I am a seasoned networking expert/Architect with 18+ years of global experience in the telecom and IT industry. My expertise spans end-to-end network design, deployment, and operations across diverse platforms including Cisco, Nokia, Juniper, and Ciena. I have successfully led and delivered projects for Tier-1 ISPs and enterprise customers, both offshore and onsite, across the UK, South Africa, and Japan. My strong technical foundation is backed by industry-respected certifications and an MBA in IT with PMP credentials.

Core Skills & Technical Expertise

• Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, MPLS, ISIS
• Service Provider Technologies: IP/MPLS, L2/L3 VPNs, VPLS, Segment Routing
• Automation & Tools: NETCONF/YANG, MD-CLI, Ansible (intro level), IXIA (testing)
• Platforms: Cisco IOS/XE/XR, Junos OS, Nokia SR OS, Ciena SAOS
• Network Design: High availability, redundancy, migration, greenfield and brownfield
• Project Leadership: Planning, stakeholder coordination, execution, and documentation
• Certifications
• PMP – Project Management Professional
• CCIE – Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
• CCNP, CCSP, CCNA – Cisco Certifications
• Nokia NRS I & NRS II – Nokia Service Routing Certifications