Bouba Kante

About Bouba Kante

Cloud Network Engineer with 15+ years of experience delivering secure, scalable Azure and hybrid infrastructure solutions across enterprise environments. I specialize in designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft Azure networking and systems infrastructure with a strong focus on reliability, automation, and security.Hands-on expertise includes Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, NSGs, UDRs, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway (site-to-site and point-to-site), Load Balancer, and Application Gateway. I support hybrid connectivity using VPN and ExpressRoute, ensuring proper segmentation, routing, and secure access between on-prem and cloud environments.I deploy infrastructure using Terraform and integrate changes through CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and GitHub, reducing configuration drift and accelerating delivery. I also leverage Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to improve visibility, performance, and operational stability in production environments.My background spans enterprise networking, cloud migration, firewall management, and infrastructure troubleshooting. I work closely with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into well-documented, production-ready solutions aligned with security and compliance standards.In addition to enterprise delivery, I serve as an Adjunct Professor teaching networking and cloud fundamentals, strengthening my ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and mentor emerging professionals.Focused on building secure, automated, and resilient hybrid cloud environments.

Experience

1. Cloud Network Engineering Associate Manager

   Accenture

   Jul 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   I design, implement, and support secure Azure and hybrid network infrastructures for enterprise clients across healthcare, energy, and financial sectors.• Deploy and manage Azure infrastructure including VNets, subnets, NSGs, UDRs, Azure Firewall, Load Balancer, and Application Gateway• Implement site-to-site and point-to-site VPN connectivity between Azure and on-prem environments• Support hybrid architectures leveraging Azure VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute• Build Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform for Azure networking and compute• Integrate deployments into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub• Monitor production workloads using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics• Assist with Azure Entra ID RBAC implementation and secure access configuration• Produce HLDs, LLDs, runbooks, and operational documentation aligned with governance standards• Lead cross-functional technical working sessions with architects, security teams, and stakeholders

Education

• Strayer University

  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services