OBJECTIVE

• Quick learner, Hungry to learn & Provide solution on different technologies with 7 years of Professional experience in Network Engineering, Completing Projects on Network Design, Implementation and capacity planning with focus on performance tuning and support of Enterprise Networks & Datacenters.

SUMMARY

• Prepared Low Level Design, contributed in High Level Design, & Completed Enterprise Datacenter Build in 2 Location in USA.
• Proficient in LCS Build for Vblock 720 & 340.
• Prepared ADR for Network hardware purchase & submitted it to procurement team.
• Designed & prepared formula for customer IT servers segration In New Greenfield DC build.
• Design & hands - on Expertise in Configuring Port-profiles etc in Nexus 1000v switch.
• Design & Hands-on Expertise in Configuring Cisco Nexus, IOS platforms
• Designed & Implemented F5 7250v LTM, Riverbed steelhead CXA-7055 Model M & Interceptor INT-09350-BASE.
• Team Player worked with Infra Architects, Network Architects, consultants across GEO, Project & Program managers.
• Achieved Extremely Tight & every Timeline for the project, DC Build Go-Live dates.
• Hands on & expertise in Gigamon Configuration.
• Prepared Port-mapping document (switch port mapping), DC Layer 1 Work-book(cabling sheet).
• Designed, Implemented Transition link for (Storage replication using RPA & FCIP) for Application Image Migration.
• Expert Vendor management skills.
• Prepared Test cases (180), Document for whole Datacenter network Testing.
• Conducted End to End testing of datacenter Network before Go live.
• Troubleshooted network issues for Multiple application Image migration.
• Proficient in configuring Cisco Catalyst 2900,2960, 3560, 3750, 4500, 4900, 6500 series and Nexus 2248, 5548 and 7706 switches.
• Expertise Knowledge in Cisco UCS & FI
• Expertise knowledge on nexus 1000v
• Proficient in F5 Load balancer worked on 7250v LTM, Virtual f5 Load balancer, GTM
• Proficient in Riverbed steelhead & Interceptor design & implementation.
• Implementing IP addressing schemes, Routing, Switching and Firewall Security, including hands-on experience in providing network support, installation and analysis for a broad range of LAN / WAN communication systems.
• Experience working with 2600, 2900, 3600, 3800,3900, 7200, 7600 series Cisco Routers
• Extensively worked on VDC and VPC on Nexus 5548UP, 7706, 9396 switches.
• Expertise in Configuration of Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANS) using Cisco routers and multi-layer Switches and supporting STP, RSTP, PVST, RPVST along with trouble shooting of inter-VLAN routing and VLAN Trunking using 802.1Q.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in Network Architecture, IP Subnetting, VLSM, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, DNS, T1, GigE circuits, Firewalls.
• Implemented redundancy with HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Ether channel technology (LACP, PAgP) etc.
• Implemented Object tracking for seamless failover in case of ISP outages.
• Implemented IP SLA for service monitoring.
• Configuring BGP/OSPF routing policies and designs, worked on implementation strategies for the expansion of the MPLS VPN networks.
• Proficiently implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, Route Maps and route manipulation using Offset-list.
• Hands on experience in deployment of GRE tunneling,, Site-Site IPSEC VPN and DMVPN.
• Managed inventory of all network hardware, Management and Monitoring by use of SSH, Syslog, SNMP, NTP.
• Expertise in OSI layer model/TCP/IP.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of routing and switching protocols RIP v1 & v2, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, NAT and VLAN.
• Have knowledge on various advanced technologies like QOS, IPv6, Multicasting, and MPLS.
• Strong knowledge of TACACS+, RADIUS implementation in Access Control Network.
• Experience in designing MPLS VPN and QoS for architecture using Cisco multi-layer switches.
• Experience working with Cisco Nexus 2k Fabric Extender and Nexus 5K,7K series to provide a Flexible Access Solution for a datacenter access architecture
• Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting Juniper SSG & JunOS Firewall
• Efficient at use of Microsoft VISIO/Office as technical documentation and presentation tools.
• Protocols Awareness: OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, HSRP, ACL, VTP, NAT/PAT, CDP, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, SNMP, ARP, STP (802.1D), SNMP, DNS & DHCP.
• Extensively worked on Cisco catalyst 6509 and implemented VSS along with VDC and VPC on Nexus 5548, 7706 switches.
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST.
• Hands on experience working with Cisco Nexus 7K, 5K & 2K Switches.
• In-depth knowledge of implementing, configuring and troubleshooting Routing Protocols Static Routing, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
• Network management using Syslog, Packet Sniffers, SNMP etc.
• Extensive knowledge in developing test plans, procedures, and testing Various LAN/WAN Products and Protocols.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routers: Cisco ASR1002-x,Cisco 3950,2800,1800 Series ISR

Routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP v1/v2, Route Filtering, Redistribution, Summarization, and Static Routing.

Switches: Nexus 2K/5K/7K, Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3850,3560, 3750, 2960,1000v

Switching: LAN, VTP, STP, PVST+, RPVST+, Inter VLAN routing & Multi-Layer Switch, Ether channels, Transparent Bridging, Fabric Path

LAN technologies: Ethernet, Fast & Gigabit Ethernet, VLANS, VTP, STP, RSTP, 802.1W

WAN technologies: Frame Relay, ISDN, PPP, ATM,MPLS

Load Balancer: F5 Networks (Big-IP) LTM 7250v LTM & GTM

Network security: Cisco ASA 5540, ACL, IPSEC, F5 Load Balancer

Domain Expertise: Matlab, Wireshark, QIP, Infloblox

Operating systems: Win XP, Win 7, Win 8, Win Server 2003, working knowledge of Mac OS X and Linux.

Various Features & Services: IOS and Features, IRDP, NAT, SNMP, SYSLOG, NTP, DHCP, CDP, TFTP, FTP.

Applications: Wireshark, PRTG, VMware, MS Visio, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, New York

Network Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Involved in configuring and implementing of composite Network models consists of ASR1002-x,3945 series routers and Cisco Nexus 7706,Nexus 5548,3750,2960 Series switches.
• Networks using routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP and manipulated routing updates using route-map, distribute list and administrative distance.
• Worked on documentation to create Visio diagrams using MS Visio.
• Prepared Low Level Design, contributed in High Level Design, & Completed Enterprise Datacenter Build in 2 Location in USA.
• Participated & completed LCS for Vblock 720 & 340 from network & DC compute UCS hardware perspective for DC.
• Designed & Prepared formula for customer IT servers segregation using vlans,vrf approach.
• Design & Hands-on Expertise in Configuring Port-profiles etc in Nexus 1000v switch.
• Design & Hands-on Expertise in Configuring Nexus 7706, 5548, 9396,Fex2248 PP, Fex2232 TM cisco switches.
• Design & Hands-on Expertise in Cisco 4500-x swithes,2960, 3750 switches etc.
• Designed & Implemented F5 7250v LTM, Riverebed steelhead & Interceptor.
• Team Player worked with Infra Architects, Network Architects, consultants across GEO,Project & Program managers.
• Achieved every timeline for the project Go-Live dates.
• Hands-on & expertise in Gigamon Configuration.
• Prepared Port-mapping sheet(switch port mapping), DC Layer 1 Work-book(cabling sheet).
• Designed, Implemented Transition link for(Storage replication using RPA & FCIP) & Application Image Migration.
• Managed with vendors(Verizon, telstra, DCS), Netops & cabling teams to get tasks done before go live date.
• Prepared Test cases(180), Document for whole Datacenter network Testing.
• Conducted End to End testing of datacenter Network before Go live.
• Troubleshooted issues for application Image migration etc.
• Worked on F5 BIG-IP LTM 7250v, configured profiles, provided and ensured high availability.
• Worked on F5 load balancers deploying many load balancing techniques with multiple components for efficient performance.
• Troubleshooting issues related to Layer 1/2/3 skills like switching / routing, WAN /Hardware and critical network links by coordinating with the vendor.
• Troubleshooting the Juniper SRX100 and 110 series, Juniper Netscreen firewalls with Site-Site VPN, and firewalls.
• Migration of existing IPSEC VPN tunnels from Pre-Shared key to Certificate Authority for purpose of scaling.
• Troubleshooting various network security related issues using Cisco SDM.
• Monitoring links using Solar Winds.
• Performed switching technology administration including VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, Trunking, port aggregation
• Route redistribution and route update manipulation using route-maps; distribute lists and AD manipulation and link negotiation.
• Configured VPC, FEX and VDC’s on Nexus 5K, 7K.
• Coordinate with Server, Security, Application teams along with 3rd party vendors to provision and setup third party servers, network devices in Data Center environment.

Environment: (Nexus 7706, Nexus 9396, Nexus 5548, cisco 4500, cisco 3750, cisco 2960) switches, (ASR1002-x, cisco 3945) Routers, 7250v LTM, Riverbed steelhead & interceptor, Nexus 1000v switch

Confidential

Sr.Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Designing & Migrating WAN traffic from Ipsec VPN traffic to MPLS VPN.
• Traveled to customer locations across USA & Configured & Installed New cisco MPLS Routers
• Data gathering & Design document preparation for Remote sites for MPLS migration
• Installed New Internet Links in Lots of remote locations & did smooth migration of live traffic from old link to new link.
• Configured and troubleshooting HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS WAN, QoS and Route Maps.
• Configured and maintaining Cisco 1800 & 2800 series ISR
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving VLAN’s, EIGRP, QoS etc.
• Support Operation team In escalated issues & manage the IP network.
• Supported Ops team in maintaining core switches, creating VLAN’s and configuring VTP.
• Performance monitoring of various applications and web servers to maintain quality of service and network stability.
• Designed IP Addressing schemes, VLAN tables and Switch port assignments, Trunking and Ether-channel implementation.
• Knowledge and experience of 802.11 a/b/g/n Ethernet standard for wireless Technology.
• Worked with other team members in testing of the network architecture.
• Worked with vendors and Ops team to test new hardware and procedures.
• Prepared and maintained documentation using MS Visio.
• Installed and set up Cisco routers and switches according to deployment plans.
• Applied access lists and NAT configurations based on implementation guidelines.
• Route configuration and point code checks for System Technician and Network Technician.
• Participated in quality system implementation project.
• Installed various network hardware including concentrators, bridges, and hubs to establish communication connections with remote locations.

Confidential

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Optimized performance of the WANnetworkconsisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500, Nexus 5548,7010 switches by configuring VLANs.
• Coordinated efforts with Engineer’s to ensure all network devices conformed to defined network standards.
• Configured various Routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, static routing worked in ASR 1002-x series routers.
• Maintaining Core Switches, creating VLANs and configuring VTP.
• Optimized performance of the WANnetworkconsisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs.
• Performed redistribution with OSPF, EIGRP, RIP version 1 and 2 to enable communication with backbone.
• Troubleshooting of Cisco 2900, 3900, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers.
• Configured static NAT, dynamic NAT, dynamic NAT overloading.
• Back up a Cisco IOS to a TFTP server and Upgraded and restored a Cisco IOS from TFTP server.
• In-depth expertise in the implementation, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
• Responsible for designing, implementing and troubleshooting temporary infrastructures for Live Webcasting Events
• Involved in F5 BIG IP LTM administration, familiar with enterprise level traffic managers like 6800, 3600, 1600,3400 series
• Involved in updating the VIP’s for pools and pool members, updating iRules for the URL created in the new DNS entry
• Upgrade Cisco Routers and Switches IOS using TFTP
• Installed and configured Cisco IP Phone 794x, 796x, 7937’s and IP Communicator
• Creating dedicated VLANs for Voice & Data with QOS for prioritizing VOICE over DATA
• Installation and management of overall administration of LAN, WAN, systems involving design of network layouts, configuration and maintenance, Commissioning Routers & Switches, firewalls, IPS and ensuring maximum uptime during site deployment to VoIP.
• Packet capturing, troubleshooting on network problems with Wireshark, identifying and fixing problems
• Performing network monitoring, providing analysis using various tools like WireShark, Solarwinds etc.
• Implementation and configuration of F5 Big-IP LTM-6400 load balancers
• Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall administration across our global networks
• Troubleshooted Wireless Controller & anchor controller issues.
• Implemented & configure WAPs for remote sites.
• Implemented change requests for new url in f5 & nating in SRX firewalls
• Troubleshooted issues in Nexus 5K & 7010 series in New Datacenters
• Took handover of new DC build in KMCI & TPCI
• Troubleshooting in Issues for QOS & QOS refresh Guideline preparation.

Environment: Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches, Cisco 2900/3900/6500/7500/7200 routers,F5 Load Balancer,ASA,VOIP,IP Phone, OSPF, BGP, RIP, EIGRP, LAN, WAN, CISCO IOS.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Prepared Cutover documents with network data gathering & planned Design for LAN for remote sites.
• Gathered Information & studied existing steelhead & riverbed design planned new design for lan refresh
• Working with Client teams to find out requirements for their Network Requirements.
• Designing solutions for frozen requirements using Cisco Switches.
• Deploying the network infrastructure to meet the requirements.
• Created VLAN and Inter-Vlan routing with Multilayer Switching.
• Performed administrative support for RIP, OSPF routing protocol.
• Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 and 3600 router with HSRP.
• Provided technical support on hardware and software related issues to remote production sites.
• Responsible for LAN and internet connection file and print server.
• Maintained and installed new internet connections for customers.

Confidential 

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuration of ACE 4710 Loadbalancers,GSS
• Involved in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems
• Used various scanning and sniffing tools like Wire-shark
• Hands on Experience working with security issue like applying ACL’s, configuring NAT and VPN
• Configured BGP for CE to PE route advertisement inside the lab environment
• Spearheaded meetings & discussions with team members regarding network optimization and regarding BGP issues.
• Configuration of Access List ACL (Std., Ext, Named) to allow users all over the company to access different applications and blocking others.
• Configured STP for loop prevention and VTP for Inter-VLAN Routing.
• Providing Network and Security Architecture and Operations support services for Windows 2008 based web, application and database servers.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP problems; troubleshoot connectivity issues in multi-protocol Ethernet, Environment.