Malik O.
Network & IT Solutions Architect | Cisco, Avaya & Microsoft Teams expert | Pre-sales and design engineer voice and collaboration systems | 10+ Yrs building global network teams and solutions
- Role
- Network Solutions Architect at NJ TRANSIT
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Malik O.
Enterprise networking and infrastructure leader with 10+ years of experience supporting and modernizing large, mission-critical environments. Demonstrated progression from hands-on engineering roles into senior architecture and leadership positions responsible for platform direction, standards, and cross-team execution. Experienced across data-center networking, hybrid cloud connectivity, and unified communications, working closely with engineering, operations, vendors, and executive stakeholders. Known for a steady leadership style, strong architectural judgment, and a practical approach to automation, reliability, and long-term infrastructure planning.
Experience
Network Solutions Architect
Nov 2020 — Present · US
Provide senior architectural leadership for enterprise networking and collaboration platforms supporting a large, mission-critical transit organization serving more than users. Act as a design authority across voice, network, and hybrid cloud initiatives, influencing platform strategy, technical standards, and deployment approaches.Lead modernization and lifecycle initiatives, including replacement of legacy systems with Avaya PBX and Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, ensuring reliability, operational readiness, and clear engineering handoff. Guide development of reference architectures, HLDs, LLDs, and implementation plans used by multiple engineering and operations teams.Support and influence cross-functional engineering groups responsible for build, deployment, and ongoing operations, serving as a senior escalation point for complex, high-impact issues. Drive improvements in monitoring, observability, and service stability using SolarWinds, Nectar, and IR Prognosis.Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies, conduct proofs of concept (including E911/NG911 and UC platforms), and onboard new solutions in a controlled, predictable manner. Contribute to hybrid cloud and data-center connectivity strategy involving AWS VPCs, Transit Gateways, VPNs, and Azure-based voice services. Focused on reducing manual operational tasks through standardization and automation-driven workflows.
Education
Cisco Networking Academy
CCNA Route and Switch (Enterprise Infrastructure), Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
2016 — 2017
Cisco Networking Academy
400-151 CCIE Data Center, Data Center
2015 — 2017
University of Washington
Professional Certification, Advanced Online Marketing
2014 — 2015
The University of Lahore
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
2012 — 2013
Cisco Networking Academy
500-301 Cisco Cloud Collaboration Solutions
2019 — 2027
Cisco Networking Academy
CCNA Security, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
2019 — 2020
Cisco Networking Academy
CCNA Collaboration, 210-060 and 210-065. VoIP, VoSIP, Video network, telepresence
2016 — 2016
University of Cambridge
A-Level, Business
2005 — 2007
University of Cambridge
O-Level, Science
2004 — 2006
Lahore School of Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)(HONS), Finance, General
2007 — 2011
Cisco Networking Academy
500-325 Cisco Collaboration Servers and Appliances
2019 — 2020
Skills
- Swimming Champion
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Analytical Skills
- Negotiation
- Marketing Management
- Market Analysis
- Brand Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Market Planning
- Strategy
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Finance
- Market Research
- Management
- Business Development
- Teamwork
- Banking
- Team Management
- Business Planning
- Marketing Communications
- Financial Analysis
- Public Relations
- Time Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
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