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Cvetomir Cankov

Sofia

Summary

Technical professional with proven ability to innovate and solve complex technical challenges. Known for delivering high-quality solutions and driving team success through effective collaboration and adaptability.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cisco Backbone Engineer (ESA)

Cisco Systems, Inc.
06.2025 - Current
  • Troubleshot and resolved complex technical issues to enhance system performance and user satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement software upgrades and improve operational efficiency.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing to elevate team capabilities and service quality.
  • Analyzed system logs to identify recurring problems, driving proactive measures for issue resolution.
  • Participated in change management activities, ensuring minimal disruption to user operations during system modifications or upgrades.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by promptly addressing concerns and providing clear communication updates on incident status.
  • Implement and maintain Okta Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) integrated with Cisco ESA for enhanced access security.
  • Integrate Cisco ESA with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to automate user provisioning, enforce conditional access, and streamline identity management.
  • Automate administrative and monitoring tasks on Cisco ESA using scripting and APIs, boosting operational efficiency.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation and reports on system performance, security incidents, and compliance requirements.
  • Provide advanced technical support by handling escalations from Level 1 engineers and resolving complex issues.

Cisco Solution Support Engineer (Email Security)

IBM
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • As a Cisco TAC Engineer within the SSPT Content Security team, I specialize in providing high-level technical assistance for enterprise customers with premium support contracts and acting as a primary point of contact. I am accountable for multiproduct, multivendor issue resolution across the customer's deployment.


  • Key Responsibilities:


- Deliver expert technical assistance for Cisco’s Email and Web Security solutions, focusing on the Secure Email Gateway (ESA), Secure Web Appliance (SWA), and Security Management Appliance (SMA).

- Manage and resolve complex issues related to customer email and web security infrastructures, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance.

- Conduct detailed configuration, debugging, and troubleshooting of Cisco email and web security products, leveraging a deep understanding of networking and cybersecurity principles.

- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and higher-tier TAC resources, to address customer challenges and enhance service delivery.

- Serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients, guiding them through technical complexities and best practices for email and web security management.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Cisco products and industry trends, providing insights that help customers optimize their security solutions


  • Core skills: Email Security · Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) · Content Security · Technical Support · Software Troubleshooting Linux

Cisco TAC Engineer (VoIP)

IBM
09.2021 - 10.2024
  • Diagnosed and resolved technical issues for customers, ensuring timely solutions and high satisfaction.
  • Provided expert support on TAC tools and systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex network problems effectively.
  • Documented and maintained knowledge base articles to streamline issue resolution processes.
  • Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing service issues, locating and isolating problems.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical tasks.
  • Communicating remotely with mostly American customers, dealing with a ticketing system.
  • Main application: Cisco Jabber
  • Experience with the following systems:

    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
    Cisco IM & Presence Server (IM&P)
    Cisco Unity Connection (CUC)
    Cisco Unified Attendant Console Advanced (CUAC)
    Cisco IP Communicator (CIPC)
    Cisco IP Phones
  • Knowledge of work with:

    VM Clients (ESxi primarily)
    Microsoft Active Directory, OKTA, AzureAD
    DNS and DHCP server integrations

Cisco Frontline Engineer (WebEx)

IBM
10.2020 - 09.2021


  • Providing technical support in English for Cisco WebEx
  • Identifying clients’ problems and propose solutions
  • Focusing on customer expectations and satisfaction
  • Collaborating with other team members to provide high-quality support
  • Experience with networking concepts such as IP address, Latency, RTT, Jitter, OSI layer model, VOIP, VPN & Firewall, etc.

Online Content Editor

Global Group
02.2019 - 04.2020
  • Edited and proofread content for clarity, grammar, and style consistency.
  • Collaborated with writers to refine articles and enhance engagement.
  • Conducted research to support content accuracy and relevance.
  • Managed editorial calendar to ensure timely publication of materials.
  • Researching trends in social media
  • Managing the Facebook pages of Gospodari na efira (Lords of the Air) & beU
  • Researching & developing stories for the websites gospodari.com and BeU.bg
  • Video & Image editing of original and adapted stories for gospodari.com and BeU.bg
  • Creating original content for the websites gospodari.com and BeU.bg

Social Media & Community Management Intern

CoolGames
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in developing and executing community engagement strategies to enhance player interaction.
  • Monitored online community forums, responding to inquiries and facilitating discussions among users.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and implement improvements in game features.
  • Conducted research on community trends to inform content creation and marketing initiatives.
  • Active participation in the development and execution of media plans for games such as Angry Birds for Messenger, Jewel Academy, Daily Sudoku, Battleship, Tetris and many others.
  • Helping as well as receiving feedback from users with various problems regarding the games (e.g. loading issues, crashes, etc.) by working closely with Producers, Game Developers & Designers as well as the QA Team.
  • Coordinating, setting up and executing social media campaigns as well as promotional content.
  • Tracking, analyzing and adjusting social media campaigns in order to get the best possible ROI.
  • Creating weekly reports regarding issues and community feedback.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - International Media & Entertainment Management

Breda University of Applied Sciences
01.2020

Skills

  • Time management
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Technical reporting
  • Engineering documentation
  • System troubleshooting
  • Okta Single Sign-On
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Azure AD
  • DNS
  • Root-cause analysis

Certification


  • Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Level C1
  • CCNA

Languages

English (Full Professional)
Bulgarian (Native or Bilingual)

Timeline

Cisco Backbone Engineer (ESA)

Cisco Systems, Inc.
06.2025 - Current

Cisco Solution Support Engineer (Email Security)

IBM
10.2024 - 06.2025

Cisco TAC Engineer (VoIP)

IBM
09.2021 - 10.2024

Cisco Frontline Engineer (WebEx)

IBM
10.2020 - 09.2021

Online Content Editor

Global Group
02.2019 - 04.2020

Social Media & Community Management Intern

CoolGames
02.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor’s Degree - International Media & Entertainment Management

Breda University of Applied Sciences
Cvetomir Cankov