Karam Alshaltan

Karam Alshaltan

Technical Trainer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    SD-WAN Design Lead

  • Education

    • University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

      2013 - 2014
      Master of Science (MS) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Christian Union, Caledonian society.

    • University of Mosul

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

    • Mosul Technical Institute

      Dec 2005 - Jun 2012
      Technical Trainer

      Mosul 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 2016
      Work Experience

      Working in the engineering group for Newcastle Center, mainly responsible for giving technical solutions about TV, Network etc.

    • The Jesmond Trust

      Feb 2017 - Sept 2017
      IT Support Engineer
    • BT

      Sept 2017 - Aug 2023

      The 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 2023
      • Network Design Professional

        Sept 2019 - Mar 2022
      • WI-FI Network designer

        Sept 2017 - Sept 2019
    • Vodafone

      Jul 2023 - Mar 2024
      Enterprise Engineering Authority
    • Vodafone Business

      Apr 2024 - now
      SD-WAN Design Lead

      Driving 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)

      Celona
      Jan 2023
    • Python Theory for Network Engineers

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2022
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    • ECSE Troubleshooting

      Ekahau
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • CMNA

      Cisco Meraki
      Oct 2018
    • (ISC)² Candidate

      (ISC)²
      May 2023
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    • (ISC)² Candidate

      (ISC)²
      May 2023
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    • Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)

      Cisco
      Feb 2018
    • Mist WiFi Certification

      Juniper Networks
      Jan 2024
    • ECSE Troubleshooting

      Ekahau
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Getting Started in Cybersecurity 2.0

      Fortinet
      Dec 2024
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Engineer

      Issued by Iraqi Engineers Union on Sept 2005
      Iraqi Engineers UnionAssociated with Karam Alshaltan
    • Member

      Issued by Newcastle Christain Union on Apr 2013
      Newcastle Christain UnionAssociated with Karam Alshaltan
    • Teacher

      Issued by Bartella Church on Jan 2005
      Bartella ChurchAssociated with Karam Alshaltan
    • Office work

      Issued by Oxfam on Mar 2015
      OxfamAssociated with Karam Alshaltan