Kourosh Ahmadi

MSc, PGCM, PGCE, BEng (Hons)

Position

Lecturer

Teaching area

Networking

Biography

Kourosh is an experienced IT professional and educator with more than 20 years of international experience in New Zealand, the UK, the Netherlands, the USA, Canada, and the Middle East. Throughout his career, he has worked as a Senior Lecturer, IT Trainer, Implementation Consultant, and Systems Engineer, specializing in networking, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IT project management.

Kourosh’s academic background includes coordinating networking programs and founding a Cisco Network Academy, while his training expertise covers certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA, Microsoft, and ITIL.

Why I love MIT

I love MIT in New Zealand because it offers a dynamic and supportive learning environment that fosters practical skills and real-world experience. The Institute’s strong connection to industry and diverse community provides students with valuable opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Research interests

SDN networking

Memberships and affiliations

Cisco Academy, Microsoft