Engaged in comprehensive network planning and survey activities to expand and optimize ISP-level services.

CDN & Server Recovery Experience

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Summary

Specialized experience in recovering and configuring critical Content Delivery Network (CDN) servers.

PV/Battery-Based Distributed Power Generation System

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Summary

Final Year Project involving the design and implementation of a distributed power generation system.

Tumor Detection using Image Processing (MATLAB & Python)

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Summary

Research project applying image processing techniques for medical diagnostics.

DC Motor Speed Control Using Motor Driver

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Summary

Academic project focused on implementing precise speed control for a DC motor.

Background Noise Removal using Digital Filters (DSP)

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Summary

Academic project focused on signal processing for audio enhancement.

Laser-Based Wireless Power Transmission

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Summary

Research project exploring innovative methods for wireless power transfer.