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Raes Zogaj
Instructor at SOINN Academy | CCNA | Web Developer | Passionate about Guiding Future Software Engineers
About Me
I am a Network Engineering Instructor and Full-Stack Web Developer passionate about empowering the next generation of IT professionals through practical, hands-on learning and real-world experience. I believe that mastering technology comes from combining strong theoretical knowledge with practical implementation. As a Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA) Instructor, I deliver hands-on training in networking fundamentals, IP addressing and subnetting, routing and switching, VLANs, DHCP, static and dynamic routing, network security, and troubleshooting using both Cisco Packet Tracer and real Cisco networking equipment. Alongside networking, I have experience developing modern web applications using frontend and backend technologies, allowing me to bridge the gap between software development and network infrastructure. I am passionate about mentoring students, designing engaging technical labs, and helping aspiring IT professionals build the confidence and practical skills needed for successful careers in networking and technology. I am committed to continuous learning, following industry best practices, and expanding my expertise in network engineering, cybersecurity, and modern IT infrastructure while delivering high-quality technical training.
Work Experience
Instructor
Jun 2026 - PresentSOINN Academy
As an Instructor at SOINN Academy, I deliver practical, industry-focused training in computer networking, programming, and IT fundamentals while supporting students throughout their learning journey.
My responsibilities include:
Delivering Cisco CCNA training with hands-on labs using Cisco Packet Tracer and real Cisco networking equipment.
Teaching networking concepts including IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, routing, switching, DHCP, network security, and troubleshooting.
Conducting programming classes by introducing students to software development concepts, problem-solving, and coding best practices.
Managing and maintaining the academy's website, ensuring content is up-to-date, functional, and optimized.
Providing IT Help Desk support by diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues.
Designing practical laboratory exercises, preparing educational materials, and mentoring students to develop technical and professional skills.
Creating an engaging learning environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
I am dedicated to helping students build strong technical foundations and preparing them for academic success, industry certifications, and careers in Information Technology.
Web Administrator
January 2026 - June 2026Digital School of Prizren
Responsible for the full administration and maintenance of the official website of Shkolla Digjitale Prizren https://shkolladigjitaleprizren.com/
Managing domains and hosting services, developing additional functionalities through custom programming, and implementing website security measures.
Updating website content including news, announcements, and blog posts, while continuously monitoring performance to ensure stability, security, and an optimal user experience.
Teaching Assistant
October 2022 - Jun 2026Digital School of Prizren
I am a 19-year-old Teaching Assistant in software development with over four years of experience in mentoring and teaching students. I started in Frontend Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and progressed to Backend Development, specializing in PHP and MySQL.
I support students across platforms like Code.org, Scratch, and WordPress, helping them understand programming logic and core web development concepts. I also have full-stack development experience, building dynamic and functional web applications.
I am passionate about coding, education, and continuous improvement, always striving to develop solutions that deliver real value.
Intern as a Front-End and Back-End Developer
January 2025 - January 2026Digital School of Prizren
In addition to my role as a Teaching Assistant at the Digital School in Prizren, I am now also an intern working as a Front-End and Back-End Developer. During this experience, I develop various websites, combining my skills in both areas of web development.
Selected Projects
Enterprise Multi-Site Convergence Architecture (Prishtina & Prizren)
Over the past 2 days, I designed, configured, and deployed a complete enterprise multi-site network, connecting two main locations in Prishtina and Prizren. This project integrates advanced routing, security, and telephony into a unified, secure infrastructure using Cisco hardware and Packet Tracer. Key Architecture & Implementation Highlights: 🔹Multi-VLAN & Subnetting Optimization: Designed custom subnet plans (using /27 and /28 masks) across separate departments (IT, HR, Finance, and Voice) to optimize IP address allocation and isolate department traffic. 🔹Inter-VLAN Routing & Access Control Lists (ACLs): Configured Router-on-a-Stick subinterfaces and enforced extended ACLs to securely restrict unauthorized inter-department communication while maintaining internet and voice accessibility. 🔹IPsec Site-to-Site VPN: Established a secure encrypted tunnel (IKEv1 with AES-SHA encryption) over the WAN link connecting the Prishtina and Prizren branch routers. 🔹Cisco Unified Communications (VoIP / CME): Deployed Cisco CallManager Express (CME) with ephones and ephone-dns, enabling seamless cross-site IP telephony (IP dialing between branches using VoIP dial-peers and standard codecs). 🔹Layer 2 Security (Port Security): Secured edge switch ports across all department switches by implementing sticky MAC address learning, maximum host limits, and violation restrictions. 🔹Remote Management: Configured secure remote access utilizing SSHv2 and custom domain configurations. This hands-on project has further deepened my expertise in enterprise routing protocols, network security hardening, and IP telephony architectures. Explore the full configuration and documentation on GitHub: https://github.com/RaesZogaj/Project-4_Enterprise-Multi-Site-Convergence-Architecture-Prishtina-Prizren-
I just launched the new website for Soinn Academy
On the website you can now find: 🔹 The courses we offer – Including Networking, Web Development, Cybersecurity, etc. 🔹 Detailed information – For each course and program we organize 🔹 Our locations – Details for our centers in Prizren and Prishtina 🔹 Online registration – The ability to register quickly and easily through the site 🔹 Direct contact – How you can contact us easily for any questions 🔹 Simple management – Where everything can be managed in an extremely simple way from the admin panel Check it out and visit the site! 💻
University campus network topology
I dedicated myself fully to an intensive engineering project, designing the complete multi-departmental university campus network topology in Cisco Packet Tracer—from the initial digital sketch to implementation, adding wireless devices (Access Points), and personally configuring every single technical detail. The campus includes four main academic and administrative pillars: Computer Science, the University of Law, Economy, and Administration, all seamlessly connected and integrated through a central core switch. What this project, built entirely by me from start to finish, includes: 🔹Complete Topology Design: Planning the physical and logical scheme for all buildings, floors, routers, switches, user devices, alongside adding extra Access Points for wireless coverage across floors. 🔹VLAN Segmentation & Inter-VLAN Routing: Creating dedicated virtual networks for each department to manage traffic precisely. 🔹Dynamic Routing (OSPF): Implementing the OSPF protocol across all routers and the core switch with dedicated WAN subnets (50.50.50.x, 60.60.60.x, 70.70.70.x) for seamless communication. 🔹DHCP Configuration: Automating IP address allocation for all wired and wireless campus clients. 🔹Network Hardening & Security: Configuring secure SSH access with RSA keys for administrators. Implementing Port Security with sticky MAC addresses on access ports of every switch to protect the network from unauthorized devices. Implementing Access Control Lists (ACLs) to control and filter traffic between different campus networks and segments. An intensive commitment from the early hours until complete finalization today! The full topology file and all configuration scripts have now been uploaded and published on my GitHub profile, ready to be explored.
Building a Professional Internet Cafe Network!
I finished another very interesting practical project simulating network infrastructure for a modern Internet Cafe. This project includes the complete configuration of network systems and security, using: 🔹 Layer 3 Switch (Core) & Access Switches (2960) for traffic management. 🔹 Separated VLANs for security isolation: VLAN 10 (Gamers / Clients) VLAN 20 (Staff / Administration) VLAN 30 (Servers & Wireless AP for mobile clients) 🔹 Inter-VLAN Routing and Dynamic IP Allocation (DHCP) via Main Router. 🔹 Port Security (Sticky MAC) to prevent unauthorized entries on switch ports. 🔹 Access Control List (ACL) to restrict remote access (Telnet/VTY) exclusively to authorized staff. 🔹 WAN & Default Routing alongside dedicated security measures to protect the infrastructure against external attacks and unwanted access.
Building and Configuring a Multi-Site Enterprise Network
Multi-Site Enterprise Network Architecture in Cisco Packet Tracer Continuing with my ongoing networking and infrastructure projects, I recently built a complete corporate network environment with multiple sites using Cisco Packet Tracer. This project goes beyond a standard school lab—it represents a realistic enterprise architecture model that can easily serve as a foundational design for a real company or corporation! Key Technologies Implemented: HQ Multi-Layer Switching & VLAN Segmentation: Configured a Layer 3 Core Switch (Core-Switch-HQ) managing inter-VLAN routing for IT (VLAN 10), Sales (VLAN 20), and Server (VLAN 30) departments, connected to access switches (Access-SW1, Access-SW2). WAN Links & Routing: Established WAN connectivity between the Headquarters (HQ), an ISP simulation router, and a Branch office using static routing. Centralized DHCP & Services: Configured dynamic IP allocation across all offices and deployed an HQ Web Server with a static IP address and HTTP services. Network Security: Secured network devices through local user authentication, encrypted passwords, and remote management access via SSH.
ProGovAi
Developed ProGov AI, an intelligent digital governance platform focused on modernizing public services through AI integration and future connectivity with the eKosova database. Implemented secure authentication, an AI-powered assistant for real-time user support, automated deadline and obligation alerts for citizens and businesses, color-coded email notifications using PHPMailer, municipality-based emergency alerts through weather and seismic APIs, and a simulated Administrative Dashboard for testing real-world functionality.
Certifications
Network Defense
CISCO
Application Security, Cloud Security, Firewalls, Physical Security, Public Key Cryptography
27.08.2026
CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
SOINN Academy / CISCO
Dynamic Routing, Network Address Translation (NAT), Network Automation Basics, Quality of Service (QoS), Security Threat Mitigation, Software Driven Networks, Virtualization, Wide Area Network (WAN)
18.04.2026
CCNA: Switching Routing and Wireless
SOINN Academy / CISCO
Access Connectivity, Access Security, First-hop Redundancy, High Availability, IP services, Routing, Switching Protocols, Wireless LAN Controllers
04.03.2026
CCNA: Introduction to Networks
SOINN Academy / CISCO
Networking Fundamentals, Ethernet & Switching, IP Addressing (IPv4/IPv6), Subnetting, Cisco Packet Tracer, Network Security Basics
27.12.2025
Backend Developer
Shkolla Digjitale Prizren
PHP, MySQL, WordPress, PhpMyAdmin
13.11.2024
Cyber Security
Shkolla Digjitale Prizren
Cryptography, SQL Injection, Brute Force Attack, Man in the Middle Attack, Social Engineering Toolkit
14.07.2023
Awards
JunctionX ITP Prizren
May 2026
Prizren Code Fest 2024
Jun 2024
Spring Code Fest 2024
Mar 2024
Prizren Code Fest 2023
Jun 2023
Skills & Technologies
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