Ahmad Ali

About Ahmad Ali

As a Network Engineer in IT, I am specialized in designing and implemented secure, scalable network solutions. I lead enterprise-wide LAN/WAN and data center modernization projects, leveraging different vendors to enhance performance and security. My contributions include implementing LAN /WAN/WLAN/VPN and deploying advanced SD-WAN and XDR technologies for seamless connectivity.

Experience

1. Network Architect Infrastructure Engineer

   CVS Health

   Sep 2023 — Present · US

   Managing Data Center security and integrating Cisco ISE with infrastructure. Managed and expanded multiple Points of Presence (PoPs) and Data Center environments, including rack/stack, cabling, power planning, configuration, and operational readiness.• Performed detailed network audits to validate configurations, asset inventories, cabling accuracy, and topology compliance using tools such as equivalent audit platforms.• Installed, organized, and troubleshot fiber and copper patch panels, ensuring proper labeling, polarity, continuity, and physical-layer integrity across PoP and Data Center networks.• Worked extensively fiber connectors for high-speed backbone (40G/100G/400G) environments, including polarity management, optical power validation, and fiber cleanliness best practices.• Supported backbone network operations, including BGP routing, MPLS provisioning, and DWDM optical transport configuration for high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.• Designed and implemented edge network solutions involving aggregation routers, provider-edge devices, access switches, and security components to support service provider and enterprise traffic.• Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to plan upgrades, optimize capacity, and improve network availability across PoPs and backbone environments.• Provided on-site and remote troubleshooting for critical infrastructure incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining SLA compliance.• Deployment of NAC security (Cisco ISE, Aruba, FortiNAC,).• Strong understanding and deployment of LAN, WLAN, VPN, and Zero Trust security models.• Led 20+ engineers on enterprise-wide LAN/WAN and data center upgrades.• Directed end-to-end refresh lifecycle: cabling, rack build-outs, switch/AP install.updated SDWAN policy groupwise.+ infrastructure.• Deployment of XDR TrendMicro technology for end user security and compliance.

Education

• University of the Punjab

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science

• Information Technology Institute (ITI)

  BCS, Computer Science

• Virtual University of Pakistan

  Master of Information Technology

  2015 — 2018

• Board of intermediate & Secondary Education Lahore

  Matriculation with Science, Maj. Science Subjects

• Board Of Intermediate & Secondary Education Lahore

  Higher Secondary School Certificate - FSC-Pre-Engineering

  1998 — 1998

• Information Technology Institute

  Bachelor Degree in computer sciences, Bachelor Degree in computer sciences

  1998 — 2000