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Ankur Mittal

Senior Network Engineer
Calgary

Summary

Holistic, forward-thinking Network Architect with 20+ years of experience designing, modernizing, and automating large-scale IP/MPLS infrastructures for leading Canadian service providers. Known for building resilient, future-ready networks across Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia platforms — with deep expertise in advanced routing (IS-IS, BGP, SR-MPLS, EVPN), next-gen access (DAA, R-PHY, R-OLT, XGS-PON), and transport (DWDM/ROADM).
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Hands-on leader in lab innovation using Containerlab, Docker, IXIA, Spirent, and GitHub — bridging deep technical validation with strategic architectural direction. Passionate about automation-first network engineering using Cisco NSO, Crosswork, Git, and YAML.
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Now pioneering the next wave of network transformation by integrating AI and intelligent automation into the heart of infrastructure design. Trusted by stakeholders for solution vision, technical leadership, and delivering real-world impact.

Overview

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Work History

Senior IP Network Integrator

Rogers Communications
01.2021 - Current
  • Technical Architecture Lead for national IP Core team; led design and deployment of Atlantic Canada core to support R-OLT / XGS-PON, leveraging Cisco NCS (ASR9K, C8000) platforms.
  • Core member of Shaw–Rogers integration team; presented Shaw’s IP backbone architecture and peering model to Rogers leadership.
  • Led lab validation, standardization, and rollout of converged DOCSIS R-PHY and R-OLT solutions.
  • Influenced future CIN strategy across domains; collaborated cross-functionally with Transport, Access, and Planning teams.

Senior Network Engineer

Shaw Communications
01.2012 - 01.2021
  • Modernized Shaw’s national IP core by leading a brownfield migration from legacy protocols to a future-proof architecture using IS-IS, Segment Routing, Multicast, and EVPN — completed with zero customer disruption.
  • Consulted with Bell Labs, MSOs, and industry experts to define and implement a scalable, next-gen routing stack.
  • Served as technical integration lead during Shaw’s acquisition of Enmax Envision; designed and delivered high-capacity NNIs and led seamless service migrations.
  • Delivered 40+ executive briefings, vendor reviews, and strategy presentations to guide technology adoption across Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia platforms.

Network Engineer

ENMAX Envision Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Helped build ENMAX’s first Juniper-based IP/MPLS network, delivering private VPN and Internet services for Calgary’s major oil & gas firms.
  • Designed and supported mission-critical SONET and DWDM backbone for utility substations using Cisco ONS and Tellabs platforms.
  • Acted as a technical advisor in customer meetings, supporting sales with solution design and validation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
01.2006

Skills

Routing & MPLS: Expert-level hands-on experience with modern SP protocols including Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6), IS-IS, BGP, EVPN, Multicast (PIM), RSVP-TE, and MPLS L2/L3 VPNs

Access & Transport: DOCSIS (DAA, R-PHY), R-OLT with XGS-PON, Ethernet over DOCSIS, DWDM/ROADM, CIN (Converged Interconnect Network)

Vendor Experience: Cisco (IOS XR/XRv), Juniper (MX, PTX, ACX), Nokia (SR1, SR7S), Arista (eEOS)

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Timeline

Senior IP Network Integrator

Rogers Communications
01.2021 - Current

Senior Network Engineer

Shaw Communications
01.2012 - 01.2021

Network Engineer

ENMAX Envision Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Calgary

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