Yasir A.

Technology architecture leader and dual active CCIE with 23+ years of experience delivering enterprise infrastructure, data center, network, security and automation transformations across the UAE, Europe and the United States. Former Cisco engineer with deep technical authority spanning architecture strategy, complex solution delivery and operational modernisation. I currently lead solution architecture and vendor governance across data center, network, security, cloud and automation, covering requirements, RFPs, vendor selection, delivery governance and operational handover. Current initiatives include: • A multi-site, Arista-based AI Factory with disaster recovery, designed for 200+ NVIDIA H200 GPUs over 400GbE fabrics, with 120 GPUs deployed to date for an AI health-assistant programme. • Cisco and Arista infrastructure modernisation supporting critical clinical environments across multiple hospitals. • Network segmentation, Network Detection and Response (NDR) and cyber-deception capabilities across healthcare environments. • AI-assisted operations and private GenAI integrations, including a GPU-accelerated private AI platform using Python and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for natural-language visibility and controlled infrastructure automation. Previously, I led architecture and transformation engagements for regulated enterprises, including UCB Pharma’s SD-WAN transformation across 63 sites in 35+ countries and the modernisation of 8+ data centers into Nexus Dashboard-managed multi-site VXLAN/EVPN fabrics with regional and disaster-recovery environments and Ansible-assisted migration. I combine hands-on architectural depth with leadership of engineering teams, strategic vendors and cross-functional stakeholders. I translate business requirements into target-state architectures, technology roadmaps, sourcing decisions and resilient production services. Core expertise: • Architecture and transformation: target-state design, roadmaps, RFPs and vendor governance • AI and data center platforms: NVIDIA H200, 400GbE, Cisco ACI, Nexus Dashboard, NDFC and Arista EVPN/VXLAN • Cloud and platforms: VMware, OpenStack, Azure, AWS and Kubernetes • Network, security and automation: SD-WAN, Python, Ansible, Terraform, APIs, CI/CD, Splunk and MCP Credentials: Active CCIE Routing & Switching #26003 | Active CCIE Service Provider | CCIE Data Center Written | CCDE Written | CCNP | IOS XR Specialist | Splunk Certified Knowledge Manager, Admin and Power User