About Frankie
Remote specialist in hybrid MikroTik + Omada/Unifi networks. I fix messy setups, migrate legacy gear (DrayTek etc.) and deliver long-term stability for small businesses and telecom resellers. Based in Europe.
Polish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Independent / FreelanceSenior Network Consultant / Remote Network SpecialistDIGITAL AND ITJune 2017 - Today (9 years)Warsaw, PolandProviding remote troubleshooting, configuration, migration and ongoing maintenance for small & medium businesses with hybrid network environments.- Diagnose and resolve complex issues in mixed setups: MikroTik RouterOS + TP-Link Omada SDN + Ubiquiti UniFi (including controller migrations, VLAN conflicts, firmware incompatibilities).- Design and implement secure site-to-site VPNs, remote access solutions (WireGuard, IPsec, OpenVPN) for multi-location retail, warehouses and small offices.- Migrate and modernize aging, unsupported SOHO/SMB firewalls & routers (commonly DrayTek Vigor legacy models, old Cisco Small Business series) to reliable SDN-based setups (MikroTik + Omada/Unifi hybrids), resolving chronic issues like random disconnects, outdated VPNs and security gaps – resulting in 70–90% fewer support calls and near-zero unplanned interventions after migration.- Offer proactive monthly OPS/retainer support – clients typically need intervention only 1–2 times per year after initial fix.- Typical clients: family-owned trading companies, small importers, private clinics, local SaaS providers (5–50 employees, 2–15 sites).
- Managed Network Services Startup (HaaS)Technical Co-Founder & Network Solutions LeadDIGITAL AND ITJune 2010 - May 2016 (5 years and 11 months)Warsaw, Poland
- Co-founder and lead architect of HaaS startup providing managed MikroTik-based hotspot and access networks to 150+ Polish clients (hotels, retail, public venues).
- Designed complete local network solutions: MikroTik core + early Ubiquiti integration, advanced captive portals, RADIUS, QoS, centralized management.
- Led deployment, monitoring and ongoing support – delivering high-reliability service with minimal client involvement.
- Transitioned from mixed Ubiquiti setups to pure MikroTik due to open architecture advantages – shaped long-term preference for flexible SDN hybrids.
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Education
- Master'sWarsaw School of Management - University2023Project Management
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