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takudzwa Jahwi

@takudzwajahwi

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Innovative Network Engineer with expertise in SD-WAN solutions.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities and a collaborative environment.

I am a highly skilled and innovative Network Engineer with over 5 years of experience in desktop support, network security, and enterprise networking. My specialization lies in deploying and managing Cisco Viptela SD-WAN solutions, focusing on overlay network troubleshooting, application-aware routing, and multi-transport optimization. Currently, I am engaged in SD-WAN projects that involve integrating and maintaining secure and high-performance enterprise network infrastructures.

Throughout my career, I have successfully deployed Cisco Viptela SD-WAN across multiple branch locations, integrating broadband and MPLS transport links. My role has involved leading efforts to migrate traditional WAN infrastructures to SD-WAN, ensuring minimal downtime and high availability during transitions. I pride myself on my strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and ability to collaborate or work independently under pressure, which have been crucial in my recent projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Network Engineer

Current

Lordshine Holdings

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Actively involved in Cisco Viptela SD-WAN projects, implementing, configuring, and maintaining SD-WAN edge devices, controllers, and overlay networks. Managed control plane connectivity and troubleshooted data plane issues to ensure secure and reliable communication across all WAN links.

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Network/Security Engineer

Passade Enterprises

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Designed and deployed IPsec and SSL/TLS VPN solutions for secure enterprise communication. Configured and optimized Cisco switches and routers for LAN/WAN networks, applying QoS policies to prioritize business-critical applications.

IPSEC VPN Cisco Web Filtering

IT Security Analyst

National Railways of Zimbabwe

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Monitored and analyzed real-time network traffic to detect security breaches and malware incidents. Installed firewalls and encryption programs to protect critical data and systems.

Firewalls Encryption Vulnerability Reports

Desktop Support Officer

National Railways of Zimbabwe

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Provided first-level troubleshooting for workstations, printers, and network issues. Configured and prepared IT equipment for end users, ensuring seamless operations.

Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Midlands State University

BSc Honors Degree, Human Resource Management

Completed a Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Human Resource Management. This program provided a strong foundation in human resources principles and practices.