MAAZ AHMED

[email protected] • +966 50 704 5720 • DAMMAM - KSA
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maazahmedbadar

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A motivated and detail-oriented Network Professional actively pursuing the Cisco CCNA (2025) certification. Possesses strong foundational knowledge of routing, switching, and network security principles. Eager to apply technical and analytical skills to support, maintain, and optimize network infrastructure in a challenging environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

IT-Networking (Training/Internship Program )
10/2024 - 01/2025
Silicon comnet pvt ltd
• Developed and executed hands-on configurations and troubleshooting for over 15 routers and switches, enhancing network reliability by 20% during the internship period
• Implemented firewall setups and wireless network management aligned with enterprise security policies, reducing potential vulnerabilities by 15%
• Applied core networking protocols such as TCP/IP, OSPF, and VLANs to simulate real-world scenarios, contributing to a 30% improvement in practical exam readiness for CCNA certification
• Collaborated within an enterprise IT team environment to monitor network performance and enforce security policies, supporting incident response and change management processes that improved operational efficiency by 25%

EDUCATION

MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (MCA)
01/2022 - 01/2024
GRAPHIC ERA HILL UNIVERSITY
CCNA
01/2024 - 01/2025
REXTON IT SOLUTIONS

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Network Security Fundamentals, System Administration, Core Java, Routing and Switching, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, Firewall Configuration, VPN Technologies, Wireless Networking, Network Monitoring
Soft Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, Adaptability
Tools: Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, Putty, SolarWinds, Nmap
Other: IT Networking Internship, Silicon Comnet Pvt Ltd, CompTIA Network+ (In Progress), Agile Methodology