Temitope Ahmed Odumosu

Temitope Ahmed Odumosu

$40/hr
Service Provider, Datacentre Networks(ACI,VXLAN), SDWAN and Network Automation
Reply rate:
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Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Location:
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Experience:
15 years
TEMITOPE AHMED ODUMOSU ◆ H:- ◆ ◆ M: - ◆- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/temitopeodumosucciesp/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I am an experienced Network Engineer (CCIE 56571) with a 14-year background in Presales, network design, Solution Architecture and implementation, MPLS, BGP, QOS, VXLAN, Cisco SDWAN(Viptela), Routing Protocols, EVPN, FTTH, Network Security, Service Provider systems, Wide Area Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Automation, and Datacenter Architectures. A focused Solution Expert with an impressive track record in collaborative, cross-functional teamwork within high-pressure environments. I look forward to highly challenging technical spaces where I can learn and utilize my experience in Telecommunication, Enterprise, and Systems Integration. WORK HISTORY PRINCIPAL/PRE-SALE NETWORK ENGINEER, 11/2024 TILL DATE InertiaSoft • Drive Presales/Design in Enterprise and Service Provider environment • Implementation of EVPN-distributed anycast gateways for IP address conservation access to core DHCP servers. • Roadmap in ASR-9K adoption for as DCI interconnect, Core and Service Providers operating with other Vendor platforms • Presentations on ASR9K/NCS device architecture (capacity per slot, line card slice for power savings, distributed architecture, 3-level QOS Hierarchy) • Understanding customer environment, assessing present infrastructure/technologies, and tailoring devices/technologies to meet their needs • Solutions Engineer for Cisco ACI CLOS technology for data centre fabric automation (POSTMAN, EPGs in Physical/VMM, Contracts, l2/l3, Service Insertion) • Creating Bill of materials and design documents for the sales team • Cisco licensing for customers using Smart Software Central, PAK to smart license conversions, license management, and administration. • Segment routing implementation and testing for migration from LDP (IGP Prefix-SID, BGP PrefixSID, TI-LFA). • Automation of Service Provisioning using Python. • Service testing for software compatibility, Software upgrades for new features, licensing, and migration of all nodes to use Cisco ON-PREM Smart Software Manager. • Service Provider Security optimization and device hardening mostly at Internet Edge. SENIOR IP DESIGN ENGINEER, 07/2023 – 11/2024 Spring Fiber • Translated complex, technical principles to help clients understand project constraints. • Solution design/architecture QOS specifications for FTTH Enterprise and Home customers, for business-to-business and business-to-customer deployments. • POC for Service Provider FTTH service pick up/integration of 1st 10G NNI and led to the first 50 live customers deployed with 100mbps share service. • Scoped out design requests and investigated clients' exact requirements to fully understand briefs. • Solution architecture/design of redundancy for provisioning API via L3VPN and Internet. • The deployment of a secondary datacentre, which included Juniper Provider, Provider Edge routers, and clustered firewalls, for a fully redundant and resilient network. • EVPN multi-homing for centralized gateway to Broadband network gateway and VLAN aware bundled at access for optimized FTTH delivery • Juniper SRX firewall management and administration for policies, VPNs, and compartmentalized access • Network automation for device provisioning and configuration management using Ansible. • BNG and OLT integration to IP network for Fibre to Home service • Enhanced efficiency and functioning of existing solutions through creative problem -solving. PROJECTS HANDLED • NOC onboarding between Spring Fibre and external NOC for end-to-end monitoring capabilities (Redundant IPSEC, Firewall policies, Routing, BGP, BGP multihoming and communities, SNMP, TACACS all JUNOS) • Fibre to Home Internet Service (Internet via BGP Multihoming, BNG, EVPN, MPLS, QOS, OLT provisioning and service automation using Agora) CISCO ACI ENGINEER (Remote), 04/2023 - 06/2023 Borderline Global Network Limited • Network revamp of Data center Core, Aggregation, and Access to more converged leaf and Spine topology • ACI fabric discovery with selected VLAN pools, infra management domains , and remote APIC discovery via Appliance vector • Ensured ACI fabric was properly synchronized via NTP • Defined access communication constructs for ACI (access policies) which involved switch interface profiles, switch profiles, AAEP, Physical Domain, and VLAN pools • Ensure ACI was fully redundant to end nodes via Virtual Port Channels Explicit protection groups • ACI configuration administration for appropriate policy modelling and resource consumption for the below logical constructs: Policy grouping for tenants and Application profiles Virtual routing and forwarding tables Bridge domains Layer 3 out Endpoint groups Contracts • Documented technical specifications and requirements in alignment with company -established protocols Teaching Assistant Cloud Labs, 01/2023- 06/2023 University of Portsmouth – PORTSMOUTH, Hampshire • Network assurance to ensure all configurations the design team provides are in order before committing. • Worked on Python simulation with Jinja2 templates to send similar configuration syntax in batches. • Supervised over 50 students per session to develop familiarity with crucial Linux command syntax. • Provided safe, stimulating, and engaging procedures to understand cloud computing architectures and their usefulness and achieved a 90% student success rate. • Ensured students are familiar with Linux Open Networking environments (Open Vswitch, Routing using Quagga and Zebra daemons) • Engaged in simulation labs with students to build, provision, and modify Open Nebula Cloud computing labs. • Helped lecturers with lesson plan development, class preparation, and student mentoring. SENIOR NETWORK DESIGN /SOLUTION ARCHITECT 01/2019 – 01/2022 Airtel • Design and production of LLD, HLD, solution documents, and configuration templates for network implementation. • Customer presentations for adoption of Enterprise SDWAN solution. • Design/solution presentation for customer managed CPE solution • Working with Architecture teams for HLD, and LLD for various MPLS, WAN, Wi-Fi, and LAN for Enterprise customers • Implementation of various projects bordering around TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, QoS, layer 2 and layer 3 technologies • Implementation of change requests and work orders from the change management board • Ensuring unified fronts for configuration management and development using a central configuration repository (GITHUB) • Developed central configuration systems for multi-vendor management and configuration via Ansible playbooks. • Supporting WAN and LAN connectivity solutions for enterprise customers i.e., new site built, site expansion, site acquisition. • MPLS core optimization and innovation development (MPLS TE, Quality of Service (QoS), L2VPN Backup path, Unified MPLS) to ensure service continuity in failure scenarios. • IOS, Route Processors, Line cards, and Field Programmable Device (FPD) upgrades on routers for bug fixes, capacity upgrades, and network scaling • Recommended new hardware and software solutions from current technologies, keeping network performance and security updated to industry standards. • MPS TE and QOS activation for high-end customers to define business value. • Optimized network performance by continuously assessing the best configuration practices and setting up failure configuration procedures (IPSLA, BFD, SNMP) • Tracked network performance to identify weak points and implement improvements. • Segment routing LLD/HLD process manager with network vendors • Offered specialist skill set to support recovery from emergency system failures. SOLUTIONS ENGINEER, 09/2017 – 12/2018 Computer Information Systems • Solution architecture and Design Engineer for WAN/LAN/Metro-ethernet solutions for smart roads, including Cisco 4200 series routers, ASA 5520, Cisco 4400 series WLC, and ME-3600X Metro ethernet switches. • Maintained project momentum by providing key stakeholders with detailed progress reports and milestone updates. • Solution architect for data-centre refresh for a 5-star hotel which included VSS technologies in 6500 switches, Cisco WLAN controllers, Cisco 3650 switches, and Cisco 1800 series Access points. • Engaged clients to understand Enterprise and Service Provider network best designs and advise on best -fit options. • Network discovery solution using Netformx to advise and engineer new network design and recommendations. Network Engineer, 08/2015 – 09/2017 Etisalat • CTO award for technical excellence for the Internet and MPLS convergence with MPLS TE for Internet path and huge savings on leased line cost • Configuration build for 10G to 20G core P-P enablement on MPLS to cater for P router capacity upgrade. • Service Provider integration with upstream providers for dual Internet exit point and upstream peering to improve Service Provider Presence • Project lead for Internet traffic collapse into IP BB via Internet VRF for more efficient use of Transmission DWDM capacity • Service definition and planning for MPLS TE deployment with FRR optimized via BFD exclusively for Internet traffic path optimization. • Planning and architecture definition for Integration of CACHE Platforms (FACEBOOK, GOOGLE, AKAMAI) • Network Project build/manager and solution architect for EMTS IP RAN (Unified MPLS) to replace transmission metro. • Inter-AS MPLS planning using option B between EMTS and TATA • Point of Interconnection via SIP integration from customer to Session Border Controller via Network Backbone • Network project manager/solution architect for EMTS 4G IP path provisioning by ensuring all virtual routing and forwarding instances communicate with appropriate services. Network Operation Engineer, 05/2014 – 08/2015 Main One Services • Evaluated MPLS network performance to optimize traffic flow and define new services. • Configured and maintained network quality, management, and visibility and configured remote routers and firewalls. • Documented as-builts for network architectures according to established processes and suggestions for workflow improvements. • Resolved technical issues, improving network performance and usability. • Configured routers, switches, and firewalls to deploy and support LAN, WAN, and wireless networks. • Major innovation key officer and introduced new services like Multicast, Quality of Service, and 6VPE to give room for new business opportunities. • Maintained production network according to company SLAs to fulfill agreed -upon client specifications. Network Solutions Engineer, 03/2010 – 05/2014 Dimension Data • Tier 3 datacenter solution design and implementation using 2xNexus 7710, ASA 5585, and integration to cloud edge. • Design framework for the integration of DPI to Service provider 3G core. • Solution/Design Engineer for SP core expansion using 2*Cisco CRS-1 • Solution Engineer for DMVPN and Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) for application network optimization • Solution and Design Engineer for Cisco data center and Enterprise wireless implementation using 6509 switches as core/distribution, 3750x access switches,5500 series WLAN controllers, and 2800 Access points for over 10 floors for tier-one bank infrastructure. • Administered, maintained, and supported network systems to provide consistent security, availability, and performance. • Contributed planning abilities and used forecasts to develop long-term network road map. • Provided smooth communications by configuring LAN technology, wireless access points, and controllers. SKILLS • Network automation (Python, Ansible) • Microsoft Office • Routing Protocols • Datacenter Design • Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) • Team player • MPLS • Cisco IOS/XR/NXOS • SDWAN • Juniper nodes • WAN/LAN • Network Exchange connectivity support • Network Design • Network Programming EDUCATION Master of Science: Computer Networks, 01/2022 – 06/2023 (DISTINCTION) University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth, POR Bachelor of Science: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, 05/2001 – 07/2007 University of Lagos - Lagos, Nigeria CERTIFICATIONS CCIE SP 56571 CCNP ENTERPRISE CCNP SERVICE PROVIDER CCNA Training: • Policy and Charging Rules Function (Amdocs Reading UK) • Cisco ASR 5000 Usage In 3g and 4g Packet Core (Cisco Johannesburg) • Optics Products Training (Huawei China) • Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco U) • Cisco Advanced ASR 9k Hands-On (Cisco Dubai) • Python Network Programming (Kirk Byers) • Ansible Network Automation (Kirk Byers) • Cisco Datacenter Unified Fabric Implementation (DCUFI) Global Knowledge Dubai LANGUAGES English Fluent
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