E159 - Ahmed Junaid at RKS Consultants

Episode 159 of the The Route to Networking podcast, hosted by Hamilton Barnes, titled "E159 - Ahmed Junaid at RKS Consultants" was published on August 6, 2025 and runs 50 minutes.

August 6, 2025 ·50m · The Route to Networking

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Route to Networking, host Jordan Dyer is joined by Ahmed Janaid, Director at RKS Consultants and one of the few professionals in the world to hold both a double CCIE and the prestigious Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE). From discovering his passion through a simple console cable to becoming a leading architect of secure, large-scale infrastructure, Ahmed shares the mindset, discipline, and setbacks that shaped his extraordinary journey. He opens up ...

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In this episode of The Route to Networking, host Jordan Dyer is joined by Ahmed Janaid, Director at RKS Consultants and one of the few professionals in the world to hold both a double CCIE and the prestigious Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE).

From discovering his passion through a simple console cable to becoming a leading architect of secure, large-scale infrastructure, Ahmed shares the mindset, discipline, and setbacks that shaped his extraordinary journey. He opens up about the pressure of chasing certifications, why failure taught him more than success ever could, and how curiosity has always been his greatest asset.

Now driving high-impact projects in the public sector, Ahmed offers insights on bridging the gap between engineers and architects, the future of AI-driven networking and SASE, and how to stay relevant in a fast-moving industry.

Whether you’re starting out or stepping up, this conversation is packed with honest reflections and practical advice for anyone who wants to grow—not just technically, but professionally.

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