Muhammad Mubashar Hanif
Lahore
Summary
Network & IT Operations professional with 9+ years of experience in enterprise networks, Huawei SD-WAN, and Fortinet-based infrastructure deployments. Skilled in firewall management, multi-ISP failover, and high-availability architectures. Currently enhancing expertise in advanced security practices and pursuing CEH and CISSP certifications to further strengthen skills
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager Networks
University of Central Punjab (UCP)
Lahore
02.2024 - Current
- Led network operations to align technical tasks with institutional objectives, reporting status to senior management.
- Oversaw enterprise LAN, WAN, VLAN, trunking, and internet connectivity to ensure optimal performance.
- Manage Fortinet firewalls and security policies to safeguard campus infrastructure.
- Monitor network performance through OPManager, resolving issues proactively to maintain service continuity.
- Ensure 99.99% network availability via proactive monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Led deployment of Huawei SD-WAN solution with multi-ISP architecture, enhancing application performance across campus.
- Deployed 262 access points and 36 PoE switches to support high availability and automatic ISP failover.
Assistant Manager IT / Network Administrator
Lahore Garrison University
Lahore
08.2016 - 02.2024
- Installed and configured Cisco, Aruba, HP, TP-Link, D-Link, Linksys network equipment across campus.
- Designed Wi-Fi 6 infrastructure per IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac standards for 1,000+ users/devices.
- Configured Fortinet E600 firewall to enhance network security and optimize traffic control.
- Administered DNS, DHCP, VPN, FTP, and IPv4 services to maintain secure connectivity.
- Managed Microsoft 365, Intune, and MDM user accounts with defined policies.
- Led daily IT operations including vendor coordination, procurement, invoicing, and budgeting.
- Implemented regular data backups and disaster recovery protocols to reduce downtime.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Lahore Garrison University
Lahore, Pakistan10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Lahore Garrison University
Lahore, Pakistan10-2016
Skills
- IP networking (IPv4/IPv6)
- LAN/WAN and VLAN management
- Routing protocols: OSPF and RIP
- Virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Fortinet firewall solutions
- Systems administration
- Windows Server and Active Directory
- Microsoft 365 administration
- Mobile device management (Intune/MDM)
- Network monitoring with OPManager
- IT operations management
- Vendor and budget oversight
- Disaster recovery planning
- Strategic problem solving
- Effective communication and coordination
- Time management and adaptability
Certification
- CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
- CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional (Training Completed)
- Fortinet NSE 1 & NSE 2
Volunteer Experience
Member, Punjab Annual Sports, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, Supported organization and execution of provincial-level sports camp activities.
Timeline
Deputy Manager Networks
University of Central Punjab (UCP)
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager IT / Network Administrator
Lahore Garrison University
08.2016 - 02.2024
Master of Science - Information Technology
Lahore Garrison University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Lahore Garrison University