Muhammad Kamran
Lahore
Summary
Network & Security Specialist with 10 years of experience in FortiGate Firewall, Cybersecurity, and Network Administration. Proven track record of securing enterprise networks, optimizing IT infrastructure, and leading projects that improve system efficiency and security posture. Skilled in Fortinet NSE4 & NSE5, Cisco Routing & Switching, VMware ESXi, and Microsoft Windows Server.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network & System Administrator
Hameed Latif Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
04.2018 - Current
- Deployed and managed FortiGate Firewalls (VPN, UTM, security profiles), reducing external threats by 30%.
- Implemented and administered Active Directory & domain services for 500+ users.
- Configured VMware ESXi clusters with HA and Veeam Backup, improving system uptime by 25%.
- Enhanced hospital network reliability by configuring Cisco switches and VLANs, reducing downtime by 20%.
- Maintained security for CCTV and endpoint systems, ensuring 24/7 monitoring across facilities.
IT Officer
Solutions Engineering
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Configured Microsoft Server 2012/2016 and Mail Daemon servers, boosting system performance.
- Installed IP phones, cameras, DVRs, routers, and switches, improving office communication by 15%.
- Delivered remote IT support and troubleshooting, reducing ticket resolution time by 20%.
Education
BS (Hons.) - Telecommunication
UST Bannu
01.2014
Skills
- FortiGate Firewall
- Cybersecurity
- Cisco Routing & Switching
- VMware ESXi
- Windows Server
- PfSense
- Veeam Backup
- Network Troubleshooting
- Security Policies
- VPN Configuration
- Incident Response
Accomplishments
- Awarded certificate of Best Performance at YMCA Lahore.
- Recognized as Best Player in Inter-School Cricket Tournament.
- Received PM Laptop Scheme award.
Certification
- Fortinet NSE4 – Network Security Professional
- Fortinet NSE5 – Network Security Analyst
- CCNA – Cisco R&S
- CCNP – Cisco R&S
- MCSE – Microsoft Server
- VMware ESXi – Virtualization
- Cyber Security – EC Council (2024)
- Linux Essentials
Core Expertise
- Fortinet FortiGate Firewall: Advanced installation, VPNs, policies, UTM, troubleshooting
- Cybersecurity: Network defense, pfSense, FreeBSD, SIEM basics, incident response
- Cisco Networking: Switching, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, Routing & WAN
- Virtualization: VMware ESXi (HA, resource optimization)
- Backup & DR: Veeam Backup & Replication
- Systems: Windows Server (2012/2016 AD, domain services), Linux basics
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Urdu
Full Professional
Timeline
Network & System Administrator
Hameed Latif Hospital
04.2018 - Current
IT Officer
Solutions Engineering
06.2015 - 03.2018
BS (Hons.) - Telecommunication
UST Bannu