Zakir A. Khan
About Zakir A. Khan
Zakir A. Khan is a Senior Design Specialist in Network Architecture at TELUS and Director at IPShore Communications Inc., with extensive experience in network security and virtualization.
Company
Zakir A. Khan currently works as a Senior Design Specialist - Network Architecture at TELUS, based in the Vancouver, Canada Area. In addition to his role at TELUS, he holds the position of Director at IPShore Communications Inc., also located in Vancouver, Canada Area. His career at TELUS has spanned various positions, showing a dynamic and evolving presence within the company.
Title
Zakir A. Khan is a Senior Design Specialist specializing in Network Architecture at TELUS. Alongside this, he serves as a Director at IPShore Communications Inc. His expert roles focus on designing, developing, and optimizing network infrastructures, showcasing his significant expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Zakir A. Khan holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), obtained between 2002 and 2005. He further refined his skills by acquiring a Network Administration and Security Professional certification from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) from 2007 to 2008. Zakir is highly certified, holding credentials such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), IPv6 Forum Gold Certified Engineer, Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Meraki Networking Associate (CMNA), and certifications from Juniper including JNCIS-ER and JNCIS-SEC. He also holds an ITIL Foundation certification.
Professional Background
Zakir A. Khan has an extensive professional background in network architecture and technology consulting. He initially worked as a Teaching Assistant at Simon Fraser University in 2007. He then spent four years as a Senior Network Specialist at Stargate Connections Inc. before joining TELUS as a Network Consultant (Contract) from 2012 to 2014. Zakir was then promoted to Senior Technology Consultant - Network Architecture at TELUS, a role he held from 2014 to 2018. Currently, he serves as a Senior Design Specialist - Network Architecture at TELUS and as the Director at IPShore Communications Inc.
Technical Expertise and Certifications
Zakir A. Khan demonstrates technical expertise in network virtualization and network security, along with substantial experience in troubleshooting complex networking technologies. His array of certifications includes the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), IPv6 Forum Gold Certified Engineer, Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Meraki Networking Associate (CMNA), and Juniper certifications JNCIS-ER and JNCIS-SEC. He also possesses an ITIL Foundation certification, further validating his proficiency in IT service management.