Dipen Rai
Kathmandu, Nepal • Tel: + (977) 9814340084 • Email: dipenrai514@[Link]
SUMMARY
As a network engineer, I specialize in designing, implementing, and maintaining computer
networks. My expertise includes configuring devices, troubleshooting issues, and
optimizing network performance. With a deep understanding of protocols and security
measures, I ensure robust and secure connections. In a constantly evolving technological
landscape, I thrive on solving challenges and orchestrating seamless data flow, contributing
to the efficient functioning of an organization's digital ecosystem.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Datacom/Network Engineer at Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Kathmandu, Nepal
July 2019 – Present
Key Responsibilities and Achievements
Conducted successful POC tests in IP networks and BRAS, evaluating new
technologies and network enhancements. Optimizing Data Communication
Systems (DCS), reviewing a design for network security, administering network
devices, and conducting system testing for validation.
Involved in the development of High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD),
Method of Procedure (MOP), and Reason for Change (RFC) for various projects of IP Core
and RAN.
NCE (NMS) software installation, migration, and upgradation in Suse Linux or
Linux-based Euler OS in VM, private/public could or on-premises server,
Monitoring and maintaining Huawei switches, servers, and routers that support
the Telecom operator's OSS, IP RAN, and IP Core Network infrastructure as an
NOC engineer.
Deliver the BRAS project of the customer by installing and commissioning both
centralized and distributed BNG which requires a profound knowledge of
CGNAT, PPPoE, IPoE, IP Multicast, Routing Protocols, DHCP, VLAN, RADIUS,
etc.
Handling installation and commissioning part of Huawei NE series routers,
NMS(U2000/NCE) 8000E/1000E firewalls, OLT MA5600/MA5800, and Huawei
switches which requires an in-depth working knowledge of MPLS, L2VPN /
L3VPN, MP-BGP, OSPF, ISIS, BFD, VRF, VPN FRR/IP FRR, QinQ, IP Multicast,
QoS, VPLS, EVPN, VXLAN, SD-WAN, IPSec, SSL, etc.
Creating FTTx network solutions for enterprise customers and internet service
providers.
Installing and commissioning of Modular and Container based Data Center(T/H
sensor, IVS/VCN, Camera, ECC800, Water sensor, Smoke sensor, ETC)
Designing and implementing Wi-Fi Campus network with the Leader AP, NCE
Campus/NMS, and Access controller with NAC, AAA, and other security
features.
Performing regular health check-ups, EOL (end of life) checks, EOS (end of service)
checks, and deep inspections to help identify potential issues or vulnerabilities in the
customer’s network infrastructure.
Configuring, and deploying server hardware and software components. This includes
setting up physical servers, virtual machines (VMs), operating systems, and server
applications according to customers’ requirements.
Enterprise Support Engineer at Worldlink Communications Nepal (Internet Service
Provider) Kathmandu, Nepal
September 2015 – July 2019
Key Responsibilities and Achievements
Responsible for resolving trouble tickets raised by clients through phone, email, or remote
access.
Installation, Integration, and maintenance of LAN and WAN setup. Verifying E2E
connectivity of the enterprise customer by troubleshooting the VPLS network.
Managing and troubleshooting escalated calls from Field engineers.
Configuring and Maintaining the Wireless Devices, firewalls, routers & switches of
different vendors (Sophos, Fortinet, Mikrotik, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Cisco) which helped
me acquire skills in DHCP, VLAN, RADIUS, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, L2VPN,
L3VPN, Security protocols, 802.1x, VPLS, Wireless Controller, NAC, etc.
Configuring L2TP, IPSec, SSL, and ACL configuration in the firewalls of Sophos and
Fortinet.
Handling the issues of the customer regarding NVR/VCN and Camera.
Travelling onsite to work on project critical issues and working with technical,
implementation teams, customer support, and business teams to find the resolution.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NETWORK TECHNOLOGY from the
Sikkim Manipal University
RELEVANT SKILLS
LAN/WAN - IPv4/IPv6 – EIGRP/OSPF/ISIS/BGP - SD-WAN/VXLAN - MPLS/MP-BGP - L2VPN/L3VPN -
GRE/IPSec/SSL - Firewalls/Proxy-Server - Load balancer - LDP/RSVP/EVPN/EVC-
FRR/BFD/HA/GLBP/VRRP/HSRP - VPLS/EVPN - IP Multicast/PIM/MLDMSDP - CoS/QoS -
Netconf/SNMP/SMTP - VRF/DMVPN - WAN accelerators - WLAN/WAC - DNS/DHCP - GSM/LTE/5G -
IPS/IDP/NAC - NAT/CGNAT - AP/IoT - Storage/Server - FTTx/OLT – Linux - Office 365 - OLT/ONT -
AWS/Azure - Cloud/NMS - NSX-T/Vmware/Hyper-V - Router/Switch - Cisco ISE/ACA - Palo
Alto/Fortinet/Aruba/F5 - Juniper EX/SRX/MX - Ubiquiti/Cambium/Ruckus - VoIP/SIP - SIEM/SOAR –
NACISE – Solarwinds/Zabbix/Nagios – PYTHON/Ansible/XML/PERL/Json - IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Routing and Switching, Network Design, Security, Wireless networking, Virtualization, Resilient and
continuous learning.
Languages: English and Nepali
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
HCIP-HUAWEI CERTIFIED ICT PROFESSIONAL- Datacom-Advanced routing and switching
technology, Expiry date – 2026
JNCIP-SERVICE PROVIDER TECHNOLOGY Issued by Juniper Networks, Expiry date – 2026
CCNA-CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE, Issued by CISCO, Expired on 2022
JNCIS-ENTERPRISE ROUTING AND SWITCHING, Issued by Juniper Networks, Expiry date -
2026
JNCIA-SECURITY, Issued by Juniper Networks, Expiry date - 2026
JNCIA-DATA CENTER, Issued by Juniper Networks, Expiry date – 2026
JNCIA-Junos, Issued by Juniper Networks, Expiry date - 2026
