Senior Instructor | Consultant
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Meet Kuddoos Ali, a seasoned Network Security Expert with nearly a decade
of hands-on experience in Network Implementation, Managed Security
Services, and SOC Operations. Kuddoos excels in managing a variety of
Network Security devices across platforms such as VPNs, Proxies, IPS/IDS, F5
Load Balancers, Riverbed Products, and Cloud Security.
With a keen eye for seamless business application integration and service
activation, Kuddoos brings enthusiasm, attention to detail, and exceptional
organizational skills to the team. He is driven by a commitment to continuous
learning and growth, particularly in the Application Visibility domain.
Kuddoos has practical expertise in cutting-edge technologies, including Palo
Alto Networks Firewall, Cisco ASA, Riverbed Products, F5 Load Balancers,
IPS/IDS, Proofpoint Email Security, Zscaler Cloud Proxy, Azure, AWS, and VPNs.
As a dedicated Network Security Administrator, he provides valuable
technical advisories on security vulnerabilities, patch-fixes, and oversees
problem and change management. Serving as the go-to escalation point for
customers, Kuddoos navigates major incidents, migrations, and new project
works.
Currently, Kuddoos focuses on understanding customer network architecture
and delivering L3 technical support on Network Security, Cloud Security
products, F5 Load Balancers, and Cloud Proxies. His holistic approach to
cybersecurity and application performance positions him as a strategic
asset, ensuring the resilience and excellence of network infrastructures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2023 – Present Senior Instructor, Consultant and Architect at NB
- 2021 – 2023 HP Enterprise as TAC Engineer – L3 (Data Center)
- 2021 – 2011 Ericsson India Global Services as Senior Engineer
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Experienced Network Engineer proficient in AFC, Aruba Central, Aruba CX
switches, Fortinet Firewall, Juniper Firewall, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco ASR
Router, Ericsson SSR Router, Redback router, Extreme Switches, and Huawei
Routers/Switches. Skilled in Data Center networks, IPSEC VPN, Remote access
VPN, NAT, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, HSRP, VRRP, MPLS Traffic Engineering, and
troubleshooting layer 2/3 issues. Provide L3 support for global customers like
Sprint/T-Mobile and Northwestern Mutual. Led teams, handled urgent cases,
and assisted in vendor migrations/upgrades. One-year onsite experience in
Vietnam for major telcos. Assist in vendor migrations and network upgrades. - Provide comprehensive training on AFC, Aruba Central, Fortinet Firewall, Juniper
Firewall, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco ASR Router, Ericsson SSR Router, Redback
router, Extreme Switches, and Huawei Routers/Switches. Offer expertise in Data
Center networks, VPNs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and troubleshooting tools. Deliver
tailored training sessions to customers to enhance skills and knowledge.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Aruba Certified Switching Associate, ACSA – HPE6-A72
- Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNA 200-125
- Juniper Networks Certified Associate, JN0-103
- Ericsson Certified MPLS Technology, ECP – 121
- Ericsson Certified IPv4 Technology, ECP – 104
- Ericsson Certified Associate – IP Networking, ECP
