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Three years ago, I was at a crossroads.
I already had my CCIE Routing & Switching for quite some time, and I was asking myself the big question: whatโs next?
DevNet? CCIE Security? I started exploring bothโฆ but something kept pulling me towards one thing: design. The kind of work where you donโt just make networks run, you make them make sense.So I went all-in.
I poured every spare hour into the CCDE path, starting with the written exam (400-007). In June 2024 I passed the CCDE Written in Las Vegas and thought, right, now itโs โjustโ the practical.
I knew the practical would be tough.
I did not expect it to take a year and a half of my life.Early mornings. Most weekends. A few nights every week with the study group.
And, if Iโm being brutally honest, a lot of it was time borrowed from my family. Time they graciously sacrificed with me, even when it wasnโt fun, even when it dragged on.But todayโฆ I walked into the Cisco office in London knowing it was the day.
Almost 7 hours exam (yes, I finished a bit early). Then, I waited. Waited. And waited. In the end, the email arrived.โ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฑ (๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฐ)โ
Iโm proud. Iโm relieved. And Iโm genuinely grateful.
To my study group: you kept me accountable when motivation wasnโt enough.
To my family: you carried a chunk of this journey with me.
To everyone whoโs grinding through something big right now: keep going, but donโt forget why you started.Nowโฆ Iโm going to take a breath. Then Iโll decide whatโs next. ๐
#CCDE #CCIE #CCNP #CCNA #NetworkDesign #Cisco #CareerJourney #Learning #NeverStopLearning
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Any network engineer lives on the edge of configuration, analysis and troubleshooting. Even a network architect. ๐จโ๐ป
Think about how often we:
โข Correlate logs, SNMP traps, telemetry and packet captures to find the real root cause ๐
โข Spend time with wireless issues like roaming, sticky clients, RF interference and capacity ๐ตโ๐ซ
โข Analyse path changes, flaps and convergence in complex routing environments ๐
โข Validate policy and segmentation (ACLs, security rules, VRFs, SDA/ACI policies) against what the business thinks is happening ๐
โข Spot patterns in performance issues that only appear at scale or at weird times of day โฐUsed well, AI tools can genuinely improve the quality of our work while cutting execution time dramatically. โก
Better designs, fewer mistakes, faster troubleshooting, clearer docs.
All good on paper.What I find interesting, though, is how this plays out in real life. ๐ค
Instead of using that time-saving to improve our work-life balance, what often happens is that once we deliver faster, we are simply given more work.
More projects, more tickets, more โquick asksโ, more meetings squeezed into the same week, because โyou are efficient with those tools nowโ. ๐ฅThe result is a strange paradox.
We are more productive than ever, but not necessarily less tired.
AI boosts output, yet the space it creates in our day is quickly filled with additional tasks, not recovery, not learning and not thinking time. ๐งโโ๏ธ๐๐งI am genuinely curious:
๐ Have you noticed the same behaviour in your team or organisation?
๐ Are you using AI to work better, or simply to work more?I would love to hear how others are experiencing this shift. ๐ฌ
#cisco #ccde #ccie #ccnp #ccna #netengs #AI #worklifebalance
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The First Cisco AI Certification is here!
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/w3JYFbQj20k
#SponsoredbyCisco #ai #artificialintelligence #cisco #ciscolive #ccna #careers #ccnp #ccie #ccde Cisco Cisco Certifications
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I'm so pumped to tackle the #CCDE journey! It's known to be challenging, but that's what makes it thrilling. After 8 months of intense study, I conquered the CCDE Written exam, and now I'm gearing up for the full certification. It's going to be an exhilarating adventure ahead. Big thanks to #cisco!
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Get ready for an electrifying week at #CiscoLive! It's going to be sizzling, and I'm not just talking about the weather!
Can't wait to catch up with everyone there!
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Good morning #neteng network!
Today, I woke up early with a clear focus: to continue my training on advanced #ipv6 topics. An early start is sometimes challenging, but it allows me to spend quality time with family and friends during the day.
So, make sure to take a step back from your busy schedule and invest some time in your personal life. Remember, a healthy work-life balance is key to achieving success in all areas of life.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Check out the latest update on my home network! I recently switched from a #Meraki full stack (MX68, MS120, MR33 and MR36) to a FreeBSD #OPNsense firewall, a #Ubiquity 16 ports switch, and three Ubiquity U6-Pro APs. It's always important to stay open-minded and explore new options in the tech world.
Spoiler: I will revert back once I fully understand the new solution ins and outs.
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The deep dive into these topics wasn't just a technical exercise but about showing their practical importance in network design and problem-solving. Understanding the interplay between the layers is critical for any network professional. It's where the abstract meets the practical, turning networking concepts into tangible solutions.
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The most thrilling part of my job is making complex technology concepts accessible and applicable to real-life scenarios. Recently, I led a discussion on the critical roles of Layers in networking, particularly why we need source and destination in both Layer 2 and Layer 3.
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Pre-staging time!
By the end of the day, this crowded rack will be configured to become the HQ network of a large company in the north of England. Tomorrow, we'll configure six more smaller branches connected via SD-WAN, VPN to Cloud DC, and other fun bits. -
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If you are working towards the Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks ENSLD certification, there's an updated #CiscoU training course available!
This learning path covers 300-420 ENSLD version 1.1
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CCDE Practical Studies (All labs) https://leanpub.com/b/ccdepracticelabsbundle1-3 by Martin Duggan is the featured bundle on the Leanpub homepage! https://leanpub.com #ComputerProgramming #CCDE
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Documenting this just to prevent others from running into it. #cisco #ccie #ccde #CiscoCert
https://nleiva.medium.com/the-downside-of-getting-a-ccde-if-you-are-a-ccie-caa126834073
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The #NetEng community is growing in the #Mastodon #Fediverse. Great to see many well known folks here. #CiscoCert #CiscoChampion #CCNA #CCNP #CCIE #CCDE #CCDevA #CCDevP #CCDevE