Bassala Traore
IT Engineer | System Engineer | IT Project Specialist | General Facility Management | Strategy | Project Management
Highest degree :
Bachelors
Field of study :
. Computer Engineering
Location :
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Citizenships :
Malian
Experience :
12 Year(s)
Countries :
Afghanistan, Somalia, Liberia, Rwanda, Cote d'Ivoire, United Arab Emirates, Togo, Mauritania, Oman, Kenya, Bahrain, Morocco, Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso, United Kingdom
Gender :
Male
Sectors :
Digital ICT Expert | Data Scientist (AI/ML) | Digital Healthcare Technologist | Cloud & Data Center Specialist
Mining
Detail-oriented and certified Network Engineer with 12 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level network infrastructure. Proficient in configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless technologies with a strong focus on security, reliability, and performance. Proven track record of supporting large- scale LAN/WAN environments and resolving complex network issues with minimal downtime.
Regional IT Engineer
Mogadishu, Somalia
Eco Fuel FZE
June 2018
-January 2025
•Led enterprise network transformation project utilizing Cisco SD-Access withDNACenter and ISE, improving segmentation and access control acrossmultiple campuses. •Designed and deployed Cisco ACI fabric for a multi-site data center,enhancing application agility and security posture. •Implemented network security hardening protocols across infrastructure usingbest practices (CIS, Cisco SAFE), reducing attack surface by 60%. •Automated routine network configurations and audits using Ansible andPython scripts. •Conducted workshops and training sessions for in-house IT staff on SDN andACI platforms. •Administer Microsoft 365 tenant including Exchange, Teams, andSharePoint •Manage user accounts, permissions, and security groups via Azure AD •Conduct mail migrations from on-premises Exchange to Microsoft 365 •Automate daily tasks using PowerShell •Provide Level 2/3 support for end-user issues on Windows and Microsoft 365
Information Technology
Accra, Ghana
University of Ghana
October 2008
-April 2012
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a focus on Computer Information Systems, featuring certifications from CompTIA, Cisco, and Microsoft (2008-2012).
NSE 2
Remote, USA
NSE Institute
2023
Threat landscape (malware, phishing, ransomware.) Network security fundamentals (firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention) Security lifecycle management Fortinet Security Fabric overview
CCNA
Remote, India
ThinqTank Learning
2022
Networking fundamentals (LANs, WANs, IPv4/IPv6, subnetting) Cisco router and switch configuration Network security basics Wireless networking Network troubleshooting and automation Introduction to cloud and virtualization
Routing & Switching (Cisco, Juniper, HP, SonicWall)
Protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, STP, HSRP, VRRP
Firewalls & Security: Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, ACLs, VPNs, NAT
Wireless Networking: CiscoWLC, Aruba, Ubiquiti, D-Link, Huawei
Network Monitoring: SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, Nagios
Cloud Networking: AWS VPC, Azure Networking, SD-WAN
Documentation & Change Management (ITIL Practices)
CCTV Specialist
Business Administration