Amir Bashiri
About Amir Bashiri
Amir Bashiri is a Network Engineer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, currently employed at OANDA since 2020. He has extensive experience in network and system administration, having previously worked at DealNet Capital and ZTE Corporation, among others.
Work at OANDA
Amir Bashiri has been employed at OANDA as a Network Engineer since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for various network engineering tasks, contributing to the company's infrastructure and network security projects. His work involves deploying AWS VPC and EC2 instances, which are integral to maintaining secure and efficient network operations.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Prior to his current position at OANDA, Amir Bashiri worked at DealNet Capital as a Network and System Administrator from 2017 to 2020. He also held various roles at ZTE Corporation, including Mobile Core Network Specialist and Sr. Platform Specialist in Operation Support from 2009 to 2016. His experience includes working as a Network Technician at Rogers Communications and as a Network Specialist at the Municipality of Tehran.
Education and Expertise
Amir Bashiri studied Computer Software Engineering at Islamic Azad University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education at Humber College, specializing in Wireless Communication in 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in network engineering and system administration.
Technical Skills and Projects
Amir Bashiri has demonstrated proficiency in deploying and maintaining virtualized systems on platforms such as AWS, VMware, and Hyper-V. He has experience with ESXi VMware on various server blades and has fulfilled PCI-QSA requirements for large-scale infrastructures. His technical skills include working with Cisco switches, Fortinet Fortigate Firewalls, and Juniper firewalls.
Early Career Experience
Amir Bashiri began his career as a Technical Support Technician at ZTE Corporation from 2008 to 2009. He later transitioned to roles that focused on network specialization, including a position as a Network Specialist at the Municipality of Tehran from 2006 to 2008. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent career in network engineering.