
Karam Alshaltan
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About me
SD-WAN Design Lead
Education

University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
2013 - 2014Master of Science (MS) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering DistinctionActivities and Societies: Christian Union, Caledonian society.

University of Mosul
2002 - 2005Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Computer Engineering First
Experience

Mosul Technical Institute
Dec 2005 - Jun 2012Technical TrainerMosul Technical College, IraqWork Placement Supervisor • Supervising both supervisors and diploma students during their placements in companies or government offices, and managing all the processes related to this work.• Setup plans for supervisors to monitor the students also how to deal and communicate with students during placement time in a simpler way. • Create new work placements by making new agreements with companies or government offices.2008-2012 Mosul Technical Institute, IraqLaboratory Trainer• I worked in an Electronics laboratory as a trainer with other two trainers.2005-2012 Mosul Technical Institute, IraqCommunications Engineer• Maintaining the existing network of the campus and designing the new network for the landline and internet (cables and WIFI) for new buildings on the campus. Supervision of the contractors and contract conditions. Lead a team of three other technicians. Show less

Sky
Nov 2016 - Dec 2016Work ExperienceWorking in the engineering group for Newcastle Center, mainly responsible for giving technical solutions about TV, Network etc.

The Jesmond Trust
Feb 2017 - Sept 2017IT Support Engineer
BT
Sept 2017 - Aug 2023The DyNS Technology team are responsible for designing data network solutions for Global Service and Business & Public Sector customers. In this role I shape how customer networks are transformed to meet future business challenges.To achieve this I work closely with our customers ensuring we transform to the agreed time, cost and quality; aiming to provide a world class network design and delivery experience.Through the power of deploying telecommunication solutions I shape how our customers operate, provide services and ultimately achieve their business objectives – supporting our purpose of using the power of communication to make a better world.Cisco wireless controllers: Cisco 5500, 8500 and 9800 series controllers• Cisco wireless access points: 3700, 3800, 4800 series access points• Cisco Mobility Services Engines (MSE) for WIPS and Location Services• Cisco wireless management platforms: Cisco Prime• Cisco security platform: Integrated Services Engine (ISE)Meraki • Meraki SDWAN HLD, LLD and deployment (Implementation) for several customers.• Provides consultancy on network designs for multiple platforms, solutions and/or customersEkahau desk based Survey and post instalation survey Show less • Review and provide feedback on customer specified solutions for compliance with best practice.• Participating in number of bids by recommendation solution for customers such as EE for bid worth of 6 million. • WiFi surveys in various office and Warehouse environments, identifying growth areas for BT and future proofing the customers’ network. • Document and publish survey results, work with local IT teams to remediate any defects.• Provide design authority for complex solutions and/or platform designs.Cisco wireless controllers: Cisco 5500, 8500 and 9800 series controllers• Cisco wireless access points: 3700, 3800, 4800 series access points• Cisco Mobility Services Engines (MSE) for WIPS and Location Services• Cisco wireless management platforms: Cisco Prime• Cisco security platform: Integrated Services Engine (ISE)Meraki • Meraki SDWAN HLD, LLD and deployment (Implementation) for several customers.• Provides consultancy on network designs for multiple platforms, solutions and/or customersEkahau desk based Survey and post instalation survey Show less
Specialist Network Designer
Jan 2022 - Aug 2023Network Design Professional
Sept 2019 - Mar 2022WI-FI Network designer
Sept 2017 - Sept 2019

Vodafone
Jul 2023 - Mar 2024Enterprise Engineering Authority
Vodafone Business
Apr 2024 - nowSD-WAN Design LeadDriving innovation in network architecture and design, I specialize in leveraging Fortinet SD-WAN technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions for modern businesses. Focused on enhancing connectivity, optimizing performance, and enabling digital transformation.
Licenses & Certifications

5GCertified 5G Lan Specialist (C5S)
CelonaJan 2023- View certificate

Python Theory for Network Engineers
LinkedInNov 2022 - View certificate

ECSE Troubleshooting
EkahauMar 2021 
CMNA
Cisco MerakiOct 2018- View certificate
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(ISC)² Candidate
(ISC)²May 2023 - View certificate
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(ISC)² Candidate
(ISC)²May 2023 
Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)
CiscoFeb 2018
Mist WiFi Certification
Juniper NetworksJan 2024- View certificate

ECSE Troubleshooting
EkahauJan 2021 - View certificate

Getting Started in Cybersecurity 2.0
FortinetDec 2024
Volunteer Experience
Engineer
Issued by Iraqi Engineers Union on Sept 2005
Associated with Karam AlshaltanMember
Issued by Newcastle Christain Union on Apr 2013
Associated with Karam AlshaltanTeacher
Issued by Bartella Church on Jan 2005
Associated with Karam AlshaltanOffice work
Issued by Oxfam on Mar 2015
Associated with Karam Alshaltan
Languages
- enEnglish
- arAramaic
- arArabic
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