Fakhri Mammadov

Enterprise Architect/Manager, CCIE #12639 at Toronto Hydro

Summary
Versatile IT consultant with over 17 years of experience in the areas of architecture, design, deployment
and management of mission-critical IT infrastructures for large enterprise customers, including Toronto
Hydro, Symcor and the European Space Agency. Experienced strategist focused on maximizing the business
value of IT through proven track record of strategic roadmaps, standards, frameworks and business cases.
Self-starter and visionary, specializing in architecture and deployment of highly available global networks,
virtualized datacenters and robust IP Telephony solutions. Articulate presenter with aptitude for public
speaking, proficient in interfacing with Executive and Senior Management audiences Exceptional value
delivered through combination of people/project management skills and superior architectural abilities, backed
by years of hands-on experience in large IT infrastructures Adept knowledge of the IT industry, including
systems, storage, middleware and application tiers, combined with subject-matter expertise in network/telecom
infrastructures. History of delivering quality results under severe pressure and tight project deadlines.
Specialties: Enterprise and Solutions Architecture IT Management and Leadership Budget Management
(>$20M) Solid presentation and communication skills Expert technical knowledge of: > Data Networks
(IPv4/IPv6, LAN/WAN, SDN, Cisco Routers, Cisco Catalyst/Nexus platforms) > Converged VoIP solutions
(Cisco CUCM, CUC, CUE, CUP, UCCX,UCCE) > Server Infrastructure virtualization (VMware vSphere,
MS Hyper-V, HP BladeSystem/Cisco UCS) > Storage Area Networks (Brocade SAN, EMC/IBM Storage
Arrays,FC/FCoE, iSCSI) > Microsoft and UNIX Operating Systems (Windows Server NT4-2012, AD DS/
LDS, Linux, Solaris, AIX) > Telecom (MPLS, DWDM/CWDM, OTN, SONET)

Experience
Enterprise Architect / Manager (Network/Voice/Telecom) at Toronto Hydro
September 2011 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Major Achievements: Built a brand new, 100% virtualized Data Center from the ground up for Toronto
Hydro Deployed city-wide DWDM fiber-optic infrastructure to support 10G LAN, SAN and SCADA
traffic Developed comprehensive Telecom Strategy, Roadmap and Business Case for future-state Toronto
Hydro Smart Grid to secure program funding through regulatory filing Virtualized corporate Cisco IP
Telephony/Call Center (CUCM/UCCE) environment using Cisco UCS/EMC/VMware technologies with
zero-downtime to the business Created and published technical standards (Network, Telecom, Voice,
Testing, Smart Metering), introduced architectural frameworks and enforced compliance Responsibilities:
Work in the dual role of Enterprise Architect and IT Operations Functional Manager Lead enterprise
architecture and design for Data Network, VoIP, Radio and Telecom functions Manage Network, Voice,
Radio and Telecom Infrastructure Operations teams (20 direct reports) Previously managed Server,
Storage and Back-Up Infrastructure Operations teams (17 direct reports) Develop, justify and manage
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IT Infrastructure Operations CAPEX and OPEX budgets Identify opportunities, obtain executive buyin and optimize IT spend through strategically positioned business cases Constantly evaluate external
technology landscape and provide recommendations to ensure IT adherence to market direction and industry
best practices Develop comprehensive architecture solutions targeted at maximizing cost-efficiency and
productivity Govern program implementations by solutions architects and IT operations SMEs
Owner and Principal Consultant at Alfa Technology Services Inc.
August 2011 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Network Architect at Symcor
September 2005 - September 2011 (6 years 1 month)
Identified and implemented OPEX reduction and CAPEX avoidance opportunities in excess of $10M
through positive Business Cases driving the adoption of optimal IT technologies Created the architecture
of a robust Cisco IP Telephony solution, performed the migration of the 4300 user (29 sites) legacy Nortel
PBX environment within the span of six months. Successfully upgraded two 3000-server datacenter
networks of Canadas largest financial processor, Symcor Inc., to the high-end Cisco Nexus 7000/5000
platform with advanced virtualization capabilities and unified computing support. Created the network
architecture for the mission-critical 25,000-device network infrastructure to support strategic U.S. market
expansion of Symcor Inc. Ensured full business alignment of IT initiatives through five-year enterprise
technology evolution roadmaps. Increased datacenter capacity, availability and performance through the
introduction of private IaaS server virtualization model built around Cisco UCS B-series/MS Hyper-V 2008
R2 technology.
Sr. Data Communications Engineer at European Space Agency
May 2001 - July 2005 (4 years 3 months)
Deployed international data/voice networks controlling in-flight spacecraft missions of ESA/NASA,
including Envisat, Mars Express, Integral, Rosetta, Smart-1 and Cassini/Huygens. Designed and
implemented a bespoke network solution (Cisco 7206/ISDN/Frame Relay) for zero-downtime migration
of the international Ground Station Network from X.25 to TCP/IP Engineered IP LAN/WAN (Cisco
4507R/3745) communications segments of 8 international ESA Ground Stations, each being a highlyavailable campus with 300 spacecraft controlling devices. Provided third-level engineering support to the
operational worldwide communications infrastructure of the European Space Agency, comprising over 3000
telemetry processing nodes Migrated Intercom infrastructure used for spacecraft Launch and Early Orbit
Phase coordination from proprietary voice digitizers to VoIP solution (Cisco 3745/E1 CAS/E&M).
Network/Systems Engineer at US Embassy
March 1999 - May 2001 (2 years 3 months)
Designed and deployed core and branch internetworks (OSPF/Multi-ISP BGP/Checkpoint Firewall-1/Cisco
PIX) of the largest countrywide network infrastructure, uniting all major universities of the country in a
single, reliable, Internet-enabled intercity backbone. Deployed network segments (Cisco 3640/Catalyst

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4006/WinNT) with centralized Internet access as part of U.S. government grant to Azerbaijan National Oil
Academy and Baku State University.
Systems Administrator at Emirates Airline
April 1997 - March 1999 (2 years)

Skills & Expertise

Cisco Technologies
Data Center
Network Design
Network Architecture
VoIP
Virtualization
Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture
Telecommunications
Security
VMware
TCP/IP
Cisco Nexus
Windows Server
Storage Area Networks
Switches
Firewalls
Cisco Call Manager
LAN-WAN
Servers
CCIE
BGP
IP
CCNP
System Deployment
IT Strategy
High Availability
Networking
Infrastructure
Linux
Enterprise Software
Network Security
IT Management
Leadership
Team Leadership
SAN

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Publications
The Evolution of ESA Ground Station Communications to Internet Protocol
Space Ops 2002 May 1, 2002
Authors: Fakhri M.
Test and Validation Plan of the 2nd ESA Deep Space Station Communications System
AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) June 6, 2006
Authors: Fakhri M., Fabrizio A., Gioacchino B., Carmelo Cicero

Certifications
CCIE R&S - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - Routing & Switching (12 Years)
Cisco Systems License 12639 December 2003
CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional
Cisco Systems
March 2002
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Microsoft
April 2000

Education
Baku State University
B.Sc., Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 1996 - 2000

Honors and Awards

Ground Segment Implementation for ESA/NASA Integral spacecraft mission (2002) Ground Segment
Implementation for ESA Rosetta spacecraft mission (2002) Ground Segment Implementation for ESA Mars
Express spacecraft mission (2003)

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Fakhri Mammadov
Enterprise Architect/Manager, CCIE #12639 at Toronto Hydro

8 people have recommended Fakhri

"A critical thinker combined with a rare ability to communicate clearly and unambiguously. During project
status meetings, you could always count on Fakhri to deliver two or three possible solutions to address any
hint of trouble. Cheers!"
Christopher H., worked directly with Fakhri at Toronto Hydro
"I had the pleasure of working with Fakhri on a couple of projects on different aspects of it including the
business case, RFP, and the planning, design, and implementation. Fakhri is a detail oriented professional
with focus on the technical goals and business goals at the same time. His technical knowledge on the data
networks in general and Cisco based networks due to his CCIE certificate is a real value to every company. I
would welcome the opportunity of working with Fakhri again and recommend him to every employer without
any hesitations."
Changiz Sadr, P., worked directly with Fakhri at Symcor
"I have known Fakhri for six years both as a manager and a colleague. Fakhri is a hard-working professional,
with outstanding technical knowledge, excellent track record of accomplishments, great leadership skills,
capable of handling any task and respected by all colleagues and clients. I have every confidence in his ability
to reliably deliver quality results and have no hesitations recommending him for any senior network/solutions
architecture role"
Robert K., managed Fakhri at Symcor
"Fakhri is an energetic, talented, knowledgeable and resourceful network architect. With his outstanding
technical expertise, he is able to communicate and present sophisticated network design to business
community and executives. One can always count on him to deliver projects under pressure and tight
timelines. He adds a great value to the team. I highly recommend him without reservation."
Tao J., worked directly with Fakhri at Symcor
"Fakhri is a very organized, knowledgable, and talented individual. He has been a resource on my projects on
serveral occasions and has always delivered tasks that were assigned to him and within the duration requested

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of him. I could always count on his expertise to provide solutions and resolve issues. He is very easy to get
along with and is extremely helpful."
Reza H., managed Fakhri at Symcor
"Fakhri was the lead in the Symcor's inter-national (US & Canada) VoIP deployment project. Within Canda
this meant migrating upward of 4000 digital and analog phones based on distributed Nortel PBXes to Cisco
system comprising of CallManager/Unity systems and VoIP phones. He was able to manage the complex
task of migration to the new platform with no major production issues. He has shown keen understanding,
knowledge and troubleshooting abilities which lead to the success in this project. For these reasons I whole
heartedly recommend Fakhri for such projects."
Arbind S., worked directly with Fakhri at Symcor
"Fakhri is the best Engineer in the Network and Security field I meet in my career; he has a strong team
work orientation and great problem solving attitude. He is also a good communication skill and is capable to
manage difficult sitiations under heavy preassure period."
Gioacchino B., worked directly with Fakhri at European Space Agency
"I had pleasure working with Fakhri for two years in US Embassy/Baku. Fakhri was the key person to
administer embassy network infrastructure and provide IT support to the end users. Fakhri's technical skills
and customer service level were appreciated by all employees in the embassy."
Samir S., worked with Fakhri at US Embassy
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