Ali A.

Software Engineer

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia17 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in architecting secure networking solutions.
Proven track record in Cisco security implementations.
Strong presales technical engagement experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Networking Infrastructure Specialist with expertise in secure solutions and automation.

Contact

ali.abuyousef@hotmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Sd-branchSd-campusCisco Sda

Other Skills

Fortinet Secure NetworkingWiFi solutionsZero Trust Network AccessPythonTerraformFortinet Secure SD-WANFortiAPFortiNACCisco security solutionsCisco Firepower Threat DefenseCisco Identity Services EngineCisco Certified Internetwork Expert RS, SecCisco Certified Network ProfessionalCisco Certified Network AssociateCisco Routing & Switching

About

Objective: To seek a challenging opportunity with reputable organization where my education, experience is utilized, enhanced and where I can grow and expand my skills and knowledge for the benefit for the organization as well. Certificates: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert RS, Sec (35915) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Experience

17 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

3 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs

Current Experience

Fortinet

Systems Engineer

Jun 2023 – Present · 3 yrs · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · On-site

Driving pre-sales technical engagements for Fortinet’s Secure Networking and WiFi solutions, providing
expert consultation.
Architecting SD-Campus & SD-Branch networking solutions, integrating Fortinet Secure SD-WAN,
FortiAP, and FortiNAC for secure enterprise connectivity.
Leading technical presentations and demonstrations, showcasing Fortinet security frameworks and
automation capabilities.
Preparing detailed technical responses for RFIs and RFPs, mapping customer requirements to Fortinet
solutions while ensuring compliance and alignment with industry best practices.
Collaborating with sales teams to craft strategic proposals, ensuring technical feasibility, ROI analysis,
and scalability recommendations.
Advising customers on best practices for scalable Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), network
segmentation, and wireless security.
Developing automation strategies, leveraging Python and Terraform to enhance security operations and
deployment efficiency.
Providing presales consultation on FortiAIOps capabilities, demonstrating its impact on network
efficiency and security posture.
Supporting customers in deploying FortiAIOps for automated incident response, performance
monitoring, and operational insights.

SD-BranchSD-CampusFortinet Secure NetworkingWiFi solutionsZero Trust Network AccessPython+1

Cisco

Network Consulting Engineer

Oct 2013 – May 2023 · 9 yrs 7 mos · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Managed full project delivery, from design and planning to implementation and migration, for Cisco
security solutions.
Led technical workshops and discussions with customers, providing in-depth insights on Cisco security
solutions, including FTD, ISE, and SDA.
Developed high-level (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) for Cisco secure network and security
solutions.
Architected and deployed Cisco SDA solution, ensuring scalable, secure campus network segmentation.
Implemented Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and optimizing intrusion prevention.
Designed and configured Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control (NAC), Zero
Trust security, and identity-based segmentation.
Executed migration strategies for Cisco SDA solution, ensuring seamless network transformation with
minimal downtime.
Facilitated structured knowledge transfer sessions, ensuring customers understood best practices for
network security architecture and deployment.
Performed effort estimation and drafted Statements of Work (SOW) for security implementations,
defining scope and deliverables.
Developed automation strategies, leveraging Python, and scripting tools for efficient security project
delivery to speed up the implementation and the migration process.
Provided structured technical documentation, ensuring clarity in project execution, compliance, and post-
migration procedures.