My Certification Journey
Here’s a timeline of my professional certifications, special achievements, and milestones over the years. It doesn’t include finished training badges otherwise it will be endless scrolling 😆
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Generative AI Leader
Current
Google Cloud • Issued: Sep 2025
Generative AI Leader certification from Google Cloud. -
Associate Cloud Engineer
Active
Google Cloud • Issued: Sep 2024
Associate Cloud Engineer certification from Google Cloud, demonstrating foundational skills in setting up and managing Google Cloud solutions. -
Book Published - Cisco Collaboration Infrastructure
Book Published
Orange Ava Publisher • Published: Aug 2024
Published my first technical book "Cisco Collaboration Infrastructure for Enterprise Solutions" - a comprehensive guide covering practical implementations and real-world scenarios in enterprise UC environments. This is the resource I wish I had when starting my career. -
ITIL Foundation
Active
AXELOS • Issued: Mar 2024
ITIL Foundation certification in IT service management, providing a comprehensive understanding of the ITIL framework and best practices. -
Cisco Champion 2023
Recognition
Cisco Systems • Awarded: 2023
Prestigious recognition program for technical experts who share knowledge and contribute to community. -
Cisco Champion 2022
Recognition
Cisco Systems • Awarded: Jan 2022
Prestigious recognition program for technical experts who share knowledge and contribute to community. -
Azure Fundamentals
Active
Microsoft • Issued: Apr 2022
Foundation certification in Microsoft Azure cloud fundamentals and services. -
Top 25 IT Blog Award
Winner 2021
Cisco Systems • Awarded: Jan 2022
Winner of IT Blog Awards - Top 25 Blogs recognition for outstanding technical content and knowledge sharing. -
Cisco Champion 2021
Recognition
Cisco Systems • Awarded: Jan 2021
Prestigious recognition program for technical experts who share knowledge and contribute to community. -
Cisco Specialist - Data Center Core
Active
Cisco Systems • Issued: Jul 2019
Specialist certification in Cisco Data Center technologies and infrastructure. -
SSCA
EXPIRED
THE SIP SCHOOL • Issued: Mar 2018
SIP School Certified Associate (SSCA) certification demonstrating expertise in SIP protocol and VoIP technologies. -
CCIE Collaboration #54775
Active
Cisco Systems • Issued: Nov 2016
Expert-level certification in Cisco Collaboration technologies - the highest technical certification level in UC. -
Cisco Specialist - Collaboration Core
Active
Cisco Systems • Issued: Nov 2016
Specialist certification in Cisco Collaboration core technologies and solutions. -
JNCIP-ENT (Professional)
EXPIRED
Juniper Networks • Issued: Dec 2014
Professional-level Juniper certification in Enterprise Routing & Switching technologies. -
JNCIS-ENT (Specialist)
EXPIRED
Juniper Networks • Issued: Dec 2014
Specialist-level Juniper certification in Enterprise Routing & Switching technologies. -
JNCIA-Junos (Associate)
EXPIRED
Juniper Networks • Issued: Dec 2014
Associate-level Juniper certification in Junos operating system fundamentals. -
CCNA
Active
Cisco Systems • Issued: May 2011
Original CCNA certification - foundation of my networking career.
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2019
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2016
2014
2011
This timeline represents my continuous learning journey in networking, collaboration, and emerging technologies.