Yusuf Ziya Ünel

IP Integration, Testing and Validation Engineer • Technical support for Turk Telekom IP/MPLS & Mobile Domain • Ensured efficient delivery of IP Routing Products and Solutions through presentations, PoC tests, and customer demos. • Reviewed and validated engineering requirements against Nokia IP/MPLS product capabilities (7950 XRS, 7750 SR/SRs series, 7450 ESS series, 7250 and 7220 IXR series, 7210 series), ensuring that hardware, software, and firmware versions met contracted compliance levels. • Commissioned, configured, upgraded, and troubleshot Nokia IP/MPLS products, identifying limitations and pre-existing defects to tailor solutions that met customer needs. • Collaborated closely with network consultants and participated in customer design reviews, providing remote and on-site support, including recovery assistance during outages and disaster events. • Created and reviewed technical documents such as Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs) to ensure smooth implementation and operations. • Acted as the first escalation point for hardware and software issues, maintaining effective communication with the customer, reducing resolution time. • Administered and provided technical support for Turk Telekom's NMS/Network Function Manager – Packet (NFM-P), including upgrades, installations, and ongoing system support. • Deployed and tested Event-Driven Automation (EDA) for data center projects. • NRS II (Written Exams Completed)

Regional IP/MPLS Planning & Operation Team - Managed large-scale IP/MPLS network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance for İstanbul region. (İstanbul, Edirne, Tekirdağ, Kırklareli, Kocaeli, Sakarya) - Hands-on experience on following Alcatel-Lucent equipment: Nokia 7750 Service Router (SR) family, Nokia 7450 Ethernet Service Switch (ESS) family, Nokia 7950 Extensible Routing System (XRS) family; Huawei: NE40 Service Routers; Alcatel-Lucent Nokia: 6850, 6860 Omniswitches; Huawei: Campus and Data Center Switches - installation, configuration, and operation of core routers and switches, supporting backbone services. - Monitored backbone uplink utilization and network health (Cacti, NMS) - LAG imbalances tracking and traffic regulation - Service configuration for DSLAM and GPON installations on backbone network - Configured and optimized L2 (Epipe/VPLS) and L3 (IES/VPN) services for corporate customers, providing 24/7 technical support. - Supported advanced services: IPTV, multicast, NGN - Network redundancy and high-availability solutions configurations (MC-LAG, VRRP, E-Trunk, Stack) - Errors and Log tracking over U2000, SAM 5620 (Overbooked, FCS, symbol, pause frame etc.) - Designed and deployed automation scripts for daily operational tasks (Developed and Implemented IP prefix checker program for BGP neighbours) - Troubleshooting network incidents - Mentored interns

I have worked as a freelance Python developer, creating custom solutions for clients in areas like image processing, computer vision, and other projects. I focus on understanding client needs and delivering efficient, reliable code.