Fakrul Alam

I'm a Senior Network Engineer at Cloudflare, where I help build and operate the scalable, resilient infrastructure that keeps the Internet running. Before joining Cloudflare, I was a Senior Network Engineer at NTT Ltd. and a Senior Network Analyst at APNIC. At APNIC, I developed and delivered technical training for the Asia Pacific networking community, collaborated with network operators across the region, and helped keep the APNIC Training Lab running smoothly.

Over the years, I've worked with Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and financial institutions. In other words, I've spent a lot of time designing, deploying, troubleshooting, and operating the networks that quietly keep everything connected.

Beyond my day job, I'm passionate about strengthening the Internet ecosystem and sharing knowledge with the wider networking community. I'm a founding member of bdCERT (Bangladesh Computer Emergency Response Team) and bdNOG (Bangladesh Network Operators Group). I also contribute to the regional and international Internet community through technical presentations, training, and collaboration — because the Internet works best when we work together.

I've spoken at international conferences and events including APRICOT, SANOG, PACNOG, and IDNOG, along with regional network operator meetings and cybersecurity conferences.

My interests include Internet infrastructure, network engineering, routing, operational excellence, and the collaborative work that makes the Internet more reliable, secure, and accessible. I also enjoy the occasional satisfying moment when a stubborn routing issue finally decides to behave.