Hilal Saeed
Network Professional & Engineer
About Me
I am a Network Professional with over 5 years of experience in enterprise and service provider environments.
I specialize in routing (OSPF and BGP), switching, MPLS, L2VPN (Carrier Ethernet), and transport technologies (DWDM/OTN). My expertise extends to delivering TAC support, managing LAN/MAN/WAN infrastructure, and collaborating with customers to troubleshoot, provision, and optimize networks.
Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in troubleshooting issues related to routing and switching along with deploying DWDM/OTN services, Carrier Ethernet solutions, and leveraging Python scripts to resolve issues and implement fixes, significantly improving operational efficiency. I have worked with leading technology companies including HCLTech, Infosys Limited, and Capgemini Engineering.
I have been recognized with multiple awards, including Best Engineer and KCS Champ, for driving operational excellence, mentoring teams, and ensuring high network availability. My experience spans enterprise customers and service providers.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about my professional journey. I look forward to connecting and discussing how my network engineering expertise can contribute to your organization's success.
Technical Skills
Core Competencies
Routing & Switching
OSPF, BGP, MPLS, STP, ARP, HSRP/VRRP, VLANs, EtherChannel configuration and troubleshooting
Transport Technologies
DWDM, OTN, Carrier Ethernet, 802.1ad (Q-in-Q), 802.1ah (PBB), 802.1Qay (PBB-TE)
WAN Switching
Carrier Ethernet, 802.1ag (CFM), G.8032, G.8031 deployment and management
Python Scripting
Collaborating with developers to build scripts for issue resolution, bug fixes, and network optimization
Network Monitoring
SNMP, RFC testing, RCA reporting, RMA handling, and performance optimization
Professional Experience
Career Journey
Technical Specialist - HCLTech
July 2025 - PresentSenior Network Engineer managing Microsoft's lab networks, configuring routers/switches, and delivering escalation support for large-scale customers.
Senior Associate Consultant - Infosys Limited
September 2024 - July 2025Networks Engineer for European client managing LAN/WAN infrastructure, Azure ExpressRoute, and delivering troubleshooting while maintaining SLA.
Associate Engineer - Capgemini Engineering
March 2021 - September 2024TAC support for enterprise/service providers, DWDM/OTN/Carrier Ethernet deployment, RCA preparation, and Knowledge Base coaching.
Trainee Network Engineer
2019 - 2021Foundation training in network engineering principles, hands-on experience with routing and switching technologies, network troubleshooting, and protocol fundamentals.
Education
Academic Background
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
Graphic Era University, Dehradun
Professional Certifications
Industry Credentials
CIENA Carrier Ethernet Associate
CIENA
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
Microsoft
Python Training Certificate
IIT Bombay (Spoken-Tutorials.org)
Professional Recognition
Awards & Achievements
SPOT Award Recognition
Nominated by managers and TL for closing most tickets and handle escalations and support team members
Best Engineer Award
Recognition for operational excellence and team mentoring
KCS Champion
Knowledge sharing excellence and database contributions
Get In Touch
Let's Connect
Ready to discuss networking solutions or explore collaboration opportunities? I'd love to hear from you.