08/31/2026 updated
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Network Engineer & Automation Developer | Juniper JNCIE Emeritus
Mossel Bay, South Africa
Only remote
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering - University of Pretoria (1999)About me
Even as I approach 50, my desire to continue growing my skill sets has not slowed down. I do however combine that technical knowledge with strong interpersonal skills and business awareness. These aspects allows me to work exceptionally well within a team and focus on business value add.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet AssociateJuniper Networks Certified Internet ExpertJuniper Network Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP)Juniper Networks Certified Internet SpecialistRoutingJuniper OsJuniperKubernetesCisco
IP Networking & Routing Protocols
Over 20 years of industry experience in IP networking, covering MPLS, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, Multicast, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, L3VPN, L2VPN and SNP. Extensive hands-on work with Juniper and Cisco platforms in service provider and enterprise environments.
Juniper Networks Expertise
Juniper JNCIE Emeritus (SP & ENT) certified expert with deep knowledge of Juniper M-Series, T-Series and MX-Series hardware. Holder of multiple Juniper certifications including JNCIE-SP, JNCIE-ENT, JNCSP-SP, JNCSP-ENT and various associate and specialist level certifications.
Software Development & Business Automation
Development of specialised trading and business logic software using Python, REST APIs, Zoho CRM and Deluge. Automation of business processes including integration with banking systems and tax authorities, as well as network automation scripting.
Cloud Technologies
Practical knowledge of AWS and ZOHO cloud platforms, with ongoing professional development in AWS and cloud-native tooling.
Containerization & Orchestration
Hands-on experience with Docker, Helm and Kubernetes, including pursuit of Certified Kubernetes Applications Developer (CKAD) and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certifications.
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
Knowledge of Ansible for configuration management and IaC, as well as Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, developed during professional development sabbatical.
Programming Languages
Proficiency in Python, Bash, Javascript and Deluge for scripting, automation and business logic development.
Operating Systems & Tooling
Solid working knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu), Windows and Git for version control and system administration tasks.
Financial Services & Regulatory Compliance
Licensed under the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) as Key Individual and Authorised Representative, with authorisation for discretionary portfolio management and financial intermediary services.
Over 20 years of industry experience in IP networking, covering MPLS, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, Multicast, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, L3VPN, L2VPN and SNP. Extensive hands-on work with Juniper and Cisco platforms in service provider and enterprise environments.
Juniper Networks Expertise
Juniper JNCIE Emeritus (SP & ENT) certified expert with deep knowledge of Juniper M-Series, T-Series and MX-Series hardware. Holder of multiple Juniper certifications including JNCIE-SP, JNCIE-ENT, JNCSP-SP, JNCSP-ENT and various associate and specialist level certifications.
Software Development & Business Automation
Development of specialised trading and business logic software using Python, REST APIs, Zoho CRM and Deluge. Automation of business processes including integration with banking systems and tax authorities, as well as network automation scripting.
Cloud Technologies
Practical knowledge of AWS and ZOHO cloud platforms, with ongoing professional development in AWS and cloud-native tooling.
Containerization & Orchestration
Hands-on experience with Docker, Helm and Kubernetes, including pursuit of Certified Kubernetes Applications Developer (CKAD) and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certifications.
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
Knowledge of Ansible for configuration management and IaC, as well as Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, developed during professional development sabbatical.
Programming Languages
Proficiency in Python, Bash, Javascript and Deluge for scripting, automation and business logic development.
Operating Systems & Tooling
Solid working knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu), Windows and Git for version control and system administration tasks.
Financial Services & Regulatory Compliance
Licensed under the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) as Key Individual and Authorised Representative, with authorisation for discretionary portfolio management and financial intermediary services.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
EnglishNative speakerDutchFluent
Project history
Focused on advancing technical skills, continuing education and reassessing long-term career direction. Areas of study include AWS, Kubernetes, Ansible and Terraform.
Director of a company providing crypto arbitrage services for the South African market, managing 4 staff members and trading with over 1 billion ZAR. Developed specialised trading and business logic software, coupled the ZOHO ecosystem to the company trading algorithm, and automated interaction with the Forex banking system and South African tax authorities (SARS). Gained FSCA license as Key Individual, Authorised Representative and for Discretionary Services.
Various projects creating designs for IP networks and associated automation scripts. Working alongside sales teams to provide time critical solutions to end customers. Technologies: MPLS, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, Multicast, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, L3VPN, L2VPN, SNP, platform hardware support.