Network Systems • SDN • Security
Available for Placement & Internship

Figo
Figo

A network engineering student building enterprise routing, AI-driven SDN controllers, and secure cloud architectures using Cisco hardware, FRR, and Python.

From DMVPN hub-and-spoke topologies on physical Cisco kit to an AI self-healing SDN testbed with Isolation Forest anomaly detection — I build systems that are production-quality, deeply documented, and actually work.

Cisco CCNA BGP & OSPF SDN / OpenFlow Python London, UK
10+ ProjectsLab builds shipped
Year 3 BScNetSec at Middlesex
SDN + AISelf-healing networks
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Infrastructure map

A compact visual of the kind of systems you build: routing, secure boundaries, switching, and cloud-connected services.

Figo Figo in the Cisco networking lab
Figo Figo Cisco lab • cloud systems • security
Routing labs92%
AWS + IoT84%
Security projects88%
About Me

Network Engineer in Training

Figo in the Cisco networking lab

Cisco networking lab — Middlesex University

Third-year BSc Networking & Security student at Middlesex University London with hands-on experience building, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise-style networks using Cisco hardware, FRR-based routing, and software-defined networking tools. From OSPF multi-area routing to DMVPN hub-and-spoke topologies — I build things that actually work.

My final-year project is an AI-driven self-healing SDN controller for multi-AS BGP retail topologies — built on Ryu, OpenFlow 1.3, Mininet, and FRR, with Isolation Forest anomaly detection, zero-trust micro-segmentation, and automated VRRP-style failover. Beyond that, I've contributed to secure edge-to-cloud IoT on AWS, built Python networking tools, and run a physical Wi-Fi deauth attack lab.

LocationLondon NW4, United Kingdom
UniversityMiddlesex University London
DegreeBSc Networking & Security (Year 3)
GraduationExpected September 2026
CertificationsCCNA in progress
Status● Available for Placement
10+
Projects
5+
Languages
AWS
IoT + Cloud
CCNA
In Progress
Technical Skills

What I Know

Hands-on with real Cisco hardware, AWS cloud, and multiple programming languages across 3 years of practical study.

Networking & Routing
OSPF (Single & Multi-Area)Proven
BGP, iBGP Route Reflection & ECMPProven
DMVPN + IPsec + NHRPProven
VLANs, Trunking & MSTPProven
EtherChannel & FHRP / VRRPProven
ACLs, Zero-Trust Micro-SegmentationProven
SDN & Automation
Ryu Controller + OpenFlow 1.3Proven
Mininet Network EmulationProven
FRR (BGP / OSPF routing daemon)Proven
SSH-based Network AutomationProven
Isolation Forest Anomaly DetectionProven
Wi-Fi Security (802.11)Proven
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS IoT Core + LambdaProven
GCP (Flask app hosting & failover)Proven
Docker & Kubernetes (EKS)Proven
DynamoDB, S3, GuardDutyProven
OpenVPN on AWS EC2Proven
Linux AdministrationProven
Programming
Python (networking + automation)Proven
FlaskProven
Bash scriptingProven
C / C++Proven
JavaProven
GitProven
Cisco CML Cisco Packet Tracer Mininet Ryu FRR Wireshark Catalyst 3650 / 2960 ISR 4000-Series GCP Raspberry Pi
Experience

Where I've Been

Jan 2025 — Sep 2025
Work
Student Assistant — Computer Networks
Middlesex University London
  • Guided first-year students through practical labs — switches, routers, and network configuration
  • Selected for the role based on exceptional performance in networking modules
  • Demonstrated communication and leadership in a collaborative teaching environment
Jan 2026 — Present
Work
Shift Leader (part-time)
Tesco
  • Lead teams of 4–6 colleagues in a fast-paced customer-facing environment
  • Coordinate tasks under time pressure, reinforcing reliability and calm problem-solving
  • Maintain standards and respond to incidents — building transferable skills in communication and operational decision-making
Sep 2023 — Sep 2026
Education
BSc Networking and Security
Middlesex University London — Expected Sep 2026
  • Modules: Python, C, C++, Java, Bash, Advanced Linux, OS, Cisco Networking, Practical Labs, Professional Practice
  • Configured Cisco Catalyst 3650 & 2960 and ISR 4000-Series routers in hardware labs
  • Deployed secure edge-to-cloud IoT on AWS (IoT Core, Lambda, DynamoDB, EKS)
  • Analysed cybersecurity standards: ISO/IEC 27034, IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-171, ITU-T X.1051
Projects

What I've Built

★ Final Year Project
Multi-AS SDN topology — Ryu, Mininet, FRR BGP session verification — 8/8 routers healthy Zero-trust policy verification — 100% enforcement AI anomaly detection engine — Isolation Forest live Evaluation summary — BGP, Zero-Trust, VRRP, AI Engine VRRP failover timing — avg 101ms, SLA 5/5 PASS
AI-Driven Self-Healing SDN Controller for Multi-AS BGP Retail Topologies
End-to-end SDN testbed — Ryu + OpenFlow 1.3 + Mininet + FRR. Four-AS retail topology, BGP iBGP route reflection, Isolation Forest anomaly detection with automated OpenFlow quarantine, zero-trust micro-segmentation, and VRRP-style GCP failover recovering in 101 ms.
RyuOpenFlow 1.3MininetFRRBGP / iBGPPythonGCPZero-Trust
Project 01
Secure Edge-to-Cloud IoT Architecture
Group project — Raspberry Pi edge devices across 3 sites, MQTT/mTLS to AWS IoT Core, Lambda, DynamoDB/S3, containerised on EKS with GuardDuty + CloudTrail.
AWS IoT CoreLambdaMQTT+mTLSEKSRaspberry Pi
Project 02
Enterprise Routing & Secure Tunnelling
Hub-and-spoke DMVPN with IPsec/NHRP on real Cisco hardware. EIGRP over tunnels, static underlay, failover tested across multiple branches.
DMVPNIPsecEIGRPNHRPCisco
Deauth lab topology
Project 03
Wi-Fi Deauthentication Attack Lab
Physical deauth attack lab — router, clients, Raspberry Pi attacker. Live 802.11 frame capture. Proposed 802.11w PMF mitigations.
802.11Raspberry PiWiresharkWi-Fi Security
Hydro IoT team
Project 04
IoT Hydro Power Monitoring System
Arduino IoT system — ultrasonic, temp, moisture, and flow sensors. Servo valve automation, OLED live readouts. Group hardware build and demo.
ArduinoIoTSensorsEmbedded
Project 05
Network Device Recovery
Recovered Cisco devices from IOS deletion / flash corruption via ROMMON + TFTP. Full CLI recovery without resetting the lab — incremental validation throughout.
Cisco IOSROMMONTFTPCLI
Packet Tracer topology
Project 06
Network Design (Cisco Packet Tracer)
Multi-site enterprise topology with VLANs, OSPF, EIGRP, and ISP/AWS. Troubleshot and optimised — 20% performance improvement.
OSPFEIGRPVLANsPacket Tracer
Project 07
Networked Vending Machine (Python)
Python socket client-server vending machine. Real-time TCP/IP — product selection, payments, inventory management with concurrent client handling.
PythonTCP/IPSockets
Project 08
Password Generator in C
Secure C password generator — multiple word lists, fseek/ftell optimised lookups, user-defined complexity, robust input validation.
CSecurityFile I/O
Project 09
Bash GUI System Manager
Bash/Zenity GUI for Linux sysadmin — calendar notes, secure file deletion, and live system diagnostics for novice and advanced users.
BashLinuxZenitySysAdmin
Certifications

Credentials & Roadmap

🏆
Cisco CCNA
● In Progress
🔐
CompTIA Network+
Planned — 2026
🐧
Linux Essentials
Planned — 2026
Contact

Get In Touch

Actively seeking network engineering placements or internships. If you need a motivated student with real Cisco hardware experience and cloud/IoT exposure — I'd love to hear from you.

Send a Message
Emailfigo.giri79@gmail.com
Phone07507 791 998
LocationLondon NW4, United Kingdom
UniversityMiddlesex University London
Websitefigo.me.uk
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