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Dawit Adafre

@dawitadafre

Enterprise Network Deployment Team Lead specializing in Cisco SD-WAN, VPN/firewalls, VoIP, and automation for secure, reliable networks.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead enterprise network deployments focused on secure, reliable SD-WAN/VoIP, proactive monitoring, and automation—partnering with stakeholders to deliver cost-efficient outcomes while mentoring engineers and improving continuity through clear documentation.

I’m a results-driven Network, Security & Collaboration Engineer and current Enterprise Network Deployment Team Lead with 3+ years of proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining robust enterprise network infrastructures. I bring Cisco CCNP expertise and hands-on proficiency across SD-WAN, VPN, Firewall Management, and Unified Communications (CUCM, Avaya), leveraging SolarWinds, PRTG, and Ansible to keep systems secure, scalable, and reliable.

In my recent work, I reduced network downtime by 20% through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting, and delivered a Cisco SD-WAN solution that lowered bandwidth costs by 15% while improving performance. I’ve also automated routine configuration tasks with Ansible (increasing efficiency by 40%), deployed secure VoIP using Avaya tools, and built ITIL-aligned documentation to speed up troubleshooting and maintenance—while leading and mentoring engineers to reinforce best practices and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Enterprise Network Deployment TL

Current

IE Network Solutions

Nov 2025 - Present (6 months)

Led Cisco SD-WAN design and rollout, lowering bandwidth expenses by 15% while improving reliability and reducing downtime by 20% via proactive monitoring with SolarWinds and PRTG. Automated network configuration with Ansible (freeing ~40% of team time) and deployed secure enterprise VoIP using Avaya tools, improving collaboration and continuity through clear documentation.

SD WAN Solarwinds PRTG Avaya Ansible Automation Network Monitoring Team Leadership Vendor coordination

Senior Network & Security Engineer

IE Netowk Solutions

May 2023 - Nov 2025 (2 years 6 months)

Reduced network downtime by 20% using proactive monitoring and troubleshooting with SolarWinds and PRTG. Designed and implemented Cisco SD-WAN to improve performance and reduce bandwidth costs by 15%, and deployed a secure VoIP system using Avaya Communication Manager and Equinox.

Solarwinds PRTG SD WAN Avaya Ansible Automation Network Troubleshooting

Digital Channel Officer

Awash Bank

Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 (8 months)

Increased mobile banking app usage by 18% through targeted marketing campaigns and UX improvements. Streamlined ATM network maintenance to reduce downtime by 10% and monitored digital KPIs to drive a 15% increase in overall efficiency.

Mobile Banking Digital Marketing Internet Banking Launch KPIs

Software Engineering Intern

JSI

Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 (5 months)

Developed and implemented a React-based website feature that improved user engagement by 10%. Built and maintained web applications with Node.js and React in an agile environment, debugging issues to reduce downtime by 5%.

React JavaScript Git Agile Web Application Development Debugging

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jimma University

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Information Technology

2016 - 2021

Grade: 3.66

Activities and societies: Actively participated in extracurricular activities, academic clubs and societies, and completed IT-related projects applying theoretical knowledge; strong teamwork, communication, and leadership.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Jimma University (2016–2021), maintaining a 3.66 GPA and receiving Dean's List recognition. Completed coursework in computer networking, data structures, and algorithms and participated in academic clubs and IT-related projects.