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Summary: Result-oriented and technically competent of Network Engineer with specialized training and dedication to successfully adapt in the ever-changing field of IT, proven track record in individual and team environments, multi-tasking ability, effective collaboration, excellent organizational skills and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Major Projects in Career: * Over 17 years of IT experience (8 years of Networking and 9 years of DBA). * 400+ remote sites WAN Redesign work (it includes Hardware Upgrade, Technology Upgrade, WAN Upgrade, Core, Distribution & Access level upgrade). * 100+ Remote sites build globally from scratch to end (gathering information from client, Devices Procurement, Network Plan (Design), Rack build, implementation, Documentation). * Number of major network migrations like MPLS implementation, DMVPN implementation. * IOS upgrade/Down Grade in Cisco (Routers, Switches, and ASA 5500 Series). * Made Network Standard documents, Network Designs (VISIO), Network Checklist. * 4G Remote site implementations (100+ sites) * Replaced Cisco 4500 & 6500 series Nexus switches with new hardware (170+ sites) * Cisco 4500 Series switches replaced with 4506, 3650 & 3850 stack and PoE+ * Design and implement diverse LAN, WAN, and VPN remote access environments, as dictated by client needs. * Responsible for stable & structured operations and utilization of information technology resources to achieved service level requirement. * Plans, researches, develops, and tests new networking technologies in support of business operations * Utilize Network Analyzer tools and queries to provide system performance statistics. * Assisting in troubleshooting of LAN\WAN issues. * Upgraded ASA5005 to 5506 Firewalls * Testing and evaluating potential new versions of Cisco IOS software. * Works directly with Architecture team to evaluate design details and provide information on current and proposed network infrastructure considerations. * Perform Tier 2 technical support consisting of detection, diagnosis and correction of issues. * Installs cabling for new and existing networks. * Handling Network issues and troubleshooting. * Good understandings about F5 load balancer, also performing entry level tasks. Professional Summary: Client : PSEG Role : Network Engineer Duration : May 2015 to Till date Responsibilities: * Involved in complete LAN, WAN development (including IP address planning, designing, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance etc.). * Involved in Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANS's, Port security, Trunking, STP, Inter Vlan routing, LAN security etc. * Installing and configuring new Cisco equipment including Cisco catalyst and Nexus switches as per the requirement of the company. * Configured OTV, VRF, VSS, HSRP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF and other protocalls. * Implemented with Cisco Layer 3 switches 3750, 4500, 6500 in multi VLAN environment with the use of inter-VLAN routing, HSRP, ISL trunk, ether channel. * 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. * Installation and administration of Cisco 6500, 3560, 4500, 2950, 2924 series switches, Cisco Router 7200, 3945, 3640, 2600 & 2500. * Designing, Implementing and Troubleshooting Cisco Routers and Switches using different routing protocols like RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, ISIS & MPLS L3 VPN, and VRF. * Using various types of LAN Concepts likewise Port Channel, Ether Channel, Trunking. * Checking and configuring Cisco 7600 and 7200 routers at data center for remote sites issues. * Upgraded and downgraded Cisco IOS. * Experience working with design and deployment of MPLS Layer 3 VPN cloud, involving VRF, Route Distinguisher (RD), Route Target (RT), Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) & MP-BGP. * Configured Ether-channels between Core layer and Distribution layer switches using Link Aggregation Control protocol (LACP) and to increase the link speed and provide redundancy for high availability. * Hands-on experience with Ether Channel, Spanning Tree, Trunking, Syslog. * Experience in the setup of HSRP, VSRP Access-Lists, and RIP, EIGRP. * Proficiency in configuration of VLAN setup on various Cisco Routers and Switches * Troubleshooting of Cisco 2900, 3900, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers. * Upgraded ASA5005 to 5506 Firewalls * Configured static NAT, dynamic NAT, dynamic NAT overloading. * Implementing security policies using Cryptography, ACL, IPsec, VPN, and AAA Security on different series of routers. * Using different types of Network Monitoring tools like Solar Winds, Wireshark. Client : Target Corporation Role : Network Engineer Duration : Aug 2013 to Apr 2015 * Remote site network design, implement and troubleshoot in various network environments * Provide technical leadership to projects, working with technical project managers to understand project priorities, taking ownership of tasks, and driving them to completion. * Introducing MPLS, DMVPN, PFR in enterprise level in Data Centers & Large remote sites * As a part of new site implementation configure different routing protocol like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP as per company standards * New Site before coming to production we will make sure all the routers are running with SNMP, SSH, Syslog, AAA, IP Flow, latest Cisco IOS etc. * I will create standard documents & network VISIO for new and existed sites, which will help in troubleshoot * Joining on all network escalation calls like enterprise level network outages, problem incidents * Provide comprehensive change control plans when making changes to the network, looping in all stakeholders of the change. * Cisco Routers, Switches, NEXUS box IOS upgrades (with NX-OS & IOS) * As part of new site deployment configured WAAS box for network (TCP) optimization * Implementing HSRP, VRRP, GLBP redundancy on layer2 & Layer 3 level * Design and validate the next generation LAN and WAN video network architecture for high performance, availability and redundancy. * Configuration and testing of various networking equipment for production rollout. * Configure Cisco routers and switches per network design specifications * Remotely diagnose and trouble shoot network equipment during rollout phase. * Interact with vendors to resolve technical issues with their equipment * Interact with other design engineers to create/modify configuration templates * Assist in testing, troubleshooting and resolution efforts when systems failures occur and interact with network operation teams. * Work with engineering team to improve security of network * Globally work with end users to build network racks to mount all network devices * Implementing port-channel to give higher speed to servers in datacenters * Nexus 7k, 6K 5k, 4k, 3k, 2k Configuring with FEX, FHRP, VPC, VSS, OTV, VDC, Fabric path implementations based on network design * Troubleshot on network like issues (With Cisco Routers, Switches, AP, WLC, WAAS, Nexus) * Network devices adding removing in monitoring tools like Solarwinds & Cisco Prime. * New Cisco Switches configuration with VLAN's, VTP and syslog, SNMP server and other security features * Conducting weekly, BI-weekly, monthly report meeting to discuss about upcoming network * Identifying EOL hardware in network and upgrade with latest hardware as per company standards * Identifying the reoccurring outages in all regions and give the permanent fix Client : Orbitz Worldwide Role : Network Engineer Duration : Apr 2008 to July 2013 Responsibilities: * Providing network Support from new application releases * As a part of new site implementation configure Cisco Devices with different routing protocol like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP based upon client requirement and as per company standards * As a part of new site deployment, we will make sure all the routers are running with SNMP, SSH, Syslog, AAA, IP Flow, latest Cisco IOS etc. * As pa part of new site deployment, we will configure WAAS box to enable network (TCP) optimization * Implementing HSRP, VRRP, GLBP redundancy on layer2 & Layer 3 level * Implementing port-channel to give higher speed to servers * Nexus 7k, 5k, 2k Configuring with FEX, FHRP, VPC, VSS, OTV, VDC, Fabricpatch based on design which we are going to implement * Port-channel implementation on Nexus 7k, 5k, Catalyst 6500, 4500 series for servers to get high bandwidth * New Cisco Switches configuration with VLAN's, VTP and syslog, SMP server and other security features * Conducting weekly, BI-weekly, monthly report meeting to discuss about upcoming network changes and new projects and network product lifecycle * Working on Ehealth to adding and retiring all network devices * Providing capacity reports to application projects * Working on network Vantage Tool to get actual band width for network devices * Working on Netqos tool to get details report for device interfaces DB2 LUW Administrator Duration : Sep 2000 to Mar 2008 Key Accomplishments: * 9 years of hands-on DBA experience. * Performed end-to-end database administration activities. * Achieved excellence for the ability to work under pressure in a challenging and highly pressurized customer environment credited with improving performance, greater flexibility and reduced overhead. * Recognized for detailed knowledge in ITIL standards and managing in an ITIL implemented environment, as well as infrastructure project methodologies and business objectives. * Monitored database performance and improved the effectiveness of the database tools and services. * Developed an in-depth understanding of the audience and defined the features needed to engage audiences and meet project objectives. * Managed production support and development env to ensure timely and accurate customer deliverables. * Improved productivity through identifying opportunities for workflow process improvements. * Analyzed Database delivery issues and handled issues concerning problem resolution, escalation and performance trending, along with infrastructure and database escalation handlings. * Database migrations, upgradations and performance tuning. * Coordinated with the application users and assisted them by advising appropriate technical solutions. * Monitored jobs and database logs along with table space usage, error handling and housekeeping jobs. * Communicated and coordinated with other support teams. Career Highlights * Since Jan '09 Cognizant Technology Solutions, USA * Oct '06to Jan '09 Satyam Computer Services, India * Dec '05 to Oct '06 Patni Computer Systems, India * Jun '05 to Dec '05 IGlobal Software Solutions, India * Sep '01 to Jun '05 Cyber Space Technologies, India * Aug '00 to Sep '01 IES Consulting, India.
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