About Jean Pougoue

Network & System Engineer transitioning to Cloud Cyber Security

Current Role

Network & System Engineer at KCP Network, managing infrastructure across 70 hotel sites supporting 3,500+ users.

Professional Background

5+ years in network infrastructure and cloud migration
Microsoft 365/Entra ID administration
Led migration of 200+ AccorInvest properties to Cisco Meraki
Enterprise networking and security implementations

Current Certifications

✅ Microsoft AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) - Exam July 31, 2025
✅ Microsoft MS-900 (Microsoft 365 Fundamentals)
✅ NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security
🔄 Cisco CCNA (Renewing November 2025)

Home Lab

Hypervisor: Proxmox on Fujitsu Esprimo G9010
Networking: HP Aruba switches with VLAN segmentation
Security: OPNsense firewall with advanced policies
Cloud: Azure free tier for testing and learning

Contact

Email: jdd.pougoue@gmail.com
LinkedIn: jean-pougoue
Location: South Ockendon, UK

This Blog

Documenting my systematic transition from network engineering to cloud cyber security engineering. Every study session, practice test, certification attempt, and automation project is shared transparently to help others follow a similar path.

Journey Timeline: July 2025 - February 2026 (Foundation Phase)