L2X Tech
Paulo Maffei, a CCDE and 2xCCIE, has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Paulo started their career in 1994 as an Electronic Technician at Itautec. In 1997, they joined Equant as a Network Engineer and stayed with the company until 2004. During their time at Equant, they gained significant knowledge and skills in network engineering. In 2004, Paulo transitioned to Avaya as a Network Consultant before moving to Cisco as a Network Consultant later that same year. In 2005, they joined Ericsson as a Network Consultant, where they focused on designing and implementing 3G mobile networks for Three Mobile Australia. Paulo returned to Cisco in 2007, working as a Training Instructor and Network Consultant until 2013. In 2011, they joined Vodafone as an IP Core Network Architect and continued to expand their expertise in network architecture. Paulo then returned to Cisco again in 2016, this time as a Network Solutions Architect until the end of 2019. Currently, they serve as the CEO and Managing Director of L2X Tech, a position they have held since 2004. Throughout their career, Paulo has demonstrated a strong understanding of network solutions and has contributed to the success of various organizations in the field.
Paulo Maffei has a strong education history in the field of IT and professional services. Paulo earned a Master's in Business from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2005, with a focus on IT management. Prior to that, they attended Etec Lauro Gomes from 1991 to 1993, where they obtained a Technician degree in Electronics. Paulo also pursued a degree in Computing Engineering at Universidade São Judas Tadeu, although the specific years of study are not provided.
In terms of certifications, Paulo holds several notable certifications from Cisco, including the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) designation, obtained in August 2014. Paulo also achieved dual Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certifications, one in Service Provider in 2003 and the other in Routing and Switching in 2002. Additionally, Paulo has certifications in network technologies from Juniper Networks and expertise in software-defined networking.
Paulo has further expanded their knowledge beyond technical expertise, taking professional development courses at respected institutions. This includes completing the LPSF - Leading Professional Services Firms program at Harvard Business School Executive Education in 2021, Foundations of Directorship at the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2020, and the Oxford Entrepreneurship: Venture Finance Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in 2020, where they focused on entrepreneurship and venture finance.
Overall, Paulo Maffei has a diverse and impressive educational background, with a strong foundation in IT and business management.
L2X Tech
We are builders of innovative, tailor-made network solutions to better connect Telcos, Enterprises, Utilities and SMBs. We are a team of diverse, highly experienced and specialized people who connect with people to understand each client’s vision and needs. L2X was born in Brazil with a few engineers, in a time when the internet was still a promising and mysterious novelty. Today, we are located on the other side of the world, with offices on different continents and a highly qualified and certified team. With more than 15 years on the road, we maintain our original motto: we are never too small to accept challenges and we will never be too big to undervalue the uniqueness of each employee, each client, each partner. We build, live and breathe connections. We’re still fascinated by the infinity of technology, and each day we believe more in a better and more human future.