Advanced multicast
IGMP, MLD, PIM (Dense/Sparse/Bidirectional), Rendezvous Point, SSM, MSDP, Anycast RP, Multicast VPN Extranet.
Jean-Marc Angoran
Senior Consultant — Network Infrastructure & AI
20 years designing mission-critical multicast and BGP architectures for national broadcasters — and automating their operations with AI.
See my track record ↓About
Network infrastructure expert with over 20 years of international experience designing, auditing, and transforming strategic IT architectures. I combine deep expertise in advanced multicast and BGP routing with network automation, to modernize critical environments without compromising on availability.
Areas of expertise
Routing & interconnection
BGP (multihoming, carrier peering), OSPF, VxLAN, MPLS.
Automation & AI
Python, FastMCP, Netmiko, Paramiko — AI-driven network diagnostic agents.
Monitoring
LibreNMS, Graylog, Syslog, SNMP — overseeing more than 300 devices across 165 sites.
Security
TACACS+, AAA, Cisco ISE, multicast filtering policies.
NET-AI — Flagship project
Architecture of a next-generation MCP server with over 81 functions spread across 10 specialized connectors, integrating SSH (Netmiko), LibreNMS, Graylog, MikroTik, BGPView, Cisco APIC, Aruba WiFi, Palo Alto, and Linux.
0Diagnostic time (vs 15-30 min)
0Proven ROI
0Active devices
0Geographic sites
Professional experience
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2015 — May 31, 2026
Senior Consultant Expert — INA
Modernization, hardening, and operation of the national network infrastructure of the Institut National de l'Audiovisuel (INA). Design of high-availability multicast architectures for the broadcast of more than 140 television channels and 80 radio stations. Implementation of Multicast VPN Extranet, optimization of BGP peering strategies (France-IX, RENATER, GTT, Cogent), network operations automation, and improved resilience of critical infrastructure.
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Ongoing
Innovator — NET-AI Project
Design of an AI solution for automated network diagnostics, adopted by the Reddit and GitHub communities.
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2013 — Present
Owner — Custom IT Solutions (Côte d'Ivoire)
Virtualization, WAN, enterprise telephony, multicast/streaming broadcast, video surveillance.
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2008 — 2018
International Consultant Expert
Strategic engagements for RTE, CAMTEL, MTN Guinea, the European Union, ONUCI, and the Jordanian Armed Forces.
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2008 — 2013
Regional Operations Director — JVM Informatique Canada inc. (West and Central Africa).
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2004 — 2008
Founder-Entrepreneur — Beepool
Design and development of an innovative VoIP telephony solution combined with Power Line Communication technologies. Full project ownership: technical architecture, development, deployment, and support for the first customers.
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2000 — 2004
IT Infrastructure Manager — Fantasia.
Certifications & training
- MTCNA
- MTCWE
- MTCRE
- Cisco CCIE (training)
References
- INA
- European Union
- ONUCI
- Jordanian Army
- RTE
- CAMTEL
- MTN Guinea
Languages & interests
French and Spanish (native languages), full professional proficiency in English. Chess promoter (eburniechess.org), continuous watch on AI and network automation.
Contact
Or directly: angoran@gmail.com · GitHub