Principal Network Engineer Resume

SUMMARY

Over 11 years of experience with IEEE 802.3, 802.11 implementing routing/switching/cloud technologies/automation at global scale.
Highly motivated and dynamic leader with expertise in implementing Cloud/SDN technologies which can positively impact the global footprint. Passionate about large scale IP internetwork (LAN/WAN/WLAN).
Expert in deployment of WLAN/WAN/SDN solutions based on RF site survey, WLAN Anchor/Flex architecture, multi - tenant/VCN cloud resources from network/LBAAS to compute instances build and automation.
Subject matter expert in ASA/PAN FW/F5 LB’s/Fortinet/Multi region/AD SDN solutions. Leader in defining key technical processes/improve existing standard to impact the overall escalation/GIT revenue with a solid sustainable technology model.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Spectrum/Protocol Analyzer: Net stumbler, Ekahau, IXIA, Tcpdump

Cloud Solutions: OCI Python SDK, AWS, Terraform, OCI API, OCI REST, Terraform, CHEF, Docker, WAF, LBAAS

Security Technologies: RADIUS, TACACS+, ISE, SecureW2, SecureNET, EAP/TLS, LDAP

Load Balancing Protocols: VRRP, HSRP, GLBP, MIST, PVRST+

Network Infrastructure: Cisco ASA/Nexus, CentOS, Juniper, Aruba/Ruckus/Cisco 5540/8500 WLCs, Arista switches

Network/Automation (Software): Cisco IOS, JUNOS, ACS, Cisco ISE/Prime, Cisco ACI, Openstack, Terraform, Oracle cloud infra. APIs, Python/Bash scripting, CHEF, CLNS, ITAS, Ansible/Paramiko

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oracle/NetSuite

Principal Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

Designing and implementing fault tolerant OCI solutions utilizing Terraform, Python/Shell scripting, OCI API scripting, REST automation, OCI console.
Configuring/deploying fastconnect utilizing BGP/IPSEC, Service gateways, NAT Gateways for customers enabling them to either migrate to cloud or a hybrid model.
Successfully deployed HashiCorp Vault using HC Vault HA model after integrating with Oracle cloud tenancy/IAM.
Technical lead for Pilot SDN project on CAT9K with Cisco DNA. Lead 5 global network engineers for the entire project successfully mentoring, discussing tech debts, planning testing/acceptance quantitative results.
Responsible for NetSuite WAN/Wireless/LAN infrastructure to design solutions dramatically improving efficiency/resiliency. Redesigned core backbone routing infrastructure which improved resilience, latency and performance.
WIFI SME utilizing Cisco WLCs/Prime/ISE nodes to design Anchor/Flex solutions based on client roaming scenarios, multicasting, IPV6 across WIFI, QOS. Due to next gen WIFI, GIT operating cost reduced by 20-30%.
Implemented global Fortinet FW’s, F5 LTMs solutions for VIP’s utilizing profiles/irules.

Confidential

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

Designed solutions for Confidential global presence utilizing complex routing/firewall/VPN.
Automated and improved Network config/mgmt. processes utilizing Python scripting, Ansible.
Configured PAN firewalls with Inspection/user-based tracking, profiles, and policies.

Confidential

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

Optimized core Confidential LAN/WAN using Nexus 9Ks in multiple vrf’s.
Utilized Riverbed SH’s, F5 LBs, Websense Proxy V10000 to optimize application protocols.
Deployed WAN SDN using Velocloud to optimize and perform dynamic, intelligent WAN routing.
Configured N9K/N7K/N5K switches for VPC/Fabric path and performed investigation on Cisco ACI deployment.
Managed complete SAFENET SAS cloud migration.

Confidential

BU Escalation Engineer

Responsibilities:

Handled complex escalations on Cat 2k, 3k, 4k, newer Doppler ASIC based platforms like 3850, 3650.
This involved cross team functioning, root cause analysis.
Successfully lead team of 10 BU escalation engineers to improve process/key cross department collaboration which helped escalation bottom-line by 20% for 4 consecutive quarters.
Collaborated across DSBU to differentiate problems between PI and PD.

Confidential

LAN Switching Engineer

Responsibilities:

Led a team of 15 engineers to improve TAC processes leading to KB public articles/TAC engineers retention.
Authored external Cisco website technical documents/articles. Recreated complex customer using IXIA, Wireshark, Ethanalyzer, cpu-inband sniffing, ELAM.
Designed and optimized routing in Cisco 7600, ASR9K, 3900, N9K routers using BGP, OSPF. Worked on VPN, ACLs, NAT policies, and Application inspection in ASA 5520. Configured ESXi 3.5 in lab and production with Vmotion, HA, ASR, VLAN, DRRS etc. Configured Linux SUSE/Fedora/CentOS servers with networking services Performed JSR Micro network upgrade using HP Procurve switches (5406zl, 5412zl, 8200zl).

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