Director – Technical Operation
Network Binary
Gufran, a Cisco Authorized and CCIE certified instructor, possesses more than
15 years of training mastery in Networking, Security, SDN, and many other
advanced courses and technologies. With CCNA, CCNP, and many other
diverse Cisco specializations, he’s achieved CCIE Security (50220).
From foundational concepts to complex Cisco networks & and security topics
like Identity Service Engine, Web Security, Email Security, Firewalls, VPN, NGIPS,
and NGFW, he’s a seasoned instructor.
He aptly managed global training projects, collaborating with esteemed
institutions like the Bank of Tanzania, EMAL – Abu Dhabi, PIC – Kuwait, and
many clients based in the US & and UK. His journey empowers organizations
and individuals through roles ranging from Training Consultant to Senior
Training Consultant, including contributions to content management and
trainer evaluation.
As Network Binary’s Director of Technical Operations, Gufran mentors
instructors shapes training solutions, and leads pioneering course
development. He also helps drive business growth, collaborates with training
industry experts, and sets benchmarks for training excellence.
Recipient of multiple Instructor Excellence and Distinguished Awards from
Cisco, Gufran’s narrative radiates learning, innovation, and technical
leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2025 – Present
- 2017 – 2023
- 2011 – 2017
- 2008 – 2011
- 2006 – 2008
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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- Director of Technical Operation at Network Binary
- Senior Training Consultant – NIIT Limited
- Koenig Solutions Pvt Ltd
- Technical Head – Jetking
- Senior Hardware and Networking Trainer
- Enterprise Networking
- Network Security
- Software Defined Networking & Automation
- Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and Fortinet Firewall technologies
- Data Center Technologies
- IPv6 Design and Development
- MPLS
- BGP
- CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Cisco Systems Instructor
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert – Security (50220)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional – Enterprise
- Cisco Certified Network Professional – Security
- Cisco Certified Specialist – SD-WAN
- Cisco Certified Specialist – SD-Access
- Cisco Certified Specialist – BGP
- Cisco Certified Specialis – Firewall
- Cisco Certified Specialist – IPv6
