Zain Asghar

Results-driven Network and Project Engineer with over 7 years of experience in network deployment, project lifecycle management, and systems infrastructure. Proven track record in successfully executing large-scale SD-WAN and MPLS network deployments for major stakeholders. Adept at managing multi-functional technical teams, coordinating with consultants, and delivering projects within strict timelines and quality standards.

Project Lead & Infrastructure Engineer - Nets International - Lahore, Pakistan

(2018-10)

• Infrastructure & Power Management: Managed telecom infrastructure operations, specializing in power connectivity, rectifiers, and battery bank deployments for Universal Service Fund (USF) outdoor 10G nodes.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Executed comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Routine (PMR) audits and corrective maintenance to preserve network health, maximize uptime, and ensure SLA compliance.
• Vendor & Site Supervision: Supervised on-site engineering and vendor teams during technical site surveys and installations at NTDC grid stations, ensuring BOQ-compliant quality work.
• KPI & SLA Compliance: Monitored network and facility infrastructure stability, managing a helpdesk ticketing ecosystem to track SLA timelines and generate performance documentation.
• BOQ & Technical Sign-offs: Authored and finalized local and foreign BOQs, collaborating with corporate clients and NTDC consultants to secure formal project and technical sign-offs (PAT).
• Financial & Operational Efficiency: Administered region-level financial document pipelines (SANs/GRNs) to optimize resource allocation, drive OPEX efficiencies, and expedite corporate payment clearances.
• Monitoring Tools: Monitored infrastructure alerts and power alarms utilizing Zabbix, Nagios, and Cisco Prime to preemptively solve site faults.

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Technology - NCBA, Lahore

D.A.E. - Electrical Engineering - Technical Board of Lahore