09/28/2026 updated
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Founder & OCI Network Architect
Popesti-Leordeni, Romania
Only remote
BA Computer ScienceAbout me
Cloud networking specialist with 20+ years of experience, specializing in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) since 2018. Combines deep networking fundamentals with hands-on architecture expertise to help organizations design, assess, secure, migrate and optimize complex cloud networks.
Application FirewallInternet Protocol Security (IP SEC)Virtual Private Networks (VPN)Network SecurityNetwork ArchitectureRoutingSolution ArchitectureFirewalls (Computer Science)Cloud MigrationCloud IntegrationOracle Cloud Infrastructure
OCI Cloud Networking Architecture
Deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure networking, covering Virtual Cloud Networks (VCN), Dynamic Routing Gateways (DRG), FastConnect, IPSec VPN, Load Balancer, DNS, Traffic Management, Service Gateway, NAT Gateway, Internet Gateway, Local Peering and Remote Peering. Architecture design, assessment and optimization of complex OCI network environments.
Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Connectivity
Design and implementation of secure, resilient connectivity between OCI, enterprise data centers and other cloud platforms using FastConnect, VPN and multi-cloud architectures. Expertise in network migration, segmentation, high availability and resiliency.
Cloud Network Security
Assessment and design of security controls including OCI Network Firewall, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Firewall Architecture, Security Lists, Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Traffic Inspection. Expertise in segmentation, firewalling and secure connectivity patterns.
Enterprise & Service Provider Networking
Strong foundation in TCP/IP, routing, BGP, IPSec, VPN, network segmentation, high availability and enterprise connectivity built through 20+ years of experience in enterprise and service provider environments.
Cloud Migration Networking
Definition of network architecture and migration plans for workloads moving from on-premises environments or other cloud platforms into OCI, including migration planning, proof-of-concept validation and architecture reviews.
Network Design Assurance & Architecture Review
Independent review of proposed architectures before implementation for scalability, resiliency, security and alignment with cloud best practices. Root cause analysis and complex troubleshooting of routing, connectivity and security issues.
Cloud Network Architecture Assessment & Optimization
Assessment of existing cloud networks to identify architectural risks, scalability limitations, security concerns and optimization opportunities.
Implementation Guidance & Troubleshooting
Expert guidance during implementation and diagnosis of complex routing, connectivity, security and cloud networking issues.
Deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure networking, covering Virtual Cloud Networks (VCN), Dynamic Routing Gateways (DRG), FastConnect, IPSec VPN, Load Balancer, DNS, Traffic Management, Service Gateway, NAT Gateway, Internet Gateway, Local Peering and Remote Peering. Architecture design, assessment and optimization of complex OCI network environments.
Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Connectivity
Design and implementation of secure, resilient connectivity between OCI, enterprise data centers and other cloud platforms using FastConnect, VPN and multi-cloud architectures. Expertise in network migration, segmentation, high availability and resiliency.
Cloud Network Security
Assessment and design of security controls including OCI Network Firewall, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Firewall Architecture, Security Lists, Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Traffic Inspection. Expertise in segmentation, firewalling and secure connectivity patterns.
Enterprise & Service Provider Networking
Strong foundation in TCP/IP, routing, BGP, IPSec, VPN, network segmentation, high availability and enterprise connectivity built through 20+ years of experience in enterprise and service provider environments.
Cloud Migration Networking
Definition of network architecture and migration plans for workloads moving from on-premises environments or other cloud platforms into OCI, including migration planning, proof-of-concept validation and architecture reviews.
Network Design Assurance & Architecture Review
Independent review of proposed architectures before implementation for scalability, resiliency, security and alignment with cloud best practices. Root cause analysis and complex troubleshooting of routing, connectivity and security issues.
Cloud Network Architecture Assessment & Optimization
Assessment of existing cloud networks to identify architectural risks, scalability limitations, security concerns and optimization opportunities.
Implementation Guidance & Troubleshooting
Expert guidance during implementation and diagnosis of complex routing, connectivity, security and cloud networking issues.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
EnglishFluentRomanianNative speaker
Project history
Independent consulting practice focused on OCI architecture and enterprise cloud networking. Supports enterprises, system integrators and technology partners with cloud transformation, architecture design, migration and complex connectivity initiatives.
Provided deep OCI networking expertise to customers and technical teams, covering complex VCN and DRG architectures, routing, FastConnect, IPSec VPN, and hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity. Supported network security, load balancing, application connectivity, high availability and resiliency through architecture reviews, design validation and complex troubleshooting.
Guided OCI adoption through architecture guidance, workshops, demonstrations, proof-of-concepts and troubleshooting; designed and validated customer networking architectures. Supported migration planning and architecture reviews, tested new OCI networking capabilities, and resolved connectivity, security and cloud architecture challenges.
Certificates
OCI Certified Networking Professional
Oracle2025
OCI Certified Architect Professional
Oracle2022