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Michael Goodwin
Cisco Engineer
Michael is a seasoned network engineer with extensive telecom experience. He handled voice communications before VoIP, installed one of the first Avaya's IP offices in the US, and worked on many platforms, from Cisco on-prem to cloud solutions. Having worked with Cisco networks since 2006, from Catalyst to Cisco Meraki with Zero Trust security, Michael has gained extensive knowledge of the enterprise telecom world.

Kevin He
Cisco Engineer
Kevin is a senior network and security consultant with 18 years of experience in environments ranging from large global vendors and Telco to enterprise sectors like banks and government agencies. Skilled in a wide range of products such as Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, F5, Check Point, Palo Alto, and Fortinet. He has a proven track record of design, delivery, and BAU support for large-scale network and security projects. Kevin is Cisco CCIE, Check Point CCSE, and Fortinet NSE4 certified.

Evgeni Tsvetanov
Cisco Engineer
Evgeni is a full-stack developer and network engineer with a decade of experience. He has worked in ISP and mobile carrier enterprises and on products operating across the globe, such as the Facebook network, Cisco and other ISP networks, web security, and cryptocurrency. Evgeni's experience includes all technical aspects of software development and the systems behind well-functioning products, including the user interface, servers, network, cloud, algorithms, and architecture.

Charlie Cooper
Cisco Engineer
A senior network engineer, Charlie boasts expertise in voice, route/switch, and Palo Alto firewalls. With rich experience in telcos like Timeplex and Metaswitch and enterprises like early Airbnb, Argo AI, and Astra Rockets, he's adept at crafting robust network infrastructures. Charlie thrives in fast-paced settings, excelling in planning, implementing, and maintaining infrastructures. His troubleshooting skills are exceptional, particularly in managing internal and external expectations.

Asif Khan
Cisco Engineer
Asif is a senior network security engineer with almost a decade of experience in the network security domain. He has managed multiple security projects and specialized in firewalls, including Palo Alto Networks, Panorama, Fortinet, Cisco, and F5. Asif's various certifications show he is committed to mastering and maintaining the skills and knowledge in his field of expertise.

Saqib Rana
Cisco Engineer
Saqib is a results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience implementing IT network security solutions. He specializes in firewalls, load balancers, routing and switching, cloud or VPN solutions, web proxies, and automation. Saqib also manages multivendor devices, including Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point, FortiGate, Cisco—ASA, ISE, WSA, and Firepower Threat Defense or Management Center—Forcepoint, A10 Networks, Aruba, Splunk, FortiAnalyzer, and F5 BIG-IP web application firewalls.

Brandon Peskin
Cisco Engineer
Brandon is an experienced professional who has worked as a systems administrator and network engineer/architect. He has a strong passion for developing, implementing, and supporting the technologies used both yesterday and today to get the job done. Brandon has solid experience working with major vendors such as Fortinet, Cisco, Ubiquiti, and Palo Alto Networks.

Shinu Kuruvila
Cisco Engineer
Shinu is a result-driven developer with over nine years of global enterprise-level technical consulting experience for leading-edge IT firms. His expertise includes network infrastructure, in-depth knowledge of enterprise network topology, design, and implementation. Shinu's a seasoned leader who engages independently with customers delivering on-schedule resolutions to mission-critical issues. He has the tenacity to work with a demanding clientele and maintain a flexible work schedule.

Kehinde Alabede
Cisco Engineer
Kehinde is a skilled network security engineer with experience building secure connectivity solutions using various IT technologies in hybrid and complex environments. Adept at scripting, automation, and designing and implementing firewalls and cybersecurity solutions, he delivers efficient data movement and automated network workflows. With analytical and problem-solving skills, Kehinde successfully solves network problems with minimal downtime to production.

Jason Carter
Cisco Engineer
Jason has been a professional software engineer for 17 years. During that time, he has consistently made his employers happy to have him on board due to his ability to quickly achieve project goals and high-quality results. Jason is very effective in collaboration and incrementally tackling projects to achieve success. He has worked with many languages and technologies over the years, from full-stack web development to mobile and native Windows applications.

Zac Murray
Cisco Engineer
Zac is a full-stack developer skilled in a wide variety of technologies and business types. He has engineered architectural solutions for complex problems and delivered solutions to clients that transformed their businesses. Zac has worked in companies of different sizes, from small startups to some of the largest organizations in Australia, and is an excellent communicator and highly skilled technologist.

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