Festus A.
About Festus A.
Festus A. is a Network Engineer with extensive experience in network consulting and engineering roles across various companies in London and globally. He holds an MSc in CyberSecurity from Northumbria University and a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems from the University of Hertfordshire, along with certifications in CCNA and CCNP.
Professional Title and Current Positions
Festus A. is currently serving as a Network Consultant at Fes-Tech Consultancy Limited in London, England. He has been in this role since 2019. Additionally, he holds positions at Westfield as a Network Engineer, starting in 2018, and at GTEE CONSULTANCY LIMITED as a Network Consultant since 2015.
Past Work Experience
Festus A. has a rich history of experience across several companies. He worked as a Network Consultant at Creative ITC from 2017 to 2018. Before that, he was a Senior Network Engineer at CPA Global for eight months between 2016 and 2017. He also served as a Network Architect at AstraZeneca from 2015 to 2016, and as a Senior Network Engineer at Creative Consulting Limited from 2014 to 2015. Earlier roles include Network Engineer at Vue Entertainment (2012-2014), Network/Systems Engineer at BT Engage IT (2007-2012), Customer Support at Nationwide Building Society (2006-2007), and Systems Support at Waitrose and JohnLewis Partnership (2004-2006).
Educational Background
Festus A. earned an MSc in CyberSecurity from Northumbria University, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. He also holds a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems from the University of Hertfordshire, completed between 2002 and 2006. Additionally, he achieved a qualification in Information & Communication Technology from Tower Hamlets College.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Festus A. is proficient in configuring and managing Cisco Nexus switches, specifically models 2k, 5k, and 7k. He has advanced skills in implementing and troubleshooting Checkpoint and Clavister firewalls. His expertise extends to using Backup Exec 11d & 12.5 for data backup and recovery solutions. He holds CCNA and CCNP certifications, showcasing his competence in networking technologies. Furthermore, he has a strong command of Cisco Secure ACS, especially in TACACS+ and RADIUS protocols.