ADNAN NORE

Led the design, implementation, and optimization of robust, scalable, and secure network infrastructures for a major university, ensuring high performance and manageability across diverse platforms.

• Designed and implemented large-scale controller-based Aruba campus mobility solutions, significantly enhancing connectivity and user experience for thousands of students and faculty.
• Led the strategic migration of the core Cisco network to Juniper infrastructure, significantly improving network performance and simplifying manageability for critical university operations.
• Spearheaded a comprehensive campus-wide Wi-Fi overhaul, integrating Eduroam and cluster-based Wi-Fi for the Dubai campus, boosting wireless network capacity and access for a growing user base.
• Supervised the data center core network upgrade, consistently achieving 99.99% uptime SLAs for critical university systems and services.
• Engineered and deployed secure inter-campus network architectures with robust segmentation and high availability, strengthening overall network resilience and data protection across multiple locations.
• Integrated Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls with existing systems to enhance edge security posture, mitigating potential threats and ensuring compliance.
• Supported hybrid cloud deployment and VMware infrastructure management, contributing to scalable and flexible IT resource allocation and operational efficiency.

Administered and maintained Linux-based servers and firewalls for corporate and educational clients, ensuring operational continuity and data security.

• Administered and maintained Linux-based servers and firewalls for multiple corporate and educational clients, ensuring robust system performance and security.
• Provided comprehensive network and system-level support, ensuring operational continuity and enhancing data security for client infrastructure.

Delivered Linux and networking training to students and corporate clients, while also contributing to network design and deployment projects.

• Conducted specialized Linux and networking training programs for diverse students and corporate clients, enhancing their technical proficiency in critical IT domains.
• Assisted in multiple network design and deployment services, providing critical IT support for client rollouts and system upgrades.

Currently upgrading the firewall architecture using Palo Alto and Fortinet solutions to enhance network security.

Currently implementing a Huawei-based network solution for staff housing facilities.

Currently implementing Aruba core data center network solutions with Aruba Central integration for centralized management.

Implemented Eduroam for seamless inter-campus Wi-Fi access, facilitating connectivity for students and faculty.

Optimized the Wi-Fi network at the Dubai campus through cluster-based configurations.

Led the design phase for the new network infrastructure at the Dubai campus.

Deployed a new Aruba controller-based wireless mobility solution to enhance campus-wide wireless access.

Managed and executed the migration of the core network infrastructure from Cisco to Juniper for the Abu Dhabi campus.

Oversaw the migration from traditional Alcatel PABX systems to a full IP Telephony solution.

Led the implementation of a comprehensive campus-wide Wi-Fi solution utilizing Aerohive technology.