Omar Paracha

Omar Paracha has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of network architecture and design. Omar started their career at BT Global Services as a Network Engineer, where they gained experience in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches. Omar then moved on to work at TalkTalk Technologies/Carphone Warehouse Networks as a Senior B2B IP Network Engineer, where they managed technical aspects of B2B services and deployed complex network solutions for clients and resellers.

Afterwards, Omar joined Carphone Warehouse Networks/Opal Telecom as an IP Access Shift Team Leader, where they managed the build, operational, and project activities of the IP Engineering Access Team. Omar also worked as an IP Operations Engineer in the TalkTalk Network Operations Center, where they supported network monitoring and management.

Later, Omar worked at HP Enterprise Services as a Network Consultant, primarily serving as part of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch Data engineering team. In this role, they were responsible for designing and implementing network solutions, providing technical leadership on engineering projects, and offering engineering support.

Most recently, Omar has been working at Loblaw Companies Limited as a Principal Architect. In this role, they are responsible for network architecture, design, and operational support. Omar provides technical leadership for various projects involving data centers, retail stores, distribution centers, and remote offices in Canada.

Overall, Omar Paracha has developed a strong skillset in network architecture and design, project management, technical leadership, and operational support throughout their career.

Omar Paracha holds a Msc in Mobile and Distributed Computer Networks from Leeds Beckett University, obtained in 2006. Omar also has a Bsc In Computer Science from Hamdard University, completed between 1999 and 2003. Moreover, they attended PAF Degree college, but details regarding the degree and field of study are not available. In terms of certifications, they have obtained the AZ-300 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies certification from Microsoft in 2020, CCIE Data Center from Cisco in 2018, and CCIE Routing and Switching from Cisco in 2013. Omar also holds certifications in CCNA and CCNP from Cisco, as well as JNCIA from Juniper.