I am an accomplished and Pre and Post sales Engineer backed by 20 years experience in the IT industry Ranging from customer support to designing and deploying a wide range of equipment into a wide range of complex corporate environments.Specialising in 3g/4g access methods, Multicast network design, remote access, network security, communication protocols, messaging, directory services, network design and virtualisation.Proven experience with architecting and implementing in-depth security solutions across a variety of hardware including Palo Alto firewalls, Extreme Networks switching, Tripleplay IPTV solutions and Icomera 3g/4g customer access gateways.Demonstrated technical expertise and problem solving skills and the ability to communicate on all levels to ensure deadlines and client’s goals are achieved.• Expert understanding of CyberSecurity• Excellent understanding of TCP/IP• Excellent understanding of WAN technologies• Excellent understanding of Routing and LAN technologies• Excellent troubleshooting techniques• good understanding of Microsoft platforms including Active Directory, Sharepoint and Exchange• Excellent understanding of Vmware• Excellent understanding of Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cyberoam (now Sohpos)• Good understanding of Storage technologies including iSCSI and Fibre channel• Excellent understanding of Anti Virus and Filtering solutions across multiple platforms• Strong understanding of 802.1x and Certificate services• Excellent understanding of Firewall technologies and deployment practices• Good understanding of web services technologies• Good understanding of 3g/4g access methologiesSpecialties: Switching & Routing (Extreme Networks and Cisco),Firewalls (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cyberoam),VMwareMicrosoft TechnologiesSIEM - TrustwaveOther:Inducted member of the Palo Alto networks advanced network defence and training programExtreme Networks Black Belt #491
Listed skills include Network Design, Linux, Firewalls, Virtualization, and 45 others.