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Prabin Bista

Summary

Network Analyst experienced in the planning, design, configuration, integration and maintenance of core IT network services and enterprise networking infrastructure including Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Wireless and network monitoring of on-prem and cloud infrastructure. Possessing effective organizational skills and excellent in-depth knowledge of networking technologies and having a commitment to keep up to date with latest developments. Now looking for a new and challenging network analyst position, one which will make best use of my existing skills and experience and further my professional career development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Analyst

Medavie Health Services
04.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate and work with IT team members on different projects and provide support from start to finish
  • Provide 3rd/4th level network & infrastructure support
  • Research, design, implement and monitor both on-prem and cloud based network solutions
  • Implement and maintain network security devices and services; such as firewall, VPN connectivity
  • Optimize network infrastructure by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and issues within both on-prem and cloud (Azure and AWS) systems
  • Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation including diagrams, templates and procedures

Customer Solutions Engineer

Eastlink
12.2019 - 04.2022
  • As a pre-sales Engineer, I worked with Clients, Account managers and Internal Network Engineering team to develop Customer specific Data, Voice, Video, Internet and Wireless Solutions
  • Estimated Capital and Operational costs for projects, and initiate approval process to ensure that the projects are profitable and in best interest of the company and the customer
  • Implemented network builds for TPIA and other ISP Carriers projects, which includes designing and implementing access networks by working with contractors and network technicians

Implementation Specialist

Eastlink
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated with Solutions Engineers to ensure technical specifications and solutions are implemented as per the Approved Engineering Request and Design
  • Managed Network implementation projects to ensure smooth and timely customer cutover
  • Performed Site visits on weekly basis, where I met with Customers at the install site to review the data rooms, cable entry routes and power requirements.

Education

Master of Engineering - Internetworking

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS, Canada
01.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Networked Systems

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
07.2014

Skills

  • Network Design / Architecture
  • Network Security
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Network Management
  • Network Configuration
  • Network Documentation
  • Network Monitoring & Optimization
  • VPN Implementation
  • Firewall Administration & Configurations
  • Third/Fourth level Technical Support
  • VoIP Systems
  • Wireless Networking
  • System Upgrades
  • Cisco Routers and Switches
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Cisco Meraki & Wireless
  • Windows Server; DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, Group Policy

Certification

  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise Certification
  • Cisco CCNA CyberOps Certification
  • Palo Alto Certified Network Security Administrator
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Fortinet Network Security Engineer 4

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Network Analyst

Medavie Health Services
04.2022 - Current

Customer Solutions Engineer

Eastlink
12.2019 - 04.2022

Implementation Specialist

Eastlink
01.2018 - 12.2019

Master of Engineering - Internetworking

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Engineering - Networked Systems

Glasgow Caledonian University
Prabin Bista