SUMMARY

• Over 7 years of Experience in providing Network Design, Installation, Analysis and Support for LAN, WAN and Wireless Access services.
• Extensive experience in handling projects involving Change, Configuration, Incident, Asset and Problem Management to meet Enterprise standards.
• Design, Implement and support Cisco Light Weight Wireless Solution, including Cisco 3702, 3602 & 2600 Light Weight APs, Cisco 4400, 5508 WLCs and Prime Infrastructure 2.0.
• Configuring, managing and troubleshooting WLC’s and AP’s using Prime Infrastructure.
• Predictive Wireless Site Surveys and creating AP heatmaps in Prime Infrastructure.
• Working knowledge with Implementation of Layer - 2 technologies and protocols including VLANs (dot1Q and ISL), VTP, Link Aggregation (PAgp, LACP), STP, RSTP and PVSTP.
• Working knowledge with Implementation of Layer-3 security using IPSEC tunneling, Access Lists, NAT, PAT and preventing Layer 2 attacks like VLAN hopping, MAC flooding and DHCP snooping
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP and Static routing.
• In-depth knowledge with 7 layers of OSI and the TCP & UDP protocol standards.
• Solid knowledge of DHCP, PPP, Frame Relay, ATM and ISDN WAN technologies.
• Strong working knowledge with 7206vxr, 3945, 3925, 2951, 2921, 1805 Cisco routers and 6500-E/6500, 4500E, 3750X, 3560X, 2960G, 2950 Cisco Switches.
• In-depth knowledge of using and understanding network sniffing tools like TCP Dump, Wireshark, NMAP, Zenmap, Nessus.
• Assist with LAN/WAN Statement of Work (SOW) and work with Solutions Architect/Engineers to scope hardware and design based on project costs.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routers: Cisco 7200, 4000, 3900, 2900, 1900, 800 Series.

Routing: OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, MPLS, Redistribution, Summarization, Static Routing.

Switches: Cisco 6500E, 4500E, 3750X, 3560, 2960, Nexus 5548, 2248.

Wireless: Cisco 4400, 5508 WLCs. 3702, 3602 and 2600 Light Weight Access Points. Cisco Prime Infrastructure.

Switching: LAN, VTP, STP, PVST+, RPVST+, Inter VLAN routing & Multi-layer switch, Ether channels.

Routed Protocols: TCP/IPv4, UDP, and IPv4/IPv6.

Load Balancing: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP.

Wireless: CAPWAPP, LAPWAPP, 802.11 b/g/n/ac

Trunking: VLAN (802.1Q and ISL), VTP.

Link Aggregation: PAgP and LACP.

VoIP: Voice Vlans, QoS, SIP, H.323.

LAN/WAN: DHCP, PPP, Frame Relay, DNS, Layer2/3 switching.

Security(Layer2&3): IPSEC, NAT/PAT, Access Lists, STP, PVSTP, MISTP, Mac Flooding, Port Security, VLan Hopping and Snooping attacks.

Network Tools: Cisco Security Device Manager, Cisco Works, Cisco Network Assistant, Ethereal Protocol Analyzer, TCP Dump, NMAP 5.0, FPort v2.0, Retina, TOR for Anonymous Communication, Nessus, Zenmap, SIP Protocol Analyzer, Packet Scan and Packet Generator for analyzing VoIP/Data Networks.

Features: SNMP, Syslog, NTP, CDP, TFTP, FTP.

Network Management Tools: Wireshark, Solarwinds.

Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, Network Embedded Systems C, Verilog, Perl Scripting, UNIX Shell Scripting, MATLAB.

Operating Systems: Cisco IOS/CATOS/IOS-NX, Windows 7/8, Linux Red hat/Ubuntu/Fedora, MAC OS X.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Network Engineer/ Technical Consultant

Confidential, Louisville, KY

Responsibilities:

• Install, Configure, Maintain and Troubleshoot Core, Distribution and Access Network Layers of the enterprise campus networks.
• Build indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi networks using 3702, 3602 and 2600 AP’s with 5508 and 4400 WLC’s.
• Create reports and review Wireless Site Surveys (WSS) using Air Magnet.
• Perform Passive/Active, Predictive and Post Wireless Site Surveys using Air Magnet Configuring and Managing Cisco 5508 WLC’s, 3600 and 3700 LAP’s with Prime Infrastructure.
• Create TDRs (Technical Design Reviews) and LLD (Low Level Design) for LAN and Wireless.
• Securing the Network from Layer2/ Layer3 attacks using Extended Access Lists, NAT/PAT, and Port Security.
• Configure and evaluate network designs on 3750, 3560 and Nexus 5548 switches at the application labs as per the customer needs.
• Troubleshoot routing protocols like BGP, OSPF and EIGRP in Core and Distribution layers.
• Design IP addressing, Sub netting and VLAN schemes for new network installations.
• Securing Layer2 networks in the Distribution and Access layers using STP (802.1d), RSTP (802.1w), Root Guard and BPDU Guard wherever necessary.
• Respond quickly to any network outages and help operations to deal with network issues.
• Provide escalated on call support for LAN, Wireless Implementations and Operations.

Sr. Network Engineer/ Consultant

Confidential, Detroit, MI

Responsibilities:

• Install, Configure, Maintain and Troubleshoot Core, Distribution and Access Network Layers of the enterprise campus networks.
• Build indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi networks using 3702, 3602 and 2600 AP’s with 5508 and 4400 WLC’s.
• Create reports and review Wireless Site Surveys (WSS) using Air Magnet.
• Perform Passive/Active, Predictive and Post Wireless Site Surveys using Air Magnet and Cisco Prime Infrastructure.
• Configuring and Managing Cisco 5508 WLC’s, 3600 and 3700 LAP’s with Prime Infrastructure.
• Create TDRs (Technical Design Reviews) and LLD (Low Level Design) for LAN and Wireless.
• Securing the Network from Layer2/ Layer3 attacks using Extended Access Lists, NAT/PAT, and Port Security.
• Configure and evaluate network designs on 3750, 3560 and Nexus 5548 switches at the application labs as per the customer needs.
• Troubleshoot routing protocols like BGP, OSPF and EIGRP in Core and Distribution layers
• Design IP addressing, Subnetting and VLAN schemes for new network installations.
• Securing Layer2 networks in the Distribution and Access layers using STP (802.1d), RSTP (802.1w), Root Guard and BPDU Guard wherever necessary.
• Monitor network health using scanning and sniffing tools like Wireshark, NMAP and Nessus.
• Respond quickly to any network outages and help operations to deal with network issues.
• Provide escalated on call support for LAN, Wireless Implementations and Operations.

Network and Systems Engineer

Confidential, Lakewood, CO

Responsibilities:

• Designing, Implementing and Supporting LAN/WAN solutions.
• Installing, Configuring, Maintaining and Troubleshooting Core, Distribution and Access Network layers.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting routing protocols like OSPF on 7200, 6509, 3750 Routers/Layer3 Switches.
• Replaced End of support (EOS) switches (6500 with 6500E and 4507; 3550 with 3750X and 3850).
• Re-designed Data network to make them ready for Wireless and IPT (VoIP) deployments.
• Replacing non-POE Hardware and implementing L3/L2 technologies for Wireless.
• Reviewing LAN and Wireless designs to verify compliance.
• Transitioned Data and WAN networks to standards.
• Worked on LAN network integration projects.
• CATOS to NATIVE IOS migrations and performing Hardware upgrades for LAN and wireless Infrastructure.
• Provide escalated on call support for LAN and WAN.
• Provide technical training and design support for LAN and WAN Engineering.
• Provide Oversight and support for WAN and LAN Implementations.
• Configuring Nexus 5548, 2248 switches as per the customer needs.
• Review Statement of Works (SOW) and Bill of Materials (BOM) for LAN and WAN.
• Provide escalation support for Operations.

Network Engineer

Confidential, Chevy Chase

Responsibilities:

• Planned, Designed, Deployed and maintained Wide Area Networks using Static Routing and Dynamic routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP and BGP.
• Evaluated customer needs and proposed solutions.
• Assisted management with various contract customer networks.
• Design of OSPF single and multi-area networks including network topology, backbone area considerations, stability and redundancy in the network.
• Defining areas, ABR, ASBR and route redistribution between areas using different protocols.
• Configured Voice VLANs and Native VLANs on Cisco 3750 switches for better QOS of voice traffic.
• Configured VLANs, VTP and Trunks for the Bank of America client organization.
• Designed scalable and efficient IP Addressing scheme for new network installations.
• Responsible for documenting all the tasks and preparing technical design documents.
• Preparing BOM (Bill of Material) for the purchase of network equipment.
• Responsible for Network security and administering access and permissions.
• Provide IT support and consulting at the Tier 2 level.
• Involved in installation, maintenance and support of network equipment’s (Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewalls).
• Study the Client requirements, existing network setup & infrastructure.
• Worked on projects involving design and implementation of networks for corporate offices.
• Provide 24*7 technical support for network related issues.