Hi, my name is

Anders Ballegaard.

I build modern large scale networks

A passionate Network Engineer, with a high focus on building automated solutions for real world problems

About Me

I am a network engineer at Norlys with a passion for designing and building network automation solutions for complicated networks.

I am currently working in the service provider space, but I also have experince in the enterprise and datacenter space.

Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:
  • Cisco NSO
  • Junos
  • IOS XR
  • Python
  • Netbox
  • TIG stack

Experience

Network Engineer - Norlys
October 2022 - present

In this position i work with network development. Some of the things i have been involved with is

  • Developing and implementing a new national core network
  • Improving processes and documentation
  • Develop network automation solutions
  • Develop new solutions for business customers
  • Integrate Telia Denmark into Norlys
Network specialist - Region Midtjylland
November 2021 - September 2022

My main tasks in this position was:

  • Build internal tooling for network operations, and security operations
  • Development and operations of core and datacenter network
  • Optimize network performance and reliability by analyzing and resolving technical issues, and by improving network security
  • Took part in datacenter migration projects, from traditional networking, to new datacenters with Cisco ACI based networks.
  • Designed and implemented fortinet based NGFW solutions
  • Worked on project based works including redesigning and implementing critical communications networks
Cloud Network Specialist - IT Relation - Now ITM8
January 2021 - October 2021

I worked in IT Relations consulting department as a Network consultant My main tasks in the role was the following:

  • Design and implementation of new networking solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and solve customers issues no matter how large or small
  • Optimize network preformance for customers
Apprentice - Aarhus University
October 2016 - January 2021

As part of my education (Datatekniner med speciale i Infrastuktur) I had an apprentice position in the Infrastructure department of AU’s IT department. While i did a lot of diffrent things thoughout the years, the main tasks where the following:

  • 2nd level network support
  • Network operations of access network, firewalls, and MPLS backbone in a large campus network
  • Continual network improvement and implementation of upgrade
  • Develop inhouse network automation solutions
  • Implement off the shelf network automation solutions like DNA Center

Achievements

350-501 SPCOR
The core exam in the CCNP Service provider track. This exam covers a wide range of topics related to Ciscos service provider networking offerings. Yes, i am planning to take a concentration exam to get the full CCNP SP
Cisco ACI Implementation specialist
Both a standalone exam, and a concentration exam for the CCNP DC track, this exam is focused on Cisco ACI, and covers a wide range of topics to ensure anyone with this certification can design, implement and operate ACI fabrics.

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