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How it all began
A passion to learn, share and lead
I started my career as an engineer working on projects that involved the physical connectivity of networks. During times when the network was slow, I met senior engineers, who introduced me to advanced topics like Quality of Service and how this improved network performance. I thought that was so cool. I asked how I could become qualified to do this type of work. That’s when I was introduced to Cisco certifications.
A passion to learn, share and lead
My personal superpower is that I love to try new things. And I love to share the things I do with other people. It’s also a professional superpower because I love to talk about what I do with others. And that’s what a systems engineer does. I discuss technology with other people and try to understand my audience so I can communicate about the technology in a way that they’ll understand.
About Eloise
Certifications
CCNA
DevNet Associate
Location
London, England
Hobbies
Art lover
Reliable volunteer
Yoga enthusiast
Eloise Koullapis
What would you tell your younger self?
If you’re giving it your all, that’s enough. Trust yourself and continue to move forward, having the patience to stay the course. If you’re working hard and have a direction, things will work out for you.
What would you tell a friend?
Being a network engineer is a great career. Do it! Don’t delay. Yes, it’s hard, but not impossible. Make sure to find a community that will provide support and help for you along the way. And don’t be shy about asking questions and reaching out to anyone you think can help you.
Career path
Certification path
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