Syed Hassan Alvi
About Syed Hassan Alvi
Syed Hassan Alvi is a Lead Network & Security professional with extensive experience in network engineering and security, currently working at du in Dubai since 2018. He has held various roles in notable organizations, including Cisco, Standard Chartered Bank, and IBM, and holds advanced certifications in network security.
Work at du
Syed Hassan Alvi has been serving as the Lead Network & Security at du since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing network security measures and ensuring the integrity of network operations. His position at du marks a significant part of his career, where he applies his extensive knowledge in network security and management.
Previous Experience in Networking
Prior to his current role, Syed Hassan Alvi held various positions in the networking field. He worked as a Senior Network Engineer at Cisco from 2016 to 2018 in Dubai. He also served as a Network Consultant at Standard Chartered Bank in Dubai for four months in 2013. His experience includes roles at IBM as a Network Analyst and at Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited as a Networks Team Lead.
Education and Expertise
Syed Hassan Alvi holds a Post Graduation degree in Information Systems from Karachi University, completed in 2013. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Advanced Accounting, Statistics, Business Maths, and Economics from the same institution between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, he completed a Diploma of Associate Engineer in Electronics from the Sindh Board of Technical Education Karachi.
Certifications and Specializations
Syed Hassan Alvi possesses advanced certifications in network security, specifically Fortinet NSE-6 and NSE-7. These certifications emphasize his expertise in Azure Integration and Enterprise Firewall solutions. He is skilled in advanced load balancing technologies and has extensive experience with Cisco ACI, VMware's network virtualization technologies, and various firewall solutions.
Technical Skills and Experience
Syed Hassan Alvi has a strong background in configuring and managing a variety of network and storage systems, including Cisco Data Center Nexus Switches and Fortigate Firewalls. He has hands-on experience with redundancy solutions such as HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP, and is proficient in deploying and managing EMC Avamar Networker for backup and recovery solutions.