Samreen Bano

Network Engineer with practical experience maintaining and supporting enterprise fiber-optic and microwave transport networks, combined with strong theoretical foundations in routing and switching concepts (OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, BGP), Layer 2/3 protocols (STP, VTP, CDP, LLDP, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP/GLBP), NAT, IP addressing/subnetting, and IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack environments. CCNA certified, with experience in customer-facing technical support, network troubleshooting, and cross-functional digital transformation projects. BS in Telecommunication Engineering with a published research paper in antenna design.

Network Engineer (NE) - NAYAtel Pvt. Ltd. - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2024-01)

• Manage and maintain Nayatel's FTTH network, providing Tier-1 TAC support and resolving customer network issues.
• Configure customer-end devices, applying CCNA-level knowledge of IP addressing, routing/switching (OSPF, STP, EtherChannel), NAT, and first-hop redundancy (HSRP/VRRP/GLBP).
• Diagnose outages and perform root-cause analysis per TAC procedures; support Digital Transformation initiatives digitalizing manual, call-based workflows.

MW Engineer Intern - Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Global Service Center) - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2023-09 - 2024-01)

• Performed microwave link integration (1+0, 1+1, 2+1 setups) and RTN visibility, alarm handling, and capacity upgrades on K-Band/E-Band links using NCE/NMS platforms.
• Worked with RTN 900/300 series IDUs/ODUs and IF cards; coordinated daily work orders for a 15-person team and supported the Saudi STC microwave project.

Career-Prep Fellow - National Expansion Plan of NICS

(2023-03 - 2023-09)

Selected from over 700 applicants for an intensive 6-month fellowship (funded by MoITT and PITB) developing professional competencies in communication, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Freelance Antenna Design Engineer - Fiverr (Remote)

(2023-03 - 2023-09)

• Completed 10 antenna design and technical report-writing projects for international clients using CST and HFSS.

Trainee Intern - Special Communication Organization (SCO)

(2022-08 - 2022-09)

• Gained practical exposure to IP installation, Network Management Systems (NMS), and network equipment/facilities.
• Worked hands-on with NGSM, IPS network, and FTTH systems, plus transmission technologies including SDH, PSTN, DWDM, and OTN.
• Led a 4-person team to prepare technical reports and presentations.

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication Engineering - University of Engineering and Technology (2019-09 - 2023-08)

Intermediate (Pre-Engineering) - Army Public School and College (2017-08 - 2019-05)