SUMMARY

• Over Twelve years of professional experience in Telecommunication Technology with extensive knowledge in installing and maintaining leading edge voice and data communications systems and strong knowledge of transport architectures like voice, DSO, DS1, DS3, OC - 1, OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, SONET, STS-1, VT-1.5, Ethernet, VLAN, Frame, ATM, IP.
• Configuring, installing, operating, troubleshooting complex routed LAN &WAN network, and IP addressing.
• Worked in Data center as a Network Engineer. Implementation and configuration of Nexus 5000 &7000 Switches mode, Basic Connectivity and Administrative Access, Virtual interfaces, Ethernet uplink ports and verifying the configurations. Managing Traffic Flow, High availability, Configuring zoning and Security on the Nexus 5000.
• Implementation and configuration of Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, RIPv2), TCP/IP, HTTP, Frame-Relay, ATM, IPX/SPX.
• Implementation of DNS, DHCP, SNMP, FTP, TFTP, VRRP/HSRP, Multicast, QoS with WRR, FIFO, Rate limiting, CAR, RED, RSVP, Custom Queuing, Priority Queuing, Weighted Fair Queuing.
• Deploying Route Maps, Distribute-List, Prefix-List, Extended and Standard access-lists, Redistribution of OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP into each other.
• Recommendations of new technologies base on changing business environment.
• Using Cisco debugging tools, show commands, IOS error message decoder, Cisco-works, output interpreter to troubleshoot network problems.
• Planning, designing, researching, implementing and maintaining WAN/LAN infrastructure of Cisco switches and routers. Installation of series 6509, 3560, 3750 switches and 7500, 5000, 4000, 3800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series routers.
• Wireless Site-Surveys, WLAN, Configuration and installation of Wireless Access Points (AP).
• Independent analytical problem solving skills; self-motivated and pay attention to details. Strong inter-personal, communication, oral, written and organizational skills.
• Optimization, equalization, provisioning, maximization of network performance.
• Documentation of network topology, processes, and system design.
• Installed and configured different vendor products in Lab environments, Checkpoint, Riverbed Steelhead, Packeteer PacketShaper, Juniper etc.
• Used Win 2000, NT 4.0, XP, MS Office, Excel, Word and Win 95/98, Power Point.
• Experience in testing software and hardware with extensive knowledge in Quality Assurance, Manual and Automation Testing tools emphasis on Functional, System, integration, Regression and Performance Testing.
• Experience in writing Test Plan, Test Strategy, Test Cases, and Traceability Matrix.
• Excellent understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Proficient at bug-reporting and bug-tracking using test management tools like Clear Quest, Quality Center/Test Director 7.x/8.0.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000/XP.

Networking Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, ICMP, RIP, POP3, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF Networking, Cisco Switches 2950, 7604 and Routers, VLAN Switching, VPN Tunnels, Configuration of Voice over IP gateway 2600XM, 3600 Series, V7001series routers, PIX firewallsSwitches 2950, Cisco Aeronet Wireless Access point

Telecom Networking: SS7 Signaling, SONET, GSM, CDMA, TDMA, Transmission Facilities of Telecommunication, Wi-Max technology, SDHMultiplexing techniques, Modulation techniques, DSX, basics of Fiber Optic cables, basics of Copper Cables

Reporting Tool: Business Object 6.5

QA Tools: Win runner 7.0, Quick Test Pro 9.0, Test Director 8.0/Quality Center 8.2, Test Process Management Tools Test Director, QC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, SanJose, CA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked as Network Engg in data center, Involved in implementation of new Nexus network with N2K,N5K and N7K.
• Involved in designing and migration of old network ie migration of around 4000 + servers, filers and storage devices from 6500 switches to 7K Nexus switches .
• Extensive experience in critical systems, network topologies, and infrastructure cabling coupled with comprehensive knowledge of 10G MultiMode fiber solutions.
• Proven ability to direct and accomplish capacity planning, infrastructure design, vendor management, network topology design and implementation as well as technical support programs.
• Basic Connectivity and Administrative Access. Managing Traffic Flow, High availability, Configuring zoning and Security on the Nexus 5000 & 7000.
• Worked and Configured N5K and N7K on DCNM tool for monitoring purpose.
• Worked on different Solarwinds tools like Orion, Cat talk for Network monitoring, traffic analyzer and mass configuration.
• Worked on Vasio to design the entire network for a newly bought company Magma by Confidential .
• Worked on Riverbed Steelhead and Packeteer PacketShapers.

Confidential, Las Vegas, NV

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementation of cut-over support for an international network upgrade project.
• Cisco IOS-based switch (3750, 3560, 2900, 3500, 4500, 5500, 6000) and router(2500, 2600, 3600, 3800, 6500, 4000, 7200, 7500)configuration and troubleshooting end-to-end between two, and multiple sites on different network protocols like RIP, POP3, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF.
• Provide support to field teams made up of network technicians/engineers during installation via phone and remote access through telnet sessions.
• Validate across MPLS WAN circuit with DSL network reachability and availability from ISE desktop by performing ping/extended ping to locate all IP addresses on site implementation diagram.
• Frame-Relay configuration and redistribution of routing protocols.
• Testing from a PC attached to a switch in the MDF/IDF to validate DNS, DHCP, NTP and other network application availability.
• Work closely with Project Manager to document progress and update site documentation, issues, escalate from level 1-3, engineering and transition to NOC.
• Build, maintain and implementation of fiber channel on optical network devises.
• Designed and implemented remote access dial up, broadband, high-speed Internet
• Upgrade Cisco Routers and Switches by configure traffic shaping to optimize network utilization of Frame-relay Backbone.
• Resolving OC-198, OC-48, OC-12, OC-3, DS1, ISDN BRI & PRI connectivity issues and troubleshooting network bandwidth allocations.
• Design and implement network security policies via the use of ACL, network authentication, PIX firewall, network sniffer, VPN, NAT, SIP, & H.323.
• Network Convergence of data, voice, video and migration from IPv4 to IPv6. GRE Tunneling, IPSEC.
• Implementing network security by preventing spoofing, packet fragmentation, and DOS attacks.

Confidential, Harrison, NY

Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked with newly acquired companies to integrate LANs across IPSec VPN for file sharing and piloting of VoIP phones.
• Successfully designed and implemented the Cisco 26xx, 36xx, 35xx, 72xx and Catalyst Series Switches
• Responsible for implementing VLANS and configuring ISL trunk on Fast-Ethernet channel between switches
• Contributed significantly in implementation of Cisco gateways and gatekeepers to integrate a VoIP network to both PSTN, TDM equipment and CiscoCall Manager 6.0, Asterisk PBX.
• Initiated a DataNetworkEvaluation to assess datanetworkreadinessfor QoS and VOIP.
• Contributed significantly in maintaining, configuration, Documentation (VISIO’s) and Records Management
• Setting up Haitel telecommunications TDM and VOIP interconnections with Confidential Switching systems using Cisco gateways

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Involved in preparing the Test Plan and Test Strategy.
• Involved in preparing and reviewing, Integration and System test cases.
• Helped other Test Engineers to write Test Cases.
• Involved in Defect Reporting, Defect Tracking and in Preparation of Defect Report.
• Analyzed the issues reported by the customers / users.
• Worked on solutions like Lease line, VPN, MPLSVPN, IPVPN, WDVPN, Dedicated Internet Access, Security System, Managed Services, Data Center, IPLC, Global VPN, Video Conferencing solutions, PRI, Centrex, Similar Board Numbers, Toll Free Numbers.
• Installed and configured different vendor products in Lab environments, Checkpoint, Riverbed, Juniper etc
• Worked on alarms using Netmen and Remedy ticketing system. Providing the Telecom solutions to big Co-operates houses.
• Performed configuration and troubleshooting of T1/E1/ISDN PRI/BRI Lines, Frame-Relay & ATM networks.
• Worked on the Transmission System of Huawei OPTIX (STM-1, STM-4).
• Worked on the Honet ONU based Access Network from Huawei.
• Planned and added different network element in the existing network to maintain the service level of the network.

Confidential

Manager Network Technical

Responsibilities:

• Conducted multiplexing of E1 lines according to site requirements in a CDMA Network.
• Created optimization project plans and helped implementation engineers with follow through and completion of optimization plans.
• Performed back Haul service to Radio base stations (RBS) Cross-Connects.
• Performed testing and troubleshooting of DS0, DS1, and DS3 lines connected on the telecom network.
• Coordinated engineering team to implement the provisioning work orders.
• Performed installation of various E-1 & E-3 equipment, run the various cables & rack installation. Microwave link troubleshooting.
• Worked on different protocols like TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, ICMP, RIP, POP3, BGP, EIGRP,OSPF
• Worked on Cisco Switches 2950, 7604 and Routers. VLAN switching, VPN Tunnels.
• Configured Voice over IP gateway 2600XM, 3600 Series and V7001series routers, PIX firewalls, Switches 2950, Cisco Aeronet wireless Access point.
• Planned different network elements in the existing network to maintain the service level.
• Performed Provisional Acceptance Testing of newly commissioned cell sites
• Responsible for day to day execution of site activities like copper cable / OFC laying / Jointing - Termination - AT Testing.
• Worked on the Access Network, DLC-UTSTARCOM.
• Worked on the Transmission System of Tejas (STM-1, STM-4).
• Site Development including installation and commissioning of DLC/ RSU.

Confidential

Node Mgr and Maintenance Mgr

Responsibilities:

• Worked on the Access Network, DLC-UTSTARCOM.
• Worked on the Transmission System of Huawei OPTIX (STM-1, STM-4).
• Worked on the Honet ONU based Access Network from Huawei.
• POIs Commissioning with BSNL at Tandem and TAX and other Private operators.
• Worked on WLL (corDECT) technology.
• Performed installation, commissioning, operation & maintenance of DLC (HONET ONU-160B & Utstarcom-AN2000) on V5.2 link at different nodes of Patiala and Bathinda regions in India.
• Planned different nodes for the Transmission and access Network installation.
• Planned the DLC capacity according to the customer’s requirement.
• Provided data services such as ISDN-BRI, ISDN-PRI, Leased line, Internet Leased Lines.