SUMMARY:

• Network Virtualization engineer with SDN/ NFV solutions based on Juniper Contrail & Openstack architecture.
• Results - driven, deadline-oriented Senior IP Network Engineer - with 16 + years’ experience in IT network/systems.
• Proven track record in designing, engineering, implementing, maintaining and documenting large Enterprise, Service Provider & 4G LTE Wireless carrier networks and data-centers

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

WiMAX: Motorola CAPC-ASN-GW, Redback-FA, WiChorus SC-600, Sandvine PTS14k

4G Traffic tool: Ixia IxLoad, IxReporter, Spirent Landslide

Operating Systems: StarOS, JunOS, Cisco IOS, IOS-XR, Linux, UNIX, Windows NT/ 2k/ 2k3, XP

Protocols: TCP/ IP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, Frame-relay, ATM, ISDN, VLAN, MPLS VPN, RSVP

Hardware: Cisco Routers CRS, GSR, 3800 & 2600, Switches 6500, 4500 & 5500

Juniper: T640 & M320, EX4200, Avici TSR, Ericsson Redback SE1200

Ciena: 5305, Foundry BigIron, ServerIron, 4800, Sandvine PTS14K,

Network Mgmt: Tivoli Netview, Ciscoworks 2000, MRTG, Whatsup Gold, Nagios, Cacti, Weathermap

Network Security: Cisco FWSM, Pix, ACS, Checkpoint NGX, Juniper NSM IDP, Tipping Point IPS

Network Application: Cisco CSS 11000, Cisco ACE modules, ACE 4710, AVS, Fineground, NetApp

Adv Tech: Market Data Feed, Multicast, QoS, VoIP, MPLS VPN, Load balancing

Web server: Microsoft IIS Implementing & Supporting Microsoft IIS 4.0

Database Server: Microsoft SQL 7.0

Email Server: Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Database: Access 2000, MS SQL 7.0

Project Mgmt: Microsoft Project

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Network Engineer 

Confidential,  Bellevue, WA 

Platforms: Cisco CRS, 7600, ACE, Foundry, Juniper MX960, Motorola, Ericsson, Redback SE800/1200

• Provide architecture & engineering solution for Profile B & C 4G Wimax IP Core architecture
• Capacity planning, designing & upgrading the existing WSC Core to 20 Gigs
• Network Engineering & Production Support for IP Core expansion project for WiMax network
• Configured Cacti for monitoring bandwidth & other resource utilization & weathermap
• Written, tested, planned, co-ordinated & implemented MOPs for critical core network design augments

Project Lead 

Confidential, Montvale, NJ

Platforms: Cisco 6500, 7200, ACE, Iron Port S550. Juniper NSM IDP, Tipping Point IPS, Checkpoint FW

• Team Lead: Design & Implementation/ migration of Applications from legacy to New Data Center network
• Manage implementation complex LB design server farms, firewalls, IDP & IPS devices using Cisco ACE
• Implement Proxy design for NDC: Location, Internet & Application Proxy using Iron Port S550
• Network Security administration & management of devices: Juniper NSM IDP & Tipping Point IPS
• Implement network firewall changes: Migration Projects & Business Partner connectivity
• Train & Document work instructions for the NOC for performing routine network-related tasks
• Lead network/ connectivity issues as Tier 3 Support & troubleshoot complex load balancing/ other issues

Project Lead 

Confidential ,  New York City, NY

Platforms: Cisco 6500, 7200, 3800 ACE 4710, ACE module, FWSM Other: NetApp, AVS, Fineground

• Designed & Implemented new LB solution using ACE 4710 appliance at NDC replacing the legacy NetApp & other vendor technologies
• Reviewed existing Data Center architecture & design, implement OSPF network for management purposes
• Consolidation of various services: Load Balancing, Web Acceleration, Reverse Proxy from various legacy products (CSS, Fineground, AVS & NetApp) to Cisco ACE 4710 appliance.
• Designed & implemented Network migration from their NYC to Jersey City location. Implement the Server farm switches: Upgrade IOS & configure the server switches

Sr Network Consultant 

Confidential, Middletown, NJ 

Platforms: Cisco CRS, GSR, 7500, 7200, 6500. Juniper: T640, M320

• Engineering Team lead for SBC-AT&T integration of ipv4 internet services (DIA & MIS), integrate the Core networks & standardize SBC network as per classic T engineering guidelines
• Inter-AS Service interworking for PNT & AVPN MPLS VPN’s to connect US & Global customer VPNs, deploying 12 new route-reflectors to peer with the Inter-AS RRs & exchange the reqd vpnv4 routes
• Upgraded Cisco EOL 7513s with Juniper T640s: GNO Resource requirement analysis, author engineering Guidelines for Certification & Testing, work with the deployment team on any upgrade issues
• Extended US VoIP product to Global footprint, deploy 6 route-reflectors to exchange routes US & Global
• Vlan design & deployment for SNORT & other IDS projects, update the rACLs & perimeter ACLs
• Advanced Technical Support for AT&T US & Global Public Edge: Internet & MPLS VPN customers
• Lead Engineering escalations & co-ordinate with Cisco/ Juniper engineers for RCA & implement the fix
• Reviewed meetings with Cisco/ Juniper on any ongoing issues affecting the Project Testing/ Deployment
• Author for Documents: MOP (Method of Procedures), DG (Deployment Guidelines), JRD (Joint Requirement Document), Project Plans
• Vendor-interaction: Cisco, Root Cause Analysis, Conduct weekly review of Chronic issues
• Mentor/ Training: Train Engineering Tier Support & the NOC with user documentation

Information Services Specialist 

Confidential, New City, NY 

• Designed, planned, implement, manage, monitor LAN/WAN for central office, 14 schools, 9,000 users; $10M+ of equipment; supervise, train, mentor 10 Network Engineers
• Audited security of existing network: developed/adopted new measures: installed Snort-based IDS, Ciscoworks2000, Cisco ACS Server, Pix Firewall for VPN Remote Access, tuned router access-list.
• Administered server systems migration from Windows NT 4.0 to Server 2003 within deadline; upgraded Web server, installed new backup system (BrightStor ArcServe 2000.)
• Managed successful transition from outsourced, legacy-based mainframe to in-house centralized Wincap Application, slashing IT budget, giving localized control over payroll, accounting, HR functions.
• Designed, planned, implemented district data-center: co-designed rack sizes, power requirements, UPS specifications, emergency procedures, for housing all servers/networking equipment (assembled all racks, mounted all servers, connected all networking/other data cabling, tested all infrastructure).

Network Engineering Consultant

Confidential,  Poughkeepsie, NY 

• Lead team of Network Operators monitoring/managing LAN/WAN for Northeast Confidential, John Hancock, JPMorganChase, other Fortune 100 companies, in 12-hour shift, 24/7 fast-paced Network Operations Center; led nightly “turnover meeting”, assessed priorities, managed second-level troubleshooting; Analyzed/resolved complex networking problems (caused by power outages, virus outbreaks); using Tivoli, Netview, Ciscoworks, TACAC server, Event viewers, Network Analyzers.
• Coordinated work of onsite engineers, delivery managers, ISP, clients, minimizing network downtime, coordinated all project parts until solved, documenting all details; participated in periodic meetings, updated problem status, create/update problem records in Confidential “Managenow” problem/change management applications.

Technical Analyst

Confidential, Poughkeepsie, NY

• Performed all functions relating to SDLC for an inventory asset management database application system
• Information analysis, database design using Data Flow Diagrams, Entity Relationship Diagram
• Design reports using SQL Programming, VB Scripts, Crystal Reports and Cognos
• Prepared periodic statistical reports relating to the Housing issues for Director of Housing
• Analyze and resolve LAN and systems issues for the Office of Housing & Residential Life