Available for Senior Roles · Based in Qatar

Shanavas
Kalathin T.

Network Engineer

19+ years architecting resilient networks across enterprise, oil & gas, and government sectors in the Gulf region. Specialist in Cisco, routing & switching, network security, and large-scale infrastructure deployments.

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Who I Am

Turning complex networks into reliable infrastructure

I'm a senior network engineer with nearly two decades of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing mission-critical network infrastructures across the Middle East. My work spans enterprise LAN/WAN, data-center switching, network security, and managed service environments.

From ground-up greenfield deployments in Qatar's oil & gas sector to day-to-day operations management for large enterprise clients, I bring both strategic vision and deep technical execution to every project.

I thrive in high-pressure environments where uptime is non-negotiable and where complex, multi-vendor environments demand clear thinking and meticulous planning.

Cisco Routing & Switching Network Security MPLS / SD-WAN Firewall BGP / OSPF / EIGRP Data Center VPN / IPSec Network Design IP Telephony NOC Operations
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Large-Scale Infrastructure

Architected and deployed enterprise networks supporting thousands of nodes for oil & gas and government clients across Qatar and the Gulf.

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Network Security Focus

Deep expertise in perimeter security, firewall policy management, and implementing zero-trust architectures for high-security environments.

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Multi-Vendor Expertise

Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and HP/Aruba environments, bridging vendor ecosystems seamlessly.

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Mentorship & Leadership

Led and mentored junior network engineers, conducting knowledge-transfer sessions and establishing best practices across teams.

Technical Arsenal

Skills built over 19 years

Routing & Switching
BGP / OSPF / EIGRP95%
Cisco IOS / NX-OS95%
MPLS / VRF88%
SD-WAN80%
Spanning Tree / QoS90%
🔒 Network Security
Firewall (Cisco / PA)92%
VPN / IPSec / SSL90%
IDS / IPS82%
NAC / 802.1X78%
Network Hardening88%
🏢 Data Center & Cloud
DC Architecture85%
Cisco ACI / Nexus80%
VMware NSX72%
Azure Networking70%
Storage Networking75%
📞 Voice & Wireless
Cisco CUCM / UCM82%
Cisco WLC / Aruba85%
RF Site Survey78%
VoIP / SIP80%
🛠️ Tools & Monitoring
SolarWinds / PRTG88%
Wireshark / Packet Capture90%
Cisco DNA Center76%
Python / Netmiko65%
💼 Management & Process
ITIL Service Management88%
Project Management82%
Technical Documentation90%
NOC Leadership85%

Career Journey

19 years of impact

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Senior Network Engineer
2018 – Present
Current Organization · Doha, Qatar
Leading end-to-end design and implementation of enterprise-grade network architectures. Responsible for network performance, security posture, and 24/7 uptime across multi-site environments. Driving SD-WAN migration and cloud network integration initiatives. Mentoring a team of 5 junior engineers.
Cisco ASR/ISR SD-WAN Palo Alto NGFW BGP/OSPF Team Leadership
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Network Engineer (L3 / Senior)
2013 – 2018
IT Services Company · Qatar
Managed large-scale LAN/WAN infrastructure for major oil & gas clients in Qatar. Implemented BGP routing, MPLS VPN, and data center switching solutions. Led multiple network upgrade projects with zero-downtime delivery, and served as escalation point for complex network incidents.
MPLS/VPN Cisco Nexus Juniper IPSec VPN SolarWinds
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Network / Systems Engineer
2008 – 2013
Telecom / IT Infrastructure · Gulf Region
Deployed and maintained network infrastructure for enterprise customers across the Gulf region. Handled switching, routing, wireless, and IP telephony. Participated in greenfield site builds and conducted regular network audits and capacity planning exercises.
Cisco Catalyst Wireless LAN CUCM Fortinet
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Network / IT Support Engineer
2005 – 2008
IT Solutions Company · India / Gulf
Began career providing network infrastructure support and implementation services. Gained foundational expertise in LAN design, switching, and first-level routing. Transitioned to Qatar for an expanded engineering role.
LAN / WAN VLAN IP Addressing Troubleshooting

Validated Expertise

Industry certifications

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Cisco
CCIE — Data Center
Routing, Switching & SD-WAN
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CEH
Certified Ethical Hacker
Cyber Security
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Cisco
CCNP — Security
Networking Fundamentals
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Fortinet
NSE Certified
Network Security Expert
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ITIL
ITIL v4 Foundation
IT Service Management
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CompTIA
Network+ Certified
Vendor-Neutral Networking

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Let's build something great

Open to senior network engineering opportunities in Qatar and the Gulf region.

Whether you're looking for a consultant for a complex network project, a senior hire, or a technical lead for infrastructure initiatives — I'd love to hear from you.