Rifat Bin Ahamed
7+ Yrs
IT Operations Engineer

Rifat Bin Ahamed

BSc (Hons) · MSc in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
7+ Years Experience IT Operations Specialist Cybersecurity SIEM / EDR / IPS RHCE Certified Telecom Network Automation & Scripting (Python, VBA) Infrastructure & System Administration
Career Summary

Results-driven IT Engineer with 7+ years of experience in Datacenter Operations, Network Management, and Technology Project Execution for international organizations. Skilled in managing IT systems, database environments, and cross-functional projects in both local and global contexts. Proven ability to optimize infrastructure, automate workflows, and drive strategic initiatives that support business continuity and growth.

Core Proficiencies
Data Management & Automation
SQL, Excel VBA & Python Automated Reporting & Data Management MySQL / SQL Server / PostgreSQL Database Maintenance & Tuning
Cybersecurity & Monitoring
SIEM — IBM QRadar, Logpoint EDR & IPS Security Event Monitoring Proactive Fault Monitoring 24/7 SLA-Driven Incident Handling
Infrastructure Support
Linux / Windows Server Administration Shell Scripting IT Systems Deployment Network Troubleshooting
Operational Strategy
Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Planning Cross-Team Coordination Technical Documentation
Work Experience
IT Operations Engineer
September 2016 – Present
Banglalink Digital Communication Ltd (Managed Services)
BL HQ, Tiger's Den, SW(H), Plot #04, Gulshan-1, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Infrastructure Monitoring & Security: Delivered 24/7 datacenter monitoring and support, ensuring continuous uptime. Utilized SIEM tools (IBM QRadar, Logpoint), EDR, and IPS for real-time log analysis, threat detection, and security monitoring across Linux, HP, and Windows environments.
  • Network Performance Management: Led fault management and performance monitoring across IT, Core, Transmission, and Radio networks spanning 2G, 3G, and 4G cellular systems to minimize service downtime.
  • System Administration: Administered DBSS billing and VAS platforms, enforced SDP policies, and managed user configurations and access controls across Windows Active Directory and Linux servers.
  • Automation & Reporting: Engineered automated reporting dashboards using Python and Excel VBA to track service KPIs and infrastructure health. Produced daily, weekly, and monthly executive presentations, blending automated data pulls with clean visualizations to support decision-making.
  • Incident & Strategy Management: Orchestrated the incident lifecycle via Trouble Tickets (TT) with back-office coordination. Performed multi-domain KPI analysis to guide experience strategy, service quality improvement, and business continuity planning.
Training Summary
CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Network fundamentals, LAN/WAN technologies, routing & switching, infrastructure security and management.
RHCE
Red Hat Certified Engineer
System configuration & management, network services — HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, NFS, SMB, SMTP, SSH, NTP, and database services.
Academic Qualification
2016 · 1.5 Years
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Daffodil International University (DIU)
2013 · 4 Years
B.Sc. (Hons)
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
University of Development Alternative (UODA)
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Technical Skills
Scripting & Automation
Python Excel VBA (Macros) SQL MySQL PostgreSQL
Systems & OS
Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) Windows Server Unix Administration Active Directory
Cybersecurity
IBM QRadar Logpoint EDR IPS
IT Operations
Incident Management Disaster Recovery 24/7 Infrastructure Monitoring SLA Management
Languages
Bengali
Native
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Proficient (Speaking)
Attributes
Time Management Hard Worker Quick Learner Self-Motivated Goal Oriented Accountability Works Under Pressure Effective Negotiation
References
Mr. Tanvir Ashrafi
Network Management Senior Manager
Banglalink Digital Communication Ltd.
+88 01911 310 168
Relation: Professional (Line Manager)
Mr. Md. Taslim Arefin
Associate Professor
Daffodil International University
+88 01711 227 391
Relation: Academic