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Ahmed I.

Ahmed I.

Sr. Solutions Consultant | Network | VoIP | UC | CX | Security

CCIE #24477 | 20+ Years of Experience Delivering Enterprise-Grade IT Solutions I’m a results-driven Senior Solutions Consultant with over two decades of proven experience in Network Infrastructure, VoIP, Unified Communications, Contact Center (UCCE/UCCX), Cisco Telepresence, and Security solutions. I specialize in designing, deploying, and supporting end-to-end enterprise IT ecosystems that drive performance, reliability, and scalability. With deep technical expertise across Cisco, I help organizations optimize collaboration, strengthen network resilience, and enhance customer experience through modern, secure, and cost-effective architectures. ________________________________________ 🧭 Core Expertise Network & Connectivity • Design and implementation of Wired/Wireless Networks, SD-WAN, SD-Access, and Meraki solutions. • Proficient with Cisco Routers, Switches, and Voice Gateways (VGs) across multiple platforms. • VMware vSphere/vCenter setup and management. Unified Communications & Collaboration • End-to-end deployment of Cisco UC, HCS, and Telepresence solutions: o CUCM, CUCME, CUCMBE, CUBE, SME, Unity Connection, IM&P, Expressway, and Prime Collaboration. o Hosted Collaboration Solutions (HCS) including UCS servers, CUCDM, and CUBEs. o Cisco Meeting Server (CMS), VCS, and Webex Collaboration & Contact Center. • Extensive work on Voice, Video, and Presence technologies. Contact Center (CX) Solutions • Design and support for UCCX deployments. Operational Excellence • Skilled in change management, release management, and system optimization across multi-platform environments. • Strong troubleshooting background for VoIP protocols (SIP, H.323, MGCP, SCCP) and analog/digital signaling (E1/T1, ISDN, QSIG). ________________________________________ 🚀 What You Get Working With Me ✔ Enterprise-grade expertise backed by CCIE certification and 20+ years of hands-on experience. ✔ Proven success designing and maintaining global-scale, mission-critical systems. ✔ Commitment to quality, uptime, and customer satisfaction. Let’s collaborate to architect and deliver secure, high-performance IT and communication solutions that move your business forward.

🇪🇬Cairo, Egypt$50/hr100% JSS4.59 (24)Since Feb 2018

Earnings and projects

MRR
$43

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#153,498 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#2,269 / 6,384
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $257

Total earnings
$18k
World#149,678 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#1,682 / 6,384
Per project
$711

$257 in the last 6 months

World#151,433 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#1,849 / 6,384
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#1,858 / 6,384
Projects in all
25

Across 27 contracts

85% fixed15% hourly
World#113,042 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#1,672 / 6,384

Earnings, last 30 days

$17.8kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$17.4k$17.6k$17.8k$18.0kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 23% in Cisco IOS

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