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Kovan Nayager

Network Engineer
Midrand

Summary

I am a highly skilled and certified Network Engineer with a strong track record in managing and maintaining complex network infrastructures across both on-premise and cloud environments. I am solely responsible for the African Bank AWS Network Infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity, security, and scalability across multiple cloud services and business applications. With expertise in SD-WAN, routing, switching, firewall security, and AWS cloud networking, I take a proactive approach to troubleshooting, optimizing performance, and implementing cost-effective solutions. My ability to design, deploy, and manage robust network solutions has contributed to the efficiency, security, and resilience of African Bank's IT infrastructure. I hold multiple industry-recognized certifications, including AWS Advanced Networking Specialist, Check Point, and Cisco, demonstrating my commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence. My passion lies in problem-solving, innovation, and driving network reliability, ensuring business continuity and top-tier performance across all network operations. Whether it's leading critical projects, resolving high-priority incidents, or mentoring my colleagues, I am dedicated to delivering secure, high-performance networking solutions that support the businesses long-term success. I thrive in competitive environments, am deeply passionate about my career in networking, and am always driven to support the evolving needs of the business.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
26311
26311
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Network Engineer

African Bank
03.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Solely responsible for the African Bank AWS Network Infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity, security, and scalability across multiple cloud services and business applications.
  • As a Network Engineer, I am responsible for managing and maintaining the entire African Bank Network Infrastructure, including over 400 branches nationwide via the SD-WAN network.
  • Additionally, I am solely responsible for the African Bank AWS Network Infrastructure, ensuring seamless performance, security, and scalability across multiple cloud environments.
  • My role encompasses network diagnostics, issue resolution, and support for service desk staff, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across all network services.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • AWS Network Infrastructure Management: Solely manage and maintain the bank's AWS cloud network, ensuring secure, high-performance connectivity between cloud services and on-premise data centers. Implement and optimize AWS Direct Connect, VPC configurations, Transit Gateway, and hybrid cloud solutions.
  • Solely responsible for the African Bank AWS Network Infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity, security, and scalability across multiple cloud services and business applications.

IT Service Desk Analyst

African Bank
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Network Infrastructure & Security: Oversee the bank's entire SD-WAN network, including routing, switching, and firewall management across branches, data centers, and cloud environments.
  • Implement security policies, VPNs, F5 Load Balancing, and firewall rules to maintain a secure network posture.
  • Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose complex network issues, provide efficient solutions, and assist the IT team during outages to minimize downtime.
  • Offer 24/7 standby support for critical incidents.
  • Network Deployment & Configuration: Configure new network devices and deploy replacements using backup configurations.
  • Manage and optimize third-party network links while ensuring seamless integration of banking services.
  • Project Execution: Lead network design, implementation, and management for key projects, including AWS integrations into internet banking services amongst other required business needs, all secured via Check Point CloudGuard firewall security.

IT Technician

Blue Security
09.2015 - 04.2018
  • Managed incident escalation processes effectively, ensuring timely resolutions while minimizing disruption to users' workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving IT service desk tickets and providing clear communication to end-users.
  • Assisted in the development of IT service desk policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations while maintaining a focus on providing excellent customer service.
  • Provided desktop and IT systems support, on-call 24/7 support for all users within the Blue Security, Blue International organization including but not limited to Workstations, Servers, Network Administration, Telephony PABX/Avaya support, Veeam Backups, Trend Micro, Software Installs/Upgrades and Domain Management.

Hardware Specialist

Incredible Connection
01.2012 - 11.2014
  • Specialized in sales of networking, printers, hardware and software, tablets, phones, and Apple products.
  • Provided customers with in-store services, sales, and technical assistance.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate hardware solutions for technical issues.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and closing deals.

Technical Support Agent

BIZWORKS BPO
01.2009 - 10.2010
  • Collaborated with customers and asked questions to assess needs and budgets.
  • Attended product-related technical shows and other activities to represent company products and services.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.

Education

Certificate - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Cisco Academy
02-2026

Certificate - AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialist

Amazon Web Services
09-2025

Certificate - Cisco ISE

Cisco Academy - Udemy
01-2024

Certificate - Cisco Umbrella

Cisco Academy - Udemy
08-2024

Certificate - Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)

Check Point Technologies
12-2023

Certificate - Check Point Certified VSX Specialist (CCVS)

Check Point Technologies
10-2023

Certificate - Check Point Troubleshooting Administrator (CCTA)

Check Point Technologies
03-2022

Certificate - AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

Amazon Web Services
12-2021

Certificate - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Academy
10-2019

Certificate - Cisco Certified Network Entry Technician (CCENT)

Cisco Academy
09-2019

Certificate - Network +

Comptia
08-2015

Certificate - A +

Comptia
07-2015

Certificate - Grade 12

Strelitzia Secondary
12-2007

Skills

Microsoft Suite Proficient

Critical Thinking

Adaptability

Active Listener

Typing Skills

Motivation

Agile

Customer Focused

Goal Oriented

Technologically competent

Problem solver

Technical troubleshooting

Network configuration

Firewall management tools

Strong troubleshooting skills

Routing protocol expertise

Cloud automation

Infrastructure as Code

Team leadership

Certification

AWS Advanced Networking Specialist

Interests

Research and Design
Reading
Listening to music
Gamer

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/08/90
  • Nationality: South African Indian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Visa Status: Not specified

Driving License - Category

Code 10 License (C1)

Timeline

Network Engineer

African Bank
03.2019 - Current

IT Service Desk Analyst

African Bank
05.2018 - 02.2019

IT Technician

Blue Security
09.2015 - 04.2018

Hardware Specialist

Incredible Connection
01.2012 - 11.2014

Technical Support Agent

BIZWORKS BPO
01.2009 - 10.2010

Certificate - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Cisco Academy

Certificate - AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialist

Amazon Web Services

Certificate - Cisco ISE

Cisco Academy - Udemy

Certificate - Cisco Umbrella

Cisco Academy - Udemy

Certificate - Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)

Check Point Technologies

Certificate - Check Point Certified VSX Specialist (CCVS)

Check Point Technologies

Certificate - Check Point Troubleshooting Administrator (CCTA)

Check Point Technologies

Certificate - AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

Amazon Web Services

Certificate - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Academy

Certificate - Cisco Certified Network Entry Technician (CCENT)

Cisco Academy

Certificate - Network +

Comptia

Certificate - A +

Comptia

Certificate - Grade 12

Strelitzia Secondary
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