Atif Qureshi

Atif Qureshi has a diverse work experience in the field of network engineering and cybersecurity. Their most recent position was as a Principal Network & Cyber Security Engineer at Oasis Crescent since August 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Snr Network Engineer at the same company from November 2022 to August 2023.

Before joining Oasis Crescent, Atif worked as a Network Engineer at Oasis Crescent from February 2016 to October 2020. In this role, they were responsible for managing and monitoring LAN switches, routers, and remote VPN access groups. Atif also oversaw the change control procedures for WAN access.

From April 2015 to February 2016, Atif worked as a Network Support Engineer at Cell C. Their responsibilities included networking, design, installation, and maintenance services. Atif also worked on large-scale wireless networks.

Prior to Cell C, Atif worked as a Network Engineer at Vodacom from July 2014 to April 2015. Atif was part of the Delivery and Support group for NGIN and performed scheduled system and network maintenance activities. they also undertook complex implementation and maintenance tasks on the LAN and SS7.

Before Vodacom, Atif worked as a Network Infrastructure Engineer at CyberChannel from October 2013 to June 2014. Atif was responsible for designing and implementing wireless networks, troubleshooting LAN/WAN infrastructure, and maintaining network devices such as switches and routers.

Atif's earlier experiences include working as a VMware Solutions Architect at VisualTech from June 2007 to March 2011, where they participated in architectural design sessions and was responsible for hardware selection for virtualization. Atif also worked as a Network Engineer at The Town Nine Times, where they re-engineered the company's IT infrastructure and provided consultancy on server infrastructure upgrades. Additionally, they worked as a Network Support Engineer at Netcom Computers from February 2005 to November 2006, focusing on network architecture and deployment.

Overall, Atif Qureshi has extensive experience in network engineering, cybersecurity, and virtualization, with a strong focus on LAN/WAN infrastructure and network maintenance.

Atif Qureshi pursued a Master's degree in Enterprise System Application from Sheffield Hallam University between 2007 and 2008. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Sir Syed University from 2000 to 2004. Atif obtained their Intermediate degree in Science from Cadet College Petaro from 1994 to 1998. In addition to their formal education, Atif Qureshi has obtained several certifications, including Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate and Azure Administrator Associate from Microsoft in July 2023. Atif also holds certifications in Azure Fundamentals, Ethical Hacking from Udemy, and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) from Cisco.