Kashif Ali
| Name | Kashif Ali |
| Location | Pakistan |
| About Kashif | Inside Solution Architect | IT Trainer | VMware vExpert | Cloud & Virtualization Specialist With 13+ years of hands-on experience in networking, system administration, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity, I’ve built a career that bridges industry expertise with education and mentorship. My journey spans roles at SNGPL, SNE, NSIT, Inara Systems, Corelinks, and currently, I serve as an Inside Solution Architect at Zones, LLC (PK Office, Islamabad)—delivering cutting-edge solutions in IT infrastructure and cloud architecture. 💡 Empowering the Next Generation I’m on a mission to bridge the gap between industry and academia, fostering a thriving tech ecosystem in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. Over the past 13 years, I’ve trained 10,000+ students locally and globally, equipping them with real-world skills in Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Networking, and Cybersecurity. 🏆 Recognitions & Achievements ✅ VMware vExpert (One of only 2 in Pakistan, the only one from KP) ✅ Pride of KP Award - Govt. of KP at Metrix Youth Summit 2025 ✅ Usman Asif Entrepreneurship Award - Dawn Fest 2025 ✅ 42+ International Certifications - Including AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, VMware Master Specialist, Microsoft, Cisco, Lenovo Cloud, Dell Technologies, Certified Ethical Hacker ✅ Active Knowledge Contributor - Public speaker, trainer, and mentor in the Cloud & Virtualization Community 🎥 Spreading Knowledge Check out my YouTube Channel - Kashif Buneri IT Trainer, where I share deep insights, tutorials, and industry trends on IT, Cloud, and Virtualization. 📩 Let’s Connect Passionate about tech education, cloud innovation, and IT leadership? Feel free to reach out! Let’s collaborate and shape the future of tech together. |
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Years as vExpert: 5
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| Employer | Zones, LLC |
| Job Title | Inside Solutions Architect |
| Blog | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx-gf4W__MVdbwv5nYhoBOw |
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| VMTN Profile Link | kashifali100518 |
| LinkedIn Profile | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kashif-ali-vmware/ |
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| Achieved Certifications | VMware Certified Master Specialist – Digital Workspace 2022 VMware Specialist – Workspace ONE Unified Endpoint Management 2022 VMware Certified Professional – Digital Workspace 2020 (VCP – DW 2020) VMware vExpert (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) VMware Certified Professional 5.5 (VCP5.5-DCV) VMware Certified Professional 6.0 (VCP6.0-DCV) VMware Certified Professional 6.5 (VCP6.5-DCV) VMware Skyline Advisor Pro Technologist: Intermediate VMware VSP & VTSP | CB, SV, SASE, NV, DAV, MO, SD-WAN, MBL Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140) Cisco Certified Network Associate (Routing & Switching) Cisco Certified Network Associate Security Citrix Certified Sales Professional (CCSP-019) Citrix ShareFile Certified Citrix DaaS on Citrix Cloud Certified (CC-DaaS-CC) Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service Integration with Microsoft Azure Certified (CC-VAD-MA) Veeam Sales Professional (VMSP – 2021) Veeam Certified Technical Sales Professional (VMTSP) - 2020 Huawei Certified Network Associate (Routing & Switching) Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA-AI) – Artificial Intelligence Certified | Secure Computer User Accredited Configuration Engineer | Palto Alto Networks ACE Microsoft Office Specialist Fortinet: NSE 1 Network Security Associate Fortinet: NSE 2 The Evolution of Cyber Security Dell Technologies: Internet of Things (IoT) Credential 2019 Dell Technologies: Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Credential 2019 Dell Technologies: Converged Infrastructure Credential 2021 Dell Technologies: Data Center Networking Credential 2021 Dell Technologies: Data Protection Credential 2021 Dell Technologies: MidRange Storage Credential 2021 Dell Technologies: Server Credential 2023 AWS Technical Professional AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Red Hat Sales Engineer Specialist – Container Platform Red Hat Sales Engineer Specialist – Automation Red Hat Sales Engineer Specialist – Red Hat Gluster Storage Red Hat Delivery Specialist – Platform Lenovo Certified Cloud Technical Sales Professional |
