Journey so far Series with Chukwudi Theodore Onije

Chukwudi Theodore Onije is a seasoned Network Security Engineer currently serving as a Solution Engineer at Cisco, with a strong focus on enterprise networking, security, and digital transformation—particularly across Africa. He is deeply involved in Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration program, helping build secure and sustainable infrastructure for businesses .

🔍 Professional Background & Expertise
More than 7+ years of experience in network security, data centers, and automation, with hands-on work across West Africa.

He is skilled with multi-vendor environments: Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper. He is also an active Cisco champion and holds multiple certifications, including:
Cisco Certified DevNet Associate and AI for Networking
CCNP, PCNSE, NSE4, Meraki, DevNet credentials


🎙️ Speaking & Community Engagement
Recently featured as a panelist at AfricaCyberFest 2025, speaking on AI’s influence on Cybersecurity and Business.

He also presented at events like IT Horizons and Cisco collaborative roundtable, sharing insights on AI-driven enterprise security and hybrid workforce solutions.


In summary, CTO (as called by many) blends deep technical skills from network engineering, security, AI/tool integration to program delivery and thought leadership, making him a valuable asset for organizations embracing secure, advanced networking solutions.

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