What I do
Network design
I build and test multi-site topologies that include routing, VPN tunnels, segmentation, and monitoring workflows.
Network engineering · Security · Infrastructure
Building reliable networks that scale across sites and teams.
I am Ahmed Mohamed Abdullah, a final-year Electronics and Communications Engineering student focused on enterprise networking, FortiGate security, MPLS design, and hands-on infrastructure labs. I enjoy turning network theory into working systems with clear documentation, measurable monitoring, and secure inter-site connectivity.
About
Hands-on learning with real network labs
I am looking for opportunities where I can keep learning while contributing from day one. My experience combines routing and switching fundamentals, FortiGate security, lab-based enterprise design, and teamwork across structured project environments.
How I work
Lab first
I prefer practical validation using GNS3, VMware, Packet Tracer, Wireshark, and vendor CLIs before documenting final results.
What matters
Clear operations
I care about readable configs, strong troubleshooting habits, and monitoring setups that make networks easier to maintain.
Projects
Selected technical work
These projects reflect my strongest applied networking experience, especially in enterprise topology design, firewall integration, and secure branch connectivity.
Enterprise Network Infrastructure Design and Security
Built a multi-site enterprise lab from scratch using VMware and GNS3, connecting headquarters and a branch over MPLS while layering security and monitoring services into the design.
MPLSFortiGateIPsec VPNSNMPSyslogWindows Server 2022
Secure Inter-site Connectivity Lab
Configured FortiGate as the main firewall with VLAN sub-interfaces, firewall policies, next-generation protection profiles, and a site-to-site IPsec tunnel securing branch traffic.
NGFWNATSSL VPNZone-Based Security
Domain and Monitoring Services Integration
Installed and promoted Windows Server 2022 to a domain controller, assigned static addressing, and centralized monitoring using SNMP and syslog to improve visibility across the environment.
Active DirectoryDHCPDNSNetwork Monitoring
Skills
Core technical stack
BGPMPLS L2/L3 VPNOSPFEIGRPRIPRoute RedistributionVLANsRSTPEtherChannelInter-VLAN RoutingFortiGateIPsec VPNSSL VPNIPS / IDSQoSHSRP / VRRPGNS3VMwareWiresharkLinuxBash
Certifications and courses
CCNA — Routing and Switching
Built a strong base in IP addressing, subnetting, switching, routing protocols, and troubleshooting enterprise-style network scenarios.
CCNP-RS
Studied advanced routing, MPLS, enterprise switching, and complex multi-site environment design at a professional level.
FortiGate Network Security
Focused on FortiOS administration, VPN technologies, NGFW policy design, inspection features, and threat protection profiles.
Embedded Linux Diploma
Expanded my systems knowledge through Linux fundamentals, shell use, and platform-level technical practice.
Education
Academic background
My studies in electronics and communications engineering support my technical focus on networking, infrastructure, and telecom-related systems.
B.Sc. in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Final-year student with coursework and project experience aligned with data communications, IP networking, and practical infrastructure design.
Languages
Arabic — NativeEnglish — Professional Working Proficiency
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