RANA TAYYAB MUZAMAL

Submarine Transmission Engineer | AI Foundations | Network Specialist

Lahore, PK.

About

Highly accomplished Network Engineer and Telecommunications Specialist with 2+ years of experience in enterprise networking, data center operations, and international submarine transmission systems. Eager to pursue advanced studies in Australia, New Zealand, or Canada, leveraging a strong foundation in complex routing protocols, CDN infrastructure, and cutting-edge AI technologies (Agentic AI, AI Foundations). Passionate about contributing to innovative research and development in telecommunications, aiming to bridge the gap between advanced network architectures and intelligent systems.

Work

Detasad Al Saudi (Client: Saudi Telecom Company)

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Submarine Transmission Engineer

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

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Summary

Spearheaded the operation and maintenance of critical SIE/SLTE equipment for international submarine cable gateways, ensuring robust global telecommunication service delivery for Saudi Telecom Company.

Highlights

Managed and maintained critical SIE/SLTE equipment across 10+ international submarine cable gateways (e.g., SMW-3, SMW-4, SMW-5, IMEWE, FLAG), ensuring high availability for global telecommunication services.

Operated and troubleshot a diverse range of vendor-specific transmission equipment including Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei, TE Subcom, Xtera, NSN, Mitsubishi, and Ciena systems, resolving complex issues efficiently.

Utilized and maintained multiple Network Management Systems (NMSs) like U2000, 1353 NM, 1350 OMS, TEMS, Node Manager 2.0, and NetMAC to proactively monitor and ensure optimal performance of submarine cable infrastructure.

Coordinated effectively with international Submarine NOCs, Satellite Operation Centers, and partners (TATA Comm, EIG, Level-3) to troubleshoot and restore customer services, minimizing outage durations.

Performed comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance routines on submarine transmission equipment, adhering to vendor specifications and extending equipment lifespan.

Diagnosed and resolved complex transmission faults using specialized test equipment including OTDRs, COTDRs, Transmission Analyzers, Splicers, and Submarine Cable Test Set Tinsley 5910.

KK Networks Pvt. Ltd. (ASN-136969)

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Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Managed and optimized enterprise network operations, data center infrastructure, and CDN services, ensuring high availability and performance across multi-vendor environments.

Highlights

Managed and optimized enterprise network operations across Juniper MX/QFX/EX/ACX and Cisco Nexus/Catalyst platforms, ensuring high availability and performance for critical services.

Configured and troubleshot complex MPLS, BGP (IPv4/IPv6), and OSPF routing protocols within ISP-grade environments, enhancing network stability and routing efficiency.

Executed critical server recovery and post-BIOS configurations for major CDN nodes (Akamai, GGC, Facebook FNA), minimizing service disruption and ensuring content delivery.

Maintained robust data center infrastructure, including structured cabling, power management, and rack installations, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and reliability.

Monitored network health and performance using advanced tools like SolarWinds, LibreNMS, Cacti, and U2000, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues to maintain service uptime.

Diagnosed and resolved L2/L3 circuit, fiber optic, and wireless link issues, including VLAN tagging and IP allocation, reducing downtime and improving network reliability.

Contributed to network design, capacity planning, and IP addressing strategies, optimizing route advertisement with upstream providers for enhanced network performance.

Managed incident response and service workflows via Odoo CRM, ensuring timely resolution and effective escalation for critical network issues.

Volunteer

Leadership Roles

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National Youth Assembly, Pakistan

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Held key leadership positions within the National Youth Assembly of Pakistan, driving initiatives and managing teams to foster youth empowerment.

Highlights

Led management functions as Management Head in 2024, driving strategic initiatives and overseeing program execution.

Managed human resources as Director HR in 2022, fostering a productive environment and supporting team development.

Supported HR operations as Deputy Director HR in 2020, contributing to recruitment and engagement programs.

Leadership Roles

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IEEE UET Taxila Chapter

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Assumed leadership and organizational roles within the University of Engineering & Technology Taxila's IEEE chapter, contributing to technical and community development.

Highlights

Served as Management Head in 2024, overseeing organizational activities and team coordination for chapter events.

Held Director HR position in 2022, responsible for talent management and professional development initiatives.

Contributed as Deputy Director HR in 2020, supporting recruitment and member engagement initiatives.

Education

University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila

Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan
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Bachelors Electrical Engineering (Communication) Grade: CGPA 3.06

GOVT. Shah Hussain College,605-3-CT Town Ship Lahore

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Intermediate (Part I & II) Pre-Engineering Grade: Grade A+

The Trust Boys School, 21-West Wood Colony, TNB, Lahore.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Matriculation Science Grade: Grade A+

Awards

1st Position – Inter-School 100m Marathon

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Secured first place in the inter-school 100m marathon, showcasing athletic excellence.

1st Position – Inter-School Kalam-e-Iqbal Singing Competition

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Achieved first place in the inter-school singing competition, demonstrating artistic talent.

Best Annual Student Volunteer Award

IEEE UET Taxila

Awarded for exceptional dedication and service as a student volunteer in 2022.

Best Student Technical Chapter Award

IEEE UET Taxila

Recognized for outstanding contributions and leadership within the IEEE student chapter at UET Taxila.

Best Annual Student Volunteer Award

IEEE UET Taxila

Awarded for exceptional dedication and service as a student volunteer in 2021.

Languages

Urdu

English

Punjabi, Saraiki

Arabic

Certificates

Agentic AI Certified Foundations Associate

Oracle

NVIDIA Certified Professional: Agentic AI

NVIDIA

Skills

Networking Protocols

MPLS, BGP (IPv4/IPv6), OSPF, Static Routing, Dynamic Routing, VLANs, NAT, Subnetting, L2/L3 Troubleshooting.

Network Devices

Cisco (4948, Nexus 9000, Nexus 3000, Catalyst 3750, Catalyst 3560, 4948E), Juniper (MX104, MX204, MX304, MX480, QFX5120, EX2300, ACX710, ACX7100, ACX4300), MikroTik, Unify, Tenda, ONU, HUWAEI-GPON/EPON OLT, VSOL OLT, Alcatel-Lucent (PFEs, SLTE 1620, SIE 1670, 1678), TE Subcom (PFEs, Gen1, Gen3 HPOEs), Huawei (BWS 1600S, OSN 8800, 9560), Xtera, NSN (HiT 7080), Mitsubishi (MF-1280GWS), Ciena (5400 Family, 6500).

Network Management & Monitoring

SolarWinds, LibreNMS, Cacti, NCE-I Master, U2000, Odoo (Helpdesk CRM), 1353 NM, 1350 OMS, TEMS, Node Manager 2.0, NetMAC, Remedy Trouble Ticket System (RTTS).

Data Center Operations

Server Installation, Patching, Rack & Stack, Structured Cabling, Fiber Termination, Cable Management, Power Management, Network Equipment Upgrading, OS Installation, Rescue Mode, Configuration Backup.

Transmission Technologies

Submarine Cable Systems (SMW-3, SMW-4, SMW-5, IMEWE, FLAG, EIG, MENA, GBI, SAS-I, SAS-II), Fiber Optics, Wireless Dish Links (Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint).

CDN & Server Recovery

Akamai, Google Global Cache (GGC), Facebook Network Appliance (FNA), Cloudflare, Netflix, BIOS Recovery & Configuration.

Test & Measurement Equipment

OTDRs, COTDRs, Transmission Analyzers, Splicers, Spectrum Analyzers, Submarine Cable Test Set Tinsley 5910, Power Meters, Sweep Generator, Audio/Video Waveform Monitor.

Artificial Intelligence

Agentic AI, AI Foundations.

Software Tools

MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Arduino, Cisco Packet Tracer, Canva.

Soft Skills

Public Speaking, Teamwork, Leadership, Time Management, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Communication, Project Management, Adaptability.

Interests

Professional Interests

Networking, Control Systems, Telecommunication Systems.

Personal Interests

Travelling, History.

Projects

PV/Battery-Based Distributed Power Generation System

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Summary

Final Year Project focusing on the design and implementation of a distributed power generation system utilizing photovoltaic and battery storage technologies.

DC Motor Speed Control Using Motor Driver

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Summary

Project involving the design and control of DC motor speed using a motor driver circuit.

Tumor Detection using Image Processing (MATLAB & Python)

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Summary

Project focused on developing algorithms for tumor detection using image processing techniques in MATLAB and Python.

Background Noise Removal using Digital Filters (DSP)

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Summary

Project on applying Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques to effectively remove background noise from audio signals.

Laser-Based Wireless Power Transmission

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Summary

Research project exploring the feasibility and implementation of wireless power transmission using laser technology.