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CAREER PROFILE

Al Mehdi Md Mustafizur Rahman

Chief Technical Officer | Network Infrastructure | ISP Operations | Data Center | VoIP

Chief Technical Officer with 23+ years of experience in team leadership, ISP operations, enterprise networking, IP telephony, Linux and Windows server administration, routing & switching, network security, and data center operations. Proven expertise designing, deploying and managing large-scale carrier-grade networks using Cisco and Juniper technologies.

23+Years in technologyCTONetwork · ISP · Data Center · VoIP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Leadership & engineering experience

Chief Technical Officer

Fusion Net (Pvt.) Ltd.

1 July 2008 – Present

Lead the overall planning, operation, and management of the organization’s network, voice, and messaging infrastructure. Responsible for enterprise-scale data, SMS and IP telephony platforms while ensuring high availability, security and performance.

  • Lead and mentor the NOC and technical teams.
  • Manage carrier-grade Data, IP Telephony, Softswitch, SMSC, CDR, Billing and Call Routing platforms.
  • Design and maintain core routers, Layer 3 switches and enterprise network infrastructure.
  • Administer and optimize Linux and Windows server environments.
  • Deploy DNS, Mail, Proxy, Gateway and IP-PBX services.
  • Implement firewall policies, access control and threat mitigation.
  • Monitor network performance, troubleshoot data and voice issues, and plan capacity.
  • Manage bandwidth allocation and traffic optimization.
  • Oversee backup, disaster recovery and business continuity.
  • Coordinate with ISPs, ICXs, telecom operators and technology vendors.
  • Plan and upgrade network operating systems, server platforms and enterprise communication solutions.

Manager (NOC)

NREACH NET (Pvt.) Ltd.

16 September 2006 – 30 June 2008

Managed the Network Operations Center and enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring reliable ISP services, network security and customer support while leading daily network operations.

  • Supervised NOC engineers and daily network operations.
  • Managed enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure and data communication systems.
  • Configured Cisco routers, Layer 3 switches and network security devices.
  • Administered Linux and Windows servers for DNS, Mail, Proxy and Gateway services.
  • Optimized bandwidth allocation and monitored network performance.
  • Implemented firewall policies and security standards.
  • Performed advanced troubleshooting for enterprise and ISP network issues.
  • Coordinated with ISPs, vendors and corporate customers.
  • Managed structured cabling projects and infrastructure deployments.
  • Ensured backup, disaster recovery and high system availability.

Network Administrator

OTOBI Limited

2005 – 2006

Managed enterprise IT infrastructure and provided end-to-end support for network, server and desktop environments to ensure business continuity and efficient IT operations.

  • Administered Windows and Linux network environments.
  • Installed and maintained servers, desktops, printers and networking equipment.
  • Monitored network health and resolved hardware, software and connectivity issues.
  • Implemented LAN infrastructure, shared resources and network security best practices.
  • Supported users through troubleshooting and technical assistance.
  • Coordinated hardware maintenance and vendor support.
  • Assisted in infrastructure planning and system upgrades.

System Administrator

BRAC BDMail Network Ltd.

6 October 2004 – 7 December 2005

Managed enterprise server and network infrastructure supporting ISP operations and corporate communication services.

  • Administered Linux and Windows servers.
  • Managed LAN/WAN infrastructure and enterprise networking services.
  • Configured routers, switches, DNS, Mail, Proxy and Gateway servers.
  • Implemented firewall management and network security solutions.
  • Performed server installation, upgrades, maintenance and disaster recovery planning.
  • Resolved network connectivity and communication issues.
  • Coordinated with ISPs and technology vendors to maintain service availability.

Network Engineer

Promiti Computers & Network Pvt. Ltd.

2002 – 2004

Delivered enterprise networking solutions and technical consulting for corporate clients while supporting IT infrastructure projects and customer implementations.

  • Designed and implemented enterprise LAN/WAN solutions.
  • Led IT solution deployment and technical support activities.
  • Developed technical proposals, network designs and implementation plans.
  • Conducted customer meetings and infrastructure consulting.
  • Delivered technical training for engineering, sales and support teams.
  • Managed technical escalations and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with technology vendors on solution design and product evaluation.
  • Assisted management with strategic planning, budgeting and departmental operations.
EDUCATION & TRAINING

Academic background

2005

BSc. Hons in Computer Science & Engineering

Dhaka International University

2001

Diploma in Computer Engineering

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology / Bangladesh Technical Education Board

Achieved certification with honors.
1997

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Mirkadim Haji Amjad Ali High School, Munshiganj / Dhaka Board

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional credentials

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) 2000 Track

Microsoft

MCP ID: 2159335

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) 2000 Track

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) 2000 Track

Microsoft

A+ Certified

CompTIA

CompTIA ID: COMP10443242

ISP/NSP Security Workshop

SANOG5

Routing, IPv6 Deployment and Applications Workshop

SANOG XI

CCNA Routing & Switching

Cisco

CCNP Routing & Switching

Cisco