Marco Basso

Hey there 👋

Thanks for stopping by and welcome to my blog. I'm Marco, a network engineer with a strong passion for understanding how technology works beneath the surface. ⚡

My journey in networking began in 2016, while I was still in high school, when I discovered the Cisco Networking Academy and started exploring CCNA topics on my own. That initial exposure to routing, switching, and networking protocols made me realize that networking was the path I wanted to pursue. Motivated by this, I earned my CCNA in January 2022 and pursued a Master's degree in Telecommunications in October 2022, where I built a solid technical foundation.

After graduating, I worked in consulting and then joined a system integrator — experiences that showed me how technology quietly connects people, businesses, and ideas. 🌐

I then joined Cisco as a Consulting Engineer in January 2025. My main focus areas include routing (with a particular interest in BGP), network access control using Cisco ISE, and automation using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). I am also passionate about the SD-WAN ecosystem and look forward to expanding my knowledge in Cisco ACI. 🚀

In my first blog post I briefly explained the reasons that led me to create this space. If you're interested, feel free to check it out. 😊

If there's a topic you'd like me to explore, or if you'd like to share insights related to a post, feel free to reach out through my social links. I'd be glad to connect! 🤝

You can check out my LinkedIn profile for more details, including my CV, work experience, and Credly badges. You can also follow me on X.

By the way, this is me at Lago di Sorapis, one of the most stunning spots in the Dolomiti. 🏔️