Summary:

• Over 9 years of experience in IP network design, network integration, deployment and troubleshooting.
• Extensive knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting of Layer 3 Routing protocols RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, EBGP, IBGP, ISIS and BGP and layer 2 protocols, VTP, STP and RSTP.
• Hands on experience in using Layer 2 technologies such as ATM/Frame Relay over Sonet Interfaces.
• Hands on experience in configuring High end routers like GSR 12000 series, 7500 series and Catalyst Switches like 7600, 6500, 4500 series.
• Experience in working with Cisco Nexus Switches and Virtual Port Channel configuration.
• Knowledge and configuration of HSRP, VLAN Trunking protocol, Spanning Tree Protocol STP , Virtual Local Area Network VLAN , Per VLAN Spanning Tree PVST .
• Good knowledge of MPLS networks, LDP and MPLS VPNs.
• Experienced in trouble-shooting both connectivity issues and hardware problems on Cisco networks.
• Good knowledge of IP Addressing, Subnetting, OSI and TCP/IP models.
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Route Redistribution between multiple OSPF protocols.
• Experience in Configuration and Support of LAN protocols on Cisco Switches Layer2, Layer3 Multi
• Strong knowledge of TACACS , RADIUS implementation in Access Control Network.
• Experience in Designing and assisting in deploying enterprise wide Network Security and High Availability Solutions for ASA.
• Worked extensively in Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco's ASA 5500/PIX security appliance, Failover DMZ zoning configuring VLANs/ routing/ NATing with the firewalls
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting QoS Technologies like CBWFQ, LLQ, and WRED.
• Attending and resolving day- to-day operational issues with Tickets.
• Knowledge in Documenting and preparing the Process related Operational Manuals.
• Extensive knowledge of T1/T3, OC3, OC12, OC48, DSO, DS1, DS3, DS12, engineering and administration. Wide exposure to LAN/WAN setup, installation, configuration and commissioning of network devices. VLAN setup, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Act as a technical resource and provide network support. Troubleshoot variety of problems. Streamline and improve process to be quicker to market, ensure compliance and optimize operational efficiency. Identify opportunities for continued improvements of process to ensure maximum output.

Technical Skills:

Cisco GSR 12000, 7600, 7500, 7200 VXR, 3800, 3700, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, RIP v1 v2, LDP, MPLS VPN, Cisco ACE 4700 series, Cisco ASA 5500, Cisco PIX 500, checkpoint r60, checkpoint r65, STP, Trunking, VTP, VLAN Inter-VLAN routing, QOS, ATM, Frame-Relay, ISDN, PPP, HDLC, SONET OC3-OC192, SDH, POS, PDH, SIP, RTP, Voice Gateways, CCM, QoS, CBWFQ, RED/WRED, Connect wise, Remedy system, PIX to VPN wildcard client, Router to VPN wildcard client, PIX to PIX, CAT 5, CAT 5e, CAT 6, CAT 6a, TCL/TK, Expect, Windows, CATOS NEXUS OS, Cisco IOS-XR

Professional Experience

Confidential

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performing troubleshooting on slow network connectivity issues, routing issues involves OSPF, BGP and identifying the root cause of the issues.
• Design, implementation and operational support of routing/switching protocols in complex environments including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Spanning Tree, 802.1q etc.
• Configure Corporate, Wireless and Lab Devices which includes Bandwidth Upgrade, Adding New Devices, Decom the Devices, Testing Pilot .
• Performed support by identifying the root cause of the hardware issues with switches, routers.
• Worked on Aruba Wireless LAN Implementation for 11n Infrastructure Across the Corporate Network.
• Implementation of network, which includes configuration of routing protocols, Leased lines, ISDN lines, vlans, IOS installations.
• Troubleshoot the Network Issues onsite and remotely depending on the severity of the issues
• Familiar with various MSIT Tools to check Networking Connectivity, Testing, Configuration and Adding or Removal of IP address blocks.
• Deploying and decommissioning the VLANs on core ASR 9K, Nexus 7K, 5K and its downstream devices.
• Designed and implemented secure data architectures for remote monitoring health sensor network
• Engineered innovative framework that will secure data in process in motion and at rest
• Research on using mobile systems as the data passage for sensor networks
• Gathered security requirements for efficient cloud data storage
• Proposed an effective in memory data management solutions
• Performed OSPF, BGP, DHCP Profile, HSRP, IPV6, Bundle Ethernet implementation on ASR 9K redundant pair.
• Performing the ACL requests changes for various clients by collecting source and destination information from them.
• Experience in creating MOPS Method of procedures and get approved from peers for performing configuration changes.
• Created Visio Documentation to give complete picture of network design for each building.

Environment: Cisco Routers/Switches, Routing protocols, HSRP, VRRP, IPSEC VPN, VPN, QOS, ASA firewall, VLANS, VTP, RSTP, ACL, NAT, IDS/IPS, Cisco works, Openview, RADIUS, TACACS

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Researched cloud infrastructure problems on various enterprise network MPLS , cyclic redundancy check errors
• Managed agile networks of over 100000 customers that uses fast powered connections between people and networks
• Supervised the deployment of iLEC and dispatch technicians in a timely manner to ensure minimal network downtime that meet the Service Level Agreement
• Managed the synthesizes of networks around mobility to improve business performance
• Configuring routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, MPBGP, LDP and BGPV4.
• Configuring HSRP between VLANs, Configuring Ether-Channels, Port Channel on 6500 catalyst
• Switches Replace branch hardware with new 2851 routers and 2960 switches.
• Experience working Juniper T-Series, M-Series, MX-Series, J-Series Routers.
• Implemented WLAN Aruba Wireless Access Points and its Controllers at various corporate sites fort 11n Infrastructure and its legacy technologies.
• Experience in working with Cisco Nexus 5000 series switches for data center.
• Conversions to BGP WAN routing. Which will be to convert WAN routing from OSPF to BGP OSPF is used for local routing only which involves new wan links.
• Convert Branch WAN links from TDM circuits to MPLS and to convert encryption from IPSec/GRE to GetVPN.
• Plan Design and assist in deploying enterprise wide Network Security and High Availability Solutions for ASA.
• Worked on Unix, Linux, and Windows Platforms and also involved in capacity planning of Network Maintenance.
• Experience with design and implementation of Data center migration at Accenture.
• Data center migration was involved in Access, Distribution and Core layers.
• Strong Knowledge in working with F5 Load Balancers and their Implementation in various Networks.
• Configuring various advanced features Profiles, monitors, iRules, Redundancy, SSL Termination, Persistence, SNATs, HA on F5 BIGIP appliances SSL termination and initiation, Persistence, Digital Certificates, Executed various migration/upgrade projects across F5 and hands on with F5 BIGIP LTMs/EM.
• Configured various BGP attributes such as Local Preference, MED, Extended Communities, Route-Reflector clusters, Route-maps and route policy implementation.
• Actively participated in upgrading fast Ethernet, Layer 3 switched/routed LAN infrastructure from Cisco 3640 to Cisco 2811 ISR routers and switches at access level to 2950, 3550.
• Converting CatOS to Cisco IOS Config Conversion on distribution layer switches.
• Configuring Vlan's, VTP's, enabling trunks between switches.
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
• Configured various Router interfaces like ATM interface, T3 Channelized T1 interfaces.
• Configuring and troubleshooting CISCO catalyst 6509, 7609, 7613 with Supervisor cards, Cisco 3640, Cisco GSR 12416, 21418 with PRP and RPR processors .
• Created MOPS and get approval from peers to perform configuration add/ remove changes.
• Performed Configuration on ASR 9K Pairs includes HSRP, Bundle Ethernet Config, Assigning dhcp
• Wrote IOS and CAT OS upgrade procedures and Pre/Post checks for customer production upgrades.

Environment: Cisco 3750/3550/3500/2960 Switches and Cisco 3640/12000/7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Cisco Nexus7K/5K, 2248/3560/5020/6509, Cisco ASA5510, Checkpoint, IDS, Controllers 6000, 3600, 3400, 650

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managed the configuration of election equipment e.g. eSlate, eScan, Judge Booth Controller, ePoolbook, mobile Ballot boxes
• Ensured prompt response to fault call and willing to be deployed to any location nationwide for any business project related issues
• Mentored and supported presidential election voting projects by encouraging collaboration and teamwork
• Configure Routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS static routing and policy base routing.
• Team member of Configuration of Cisco 7206 router with VPN and Configuration of Catalyst switches.
• Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN.
• Create and test Cisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls, and MPLS switching for stable VPNs.
• Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas.
• Redesign of Internet connectivity infrastructure for meeting bandwidth requirements.
• Configured HSRP and VLAN trucking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches.
• Optimized performance of the WAN network consisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs.
• LAN/WAN, VPN, Cloud Network, Building Servers, Remote, VPN, Active Directory
• Installing the Hardware and Software for Ubiquiti and Microtik Antennas
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
• Configured BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3000, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers.
• Providing Technical Support and solutions for Network Problems.
• Implementing NAT solution's on wan applications.
• Planned, tested and evaluated various equipments, systems, IOSs and procedures for use within the Network / security infrastructure.
• Upgrading IOS, troubleshooting network outages.
• Continually monitor, assess and improve network security, test and implement new security technologies.
• Participate in all technical aspects of LAN, WAN, VPN and security Internet Service projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management and operations support as required.
• Worked on Cisco Routers, Active /Passive Hubs, Switches, Cisco PIX Firewall, Nortel VPN Concentrators TCP/IP, NAT.
• Having Data Center Design Experience, installing and Configuring Network Devices in a Data Center including patching the cables in the Patch Panel. Design and implemented network
• Configured Routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, static routing and policy based routing, infrastructure and configured the entire network Infrastructure devices including Printers and Register.
• Experience in the network management of circuits using TDM and Frame Relay network, performing configuration and provisioning management, fault management and performance monitoring

Environment: Cisco routers 1002, 2600, 2800, 7200 Cisco catalyst series switches 2950, 3700, 6500 OSPF, BGP, JDSU NetAnalyst, Solaris servers.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Planned, ensured quality requirement gathering, designed, built and implemented Agile work product in a timely manner
• Designed architectural framework, solution evaluation, deployment of network devices, project scoping, estimation, and scheduling
• Participated in various client projects intended to continually improve/upgrade network infrastructures
• Configured IP RIP, PPP, BGP and OSPF routing.
• Involved in the configuration troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4. Configured IP access filter policies.
• Experience with Checkpoint Firewall policy provisioning.
• Identify, design and implement flexible, responsive, and secure technology services.
• Experience with Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, Rule Modification.
• Troubleshoot traffic passing managed firewalls via logs and packet captures.
• Configured and resolved various OSPF issues in an OSPF multi area environment.
• Worked with telecom vendors in regards to network fault isolation.
• Hands-on experience with WAN ATM/Frame Relay , Routers, Switches, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols BGP/OSPF , and IP addressing.
• Installing and utilize Remedy, Workstations, shared printers, Active Directory, token administration, Ghost Symantec, pentana, SQL Server, Oracle 11g 32, Magic
• Installed software on the systems. Install and managing network devices including Hubs, Switches.
• Layer 2 switching technology architecture, implementation and operations including L2 and L3 switching and related functionality. This includes the use of VLANS, STP, VTP and their functions as they relate to networking infrastructure requirements including internal and external treatment, configuration and security.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco catalyst 6509, 7613 with supervisor cards.
• Estimated Project costs and created documentation for project funding approvals.
• Managed various teams involved in site surveys, cabling specifications, Network equipment installation and configuration.
• Planned resources and presented project status to higher management.
• Deployed 7613 as PE and CE router and configured and troubleshooted the Edge Routers.
• Excellent troubleshooting knowledge on T1, T3, OC-3 and OC-12.
• Created and delivered internal trainings for BGP.
• Configured egress and ingress queues for ISP facing routers using CBWFQ.
• Generating RCA Root Cause Analysis for critical issues of layer1/layer2/layer3 problems.
• Ability to analyze, configure and troubleshoot networks

Environment: Cisco 6509/ 3750/3550/3500/2950 switches, Cisco 7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Checkpoint firewalls SPLAT , Net Flow, TACACS, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VPN, IDS, MPLS, CSM, SUP720, Ether Channels

Confidential

Network Operations Data Manager

• Delivered projects in accordance with standards, policies and framework within the service level agreement
• Developed project plans by specifying goals, strategies, and requirement elicitations
• Travelled nationwide to deliver mission critical projects in a timely manner within the service level agreement
• Coordinated the sub-contractors in charge of the installation and upgrades of assets on the end users systems and server
• Built enterprise Virtual Private Network and supervised the monitoring of suspicious activities in the data driven networks.
• Accelerated smooth operations of communication networks using routers and switches in the MPLS network
• Authorized the allocation of bandwidth over large user base network on demand for fast upgrade and smooth data communication

Confidential

Associate Business Performance Analyst

• Developed project deliverables using technical requirements definition, mapping, and methodologies
• Directed and managed project execution by monitoring and controlling groups processes
• Monitored and controlled project work by initiating process group and project management plan
• Provided a higher level requirements by linking projects with the ongoing organization service level agreement
• Designed a performance management baseline, scope, schedules, and cost
• Established a proven record for initiating and delivering successful projects to improve systems and performance in large complex development and production environment.