Network Engineer · Cybersecurity · History

Technology, analysis and identity.

I am Tomasz Kosiński — Technical Consulting Engineer at Cisco with a PhD in humanities. I combine engineering with historical and cultural analysis.

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Profile

TAC Engineer interested in networks and cybersecurity. Author, historian and lifelong learner combining technical precision with humanities perspective.

10+ years of professional experience

2 core tracks: technology & humanities

3 languages: Polish, English, German

10+ certificates across cloud, security and networking

Current focus

Building a professional path at the intersection of network engineering, cloud, cybersecurity and AI — while continuing research and writing on identity, history and football culture.

About

A concise introduction for people who want to quickly understand what I do, what I value and what drives me.

Professional overview

My work sits at the intersection of engineering and humanities — combining analytical thinking with broader cultural understanding. My professional background is rooted in network engineering, troubleshooting and security-oriented problem solving across enterprise environments.

Alongside my technical career, I completed a PhD in humanities focused on history and identity. This combination shapes the way I approach complex problems: analytically, precisely and with a wider perspective.

Experience

Since February 2023 · Cisco

Technical Consulting Engineer — Secure Network Analytics

Supported enterprise clients in troubleshooting complex network issues (Cisco, multi-vendor environments)
Analyzed and resolved incidents related to Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch) and Secure Cloud Analytics
Improved incident resolution efficiency by prioritizing critical network failures
Worked with cloud-integrated environments and security monitoring tools (AWS, Azure)

March 2019 — January 2023 · Marnay / Telefónica Germany project

Fixnet Implementation and Operation Engineer

Implementation and configuration of multi-vendor IP, transmission and voice network equipment
Troubleshooting and incident handling across network layers
Coordination with suppliers and internal departments
Remote support for field services

October 2014 — February 2019 · Tedgum

Catalogue Editor & Customer Service

Editorial work and catalogue management
Customer communication in German and English

Expertise

Technologies, domains and certifications that shape my current direction.

Core areas

Selected certifications

JNCIA-Junos
Fortinet Certified Associate Cybersecurity
Microsoft AZ-900 / SC-900 / AI-900
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Oracle Cloud Foundations & AI Foundations
Cisco CCNA core certification

Passions

Beyond work, my interests connect identity, discipline and culture.

Writing & research

My academic and public work focuses on history, identity and football culture. I am particularly interested in how sport reflects memory, community and regional belonging.

Football, for me, is not only sport. It is a lens through which larger cultural and historical processes become visible.

Personal interests

Publications & Media

Academic work, public writing, podcast appearances and lectures.

Writing

Writing on football culture and identity. Academic publications available on Google Scholar.

Football Heritage Google Scholar

Podcast · The Football Heritage Podcast

Football in Upper Silesia

Guest appearance discussing the history, identity and cultural significance of football in Upper Silesia.

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Lecture · Public talk

Zabić de Gaulle’a – historia Lajosa Martona

Czy przeciętny człowiek z małej wioski może wpłynąć na losy świata? Historia Lajosa Martona — człowieka, który rzucił wyzwanie Imperium Sowieckiemu, brał udział w zamachu na prezydenta Francji i podjął tajną misję w Czadzie.

▶ Watch on YouTube