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Network Designer, Consultant / CCIE, VCIX6-NV
Ferdi BULBUL
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London, United Kingdom
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A Network Designer (IP/MPLS , Datacenter) with more than ten years' experience in design, planning, operation, implementation and migration projects also consultancy service in several countries.
➢ Experienced in evaluating options and generating solutions.
➢ Responsible for ensuring positive results on assigned projects.
➢ Thrive in a team environment and enjoy working as a team member as well as independently.
➢ Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse situations accurately and more efficiently.
➢ Experienced in evaluating options and generating solutions.
➢ Responsible for ensuring positive results on assigned projects.
➢ Thrive in a team environment and enjoy working as a team member as well as independently.
➢ Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse situations accurately and more efficiently.
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United Kingdom
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2018 - ?
freelance
IP Design Engineer
Sky.
London/UK
Sky UK is a telecommunications company which serves the United Kingdom. Sky provides television and broadband Internet services, fixed line and mobile telephone services to consumers and businesses in the United Kingdom.
Contracted as an IP Design Engineer to support the Core network project, to design, configure and deploy the IP/MPLS network and virtual network infrastructures like vRR.
Responsibilities:
➢ Provided technical solutions for Sky Bluebird Project, to build IP/MPLS core network.
➢ Provided technical solutions for fully redundant virtual RRs using Cisco XRv9000 on CSP52xx platform.
➢ Prepared the network-to-network interface (NNI) solution between Sky Entities and documented it as HLD, LLD, Network Implementation Plan (NIP) and ASR9K configuration template. Implementation of the new routers.
➢ Prepared the end-to-end network connectivity solution (HLD/LLD) for the Sky CDN project with interacting multiple CDN vendors. Implementing the solution to the active network.
➢ Prepared the DRFU document for the devices/services such as CSP52xx platform and Cisco XRv9000, also the NRFU test document for the Sky Bluebird network. Implementing the test configuration to the active network.
➢ Reviewed/commented the HLD, LLD documents from the vendors to have proper documentations for the project.
Achievements:
➢ Documented all projects' HLD, LLD files for future use.
➢ Worked on MPLS network design with segment-routing using Cisco NCS, XRv9000 platforms.
Skill snapshot: IP/MPLS, ISIS, BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing, virtual RR, Cisco IOS XR, XR 64-bit, XRv9000, Cisco NCS 55xx, Cisco ASR9xxx, Cisco CSP52xx,
Sky UK is a telecommunications company which serves the United Kingdom. Sky provides television and broadband Internet services, fixed line and mobile telephone services to consumers and businesses in the United Kingdom.
Contracted as an IP Design Engineer to support the Core network project, to design, configure and deploy the IP/MPLS network and virtual network infrastructures like vRR.
Responsibilities:
➢ Provided technical solutions for Sky Bluebird Project, to build IP/MPLS core network.
➢ Provided technical solutions for fully redundant virtual RRs using Cisco XRv9000 on CSP52xx platform.
➢ Prepared the network-to-network interface (NNI) solution between Sky Entities and documented it as HLD, LLD, Network Implementation Plan (NIP) and ASR9K configuration template. Implementation of the new routers.
➢ Prepared the end-to-end network connectivity solution (HLD/LLD) for the Sky CDN project with interacting multiple CDN vendors. Implementing the solution to the active network.
➢ Prepared the DRFU document for the devices/services such as CSP52xx platform and Cisco XRv9000, also the NRFU test document for the Sky Bluebird network. Implementing the test configuration to the active network.
➢ Reviewed/commented the HLD, LLD documents from the vendors to have proper documentations for the project.
Achievements:
➢ Documented all projects' HLD, LLD files for future use.
➢ Worked on MPLS network design with segment-routing using Cisco NCS, XRv9000 platforms.
Skill snapshot: IP/MPLS, ISIS, BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing, virtual RR, Cisco IOS XR, XR 64-bit, XRv9000, Cisco NCS 55xx, Cisco ASR9xxx, Cisco CSP52xx,
Design, IOS, Cisco, Test, Network, It, Support, Implementation, Network design, Internet, Cdn
2017 - 2018
freelance
Network Designer
Zen Internet.
Manchester/UK
Zen Internet is a 20 years old ISP company that provides the full range of data, voice and hosting services to business and residential customers across the UK.
Contracted as a Network Designer to support Core and SDN/NFV based network project, to design, configure and deploy the IP/MPLS, datacenter networks and VMware NSX infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
➢ Deployed, configured Core Network with Huawei NE20 and NE40 routers,
➢ Designed Seamless MPLS network using Huawei NE05 routers. Started the migration of vlan swapping solution (using Adva EG-X and GE114) to seamless MPLS (using Huawei NE05). Prepared HLD, LLD for the new design.
➢ Prepared the new cloud datacenter network with 10G, 40G Arista switches (7050, 7280 series). Prepared HLD, LLD and MOP for the new spine-leaf design using VXLAN, VTEP, BGP, EVPN, vARP protocols.
➢ Analyzed and consulted on VMware NSX environment for multiple sites. Design, teaming, failover, high-availability, traffic shaping, I/O Control, micro segmentation suggestions. Prepared analyze and configuration change documents for the suggestions.
Achievements:
➢ Documented all projects' HLD, LLD files for future use.
➢ Designed the seamless MPLS network with Huawei NE05 as edge router.
Skill snapshot: Design, configure, Huawei NE20 - NE40 - NE05 routers, Huawei CE Switches, Arista 7050, seamless MPLS, ISIS, BGP, MPLS, VPLS, QoS, NFV, VMware NSX,
Zen Internet is a 20 years old ISP company that provides the full range of data, voice and hosting services to business and residential customers across the UK.
Contracted as a Network Designer to support Core and SDN/NFV based network project, to design, configure and deploy the IP/MPLS, datacenter networks and VMware NSX infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
➢ Deployed, configured Core Network with Huawei NE20 and NE40 routers,
➢ Designed Seamless MPLS network using Huawei NE05 routers. Started the migration of vlan swapping solution (using Adva EG-X and GE114) to seamless MPLS (using Huawei NE05). Prepared HLD, LLD for the new design.
➢ Prepared the new cloud datacenter network with 10G, 40G Arista switches (7050, 7280 series). Prepared HLD, LLD and MOP for the new spine-leaf design using VXLAN, VTEP, BGP, EVPN, vARP protocols.
➢ Analyzed and consulted on VMware NSX environment for multiple sites. Design, teaming, failover, high-availability, traffic shaping, I/O Control, micro segmentation suggestions. Prepared analyze and configuration change documents for the suggestions.
Achievements:
➢ Documented all projects' HLD, LLD files for future use.
➢ Designed the seamless MPLS network with Huawei NE05 as edge router.
Skill snapshot: Design, configure, Huawei NE20 - NE40 - NE05 routers, Huawei CE Switches, Arista 7050, seamless MPLS, ISIS, BGP, MPLS, VPLS, QoS, NFV, VMware NSX,
Design, VMware, Cloud, Network, Hosting, Support, Infrastructure, Router, Datacenter, Internet
2017 - 2017
freelance
VMware NSX Consultant
Bell Integration.
with a track record of delivering consistently high quality, cost-effective IT solutions.
Contracted as a VMware NSX Consultant to support an NSX based network virtualisation project, to design, configure and deploy the required components on Bank of Ireland environment.
Responsibilities:
➢ Designed VMware NSX infrastructure for the "VMware Integrated OpenStack with NSX" using multiple clusters on two locations; totally 5 clusters per location such as three Compute, Management and Edge with Lenovo servers.
➢ Deployed, configured, troubleshooted the NSX components such as vSphere Distributed Switches (vDS), NSX Manager, NSX Controllers, Host Preparation (vib file), VTEP, VxLAN network, Transport Zone also IP-Pool via DHCP. Backup, Restore, DNS, NTP, DRS, anti-affinity and vSphere HA for NSX components. Directory Based Platform, LDAP.
➢ Technical knowledge of VMware Integrated OpenStack on NSX (VIO).
➢ Technical knowledge of Fortigate-VMX on NSX.
➢ Prepared Low-level design (LLD) and Technical Implementation Plan (TIP).
Achievements:
➢ Documented all projects' LLD, TIP files for future use.
➢ Designed the virtual infrastructure efficiently for the future expansions.
Skill snapshot: design, NFV, VMware NSX, OpenStack, VIO, VxLAN, VLAN, VMware, LLD, TIP
Contracted as a VMware NSX Consultant to support an NSX based network virtualisation project, to design, configure and deploy the required components on Bank of Ireland environment.
Responsibilities:
➢ Designed VMware NSX infrastructure for the "VMware Integrated OpenStack with NSX" using multiple clusters on two locations; totally 5 clusters per location such as three Compute, Management and Edge with Lenovo servers.
➢ Deployed, configured, troubleshooted the NSX components such as vSphere Distributed Switches (vDS), NSX Manager, NSX Controllers, Host Preparation (vib file), VTEP, VxLAN network, Transport Zone also IP-Pool via DHCP. Backup, Restore, DNS, NTP, DRS, anti-affinity and vSphere HA for NSX components. Directory Based Platform, LDAP.
➢ Technical knowledge of VMware Integrated OpenStack on NSX (VIO).
➢ Technical knowledge of Fortigate-VMX on NSX.
➢ Prepared Low-level design (LLD) and Technical Implementation Plan (TIP).
Achievements:
➢ Documented all projects' LLD, TIP files for future use.
➢ Designed the virtual infrastructure efficiently for the future expansions.
Skill snapshot: design, NFV, VMware NSX, OpenStack, VIO, VxLAN, VLAN, VMware, LLD, TIP
Design, VMware, Consulting, Management, DNS, Network, It, Support, Implementation, Infrastructure, Backup, OpenStack, Manager
2015 - 2016
job
IP CPN Planning-Design Expert
VODAFONE.
Turkey
Vodafone Group Plc is one of the world's leading telecommunications groups, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific through the company's subsidiary undertakings, joint ventures, associated undertakings and investments.
Employed as an IP CPN Planning-Design Expert to support a range of network, IT projects and tasked with planning and deploying IP, MPLS and Datacenter networks located all around the country. Worked with nine other engineers to design and plan the IP Core infrastructures.
Responsibilities:
➢ Datacenter migration project; hardware decision and OPEX, CAPEX budget process. Nexus 7010, Nexus5696Q, Nexus2348UPQ/2348TQ that have 10G/40G fiber/copper ports. Prepared the HLD, LLD documentations including L2, L3 network designs also configured P/PE router (Cisco ASR9K, Cisco 6500, Cisco7600).
➢ PE Migration Project; worked on migrating Cisco ASR9010 to ASR9922 and merging Cisco ASR9010 and Cisco 7600 with Cisco ASR9922. Prepared the LLD file and configured new devices, includes OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP, SRLG, MPLS-TE.
➢ TOC (Telco Over Cloud) Project; Virtualisation of GSM environments into cloud system based on HP Servers using VMware NSX. Hardware decision and OPEX, CAPEX budget process. POC tests for multiple vendors' virtual services such as SGSN and IMS. Prepared the HLD, LLD design documentations for physical (Cisco) and virtual network (NSX). Configured the L2, L3 networks for this project such as; VLAN, LACP, FHRP, STP, OSPF, BGP, VRF, SVI, VDS, DLR.
➢ VF internal Projects; Designed the networks for the new projects such as DMZ, Big Data, CCS, VCE, IN, SMSC, Datacenter expansions, Backup\Replication network and other small projects.
Datacenter Nexus7K SUP to SUP2E upgrade and F3-40G line card extension project.
Prepared the Cisco Nexus upgrade procedure. On live datacenter system, multiple N5K pairs that have tens of FEX devices were upgraded to the new NXOS.
POC labs; involved the POC labs such as VMware NSX, Juniper Contrail, Alcatel Nuage, Cisco ACI, for the SDN/NFV projects
➢ VF Hosting customer; worked on network planning and L3 troubleshooting EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, Vrf Lite, firewalls (Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA FW), Cisco WLC
➢ Juniper Sec Gw project; configured IPSEC VPN between enodeBs and Juniper 5800 to protect UE's control and data plane between e-NodeB and MME. Prepared the HLD and LLD.
Achievements:
➢ Planned the datacenter devices efficiently that decreases the cost of network extensions also lower OPEX and CAPEX budget.
➢ Supported to prepare the efficient workflow between our team and other departments which decreased the projects operation time. Trained the operation teams for the further updates and troubleshooting.
➢ Learned to budget projects and to lead them from scratch to success.
Skill snapshot: IOS, NXOS, JUNOS, SDN, TOC, NFV, NSX, VxLAN, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, STP, QoS, ACL, L2VPN, L3VPN, HSRP, VRRP, micro-segmentation, VMware, Cisco, Juniper, All Cisco Nexus Family, vPC, FEX, Datacenter, feature test, Wireshark, reporting, IP, MPLS, traffic engineering, project management, VPN, LLD, HLD, migration, planning, design, workshop, upgrade,
Vodafone Group Plc is one of the world's leading telecommunications groups, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific through the company's subsidiary undertakings, joint ventures, associated undertakings and investments.
Employed as an IP CPN Planning-Design Expert to support a range of network, IT projects and tasked with planning and deploying IP, MPLS and Datacenter networks located all around the country. Worked with nine other engineers to design and plan the IP Core infrastructures.
Responsibilities:
➢ Datacenter migration project; hardware decision and OPEX, CAPEX budget process. Nexus 7010, Nexus5696Q, Nexus2348UPQ/2348TQ that have 10G/40G fiber/copper ports. Prepared the HLD, LLD documentations including L2, L3 network designs also configured P/PE router (Cisco ASR9K, Cisco 6500, Cisco7600).
➢ PE Migration Project; worked on migrating Cisco ASR9010 to ASR9922 and merging Cisco ASR9010 and Cisco 7600 with Cisco ASR9922. Prepared the LLD file and configured new devices, includes OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP, SRLG, MPLS-TE.
➢ TOC (Telco Over Cloud) Project; Virtualisation of GSM environments into cloud system based on HP Servers using VMware NSX. Hardware decision and OPEX, CAPEX budget process. POC tests for multiple vendors' virtual services such as SGSN and IMS. Prepared the HLD, LLD design documentations for physical (Cisco) and virtual network (NSX). Configured the L2, L3 networks for this project such as; VLAN, LACP, FHRP, STP, OSPF, BGP, VRF, SVI, VDS, DLR.
➢ VF internal Projects; Designed the networks for the new projects such as DMZ, Big Data, CCS, VCE, IN, SMSC, Datacenter expansions, Backup\Replication network and other small projects.
Datacenter Nexus7K SUP to SUP2E upgrade and F3-40G line card extension project.
Prepared the Cisco Nexus upgrade procedure. On live datacenter system, multiple N5K pairs that have tens of FEX devices were upgraded to the new NXOS.
POC labs; involved the POC labs such as VMware NSX, Juniper Contrail, Alcatel Nuage, Cisco ACI, for the SDN/NFV projects
➢ VF Hosting customer; worked on network planning and L3 troubleshooting EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, Vrf Lite, firewalls (Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA FW), Cisco WLC
➢ Juniper Sec Gw project; configured IPSEC VPN between enodeBs and Juniper 5800 to protect UE's control and data plane between e-NodeB and MME. Prepared the HLD and LLD.
Achievements:
➢ Planned the datacenter devices efficiently that decreases the cost of network extensions also lower OPEX and CAPEX budget.
➢ Supported to prepare the efficient workflow between our team and other departments which decreased the projects operation time. Trained the operation teams for the further updates and troubleshooting.
➢ Learned to budget projects and to lead them from scratch to success.
Skill snapshot: IOS, NXOS, JUNOS, SDN, TOC, NFV, NSX, VxLAN, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, STP, QoS, ACL, L2VPN, L3VPN, HSRP, VRRP, micro-segmentation, VMware, Cisco, Juniper, All Cisco Nexus Family, vPC, FEX, Datacenter, feature test, Wireshark, reporting, IP, MPLS, traffic engineering, project management, VPN, LLD, HLD, migration, planning, design, workshop, upgrade,
It, STP, Asia, IMS, Workshop, Gsm, Feature, Datacenter, Router, Backup, Hardware, Support, Workflow, Hosting, Design, PLC, Engineering, Network, Test, Management, Cloud, Cisco, VMware, Budget, Big Data, IOS, Project Management
2014 - 2015
job
L3 Network Expert
BILGEADAM.
Turkey
Bilge Adam provides consultancy services to the most IT vendors such as Microsoft, VMware, Huawei, IBM, HP, Dell, Oracle, Red Hat, EMC, Symantec, PMI, Checkpoint, Apple, Google, Adobe, Autodesk.
Contracted as a L3 Network Expert and outsourced to Huawei-TURKEY to support the Superonline (ISP) UPE Migration Project.
Responsibilities:
➢ Migrated Cisco ASR9k, 3800 to Huawei NE40, 5300HI devices on MPLS Network.
➢ Analysed the Cisco configuration and prepared the MOP files for Huawei devices,
Skill snapshot: Huawei, Cisco, LAN, WAN, Checkpoint, IPSEC, Wireshark, reporting, IP, MPLS, traffic engineering, project management, LLD, HLD, migration plan, MOP, BGP, OSPF, L2VPN. L3VPN,
Bilge Adam provides consultancy services to the most IT vendors such as Microsoft, VMware, Huawei, IBM, HP, Dell, Oracle, Red Hat, EMC, Symantec, PMI, Checkpoint, Apple, Google, Adobe, Autodesk.
Contracted as a L3 Network Expert and outsourced to Huawei-TURKEY to support the Superonline (ISP) UPE Migration Project.
Responsibilities:
➢ Migrated Cisco ASR9k, 3800 to Huawei NE40, 5300HI devices on MPLS Network.
➢ Analysed the Cisco configuration and prepared the MOP files for Huawei devices,
Skill snapshot: Huawei, Cisco, LAN, WAN, Checkpoint, IPSEC, Wireshark, reporting, IP, MPLS, traffic engineering, project management, LLD, HLD, migration plan, MOP, BGP, OSPF, L2VPN. L3VPN,
Project Management, Oracle, VMware, Cisco, Management, Network, Engineering, It, Support, Adobe, Google, WAN, EMC
2010 - 2014
job
Network Expert
BDH/NETAS.
Turkey
Netas provides innovative end-to-end value-added systems integration and technology services in the fields of information and communication technologies (ICT).
Employed as a Network Expert to provide a range of network architecture and consultancy services. Designed, managed and deployed multiple network projects. Provided architectural support to big enterprises (GSM operators, landline operators, stock exchange) for critical, time-sensitive problems. Worked at three different locations; Turkey, Kazakhstan and Nepal
Netas provides innovative end-to-end value-added systems integration and technology services in the fields of information and communication technologies (ICT).
Employed as a Network Expert to provide a range of network architecture and consultancy services. Designed, managed and deployed multiple network projects. Provided architectural support to big enterprises (GSM operators, landline operators, stock exchange) for critical, time-sensitive problems. Worked at three different locations; Turkey, Kazakhstan and Nepal
Exchange, Integration, Network, Architecture, Technology, Support, Gsm
2011 - 2012
freelance
site IP Network Consultant
NCELL.
/ Nepal, Supported Ncell (The leading GSM operator in Nepal with over 5 million subscribers) about Backbone Cisco migration project as an on-site IP Network Consultant.
➢ Ncell MPLS Extension Project; Prepared LLD and HLD designs, MPLS, MPLS TE, QoS, BGP, IGP configurations, implemented the designs to live network and added new P-PE devices to four different cities Kathmandu, Pokhara, Britnagar, Hetauda
Achievements:
➢ Supported the customers abroad alone on behalf of the company and achieved more than expected amount of profit through personal skills.
➢ Trained the clients' staff enabled them to conduct services.
➢ Hired local engineers for primary works such as cabling caused cost saving on the projects abroad.
➢ Thrived in a team environment at customer sites.
➢ Documented all projects' HLD, LLD, MOP files for future use.
Skill snapshot: Cisco, Nexus Family, ASR5, ASR9, network audit, Wireshark, IOS upgrade, IOS test, traffic engineering, project management, BGP, OSPF, MPLS TE, IGP, FHRP, VRRP, VLAN, VxLAN, OSPF, GRE, DMVPN, Eth-over-MPLS, Multicast, LLD, HLD, QoS, VPC, VDC,
➢ Ncell MPLS Extension Project; Prepared LLD and HLD designs, MPLS, MPLS TE, QoS, BGP, IGP configurations, implemented the designs to live network and added new P-PE devices to four different cities Kathmandu, Pokhara, Britnagar, Hetauda
Achievements:
➢ Supported the customers abroad alone on behalf of the company and achieved more than expected amount of profit through personal skills.
➢ Trained the clients' staff enabled them to conduct services.
➢ Hired local engineers for primary works such as cabling caused cost saving on the projects abroad.
➢ Thrived in a team environment at customer sites.
➢ Documented all projects' HLD, LLD, MOP files for future use.
Skill snapshot: Cisco, Nexus Family, ASR5, ASR9, network audit, Wireshark, IOS upgrade, IOS test, traffic engineering, project management, BGP, OSPF, MPLS TE, IGP, FHRP, VRRP, VLAN, VxLAN, OSPF, GRE, DMVPN, Eth-over-MPLS, Multicast, LLD, HLD, QoS, VPC, VDC,
Project Management, IOS, Cisco, Audit, Management, Test, Network, Engineering, Gsm, Audit, Backbone
2008 - 2010
job
Network Engineer / Consultant
ALCATEL-LUCENT.
Turkey
Network
2007 - 2008
job
Backbone Network Engineer
TURCOM Technology.
Turkey
Network, Backbone
2005 - 2007
freelance
Freelance Web Designer
DILDIZAYN Design.
Turkey
Web
My education
2001
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2006
Kocaeli University / Turkey
BSC, Electronic and Communication Engineering
BSC, Electronic and Communication Engineering
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