Ahmed (Taz) Azam
About Ahmed (Taz) Azam
Ahmed (Taz) Azam is a Senior Network Engineer at Expedia Group with extensive experience in network architecture and technical consulting in London, United Kingdom.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Ahmed (Taz) Azam holds the position of Senior Network Engineer at Expedia Group. He has been with the company in London, England, United Kingdom since 2012. In this role, Ahmed is responsible for setting networking standards and publishing design documentation. Additionally, he has led the deployment of SD-WAN across Expedia Group's global estate, which includes data centers and over 100 office locations. His role also involves performing Proof of Concept testing and production evaluation for network projects.
Previous Experience - EF Education First
Before joining Expedia Group, Ahmed worked as a Network Architect at EF Education First in London, United Kingdom. He held this position for 6 months in 2011. During his time at EF Education First, he focused on designing and implementing network architectures.
Previous Experience - Deutsche Bank
Ahmed has significant experience at Deutsche Bank, where he held two different roles. He worked as a Lead Project Engineer from 2006 to 2009 for a duration of 3 years in London, United Kingdom. Later, he returned to Deutsche Bank as a Technical Architect from 2010 to 2011 for 1 year, also based in London.
Education and Academic Background
Ahmed studied at Kingston University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. He studied Law from 1995 to 1998, completing his education over a span of 3 years. Despite his legal academic background, Ahmed transitioned into the field of network engineering over his professional career.
Career History Overview
Ahmed has built a robust career with extensive experience in technical and network engineering roles. Starting as a User Support Assistant at Wellcome Trust (1998-1999), he advanced to positions such as System Analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson GmbH (1999), Support Team Leader at Société Générale (1999-2000), and Network Consultant at NETLOGIC CONSULTING LIMITED (2000-2003). Further roles included Senior Technical Support Engineer at Xpert Communications (2004-2005), Technical Solutions Consultant at Colt Technology Services (2005-2006), and Lead Designer at T-Mobile (2006).