Abdulaye Manu

Highly experienced Network Engineer with 6+ years designing, deploying and supporting complex enterprise networks across multi-vendor environments. Strong background in SD-ACCESS, SD-WAN, routing, switching, security, and data center technologies. Relocated to the U.S. in 2023, completed work authorization in 2025, earned CCNP Security (2025), and is currently preparing for the CCIE Lab.

Seeking to return full-time to advanced network engineering roles with a focus on enterprise infrastructure, automation and high-availability design.

Senior Network Engineer - Delta Trading Group - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote from USA Sept 2023–July 2024)

(2019-08 - 2024-07)

Continued full-time remote engineering support after relocating to the U.S. in September 2023 until September 2024.

• Implement/Maintain and optimize enterprise LAN/WAN networks, manage VLANs, STP, Etherchannels, StackWise, VSS, OSPF/EIGRP/BGP, Multicast, ISIS, MPLS L2-L3 VPNs, DMVPN, Flex VPNs, and ensure stable Layer 2/3 performance, DHCP, DNS, NAT
• Implement and Support controller-based networking policy automation, and fabric provisioning
• Build automation workflows using Python, Ansible, NETConf and REST APIs for configuration, compliance, and provisioning
• Resolve routing/switching issues through packet-flow analysis, logs, and MAC/ARP/routing table review. Wireshark, SolarWinds, ISE, Catalyst Center, ACI, ThousandEyes etc
• Apply ACLs, device hardening, and maintain accurate diagrams and change records

Store Associate & Warehouse Stocker - Kumasi Supermart - Virginia, USA

(2024-12 - 2025-05)

Worked during immigration and work-authorization completion period.

• Loaded and offloaded goods, stocked shelves and maintained inventory accuracy
• Assisted customers and ensured safe, organized store operations
• Demonstrated reliability, teamwork and strong work ethic

Home Health Aide - Angelic Place - Virginia, USA

(2025-05)

Continued professional development in IT networking: earned CCNP Security (2025) and is actively preparing for CCIE Lab.

• Support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in daily living activities
• Provide person-centered care, safety monitoring and documentation
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification

Network Engineer - Kwader Tech - Dubai, UAE

(2016-12 - 2019-06)

• Configured and troubleshot L2/L3 protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP and VLANs
• Performed network audits, monitoring, server troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Provided 24/7 rotation support and escalated issues per established procedures

IT / Network Technician - Ipers@t - Yaounde, Cameroon

(2011 - 2013)

• Installed, maintained and troubleshot hardware, software, VOIP phones, printers and network devices
• Configured Cisco routers/switches, VLANs, wireless controllers and Wimax connectivity
• Supported CCTV installation, DVR configuration and cabling

BSc. - Computer Science - University of Garoua (2007 - 2010)

Cisco, Microsoft, Linux and VMware Training - Netmetrics-Solutions (2014 - 2016)