Aamir Bashir

About Aamir Bashir

Professional SummaryResults-driven and accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the communications industry. Proven expertise in delivering end-to-end solutions for nationwide fiber broadband networks, wireless infrastructures, and enterprise connectivity. Recognized for strong leadership in managing engineering teams and guiding the design, deployment, and operation of multi-tier integrated networks, including Access (FTTH & FW), Transport, and IP Data Core Networks.Professional & Technical Expertise- Extensive background in telecom and enterprise networking across engineering, network design, operations, pre-sales, sales, solutions, and strategy. Skilled in vendor management and fostering strong customer relationships- Specialized in designing fixed and wireless broadband, IP/MPLS Core, metro transport layers, and access networks (XGS-PON, L2/L3) to support diverse carrier services such as Internet, Voice, MEF 3.0, and VPN solutions- Strong troubleshooting skills with deep knowledge of routers, switches, appliances, XGS-PON devices, and transmission systems- Hands-on experience in designing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining- Access devices (Calix; XGS-PON)- Transport & transmission networks (Ciena, Cisco)- IP Core & access routers (Cisco ASR9K/ASR1K, A10 CG-NAT, Huawei ATN/CX600/NE40E, CE12800 & S-series switches/firewalls, Cisco 6500/3800, Nokia/ALU 7750 SR-7/SR-12, ALU 7705 SAR-8, Juniper MX/PTX/ACX series)- Proficient in IP routing protocols and technologies: OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, MPLS-TP, MP-BGP4, L2/L3 VPN, IPv4/IPv6, VLL/VPLS, HQoS, E-Line, E-LAN, E-Tree- Expertise in network protocols and standards: IP routing, TCP/UDP, VLANs, STP, VTP, WAN technologies (Frame Relay, IPSec, VPNs, MPLS)- Experience with emerging fixed network solutions: SDN/NFV, vBRAS, vRR, vCPE Cloud VPN, TSDN, DCI WAN, SD-WAN.Specialties- Advanced routing and protocols: OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, MPLS TE, MPLS VPN, L2/L3 VPN, VLL, VPLS, L2TP, BGP4, MP-BGP, LDP, RSVP-TE, BFD, GRE, IPSec, QoS (Policing & Shaping), IPv6, VLAN, STP, VTP, LACP- Tools & platforms: GNS3, Ethereal, Wireshark, IBM Tivoli, Motorola MCN, Huawei SolarWinds, WhatsUp Gold- Technical skills: C/C++, Windows 9x/XP/NT, Visio, MS OfficeProfessional Certifications-Cisco Career Certifications: Cisco ID CSCO11••••69 •Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP) •Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Experience

1. Director, Network Architecture

   Twn Communications

   Jan 2021 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Spearhead the adoption of industry-leading network technologies to build robust, resilient broadband infrastructures in collaboration with top-tier vendors and products- Provide strategic and tactical planning, engineering oversight, technical support, and ongoing maintenance for broadband networks- Lead network architecture and engineering teams in designing, building, configuring, and managing fiber and wireless broadband networks, applying standards and best practices across technologies including XGS-PON, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS-TP, Traffic Engineering, MEF 3.0, MAP-T, CoS/QoS, WDM, Streaming Telemetry, and NetFlow- Deliver highly reliable communication solutions and services that align with enterprise business needs, architectural frameworks, and performance benchmarks, while proactively managing risks- Act as escalation point of contact (POC) for advanced technical support, resolving complex NOC issues, monitoring network health, inspecting infrastructure, and managing remote sites to ensure operational excellence.

Education

• Government College University (GCU), Lahore

  MSC (Telecom), Telecommunication

  2004 — 2006

• University of the Punjab (PU), Lahore

  BCS, Computer Science

  1999 — 2002

• University of Central Punjab (UCP-PICS), Lahore

  BS-CS (Hons.), Computer Science

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Networking
• Bgp
• Eigrp
• Cisco Routers
• Dsl
• Routing
• Mpls
• Ccna
• Cisco Ios
• Gsm
• Qos
• Rip
• Vlan
• Border Gateway Protocol (Bgp)
• Open Shortest Path First (Ospf)
• Switching
• Stp
• Ospf
• Ethernet
• Routing Protocols
• Routers
• Quality of Service (Qos)
• Multiprotocol Label Switching (Mpls)
• Cisco Nexus
• Virtual Private Network (Vpn)
• Isdn
• Internet Protocol (Ip)
• Network Design
• Vpn
• Switches
• Ccip
• Ip
• Network Engineering
• Ipv6
• Mpls Vpn
• Transmission
• Tcp/Ip