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Progress
The goal
Network engineer for communications infrastructure
I'm an aspiring network engineer, aiming at the backbone of communications: switching, routing, Wi-Fi, ISP networks and cellular. I'm getting there one certification and one lab at a time, and I tick every step off in public.
Target: October 2027
17%
1 of 6 steps done, 1 in progress.
Working on now
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In progress
Pass HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional, Switching (ACSP)
Certification, by Jan 31. Studying now. Also renews my ACSA. CWTS and CWNA follow
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To do
Pass CWTS
Certification, by Feb 28
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To do
Pass CWNA
Certification, by Apr 30
How I work through it
Four sessions a week, about an hour each: two for study and two for building. One certification and one lab at a time. New ideas go on a parking list until the step I am on is done.
Every Sunday I tick off what I finished, move anything that slipped, and pick next week's one lab step.
The roadmap
Next 90 days (to Jan 31, 2027)
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In progress
Pass HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional, Switching (ACSP)
Months 4 to 6 (Feb to Apr 2027)
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To do
Pass CWTS
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To do
Pass CWNA
Months 7 to 9 (May to Jul 2027)
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To do
Pass CCNA or JNCIA-Junos
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To do
Amateur radio Technician license
What I've accomplished
Certification
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Done
HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate, Switching
Project
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Done
Moved the home lab from ESXi to Proxmox
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Done
Built two-layer home DNS with AdGuard Home and PowerDNS
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Done
Started ZT Tech Academy
Writing
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Done
Set the goal and write the 12-month plan