Nikita Tarikin
Network engineer specializing in complex RouterOS implementations, infrastructure design, and enterprise network architecture. 10 years of hands-on MikroTik experience across three countries.
Applying AI and LLM technologies to network automation — building grounding infrastructure that prevents hallucinations in network configuration.
Da Nang, Vietnam · Remote worldwide
Certifications
All renewed May 2025. Verifiable on mikrotik.com.
7 active certifications at 94% average score. Covering routing, security, wireless, traffic control, user management, and IPv6.
Explore certification portfolio →Certification Journey
10 years, 4 cycles, 3 countries.
Since Spring 2022, Russian-based MikroTik engineers cannot renew certifications. My certifications remain valid.
Full timeline, score history, and market context →Track Record
Speaking Record
5 talks across 4 countries in 2 languages. All YouTube-verified.
| Year | Event | Audience | Topic | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MUM MoscowFirst public speech | 1,600+ | WiFi Security Audit (RU) | Watch → |
| 2019 | MUM Ho Chi Minh CityFirst English talk | — | WiFi Security Audit (EN) | Watch → |
| 2019 | MUM Kuala LumpurMost-viewed MUM video | 300+ | IPsec IKEv2 VPN (EN) | Watch → |
| 2019 | MUM MoscowLargest Russian MUM | 2,000+ | IKEv2 VPN Manual (RU) | Watch → |
| 2019 | MUM Bali | — | IPsec IKEv2 Site-to-Site (EN) | Watch → |
MUM Malaysia, 2019
Verification
Independently verifiable. Every claim.
Cryptographic Identity
| Protocol | Details | Verify |
|---|---|---|
| GPG | A829 222C ADA3 8E9B E140 EA9C 11AE 5088 0470 27C4 | keys.openpgp.org → |
| DNSSEC | dig +dnssec tarikin.com | verify → |
| PKI | 3-tier CA with hardware security module. | ca.tarikin.com → |
| Git | All commits cryptographically signed. | github.com/tarikin → |
Operational Security
- Zero breaches since 2015
- 10+ year financial sector trust (NDA-governed)
- Hardware-backed keys — physical touch per cryptographic operation
- Air-gapped key generation ceremony with RF shielding
Offensive Background
Pentestit ZSA_000940 (2019) — hands-on CTF lab, offensive security fundamentals
Completed 3 months before first MTCSE — direct skill transfer from offense to defense
Consultant Ranking
Ranked #2 among MikroTik consultants in Europe on mikrotik.com/consultants, November 2019 – March 2022. #1 in Russia.
Driven by conference presentations and certification scores — MikroTik's consultant algorithm ranked speakers who contributed to the community.
Community Leadership
Founded MikroTik Academy Vietnam in October 2020. Grew to 11K+ members across 30+ Vietnamese cities with zero paid promotion.
Self-sustaining: top contributors are community members, not admin. Organic Q&A and peer learning across Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and 30+ other cities.
Ella, Sri Lanka — 2018·@tarikin
Beyond the TerminalKiteboarding, surfing, motorbikes, and life across Southeast Asia.View photos →Service Evolution
I configure your router.
I architect your network.
I teach you how to work with AI.
AI & Open Source
I build grounding infrastructure that prevents AI hallucinations in network automation.
routeros-7-llm-safe-reference →AI accelerates the work. The expert owns the outcome.