Eddy Abanum - Network Administrator

Q: Where is Eddy based?

Eddy is based in Emmendingen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Eddy speak?

Eddy speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Eddy have?

Eddy has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Eddy has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Eddy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Eddy's latest experience?

Eddy's most recent position is Network Administrator at Knauf Bayern .

Q: What companies has Eddy worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Eddy has worked for Knauf Bayern , Finanz Informatik Technologie Service GmbH & Co. KG , PV Automotive GmbH München , Master Builders Solutions Deutschland GmbH , and Liebherr Bayern .

Q: Which industries is Eddy most experienced in?

Eddy is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Automotive , and Manufacturing . Eddy also has some experience in Chemical , Banking and Finance , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Eddy most experienced in?

Eddy is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Procurement . Eddy also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Eddy worked in recently?

Eddy has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Banking and Finance , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Eddy worked in recently?

Eddy has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Project Management .

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Emmendingen, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2024 - Mar 2025

7 months

Network Administrator

Knauf Bayern

Managing firewalls (Securepoint)
Operating and maintaining the client-server infrastructure (Windows)
Operating and patching IoT devices in the safety management system (cameras, Web IOS, IP serial converters)
Supporting integration of security technology into existing IT infrastructures
Planning and performing network segmentation and separation
Transferring and implementing solutions to other plants
Tools used: Wireshark, Network Service Manager, PRTG, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager, FNT/Command Manager Console, ServiceNow, Confluence, Active Directory, Wingard, Securepoint FW

Apr 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

IT Network Planning Consultant

Finanz Informatik Technologie Service GmbH & Co. KG

Expanding and modernizing existing systems and architectures
Actively participating in projects and creating as-is and target architectures for decision support
Implementing and managing network security measures
Analyzing and troubleshooting network issues
Network segmentation, configuration, management, and monitoring of network devices
Tools used: Command-FNT, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Splunk, ServiceNow, Network Service Manager, Visio, Micro Focus Network Automation, FortiGate, Check Point, Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI, DNA Center

Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

7 months

Network Administrator

PV Automotive GmbH München

Planning, configuring, and administering WLAN and network infrastructure
Analyzing and resolving network issues and creating technical designs and implementations
Implementing and managing HCI environments
Migrating from Check Point to FortiGate firewalls with a focus on IT security
Integrating Cisco ISE with data sources like AD, LDAP, and Intune
Configuring authentication and authorization policies for user authentication
Administering and maintaining the deployed NAC solution
Independently executing IT projects and creating and maintaining required documentation
Tools used: Cisco ASA, Cisco Web Security Appliance, Check Point, Fortinet WAF, Cisco ISE, Wireshark, Meraki, Secure Pulse, Blue Coat Proxy, PRTG, Aruba Mobility Master, Cloudflare Network Service Manager, Extreme NMS, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager Console, ServiceNow, Confluence, Active Directory, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ACI

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

5 months

Interim IT Service Manager

Master Builders Solutions Deutschland GmbH

Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of relevant hardware and software applications
Developing training plans for all team members and occasionally for other company employees
Managing the department's annual budgets and reporting to senior management
Initiating and managing large IT projects in line with business requirements and budget constraints, including system upgrades and migrations

Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

1 year 1 month

Network Administrator

Liebherr Bayern

Serving as the point of contact for all technical and relevant infrastructure matters and communicating between management and the IT department
Managing the IT pool and delivering agreed services on schedule
Initiating quality improvement measures and handling escalations
Independently administering and monitoring the global network environment (LAN, WAN, WLAN)
Creating high-level designs (HLDs), network segmentation, and providing 2nd/3rd level support
Classifying and resolving system errors and configuring routers and switches based on best practices
Supporting international network rollouts
Integrating Cisco ISE with AD, LDAP, and Intune
Configuring authentication, authorization, and accounting policies (EAP-FAST, PEAP, LEAP, EAP-TLS) and TACACS
Profiling and posturing user devices for compliance
Tools used: Wireshark, Infoblox, Command-FNT, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLAN Controller, DNA Center, Active Directory, Network Service Manager, Pathfinder, PRTG, Extreme NMS, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager Console, Prime

Dec 2020 - Nov 2021

1 year

Field Engineer

AVASO Technology Solutions Denmark

Set up, maintain and troubleshoot the corporate switched and routed network (LAN, WAN OSPF, BGP, iBGP, MPLS, MVRF; WLAN Cisco & Extreme Networks)
Incident and problem management according to ITIL V3
Service provider management and creation of change plans
Change planning and coordination with implementation planning
Firewall configuration and management of rules, policies and ACLs
Monitoring network traffic for security breaches and taking appropriate actions
Performing routine updates, patches and firmware upgrades for firewalls
Tools used: Check Point, Nagios, Splunk, PRTG, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, FNT/Command, DNA-Center, Wireshark, ASR4000, CGR1000, ISR1000, HPSM, ServiceNow, JIRA, Fortinet

Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 6 months

Access and Security Specialist

Endress+Hauser

Network administration and handling business-as-usual activities in the data network
Providing L3 network support through a ticketing tool
Incident and problem management according to ITIL V3
Setting up and maintaining the corporate switched and routed network (LAN, WAN OSPF, BGP, iBGP, MPLS, MVRF; WLAN Cisco & Extreme Networks; VoIP IPT)
Troubleshooting and provider management
Managing daily network operations nationally and internationally
Administration and troubleshooting of wireless networks
Administration of Infoblox Grid Manager (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), IP subnet migration and DNS entries, site-to-site VPN configuration
NAC, access control administration and policy management

Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

1 year 2 months

Infrastructure Engineer

Metro Group Einzelhandel

Project work at Germany's largest Check Point site at Metro Systems, in German
Active Directory administration
Configuration and management of Cisco WSA and Cisco Prime
Implementing HLD, LLD, proof of concept and technical documentation
Operation and further development of the wireless network infrastructure
Administration and configuration of Cisco routers and Catalyst switches
Support for migration and transformation projects (Blue Coat Proxy to Check Point Firewalls, multi-data-center environment)
Rule reviews with AlgoSec, NAT rule creation, policy enhancement, system upgrades, site-to-site VPN configuration
RMA hardware replacement and emergency firewall distribution
Tools used: Fortinet, SonicWALL, Check Point, Wireshark, Meraki, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLAN Controller, ACS Server, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager Console, Prime, Active Directory, Cisco WSA, Blue Coat

Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

9 months

Infrastructure Analyst

John Deere Mannheim

Network segmentation and operational work on Cisco Catalyst, Nexus and routers
Integration of WLANs (Cisco 2500, 5500, 8500) with global roaming via Cisco Prime
WAN (OSPF, BGP, iBGP, MPLS, VRF) and LAN infrastructure management
Cisco image upgrades, software maintenance and system monitoring
Service desk, incident, change and release management
RMA hardware replacement and configuration restoration
Troubleshooting in complex network environments
Access security management
Tools used: Splunk, Cisco Prime, InfoBlox, Command-FNT, HP Service Manager, Active Directory, ServiceNow, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLAN Controller, Aruba ACS, Cisco ASA

Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

2 years 1 month

Provider Management

BASF Ludwigshafen

Incident, change and release management
Second-level support for WAN, LAN and WLAN
Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and administration of IP network components
Maintaining and renegotiating service contracts with WAN providers
Consulting and recommendations for WAN design and hardware installations
Preparation of hardware and software procurement
Defining work packages and monitoring progress
Organizing and leading meetings, approving minutes and RMA
Managing the IT team and external providers
Tools used: Active Directory, Cisco WLAN Controller, ServiceNow, JIRA, Lotus Notes, NICS CMS, MS Visio, IPAM, Proviso Monitoring

Dec 2014 - Sep 2015

10 months

Network Administrator

Samvardhana Motherson Peguform (T-Systems)

Operation and further development of the LAN/WAN network infrastructure
Administration and configuration of Cisco routers and Catalyst switches (2960, 45xx, 65xx, Nexus)
Configuration of Cisco ASA firewall systems
Incident management and software installation/updates
Tools used: Active Directory, Nagios, Cisco ISE, Cisco ASA, Cisco WLAN Controller, ACS Server, Remedy, Riverbed, IPAM

Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

9 months

Administrator

Datagroup Stuttgart

LAN architecture, VLAN and WLAN IP address planning
Installation and configuration of network components

Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

6 months

On-site

System Administrator

German Aerospace Center Stuttgart

On-site support and network management
Installation, configuration, and administration of network components and applications
Support and troubleshooting of incidents, escalation of incidents and requests
Monitoring and troubleshooting of systems
Network documentation and setting up network workstations
Management of technical equipment (phones, printers, copiers)
Tools used: ELO, BMC Remedy, Cisco ISE, Cisco Works LMS, Sniffer

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Intern Enterprise Architecture Management & Governance

Daimler AG Untertürkheim

1st and 2nd level support for internal end users (Windows 2008, Office XP, Lotus Notes, Outlook)
Receiving, classifying, and handling incident reports via phone, ticket system, and email
Forwarding incidents and documenting them in the Remedy ticket system
Monitoring and troubleshooting of systems
Administration of IP networks including remote access and workstation setup
Management of technical equipment (phones, printers, copiers)
Creating user profiles in Active Directory
Preparing training and presentation materials and translating documents into English

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing, Chemical, Banking and Finance, and Construction.

Information Technology

Automotive

Manufacturing

Chemical

Banking and Finance

Construction

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, Procurement, and Project Management.

Information Technology

Operations

Procurement

Project Management

Summary

I have several years of experience in implementing and supporting IT data networks. I am ITIL and Cisco certified (Routing, Switching, and Security).

I have strong experience working with clients in different industries, including automotive, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and telecommunications.

I have expertise in switching and routing and good knowledge of firewalls and Cisco corporate wireless network administration.

I have extensive experience working with various modules and applications, and I can understand customer technical requirements and match them to a technical solution to avoid future issues.

I am an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and good intercultural competence.

I am eager to take on new challenges.

Languages

English

Native

German

Advanced

Education

Sep 2009 - Sep 2012

Akademie für Datenverarbeitung

Business Informatics · Böblingen, Germany

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

Fachhochschule Böblingen

Business Informatics · Böblingen, Germany

Oct 1988 - Jun 1991

University of Benin

Production Engineering · Nigeria

Certifications & licenses

CCNA R&S

CCNA Security

CCNP R&S

Fortinet

ITIL V3 Foundation

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Information Technology 4.5 y

Avg length 1 y

Longest experience 2 y

Expertise

Recent roles Network Administrator, IT Network Planning Consultant, Interim IT Service Manager

Main industries Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Information Technology, Operations, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

April 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Eddy based?

Eddy is based in Emmendingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Eddy speak?

Eddy speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Eddy have?

Eddy has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Eddy has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Eddy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Eddy be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Eddy would be well-suited for roles such as: Network Administrator, IT Network Planning Consultant, Interim IT Service Manager.

What is Eddy's latest experience?

Eddy's most recent position is Network Administrator at Knauf Bayern.

What companies has Eddy worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Eddy has worked for Knauf Bayern, Finanz Informatik Technologie Service GmbH & Co. KG, PV Automotive GmbH München, Master Builders Solutions Deutschland GmbH, and Liebherr Bayern.

Which industries is Eddy most experienced in?

Eddy is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Eddy also has some experience in Chemical, Banking and Finance, and Retail.

Which business areas is Eddy most experienced in?

Eddy is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Procurement. Eddy also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Eddy worked in recently?

Eddy has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Eddy worked in recently?

Eddy has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Eddy's education?

Eddy holds a Bachelor in Business Informatics from Fachhochschule Böblingen and a Bachelor in Production Engineering from University of Benin.

Does Eddy have any certificates?

Eddy has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: CCNA R&S, CCNA Security, and CCNP R&S.

What is the availability of Eddy?

Eddy is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Eddy?

Eddy's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.