Onyedikachi Onwe

Network Engineer who cuts manual configuration time and human error through templated, repeatable automation workflows, speeding up provisioning and troubleshooting to reduce downtime and operational cost, while enabling scalable, auditable infrastructure changes that strengthen compliance and change-management maturity. 7+ years of enterprise networking experience (Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, Huawei VRP) across LAN/WAN design, structured cabling, and IT audits for enterprise banking deployments. Skilled in Python network automation (Netmiko, Jinja2, NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF,). Cisco, Google, and IBM certified with CCNP-level lab proficiency.

Network & IT Infrastructure Specialist — Contract & Project-Based - Enterprise Banking Clients, Nigeria - Nigeria

(2018)

• Delivered fast, accurate Layer 2 fault diagnosis and troubleshooting for live production networks across multiple Fidelity Bank Plc and FCMB branches.
• Executed rapid LAN port installation and patch panel punch-down, minimizing downtime during live deployments.
• Progressed to owning full LAN design, installation, and structured cabling delivery independently, without supervision.
• Improved branch uptime by 90% through fast, reliable patch panel installation and cabling practices.

Lead Instructor — Technical Team Lead - Atlas Networking Concepts (RC 9498526)

(2026)

• Lead and mentor trainee network engineer cohorts through routing/switching to Python and NETCONF/YANG automation, serving as capstone technical lead.
• Designed the full curriculum and hands-on lab program independently, including troubleshooting playbooks now used as standard trainee reference.
• Simplified complex concepts (OSPF, NAT) into clear lessons, driving 80% trainee comprehension.
• Skilled at translating advanced technical topics into simple, digestible explanations.

Founder & Principal Consultant - Atlas Kenji Ltd (RC 8731547)

(2025-08)

• Run a CAC-registered B2B infrastructure consultancy delivering LAN/WAN design, installation, and cybersecurity audits to enterprise clients, acting as lead engineer and point of escalation on every engagement.
• Authored and pitched infrastructure proposals to enterprise clients including FCMB; managed vendor registration and bid processes end-to-end.
• Led cross-functional engagement teams from proposal through delivery, driving accountability and technical direction across every project.
• Grew organic LinkedIn technical audience to 50,000+ post impressions in one week through a structured content and engagement strategy.

Enterprise Network Automation Lab | Cisco Packet Tracer & NETDEV - Personal Project

• Designed and deployed a multi-layer enterprise topology (ISR4321, Catalyst 3850, 2960) with OSPF routing, achieving stable convergence across a 3-tier network.
• Implemented VLAN segmentation, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP, and ACL-based security hardening, reducing single points of failure by ~90% and enforcing traffic segmentation.
• Configured NAT, core network services, and NETCONF/YANG/RESTCONF for programmatic device configuration and automated state validation.
• Built a Python-based YAML-to-deploy automation pipeline (Netmiko, Jinja2), cutting manual configuration time by an estimated 70% and reducing deployment errors.

Bachelor - Computer Science - University of the people

Enterprise network engineering and automation - Self-directed study