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Saif Deshmukh
Co-Founder
Murtaza Ali
Co-Founder
About Netshark Academy
NetShark Academy was founded by Saif Deshmukh and Ali Murtaza, two network architects who achieved the prestigious CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification.
They didn’t just design a curriculum; they built the training platform they wished they had when preparing for the expert exam. Our entire philosophy is rooted in this direct experience:
providing the structured guidance and complex lab environments necessary to succeed at the highest level.
Elevating Network Engineering Careers to the Expert Tier.
Our Vision
To be the world’s most trusted and authoritative provider of Cisco expert-level training, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world mastery.
Our Mission
To equip ambitious network engineers with the CCIE and DevNet Expert certifications, providing them with live, mentor-led training and the hands-on skills needed to lead the industry.
Mastery Across Vendors, Excellence at Every Stage.
The NetShark Difference: Expert Standards at Every Level
Expert-Driven Curriculum
Whether you’re starting with CCNA or targeting CCIE, all our programs—including those for other vendor technologies—are designed by and taught to expert-level standards. We don’t just teach the exam; we teach the job.
Real-World Focus
Our foundation is built around real-world lab scenarios (powered by Cisco CML and equivalent vendor platforms), ensuring you gain deployable, job-ready knowledge, from foundational configurations to complex architectural design.
Individualized Mentorship
We commit to small class sizes and personalized attention. Our trainers—both our founders and our new team of certified experts—are dedicated mentors who guide you through the technical challenges and offer invaluable career advice.
Our Teaching Approach: Live, Lab-Focused, and Iterative
Connecting instructors and learners in a dynamic marketplace for growth and knowledge.