Shabnam
Amou Aghaei

Network Operation Specialist

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A Few Words

About me

I am a graduate student from Computer Networks, K. N. Toosi university of technology, Iran, with more than two years of working experience in the industrial networking environment. I have been working on Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks (WRSN) during my studies. Furthermore, I am interested in Machine Learning and currently taking a course in the subject. My research interests also include IoT, Cloud Computing, and SDN to name but a few.

Skills

  • Familiar with python programming Language (using Pycharm)
  • Familiar with Google OR-Tools (an open-source software suite for optimization)
  • Database:
       SQL (Pre-Intermediate)
  • Linux kernel Administration:
       CentOS (Upper-Intermediate)
       Ubuntu (Intermediate)

Educational Background

2022 – Present

TU Dublin University of Technology

Doctor of Philosophy

Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Computer Science Applications in Network Monitoring
Thesis Title: Self-Adaptive Monitoring Framework for Software-Defined Networking Environments
Supervisor: Dr. Ruairí de Fréín

Master of Science

Information Technology - Computer Networks
Thesis Title: A Coverage Aware Charging Method in Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks (WRSN)
Supervisor: Dr. Saeed Sedighian Kashi
Average: 17.92 / 20
Courses: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Advanced Computer Networking, Computer Architecture, Internet of Things, Distributed Systems

Bachelor of Science

Computer Engineering - Hardware
Thesis Title: Analysis and Simulation of an Influencial-Node Detection Method in Complex Networks
Supervisor: Dr. Abdorasoul Ghasemi
Average: 16.09 / 20

Job Experiences

2021 – 2022

Informatics Services Corporation (ISC)

Network Operations Specialist

• Operating and maintaining banks' test and development environment's network infrastructure Using cisco ASA firewall, Cisco ACS, PRTG Network Monitoring System, and Cisco prime infrastructure.
• Implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of site-to-site VPNs and Remote Access VPNs
• Configuration and Optimization of PRTG network monitoring tool to increase the efficiency of network
• Configuring and maintaining Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) to offer authentication, accounting, and authorization services to network devices

2019 – 2020

Arang IT

Digital Marketing Specialist

• Generated digital content for LMS (Learning Management System) such as courses, quizzes, dialog simulations, screencasts, video lectures, and other interactive learning materials Using Powerpoint and iSpring Suite
• Successfully managed and maintained ArangIT website

2018 - 2019

Amel System

Network Operations Center Engineer

• Managed and maintained corporate network monitoring tools: Zabbix, SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios
• Successfully involved in the installation, configuration, and management of IT Operational Portal (ITOP)
• Effectively involved firewall (Fortigate) configuration and maintenance: remote SSL, Policies, Security Profiles
• Successfully took part in router configuration from scratch
• Took an integral part in establishing IPSec tunnels between different branches
• Effectively involved in Virtualization project and deploying various type of Windows/Linux application/database servers (Server 20012 R2/2016/2019, Redhat, CentOS, Fedora, Ubuntu) using VMware vCenter Server
• Provided the technology knowledge and vision to support the company’s business objectives, and recommended hardware and software solutions for business processes
• Successfully involved in Domain/Server Migration/Upgrade projects such as AD Domain 2012 R2 to 2016
• Managed and monitored availability and functionality of Windows/Linux infrastructure (AD, DHCP, DNS), application and database servers (MS IIS, MS SQL Server 2012 R2, 2016), file server (DFS) in MS Active Directory domain environment
• Effectively involved in Data/Endpoint Protection tasks using Symantec Backup Exec
• Successfully involved in establishing SAN Storage and maintaining and allocating storage to servers and enabling data protection policies
• Provided proactive solutions representing different data analysis based on Zabbix and Solarwinds network monitoring tools
• Effectively participated in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) software data analysis
• Take part in Hardening Process of Network Components to secure them against attacks as best as possible

2017 - 2018

Shoa Publications

IT Technician

• Working with company clients and employees for the purpose of identifying and solving computer problems
• Setting up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices
• Checking computer hardware to ensure functionality
• Installing and configuring appropriate software and functions according to specifications

2014

K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Teaching Assistant

Computer Architecture

Volunteer Works

2020– 2021

Free Discussion Sessions

Organizer

In order to improve my Speaking Skill, I volunteered to hold online free discussion sessions for around 8 months for a group of students who shared the same goal with me. I organized the sessions around the topics of the day gathered from media and other sources.

2016 – present

Tree-Planting Group

Tree Planting Volunteer

I believe that planting trees helps achieve a larger goal, such as enhancing the quality of life in a community, protecting wildlife, or preserving a natural environment. Therefore, I joined a group of students from the University of Tehran to help to achieve these goals.

2018 - 2019

K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Volunteer teacher

When I was in the University I started teaching interested students the basics of python programming language and introduce them to the PyCharm development environment. I also taught them the fundamentals of working with VMware workstations and implementing simple networks with that.

Publications

Mobile Charger Scheduling for Full Coverage in Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks  (under preparation)

Research Interests

  • (WRSN) Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks
  • Machine Learning
  • Robotics
  • SDN (Software Defined Networking)
  • IoT (Internet of Things)
  • Cloud Computing

Languages

  • persian: Native
  • Spanish: Basic
  • English TOEFL Score: 106

References

  • Dr Ruairí de Fréín (PhD Supervisor) at Ruairi.DeFrein@TUDublin.ie
  • Dr. Saeed Sedighian Kashi (MSc Supervisor) at  sedighian@kntu.ac.ir
  • Dr. Amin Nikanjam (MSc Advisor) at nikanjam@kntu.ac.ir
  • Dr. Mehdi Esnaashari at esnaashari@kntu.ac.ir
  • Eng. Siavash Rahimkhani (Direct Manager at ISC) at rahimkhani@gmail.com 

Hobbies

  • Reading books, especially novels
  • Gardening
  • Traveling
  • Swimming
  • Creating handcrafts
  • Watching TV series