Michal Staporek
About Michal Staporek
Michal Staporek is a Network Technician with extensive experience in network automation and data center migration projects. He has worked for various companies, including AT&T Global Services and Investec, and has expertise in deploying infrastructure using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
Work at Investec
Currently, Michal Staporek serves as a Network Technician at Investec, a position he has held since 2016. Based in London, United Kingdom, he focuses on various network-related projects, contributing to the organization's infrastructure and connectivity solutions. His responsibilities include implementing network automation and enhancing data center migration efforts, ensuring efficient operations within the company.
Education and Expertise
Michal Staporek studied Information Technology at the University of Warsaw from 2002 to 2005, completing a three-year program. He also pursued a Foundation degree in Business IT at Coventry University from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in deploying and managing infrastructure using Terraform, as well as implementing NetDevOps practices and network automation with open-source tools like Ansible.
Background
Before joining Investec, Michal Staporek worked at several organizations in network-related roles. He was a Network Analyst at AT&T Global Services from 2009 to 2014 in Redditch, UK, and later at AmTrust Europe Limited from 2014 to 2016 in London. He also gained experience as a Data Centre Network Technician at Kalamazoo-Reynolds for 11 months in 2008-2009. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad skill set in network management.
Contributions to Network Projects
In his current role, Michal Staporek contributes to various data center migration projects and works on Azure and AWS connectivity deployments, including ExpressRoute, VPN, and Direct Connect. He is involved in the deployment of advanced network management systems, such as Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, and Cisco Collector. Additionally, he improves SolarWinds monitoring systems, including NPM, NTA, and IPAM, enhancing the overall network performance.