Ibrahima Berete

Assignment carried out via Davidson Consulting as Tufin Expert for the AFD.

Implementation and optimization of Tufin network security solutions for the French Development Agency.

▸ Tufin Achievements:

- Definition of the Tufin solution architecture tailored to the AFD's business needs

- Complete end-to-end implementation: planning, deployment, configuration

- Go-live of the solution with workflow validation

- Tufin ↔ EasyVista interfacing for ITSM workflow automation

▸ Illumio Achievements:

- Participation in the deployment and configuration of Illumio Core

- Development of Python scripts for bulk data initialization via API

- Automation of managed and unmanaged workload deployment

▸ RUN Activities:

- Network traffic analysis and auditing

- Opening and management of traffic on Check Point, Fortinet, Juniper, and Outscale (cloud)

Technical environment: Tufin TOS Aurora, Illumio Core, Python, REST API, Check Point, Fortinet, Juniper, Outscale, EasyVista

Period dedicated to consolidating technical expertise and monitoring next-generation network security automation solutions, between client assignments.

▸ Certifications obtained during this period:

- IT Network Security — Mines-Télécom Institute (IMT)

- Astronomer Certification for Apache Airflow Fundamentals

- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) — KodeKloud

- Ansible for the Absolute Beginner — Hands-On DevOps

▸ In-depth technology watch:

- Evolution of Tufin solutions (TOS Aurora)

- Microsegmentation and Zero Trust: comparison of Illumio, Cisco Secure Workload, VMware NSX

- NIS2 and DORA regulatory framework: operational impacts on BFA environments

▸ Personal Projects:

- Development of Python scripts and automation tools to consolidate my practice

- Experiments on security workflow orchestration with Apache Airflow

- Setup of a personal lab on EVE-NG to test automation scenarios

This period allowed me to strengthen my technical foundations before undertaking the AFD assignment and to stay at the forefront of developments in the automated network security market.

Assignment carried out via Devoteam as Tufin Expert and Tech Lead at Société Générale.

Principal architect and implementer of the Tufin TOS Aurora solution deployed across 4 continents (Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa). Tech Lead of a 3-person team (FR/IN). From design to go-live, including migration and development of critical automations.

▸ TOS Aurora Implementation — Global Architecture:

- Design and definition of the solution architecture

- End-to-end implementation: planning → go-live

- Expansion of the solution to new regions: Americas, Asia, Africa

- Integration of best practices and optimization of existing processes

▸ Migration TOS Classic → Aurora:

- Management and execution of the complete platform migration

- Coordination of multi-country technical teams and stakeholders

- Successful transition: 100% service interruption-free

▸ Python Script Development & API Integrations:

- Creation of 50+ custom scripts for security/network teams via Tufin API

- Data correlation scripts and Tufin reporting ↔ internal tools

- Integrations with third-party systems: CMDB, ticketing (ITSM), IPAM

▸ Apache Airflow Project Overhaul:

- Analysis and re-engineering of the existing automation project

- Workflow optimization: +70% efficiency and reliability

- Implementation of a staging environment on a multi-node Docker Swarm architecture

▸ Documentation & Training:

- Writing of 1000+ pages of technical guides (FR/EN)

- Design and delivery of 20+ video training sessions

- Skills transfer to local teams across 4 continents

Environment: Tufin TOS Aurora & Classic, Python, REST API, Apache Airflow, Docker Swarm, Linux, CMDB, ITSM, IPAM