Abid Siddiqi
About Abid Siddiqi
Abid Siddiqi is a Network Specialist at Telus in Vancouver, British Columbia, with extensive experience in network administration and engineering.
Current Title and Role at Telus
Abid Siddiqi currently works as a Network Specialist at Telus. He operates in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His role involves managing and improving network infrastructure to ensure reliable and secure connectivity for the company. His extensive experience with various network technologies, such as Cisco and Juniper routers and switches, contributes to his effectiveness in this role.
Educational Background
Abid Siddiqi has a solid academic foundation in engineering and management. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems at Usman Institute of Technology from 2000 to 2004. Furthering his education, he attained a Master’s degree in Management from Concordia University of Edmonton between 2007 and 2009. These qualifications underpin his technical and managerial expertise in the field of network engineering.
Previous Experience as Intermediate Network Analyst
Before his current role, Abid Siddiqi worked at Telus as an Intermediate Network Analyst from 2011 to 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He also had a brief stint in this role at Bmo Financial Group in 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, although it lasted for 0 months. His responsibilities included monitoring network performance, troubleshooting network issues, and implementing security measures to protect the network infrastructure.
Experience as Network Administrator at IBM and North American Construction Group
Abid Siddiqi has valuable experience working as a Network Administrator at IBM in New York, New York, United States, from 2009 to 2010. Following this, he served in a similar role at the North American Construction Group from 2010 to 2011 in Parkland County, Alberta, Canada. These roles involved configuring network devices, ensuring secure network operations, and optimizing network performance to meet business needs.
Certifications and Technical Expertise
Abid Siddiqi holds both CCNP and CCNP-Security certifications, signifying his advanced knowledge in network security and routing and switching. His technical expertise spans a wide array of network technologies, including Cisco Firewall, Cisco and Juniper Routers and Switches, F5 (GTM, APM & LTM), Steelhead Riverbed, Cisco Wireless, and Cisco Voice. His proficiency covers LAN, WAN, Network Application, and Network Service, enabling him to deliver quality IT solutions and support.