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Hafriz Kamal

Senior Network Engineer

Summary

Dynamic Network Specialist with extensive experience in network operations, excelling in network troubleshooting and performance monitoring. Proven track record in managing escalations and enhancing team collaboration. Expertise in software-defined networking, driving significant improvements in service delivery and operational efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality support and training to elevate team capabilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Network Specialist (SDWAN)

AT&T Worldwide Network Services (M) Sdn Bhd
10.2020 - 04.2025
  • Provide Tier 2 network support SDWAN/Flexware
  • Manage and monitor customer network (pro-active &
    re-active) as well as escalation from Service and Operations Manager
  • Troubleshooting on various network device specifically on
    transport circuit issues (Juniper, Cisco, Velocloud/Broadcom,
    Vyatta, SilverPeak)
  • Assist Tier 1 in bridge call and engaging Tier 3 for high
    level support
  • Performed configuration, troubleshooting and hardware replacement of various network devices (Juniper, Cisco, Velocloud/Broadcom, Vyatta, SilverPeak)
  • Worked with local service provider for any circuit issues


Network Specialist

AT&T Worldwide Network Services (M) Sdn Bhd
04.2017 - 10.2020

Position: Network Team Lead


  • Served as Tier 2 network support for client Shell &
    IBM
  • Support WAN/LAN and wireless infrastructure
    mainly Cisco and Aruba
  • Perform network troubleshooting with multiple
    vendors (local telco and NCR) including hardware replacement
  • Manage and monitor network escalation internal and
    external to meet customers SLA
  • Ensure updates are to be sent regularly to management on high severity cases
  • Focal point for hands-on training sessions for new staff members


Position: Subject Matter Expert (SME)


  • Vyatta brocade SME (TAC support) for customer IBM Softlayer
  • Focal point ticket quality and process for Shell
    account (sev1 & sev2 incident) and repeating/chronic
    incidents
  • Weekly ticket reporting and audit to ensure SLA's are met
    accordingly
  • SME for Aruba wireless
  • Incident & Problem Management for highly escalated
    issues
  • Focal point for Cisco RMA part return and reporting to ensure defective parts are returned by customer

Sr Associate

AT&T Worldwide Network Services (M) Sdn Bhd
08.2010 - 10.2020

Position: Backup Network Team Lead

  • Served as Tier 1.5 network operations support for customer Shell
  • Support WAN/LAN, wireless and load balancer
  • Manage and monitor customer network (pro-active and re-active) and task assigned by team lead
  • Responsible for Tier 2 engagement and provide assistance for network troubleshooting issues
  • Responsible to engage local telco provider (Verizon, Level 3, BT) globally and external vendor (NCR) in providing support to Tier 2
  • Served as a point of contact for external vendors, ensuring timely resolution of any technical issues impacting service levels

Infrastructure Analyst

Electronic Data Systems IT Services (Malaysia) Sdn
01.2009 - 08.2010

Position: Team Leader Global Network Operations (GNOC)


  • Reduced downtime by proactively monitoring and troubleshooting network issues.
  • 1st and 2nd level support in diagnosing network
    problems and troubleshooting
  • Perform network changes configurations for break fix incidents
  • Escalation and ensure incidents are worked base on ITIL standard
  • Monitor team progress and provide training for new joiners on best practices in day to day GNOC operations, boosting their knowledge base while increasing overall team productivity.

Infrastructure Associate

Electronic Data Systems IT Services (Malaysia) Sdn
09.2006 - 12.2009
  • Provide 1st level support network monitoring,
    analysis and troubleshooting using Netcool
    monitoring system
  • Bridge call with multiple vendors and local ISP for live
    troubleshooting
  • Responsible for proactively monitoring 2700+ network devices globally over 200 clients
  • Manage and support network device (Cisco, Wireless
    AP & Load Balancers)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology - Information System Engineering

Multimedia University
Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
04.2001 -

Skills

Network troubleshooting and monitoring

Network performance monitoring

Software-defined networking

Incident and Problem Management

Certification

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate (2007)

Timeline

Network Specialist (SDWAN)

AT&T Worldwide Network Services (M) Sdn Bhd
10.2020 - 04.2025

Network Specialist

AT&T Worldwide Network Services (M) Sdn Bhd
04.2017 - 10.2020

Sr Associate

AT&T Worldwide Network Services (M) Sdn Bhd
08.2010 - 10.2020

Infrastructure Analyst

Electronic Data Systems IT Services (Malaysia) Sdn
01.2009 - 08.2010

Infrastructure Associate

Electronic Data Systems IT Services (Malaysia) Sdn
09.2006 - 12.2009

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology - Information System Engineering

Multimedia University
04.2001 -
Hafriz KamalSenior Network Engineer