02 — Work DAY: GULFIT · NIGHT: FORZATEKS

Day job, night job.

Network security by day. Forzateks at night. Plus a fairly aggressive collection of certifications.

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Day job

Network Security Engineer

SD-WAN & SASE specialist

GulfIT Network Distribution

March 2024 — Present · Dubai, UAE · On-site

I deploy and manage SD-WAN and SASE networks for clients across the Gulf region — primarily HPE Aruba EdgeConnect, Aruba Orchestrator, and Axis SSE. Day to day, that means designing network architectures, building IPSec tunnels, configuring routing across hybrid cloud setups, and writing the HLD/LLD documents that make all of it reproducible.

Key responsibilities
  • Set up and configure HPE Aruba Orchestrator on on-prem servers for centralized SD-WAN management
  • Deploy HPE Aruba EdgeConnect devices on-prem and on Azure Cloud, with secure IPSec tunnels between locations
  • Configure Axis Security Service Edge (SSE) connectors for secure user and application access
  • Configure static, OSPF, and BGP routing across EdgeConnect devices
  • Implement Business Intent Overlays (BIOs) to align traffic with business priorities and SLAs
  • Manage user-specific access policies in Axis SSE
  • Prepare HLD and LLD documentation for customer network architectures
  • Monitor SD-WAN performance and troubleshoot routing / tunnel issues using Aruba Orchestrator
  • Apply software updates and security patches to Aruba SD-WAN infrastructure
  • Install and configure servers and virtual devices on VMWare
Night job

Founder & Builder

Forzateks

[TODO: founding year] — Present

Forzateks is my IT shop. I take on custom builds for small businesses and individuals — websites, web apps, AI workflows, and the occasional bit of consulting. The goal is technology that doesn't require a manual to operate.

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Credentials

Certifications

Featured ones up top. Full list below for the curious.

Featured

HPE Aruba Networking Product Specialist — Security Service Edge

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Sep 2024 — Sep 2026

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Aruba Accredited SD-WAN Expert

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Mar 2024 — Mar 2026

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Aruba Accredited SD-WAN Professional

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Mar 2024 — Mar 2026

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Also certified in

  • Cato Certified Associate — Cato Networks · Jun 2024
  • Cisco Networking Foundations — LinkedIn · Dec 2023
  • Learning Network Troubleshooting — LinkedIn · Jan 2024
  • System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services — Google · Jul 2023
Stack

What I work with

SD-WAN & SASE

HPE Aruba EdgeConnect, Aruba Orchestrator, Axis SSE, Cato Networks, Business Intent Overlays

Routing & Security

Static / OSPF / BGP, IPSec tunneling, Sophos Firewall, access policies, secure connectivity design

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure (SD-WAN deployments), VMWare, on-prem server management, HLD/LLD documentation

Want the full picture?

Here's the PDF version — for recruiters, hiring managers, or anyone who prefers their CVs printable.

Download Resume (PDF)