About the Instructor

Sikandar Shaik – CCIE x3 (Enterprise | Service Provider | Security)
Senior Cisco Trainer • Network Security Consultant • Global Instructor

I am a dynamic and results-driven Cisco Trainer and Network Security Consultant with extensive experience delivering advanced Enterprise, Service Provider, Data Center, Security, and SD-WAN trainings to global organizations across 15+ countries.

With strong multi-technology expertise and a practical, real-world teaching approach, I specialize in simplifying complex concepts and helping learners develop job-ready skills from CCNA to CCIE levels.

My training philosophy is built on a strong “whatever-it-takes” mindset to ensure learner success and customer satisfaction.

Over the past decade, I have trained and mentored 15,000+ professionals worldwide and have designed, optimized, and troubleshot complex enterprise and carrier-grade networks across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Core Competencies

Enterprise & Service Provider Network Design

Cisco Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS)

SD-WAN, SD-Access (SDA), Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE

Cisco ASA & Firepower NGFW

Network Security Architecture & Hardening

Data Center Technologies (NX-OS, ACI – foundational & deployment exposure)

Multi-Vendor Firewalls: FortiGate, Palo Alto, Check Point

Global Corporate Training Delivery (Onsite / Online)

Customer Engagement, Project Support & Solution Consultation

Professional Experience

Senior Cisco Trainer / Network Consultant (2011 – Present)

Independent | Global Delivery

Deliver advanced training programs from CCNA to CCIE across Enterprise, Service Provider, Security, and Data Center tracks.

Provide consulting, design, and project support for routing, switching, MPLS, SD-WAN, SDA/DNAC, ISE, and next-generation firewall deployments.

Conduct architecture planning, configuration reviews, optimization, and troubleshooting across Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point environments.

Lead expert-level workshops on BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, QoS, VXLAN/EVPN, SD-WAN, and NGFW technologies.

Develop technical workbooks, lab topologies, documentation packs, and online training programs used globally.

Deliver onsite and remote trainings for telecom operators, government entities, large enterprises, and multinational organizations.

Selected Corporate Training Delivery

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MPLS – MyISP (Kenya, 2011) – 12 participants, Onsite
CCIE SP – Global Knowledge (Dubai, 2013) – 8 participants, Onsite
CCIE SP – Global Knowledge (Shanghai, 2013) – 8 participants, Onsite
CCIE R&S – Abu Dhabi, 2015 – 15 participants, Onsite
CCIE SP – Dhiraagu (Maldives, 2016) – 10 participants, Onsite
CCNP Data Center – Dhiraagu (Maldives, 2016) – 10 participants, Onsite
CCIE R&S – Bangladesh, 2017 – 12 participants, Onsite
CCNP SP – Oman Airport (2017) – 20 participants, Onsite
CCNA – Hormuud Telecom (Somalia, 2019) – 32 participants, Online
CCNP R&S – Tech Mahindra (India, 2013) – 35 participants, Onsite
CCNP SP – AT&T (India, 2013) – 15 participants, Onsite
CCIE R&S – Aricent (India) – 5 participants, Onsite
CCNP/MPLS – Wipro (India) – 20 participants, Onsite
CCIE Enterprise – Oman Airports (2020) – 5 participants, Online
CCNP SD-WAN – Wipro (2021) – 8 participants, Online
SD-Access/DNAC – Dhiraagu (2022) – 10 participants, Online
Cisco ASA/Firepower – HP (2022) – 12 participants, Online
CCNP SP – Ciena (Delhi, 2022) – 10 participants, Onsite
CCNP Enterprise – Maldives Police (2024) – 25 participants, Onsite

Certifications

Cisco Expert-Level Certifications (CCIEx3 – #35012)

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure

CCIE Service Provider

CCIE Security

Cisco ID: CSCO11437399

Microsoft Certifications

MCP ID: 6577481

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Declaration

I hereby declare that all information, certifications, and experience provided in this profile are genuine and verifiable.
I remain committed to delivering training and consulting with the highest standards of technical excellence, integrity, and customer service.