The following application was submitted (UTC) on Mon, 14 Feb 11 06:47:18 +0000 Items with an '*' were required items in the application form. PERSONAL INFORMATION ==================== Family Name (Last name, Surname)*: Kasasa Full Name*: Stephen Kasasa Employer/Organization*: Orange Uganda Ltd Position/Title*: Network Support Business Address ---------------- Plot 28 - 30 Clement Hill Road, P.O.Box 24144, Kampala Business Phone: +256790790194 Alternate Telephone: Email*: stephen.kasasa@orange.co.ug URL: FAX: Date of Birth: 1983-10-23 Country of Residence*: Uganda Passport Name: Stephen Kasasa Passport Number: Passport Issuing Country: Uganda Passport Issue Date: Passport Expiry Date: WORKSHOP SPECIFIC INFORMATION ============================= Workshop Applied For*: SI-E: Scalable Network Infrastructure Reason for Track Choice* ------------------------ 1. Designing and building IP Networks with the following features - Redundancy and high availability - Load sharing 2. IPv6 Concepts and it's Implemenation 3. Routing with IP tables in Unix TECHNICAL SKILLS ================ Unix User?*: true How much have you used it? -------------------------- I use Unix on a daily basis to write automated script for cron jobs (Bash,cli php, oak), as a web server for the company intranet (Apache, php and Mysql), as an SMS gateway for the company bulk SMS tool (kannel). Have you been a UNIX admin?*: false Describe your experience (length of time, versions, etc.) --------------------------------------------------------- Have you used/administered TCP/IP nets?*: true Describe --------- I manage the company corporate LAN network which includes flow access switches, Core switches, LAN firewall, point to pint connections to remote offices, server firm switches, ASA firewall with VPN management, DMZ internet switch, connections, IPT, Wireless LAN extension. Have you set up and/or administered any of the following? Please give details Bind or any other Nameservers* ------------------------------ No. Mail Transport Agents (ex. Sendmail, Exim, Postfix, Qmail)* ----------------------------------------------------------- Yes. I have administrated a couple of mail servers (already setup). My work with them was mainly with managing mail accounts ie add or remove accounts, troubleshoot mail delivery failures etc. Mailing List Managers (e.g. Majordomo or other list manager)* ------------------------------------------------------------- No. Web Systems/Servers (e.g. Apache, IIS or other web server)* ------------------------------------------------------------ Yes. I have broadly used Apache webserver. I currently have a lot of company work on the Intranet web server. I have set up and managed Apache on various systems. Have you configured or otherwise managed any of the following? Please give details. Routers* -------- Yes. Currently my work is revolved around configuring Cisco routers and switch for company network expansions and Corporate internet clients. Work on routers includes mainly: - Routing and Access Lists - Nating - High availability with HSRP, VRRP. Switches* --------- Yes. Configuration of Cisco Switches (6500, 4500 and 3750s). Configurations include - Vlan management - STP - L3 Routing Network Monitoring Systems* ---------------------------- I have done some management work (not setup) on Nagios and Cacti SNMP servers. I have also worked with Cisco Works. Network Operations Center (NOC)* -------------------------------- No. CERT WORKSHOP APPLICANTS ONLY ============================= Which area of security interests you? ------------------------------------- - Network security ie Firewall rules. - Virtual Private Networks - Network Tunneling What security interventions have you experienced? ------------------------------------------------- I have had an attach of Denial of Service on one of our internet switches. The processor usage shot up to 99%. This was resolved by checking running processes, identify the process with the problem and then map it to a particular port on the switch. How do you intend to use the knowledge gained at the workshop? -------------------------------------------------------------- There is alot of ongoing network expansions going on in the company today which include the migration to IPv6, MPLS. ROLE IN NATIONAL NETWORKING ACTIVITIES ====================================== A description of your current employer, your position, your duties and responsibilities, and how they relate to current and future data networking activities in your country* ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Employer: Orange Uganda Ltd. Position: Network Support Responsibilities: - Corporate LAN mangement - Remote Office Connections - IPT management. - Firewall management. - Configuration of Corporate Clients Routers. My Country (Uganda) is in the process of rolling out IPv6. Currently they are in the process of Policy making. I will be very involved in this process on both company and national level. A brief description of your computing and networking environment (operating systems, networking software, modems, etc.), including the connectivity of your organization to the Internet and your country's connectivity to the international Internet* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have a 3 counnections to the Internet - To Uganda's Internet Exchange Point. - A connection to ISP1 (Teams) using a Cisco 7200 edge Router (STM 4 link). - A connection to ISP2 (Seacom) using a Cisco 7200 edge Router (STM 1 link). These connections then are dropped into two (redundant) 12000 routers (for MPLS) which then connect to to 4500 internet access switches for access. Generally all ISPs run a BGP session to the National Internet Exchange Point to keep local traffic local. Scope of your institution (check all categories that apply)* ------------------------------------------------------------ Commercial Network Provider : Approximate number of full time staff at your institution* ---------------------------------------------------------- 300 How your training and current work prepare and qualify you for the track you wish to attend* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My work revolves around IP networks, their design, implementation and management. I have good knowledge to be eligible for SI-E track. I'm also very passionate about my work, I'm looking forward to this training. How you expect to use the knowledge you gain at the workshop after you return to your country* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - I will participate to a great extent in the ongoing expansions and upgrades of the IP Networks here at Orange. - Uganda is experiencing a boom in Internet Usage. Orange is currently the leading internet provider of Internet in the country. Our improvement in services will greatly impact the the whole country. If you have previously attended AfNOG or INET Workshops for Developing Countries Year and track you attended --------------------------- N/A A precise description of how you have used the training you have received in the past ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A The significant advances in networking which have occurred in your country specifically because of your knowledge and effort --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A FINANCIAL INFORMATION ====================== Are you are requesting financial aid from the AfNOG Workshop for attending the workshop and meetings, or for travel costs?* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Requested aid to cover the attendance fees. Explain why you are asking for financial assistance. How will your organisation and your country benefit from your training? What other sources of funding have you approached, and what were the results? ------------------------------------------------------------------- In my career journey, the AFNOG workshop would be a very important landmark. However I dont have full assurance that my employer will cover all my expenses. My country has very few Network Engineers at least good ones. Most of the core IP network jobs are usually outsourced. With my knowledge and skills improved, I will bring to my company and the country an affordable/local expertise that match expertriates'. How will the finances be paid? Your Institution ----------------- $1100 Your Government --------------- Your personal contribution -------------------------- Amount you ask from AfNOG (less than $1,000)* --------------------------------------------- $900 REFEREES ======== First Referee* -------------- Simon Kaggwa IP Data Networks Orange Uganda Ltd. P.O.Box 24144, Kampala Uganda Tel +256790790190 Second Referee* --------------- Richard Mikisa IP Data Networks Orange Uganda Ltd. P.O.Box 24144, Kampala Uganda Tel +256790790191 END OF APPLICATION