Arafat Matimbwa

Experience

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  TTCL-TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANY LIMITED

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

  Field Technician
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  TTCL-TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANY LIMITED

  Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

  Telecommunications Technician
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  Freelance

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Telecommunications Technician
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  Dolphin Professional Services Limited

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

  Network and security Engineer

  - Collaborated with sales and presales teams to successfully respond to customer requests for network, security, and data center solutions using Cisco, Sophos, Checkpoint, Fortinet and Palo Alto. - Designed comprehensive high-level and low-level design documents that served as baselines for efficient project execution. - Provided expert support to clients by redesigning, optimizing, and upgrading their installed base of security solutions. - Guided clients in crafting bespoke security solutions that aligned with their specific needs and budget constraints. - Documented installed security solutions meticulously and conducted thorough knowledge transfer sessions with end customers. Show less

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  IVO SOLUTIONS LIMITED

  Sept 2022 - now

  Network and Security Engineer

  Subject Matter Expert (SME) in network security, endpoint security, application security, SD-WAN technologies, SOC tools and Cloud Solutions helping clients build resilient and secure infrastructures.-Leading POCs for firewalls, endpoint detection and response (EDR), SOC tools, secure SD-WAN, Cloud Solutions and application security solutions, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and adherence to client requirements.-Designing, integrating, and managing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS), and other SOC tools to enhance threat detection, response, and incident management capabilities.-Successfully managing cloud infrastructure and deploying public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, optimizing performance, availability, and security.-Leading seamless client migrations and integrations across platforms such as Fortinet Cisco, Checkpoint, Sophos, Palo alto and major cloud providers like AWS and Azure.-Collaborating with sales and presales teams and technical team on Opportunities and Project to ensure smooth deployment of Networks, Cybersecurity and cloud solutions, tailored to client needs and industry best practices.-Providing high-level technical support, leveraging vendor Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) to resolve complex client issues.-Delivering internal and external training programs, equipping teams with the skills needed to manage and operate advanced security and cloud technologies.-Responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and drafting comprehensive Terms of Reference (TORs) for Cybersecurity, cloud, and SOC tool deployments. Show less