PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• CCIE written
• Over 10+ years of experience as network/systems engineer, including enterprise level network management skills and understanding of industry standard security best practices.
• Principal data center design engineer at HP and Cisco Systems on Bank of America Data Center:
• With the use of Cisco ASR 9K/2800/Nexus9000, 7000/5500/2000/ Cat 6500 and ASA firewall
• Excellent networking foundation, extensive IP/MPLS routing experience with BGP/iBGP/eBGP and OSPF background and expertise in NM planning and design for Cisco routers (CRS - 1, GSR, 76xx, 72xx) and switches (2900, 3560, 4500 & 6500) as well for Juniper routers (MX-960, M-320, T640, T1600, MX-480). Experienced in Tier II, III & IV interface requirements.
• Expert lead Network Architect, Systems Engineer/Network Engineer, QA/ Test Engineer, which include configuration, installation, Maintenance and trouble shooting of P & PE routers.
• Design, Implementation and troubleshooting experience with Routers and switches, Checkpoint firewall, Cisco PIX, ASA and juniper firewalls.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Protocols/ Standards: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, IP Multicast Anycast, PIM-SSM, MSDP, STP, SIP, TCP/IP, RIP, IP-Sec.

Data Center: Nexus 9000, 7000/5500/2000 for Data center infrastructure Engineering

LAN/ WAN Pro: MPLS/VPN, Tengig/Gigabit Ethernet, OC3, OC12, OC192, ATM, Frame Relay, IPFR

Routers and Switches: Cisco routers, Internet routers, CRS-1, GSR-12000, 7600 series, 7200 series, 3800 series, 2800 series, 2600 series. Layer 2 and layer 3 Cisco Catalyst switches 6500, 4500 series, 1700 series, 2900 series, 1900 series. Juniper routers, MX-960, M-320, T-640, T-1600. Dual Stack IPv4/IPv6. Nortel 5200.

Firewall: ASA 5500 Firewall, PIX 525, Juniper Net Screen, FWSM, Checkpoint NGX (R60), NG AI (R55), PIX 515,520,525, ASA, Juniper ScreenOS firewall appliances.

Other: Mid-level experience in VOIP, Cisco call manger version 6, MPLS/VPN, Cisco Load balancers CSS 11500, CSS Module, GSS 4491, F5 networks load balancers, SMARTS, TACACS, TWAMP support, PERL scripting.

Server OS: Cisco IOS-XR, Juniper JuOS, VM Ware, UNIX, Solaris, LINUX, Windows XP, Windows Server OS

Concepts: Frame relay, ATM, VLAN, VPN

Testing Tools: N-map, Win sniffers, Ethereal, track kit, wire shark, Snort(IDS/IPS), TCP dump, Mue Security 4000, NNMi, HPOM, eHealth, HPNA, CMDB+, NetScout, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential - FL

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Write (Network Configuration) NCT’s based on Network Request Form (NRF) from Bank of America, update NRF and carry out implementation/execution on Nexus 5K’s, 7K’s and 9K’s devices.
• As an implementation engineer, primary role is to plan, design and implement network design requirements for all infrastructure devices of the Bank’s network while introducing new devices or closing multiple ports/devices from the network.
• As part of GBAM network Data center team, providing support while restructuring all north east data centers in particular and implementing relative changes to all other Nexus devices through the bank’s global network, including EMEA and APAC regions.
• Implementation of multiple network scripts on to scoped network infrastructural devices within targeted geographical regions and find out proactively monitoring all port/device which might affect the network performance and suggest mitigation measure while involving GENS NOC for remediation.
• Extensively used all the networking stability tools like HPNA, CMDB+, NNMi, HPOM, NEI, HPES GNTA eHealth, nGenius, Netscout, MARS, MAD, Right Click the biggest ticketing tool in US MAXIMO, Change management system ICS and Paging & alerting system MIR3.
• Working as Lead Network Engineer involved in planning, design & configuration of CBB, (P & PE) routers/RRs (CRS-3, GSR, 7613, Juniper MX-960, M-320, T-640, T1600, Shadow routers, etc) network protocols like BGP/iBGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, IP Multicast Anycast, MSDP, STP, etc in MPLS/VPN (IPv4/IPv6) based core technology using 10 GE/1 Gigabit Ethernet, OC3, OC12, OC192, ATM, Frame Relay protocols.
• Design & documenting QoS, CoS, TE/FRR rules implicitly for each role of the router. In 'Cloud Computing' where CDN/video/anycast (multicast, unicast) is a challenging designs issue of TE/FRR.
• Providing production and testing support & implementing new features for various releases of IOS-XR.
• Implemented analytical rules for router Performance Management (active & passive) where instrumentation of MIBs is performed and SNMP traps generated for OSS support.

Environment: Common Core Backbone (CBB) routers based on MPLS/VPN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, AVPN, Juniper Routers MX-960, M-320, T640, T-1600, Cisco Routers CRS-1, GSR-12000, 75XX, 65XX, 37XX, 45XX, Cisco catalyst switches 29xx, 65xx VoIP ACME, IPBE/NGBE’s.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed as a Lead for GBAM (Operations & Engineering) production support for tier 2/3 within Americas, EMEA, APAC and other worldwide clients of Bank of America/MerriLynch.
• As SWAT Team member participated to triage the network faults where instant skills are verified in terms of knowledge, experience and troubleshooting techniques over the bridge line.
• The Engineering team provides design, performance, capacity planning, and implementation services to Bank of America for all Data related network initiatives including all Move/Add/Change's, projects, and the LAN/WAN/Heritage network Transformation. Engineering also provides DMZ, RAS, and VPN design and implementation for the banks external connectivity requirements.
• The Operations team is responsible for 7 X 24 on call to triage the entire BOA network across the United States and over the Globe. Primary role is to respond and resolve all outages and repairs necessary to meet the required service level agreements. This includes: on-site support, troubleshooting, configuration management, and break/fix of all devices supporting the Bank of America network.
• Pro-active identification of network faults and mitigates errors while working on weekly GTI Error Report.
• Run UNIX network scripts on daily basis for all regions to identify faults and take actions accordingly.
• Regularly participated in Problem Management meetings and identifying underlying problems as well as suggesting and implementing solutions via the ITIL Change Management framework.
• WAN monitoring and packet captures on a Global scale utilizing standard monitoring tools such as HPNA, CMDB+, Netcool, Ehealth and NetScout nGenius Performance Manager, NNMi, HPOM, IW etc.
• Interacted with Cisco Systems utilizing Service Requests and the Cisco Technical Assistance Center in order to facilitate troubleshooting and Incident resolution.
• Worked with a myriad of Domestic and International Carriers and Telecom Companies to perform logical and physical testing of Data and Voice Circuits.
• Extensively used all the networking stability tools like HPNA, CMDB+, NNMi, HPOM, NEI, HPES GNTA eHealth, nGenius Netscout, MARS, MAD, Right Click the biggest ticketing tool in US MAXIMO, Change management system ICS and Paging & alerting system MIR3.
• Design & documenting QoS, CoS, TE/FRR rules implicitly for each role of the router. In 'Cloud Computing' where CDN/video/anycast (multicast, unicast) is a challenging designs issue of TE/FRR.
• Providing production and testing support & implementing new features for various releases of IOS-XR.
• Implemented analytical rules for router Performance Management (active & passive) where instrumentation of MIBs is performed and SNMP traps generated for OSS support.
• Tested and certified QoS on GSR SIP and 10-Gig SPA modules, CHOC12 line cards. Tested and certified QoS on 6500 and 7600 SIP and 10 Gig/ Gig - E cards.

Environment: Common Core Backbone (CBB) routers based on MPLS/VPN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, AVPN, Juniper Routers MX-960, M-320, T640, T-1600, Cisco Routers CRS-1, GSR-12000, 75XX, 65XX, 37XX, 45XX, Cisco catalyst switches 29xx, 65xx VoIP ACME, IPBE/NGBE’s.

Confidential

Lead Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• In capacity of Lead Network/Systems Engineer (team of 6 members) performing as ‘National IP Operations’ for Cell Backhaul CBH of Core network that includes but not limited to Cisco 76xx, Juniper MX-960, CRS-1, GSR’s, Nortel 5200 switches, firewalls and F5 load balancers etc.
• Utilized systems, OSS tools and IP networking skills to enhance current engineering applications in support of the Comcast IP network.
• Extensive BGP / OSPF environments where CM/SMOP created in a meshed environment for IOS upgrade to SRC2 for various router types.
• A good understanding of SIP, SS7 and QOS. Implementation of QoS throughout the core and to support end-to-end QoS, rate-limiting, queuing for IP Telephony and other critical applications.
• Expertise on MPLS/VPN technology on a large core network consisting of juniper T, M, MX series, Cisco GSRs and 7600 etc routers/switches. Excellent net working foundation, specifically extensive BGP and OSPF background and good knowledge of MPLS/VPN, BGPmon/OSPFmon.
• Certified IOS-XR for 7600s and 6500 platforms. Created guidelines and standards for implementation. Extensive use of Smartbit TestCentre in the lab. Worked on JDSU QT 600 and TB 6000, Spirant ThreatEx etc.
• Solid experience working with various OSS, EMS and NMS systems. Includes working with customer groups to identify requirements, help prioritize them and work with programmers, consultants and vendors to deliver working systems.
• Expert in use of Cramer, SevOne, Spectrum, Arbor, OpenNMS, Remedy applications and other workflow
• Knowledge of open-source NMS applications and experience working with open-source code.
• Experience with Cisco BTS, ITP switches. Knowledge of PSTN Implementations as well as Packet Cable Protocols MGCP, COPS, DQOS, NCS, DOCSIS, IP Routing etc.
• Configure and tested routing policies and load balancing solutions for the customers using BGP, OSPF and EIGRP routing protocols. Configured Juniper M-Series and T-Series on Junos 10.x. as well Cisco 7613.

Environment: Core Backbone routers/switches built on OSPF, MPLS/VPN, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, AVPN, IBM, hp & Dell blades, Juniper Routers MX-960, M-320, T640, T-1600, Cisco Routers CRS-1, GSR-12000, 75XX, 65XX, 45XX, Cisco cat sw 29xx, 65xx, alteon Load balance VoIP ACME, IPBE/NGBE’s.

Confidential, Middletown - NJ

Lead Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• I was working as Lead NM Engineer involved in planning, design & configuration of CBB, (P & PE) routers/RRs (CRS-1, GSR, 7613, Juniper MX-960, M-320, T-640, T1600, Shadow routers, etc, network protocols like BGP/iBGP/eBGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, IP Multicast, Anycast, MSDP, STP, etc in MPLS/VPN (IPv4/IPv6) based core technology using 10 GE/1 Gigabit Ethernet, OC3, OC12, OC192, ATM, Frame Relay protocols.
• Excellent networking foundation, specifically extensive IP/MPLS routing with BGP and OSPF environments while implementing NM configuration rules for CRS-1 as P/PE, GSR as Peering IGR in the CBB, uplinks with the Corps P router and southbound links with the CE’s, defining loopback 0, 10 & 5000 of the network using VRFs.
• Implemented and configured NM configuration rules for MX-960 as PE while up linking with CRS-1 corps P router and down links with VoIP equipments like ACME-4500, IPBE/NGBE.
• Authored NMTP’s (network management technical plan), designed EDRD's (engineering design rule documents) as well FOU’s, JRD & PSD for ICDS project, IPAG (OEM & OEW), VAN4.0 project, Teem-10 (Mobility PE) project, T640 to T-1600 migration project, IPv6 for VAN4.0 (US & MoW) project, Peering & MIS edge upgradation project, while assisting on other technical documentation required for projects as per business requirements.
• Implemented analytical rules for router Performance Management (active & passive) where instrumentation of MIBs is performed and SNMP traps generated for OSS support.
• Defined NM impacts on CBB OSSs of at&t and IT UP artifacts, Vulnerability analysis including IOS and network testing.
• Identify network requirements for provisioning on MX-960 PE, CRS-1, GSR. Documented layer 2/3/7 inventory, IP address assignment and connectivity rules for PE’s in various projects.
• Analysis and study of Intelligent Route Service Control Point (IRSCP) as RR. RCDE implement and execute routing policy advertisements to routers within the network.
• Design & implemented QoS, CoS, TE/FRR rules implicitly for each role of the router. In 'Cloud Computing' where CDN/video/anycast (multicast, unicast) is a challenging designs issue of TE/FRR.
• Provided production and testing support for implementing new features for various releases of IOS-XR.
• Fault Management rules for path/route monitoring of CBB P/PE routers by GFP-IP/data and onward submission to RUBY/AOTS for ticket generation. Identified and defined router configuration rules into inventory systems like INSTAR/NICE-C.
• Worked with IT Systems like PMOSS, HSDSS, INSTAR, NICE, GFP-IP, WIPM, COMPASS, CMT/INSIGHT, iTAS, NetDB etc, etc.
• Experienced hands on using Spirent ThreatEx, Agilent test bed equipment.
• Strong IP/MPLS Routing, Performance Management and SLA knowledge.
• From CLI to XML translation of EDRD'S for juniper routers.

Environment: Common Core Backbone CBB of AT&T based on MPLS/VPN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, AVPN, Juniper Routers MX-960, M-320, T640, T-1600, Cisco Routers CRS-1, GSR-12000, 75XX, 65XX, 37XX, 45XX, Cisco catalyst switches 29xx, 65xx VoIP ACME, IPBE/NGBE’s.

Confidential, Jacksonville-FL

Security Architect / System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Developed system requirements from business requirements and architect approach documents for client-server applications and web-based system.
• Involved in creating data access logic requirements (SRD) to map the relational database model to the XML query structure based on SOA methodology
• Performed data analysis for business/DSS. Wrote SQL queries to validate loaded data.
• Configured VMware environments consisting of several ESX\GSX servers in clusters. Managed/Monitored Servers (Test and Production)through MOM.
• Installed, configured Microsoft SMS 2.0 includes Site configuration, Client Installation, SMS 2005, Client discoveries, Hardware Inventory, Software Inventory, Software Metering, Remote Control, Software Distribution, Installer Packages Capture, Creations Deploying packages.
• Worked on LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, Sub-netting & Network Management. Assisted Unix Administrator on Digital Backup of Unix server using Seagate backup exec & ARC serve IT at DLT system & IBM tapes. Restoration of files & data on UNIX server
• Installation and Maintenance of Operating Systems, hardware and software for UNIX, Windows 2000/9X
• Administrated Email accounts on UNIX (Gamut, Yoda) in NDS. Provided network & UNIX support to Help Desk

Environment: Windows XP/2003/2000/NT 4.0/98/05, DOS, SQL Server, Exchange 2003/5.0, IIS 6.0, SMS 2.0, VPN, DNS, WINS, SSH, DHCP, UNIX / LINUX, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, MPLS/VPN, Cisco Routers 75XX, 65XX, 37XX, 45XX.

Confidential

Lead System Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Developed an integrated suite of CRM technologies for managing customer, partner relationships at Institute on VB 6.0. Assisted client in their evaluation, selection of OLAP technology, facilitated integration with campaign management software.
• Developed strategies to integrate front-office campaign management application, OLAP (Business Objects, Cognos, and Brio) technologies.
• Captured client’s existing business processes, data systems to determine data requirements of proposed system. (PERL, VB, C#) Shell.
• Performed the QA for the above mentioned applications as per Business requirement analysis.

Environment: VB 6.0, Business Objects, Cognos, Brio, Erwin, Web Methods, Exchange 2003/5.0, IIS 6.0, SMS 2.0, VPN, DNS, WINS, SSH, DHCP, Cisco Routers, VoIP, CSS and GSS, IP, ATM/FR, Wireless, VMware.

Lead Developer

Responsibilities:

• Designed data architecture of CRM systems, BPM system including call center, sales force automation (SFA), help desk, customer support applications using Java platform.
• Provided technical expertise in various capacities including CRM applications architect, data warehouse architect, data modeler, technical infrastructure lead to Fortune 300 companies.
• Built Executive Information Systems (EIS), Decision Support Systems (DSS) providing top line business information to clients’ managers, executives using Servlet, EJBs.
• Implemented customer intelligence systems enabling clients carry out target advertising, marketing campaigns, profitability analysis, and product pricing strategies.
• Developed work plans, level of efforts, cost estimates for multiple CRM, Data Warehouse projects.
• Involved in entire life cycle of projects including QA, proposal writing, scoping, planning, due diligence, proof-of-concept, prototype, analysis, design, implementation.

Environment: CRM, EJB, Servlets, SQL Server 2000, Web Methods.

Confidential

Lead System Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshot MS Exchange 2000 Server using MTACheck.exe, ESEUtil.exe, Isinteg.exe utilities. Planned, designed multiple Domains, OU’s (Organizational Units) for departments.
• Performed routine maintenance for all Windows NT/2000 servers, Exchange 2000, IIS. Installed service packs, scheduled critical updates.
• Configured Windows 2000 Active Directory services Group Policy (GP) deployed Software Packages (MSI Packages) on several machines.
• Provided Domain administrator support for Win 95/98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, and Adv Server.
• Installed, configured Exchange Server 5.5, Internet Information Server (IIS 6.0), Proxy Server 2.0, NT Backup, RAS Dial, VPN, DNS, WINS, DHCP Servers.
• Created, applied System Policies for Windows NT 4.0 machines.
• Environment: Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0/98/95, SMS 2.0, SQL Server, Exchange Server 2000/5.5, VPN, DNS, WINS, DHCP, IIS 6.0, switches, CSS and GSS.