Grew up in India, obtained a Master's degree from SUNY Buffalo, and worked at Alcatel, Cisco, Brocade, and Equinix. Author, speaker, and holder of multiple certifications, patents, and publications.
Innovation is at the core of my work, and I hold several patents that demonstrate my contributions to the field.
Welcome to the official website of Syed Natif Nawaz!
I’m a highly accomplished professional who grew up in India, pursued a Master’s degree in Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications from SUNY Buffalo, and have a rich work experience at companies like Alcatel, Cisco, Brocade, and Equinix.
My educational journey includes SCPM in Advanced Project Management from Stanford University, along with numerous certifications such as AI for Everyone from Coursera, OpenStack Certified Professional from Mirantis, CCIE Routing & Switching, CCIE Service Provider (both recertified), and I’m a double CCIE in Emeritus Status. Currently, I’m pursuing the GCP Network Professional Certification and TensorFlow for AI Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
I have also authored notable publications, including a book titled “IOS XR Fundamentals” published by Cisco Press, and my work has been recognized by the IETF and Packet Magazine.
As an active member of professional communities, I have affiliations with NANOG 36 and APRICOT, where I have shared my expertise in areas such as L2VPN and network consolidation.
Furthermore, I hold several patents that showcase my innovation in the field, covering topics like building service overlay models, transforming legacy networks into SDN-enabled networks, high availability evaluation for co-location facilities, and dynamic capacity assessment of devices in a data center.