Waseem Shabier

Designed next-generation data center architectures incorporating Cisco ACI SDN virtualization platforms to support cloud AI/ML workloads mission-critical applications. • Deployed complex multi-vendor solutions integrating Cisco, VMware F5 Palo Alto technologies, ensuring high availability and full disaster recovery alignment.

• Spearheaded large-scale SDDC deployment, driving full data centre modernisation and automation programme. • Engineered Cisco ACI Multipod/Multisite hybrid cloud architectures delivering seamless scalability, security, and performance. • Optimised VMware NSX-T SDDC operations, enhancing virtualisation, automation, and multi-tenant network efficiency. • Directed migration of legacy endpoints to a fully software-defined infrastructure with high availability and operational resilience.

Delivered over 15 major client programmes including NEOM Sharma Network Infrastructure, Ministry of Finance ACI Multisite deployment, SABB Bank DC & DR Migration, NCA, ABSHER, GAMI, and KAFD SD-Access networks. • Led Tawuniya Professional Services, optimising Cisco Nexus 9K/7K/5K/3K and Catalyst switching infrastructure. • Implemented ADF SD-WAN, transforming legacy WAN into a secure, centralised software-defined network.

• Delivered Cisco ASA 5525-X with Firepower for DG Cement, enhancing perimeter security and threat protection. • Implemented DHA Lahore FTD 2130 advanced firewall and intrusion prevention system. • Conducted ABL Citrix WAF Proof of Concept evaluating web application security improvements.

Led deployment of PR/DR data centre infrastructure and Branch Layer-3 IPsec site-to-site connectivity. • Managed Cisco ASA, FTD/FMC, and Nexus switching platforms; led the NOC monitoring team. • Provided Level-III support for complex network and security incidents, ensuring business continuity

Led network deployment, troubleshooting, and infrastructure upgrades across operational teams. • Delivered BGP, IGP, and routing support for core network stability and service continuity. • Configured Client VPNs and trained staff on Physical Layer concepts and LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Maintained 24×7 operational availability of transmission equipment across the national network. • Installed, commissioned, and troubleshot Cisco (7500/7200/3600) and Juniper (M7i, M10i, M320, ERX) platforms. • Administered primary Gateway Router: BGP peering, route filtering, route maps, and policy routing. • Managed ATM switches, BRAS platforms, and DSLAM infrastructure for stable broadband service delivery