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Khalid El-OuialiKE

Khalid El-Ouiali

NETWORK ARCHITECT | NETWORK DATACENTER EXPERT

€900/day
Bruxelles, BE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Khalid

I am a Senior Network Architect with solid experience supporting decision-makers in defining and improving their IT and network strategies. I work closely with key stakeholders to design reliable, scalable, and high-performance solutions that align with business objectives.

I specialize in translating complex business needs into clear, actionable technical solutions. My dual capability:
• Advising at a strategic level to guide digital transformation and network evolution
• Delivering concrete technical architectures, from concept to implementation

I thrive in collaborative environments, bridging the gap between business and technology, and ensuring seamless communication across teams.

Key Skills:
• Network Architecture & Design
• Technical Strategy & Advisory
• Network Optimization & Security
• Solution Deployment & Support
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

I am always open to new opportunities and challenges where I can contribute to strategic network development and innovation.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Arabic

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Bruxelles (up to 50km)

Experience

  • EDF Luminus,
    NETWORK ARCHITECT
    ENERGY AND UTILITIES
    February 2025 - Today (1 year and 4 months)
    Bruxelles, Belgium
    • Oversaw SASE Palo Alto implementation and migration follow-up.
    • Designed SD-WAN architecture to optimize costs and reduce MPLS dependency.
    • Led the Proximus Xplore decommissioning, ensuring a smooth transition.
    • Documented the AS-IS campus network for future reference and optimization.
    Cisco Networking Network Design Palo Alto SASE Cisco Nexus
  • Ores,
    NETWORK ARCHITECT - CONSULTANT
    ENERGY AND UTILITIES
    June 2024 - December 2024 (6 months)
    Charleroi, Belgium
    • Led HLD design and integration of Catalyst Center into the network.
    • Managed the migration from Checkpoint to Fortigate for peripheral firewalls.
    • Analyzed existing security zones and policies, ensuring compliance and optimization.
    • Conducted firewall rule cleanup to enhance security efficiency and reduce complexity.
    Network Design HLD Cisco Catalyst Center Cisco Networking Fortigate
  • European Parliament,
    NETWORK ARCHITECT - CONSULTANT
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    October 2021 - May 2024 (2 years and 7 months)
    Bruxelles, Belgium
    Network Design & Implementation
    • Designed and implemented a new datacenter based on Cisco ACI.
    • Designed VXLAN (EVPN type 2) architecture for ~40 remote sites (EPLO).
    • Integrated Firewall (Fortigate), Encryptors, and Load Balancers into the DC architecture.
    Stakeholder & Technical Leadership
    • Acted as the main technical contact for vendors (including Cisco) and subcontractors.
    • Provided technical recommendations for network improvement and optimization.
    • Led L3 support, training, and knowledge transfer to Network Operations teams.
    Cisco ACI Cisco Networking Cisco IOS-XR Network Design MPLS

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Education

  • BACHELOR'S DEGREE COMPUTER SCIENCE
    IFOSUP WAVRE
    BACHELOR'S DEGREE COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • MANAGEMENT BUSINESS CERTIFICATE
    CENTRAL JURY
    2015
    MANAGEMENT BUSINESS CERTIFICATE

Skill set

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