SUMMARY

• Cisco Certified Network Engineer with over 6 years of experience in the industry, which includes expertise in the areas of Routing and Switching.
• Expert level knowledge of troubleshooting, implementing, optimizing and testing of static and dynamic routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP with ability to interpret and resolve complex route table problems.
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST.
• Worked on Cisco 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 1800 series Routers andCisco 2900, 3500,4500, 5500, 6500 and Nexus 5K & 7K series switches.
• Implementation of HSRP, VRRP and GLBP for Default Gateway Redundancy.
• Cisco ASA/Checkpoint Firewall troubleshooting and policy change requests for new IP segments that either come on line or that may have been altered during various planned network changes on the network
• Experience in F5, Cisco ACE 4710 Load balancers and exposure to Cisco WAAS, WCS.
• Experience in configuring HSRP and redistribution between routing protocols troubleshooting them.
• Extensive knowledge in different networking protocols DHCP, DNS, FTP, VOIP (SIP, H.323, MGCP), Quality of Service (QOS).
• Basic understanding to work on Junos - Juniper router.
• Knowledge on snmp agents, MIBs from various vendors (cisco, juniper,F5 BIGIP).
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP, Ping Concepts.
• Expert Level Knowledge about TCP/IP and OSI models.
• Extensive experience with Cisco IOS, Windows client/server operating systems and Linux
• Enhanced level of knowledge with PPP, ATM, T1/T3 Frame-Relay.
• Experience with Putty, Exceed and Secure CRT.
• Experience with Shell Scripting and Perl
• Expert knowledge of cable connectors and replacement as RJ-11, RJ-45, V.35, RS-449.
• Knowledgeable in understanding of the ITIL framework
• Excellent communication skills to interact with team members and support personnel, acting as a mentor to less experienced personnel.
• Demonstrated success record in: Managing multiple tasks with proven ability to meet deadlines and proactively identifying the problem to solve complex technical issues.
• Highly enthusiastic, creative team player, project implementation, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with F5 load balancers andCiscoload balancers (CSM,ACE and GSS).
• Experience on load balancing strategies/techniques, expertise in application switching/traffic management, knowledge of persistence and SSL certificates.
• Basic and advance F5 load balancer configurations, including migrating configurations fromCiscoACEto F5 and general troubleshooting of the F5 load balancers.
• Experience with data center converged networking (FCoE) and Fabricpath based on Nexus 7000,5596 and 5020.
• Experience with Cisco ASR’s, Catalyst 6500 series switches, 2800 series, 3800 series. 2900 series, and 3900 series routers.
• Thorough understanding of alarm correlation, route cause orchestration and platform scaling metrics for different platforms.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

LAN Technologies: VLAN, VTP, Inter-Vlan routing, STP, RSTP, PVST, 802.1x

WAN Technologies: Frame Relay, ISDN, PPP, ATM, MPLS, Leased lines

Network Security: NAT/PAT, VPN, Filtering, IDS/IPS, IPSec, ACL

Routing Protocols: RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, HSRP

Routed Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX

Infrastructure Services: DHCP, DNS, SMTP,MIBs,Syslogs, POP3, FTP, TFTP

Network Management: SNMP, SSH, Telnet, ICMP

IP Telephony: VOIP,FXO/FXS/E&M/T1/ISDN/PRI,Call manager Express

Operating Systems: Windows Vista/XP/NT/2003, MS DOS, UNIX, Linux

Comm. Protocols: Wi-Fi, WiMax, CDMA, 3G

Protocol Analyzers: OPNET, Wire shark.

Languages/ Tools: C, C++

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Memphis TN

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• F5 load balancers - BigIP, GTM, LTM and LC Appliances andCiscoCSS,ACEand ANM.
• Implementation of Data center converged networking (FCoE) and Fabricpath based on Nexus 7010,5596 and 5020.
• IP Routing (BGP & OSPF), SSL Termination, layer 4-7 Content Forwarding, Ethernet Switching, VPN's, Security, QoS
• WAN Acceleration, IP Services such as DNS, Web Proxy, Socks, Multicast, geographic and/or local server load balancing, Linux OS, Windows 2K03/2k08.
• Configuring and troubleshooting application Load balancing (layer3-7) support.
• Hands on working with Cisco Global Site Selector 4.1.1.1.3.
• Support for the daily planning and operational needs of the data center.
• Provide expert level guidance to the customer on proper data center operation and design.
• Implementation of customized solutions for Performance Management based on Net-SNMP and SNMP framework.
• Configuring PODS from scratch with Nexus 5000/7000.
• Configuring Nexus 5k with fiber channel interfaces with storage connectivity.
• Configured ACE30-MOD-K9 with catalyst 6500 series switches.
• Troubleshooting and ticket resolving of Data center implementation que.
• Provide network support, including installation of hardware, software and system documentation.
• Deploy and maintain server operating systems and software.
• Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
• Coordinate with network operations, maintenance, repairs or upgrades.
• Coordinate with infrastructure team in all aspects of network equipment installation, power, cooling and cabling.
• Support the end user experience with Cisco ASR product line (IOS-XR,ASR 5k and 9K).
• Configuring and administrating ASR 1006, 1002, 1004, 3900,2900 and 1900 platforms.
• Strong knowledge in CDMA switching, telephony features and wireless core network architecture.
• Working knowledge on EMS, NMS and OSS systems.

Confidential, NY

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured Routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, static routing and policy based routing.
• Team member of Configuration ofCisco7206 router with VPN and Configuration of Catalyst switches.
• Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN.
• Create and testCisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls, and MPLS switching for stable VPNs.
• Experience in Configuration of Cisco CRS-1 routers for optimization of MPLS and Cisco 12000 XR GSR for service and network convergence.
• Design, Development, testing and implementation of Network Management Solutions based on SNMP framework for network and wireless devices.
• Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas.
• Implementation of customized solutions for Performance Management based on Net-SNMP and SNMP framework.
• Utilize various SNMP (V1, V2C and V3) based tools for problem determination and resolution.
• Utilize various SNMP based tools and WMI calls for problem determination and resolution.
• Analyze the SNMP snap data from network devices using MG-Soft Mib Browser and other supportive tools in order to support management capabilities for those devices.
• Implementing traffic engineering on top of an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network using Frame Relay and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
• Configured policy based routing for BGP for complex network systems.
• Configured Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN with Routing Information Protocol (RIP) on the customer’s Site.
• Tuned BGP internal and external peers with manipulation of attributes such as metric, origin and local Preference.
• Redesign of Internet connectivity infrastructure for meeting bandwidth requirements.
• Configured HSRP and VLAN trunking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches.
• Optimized performance of the WANnetworkconsisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500, ME3600X switches by configuring VLANs.
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
• Configured BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3000, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers and Cisco ASR 9K routers.
• Involved in Providing Technical Support and solutions forNetwork Problems.
• Experience in Implementation of NAT solutions on WAN applications.
• Experience in Planning, testing and evaluation of various equipment, systems, IOS’s and procedures for use within the Network/ security infrastructure.
• Network administration including QoS and traffic shaping across switched and routed networks, as it relates to VoIP
• Hands on experience in Upgrading IOS, troubleshootingnetworkoutages.
• Involved in Continuous monitoring, assessment and improvisation ofnetworksecurity by testing and implementing new security technologies.
• Participate in all technical aspects of LAN, WAN, VPN and security Internet Service projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management and operations support as required.
• Worked on Cisco Routers, Active /Passive Hubs, Switches, Cisco PIX Firewall, NOKIA Firewalls, Nortel VPN Concentrators TCP/IP, NAT and Checkpoint ESX/GSX firewall.
• Possess Data Center Design Experience, installing and Configuring Network Devices in a Data Center including patching the cables in the Patch Panel.
• Involved in Design and implementation of network infrastructure and configurationof the network Infrastructure devices including Network Printers and Register.
• Hands-on experience in the network management of circuits using TDM and Frame Relay network, performing configuration and provisioning management, fault management and performance monitoring

Confidential, NY

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Configuring and implementing of Composite Network models which consists of Cisco7600, 7200, 3800 series routers and Cisco 2950, 3500, 5000, 6500 Series switches.
• Designed and implemented VLAN using Cisco switch catalyst 1900, 2900, 5000 & 6000 series.
• Modified internal infrastructure by adding switches to support server farms and added servers to existing DMZ environments to support new and existing application platforms.
• Built site-to-site IPSec VPNs over Frame-relay & MPLS circuits on various models of Cisco routers to facilitate adding new business partners to new and existing infrastructures.
• Analyzed customer application and bandwidth requirements, ordered hardware and circuits, and built cost effective network solutions to accommodate customer requirements and project scope.
• Configured routers and coordinated with LD Carriers and LECs to turn-up new WAN circuits. Configuring, Maintaining the Routers and Switches and Implementation of RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP routing protocols and trouble shooting.
• Experience with Project data and voice documentation tools & experience with developing network design documentation and presentations using VISIO
• Possess good experience in configuring and troubleshooting WAN technologies like MPLS, T1, T3, DS3 and ISDN.
• Responsible for implementing QOS parameter on switching configuration.
• Involved in Design and Implementation of complex networks related to extranet clients.
• Troubleshooting the Network Routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP and RIP) during the Migrations and new client connections.
• Manage operational monitoring of equipment capacity/utilization and evaluate the need for upgrades; develop methods for gathering data needed to monitor hardware, software, and communications network performance.
• Worked towardsthe key areas of the project to meet SLA’sand to ensure business continuity. Involved in meetings with engineering teams to prepare the configurations according to the requirement.
• Creating change tickets according to the scheduled network changes and implementing the changes.

Confidential, NC

Network Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in troubleshooting LAN connectivity and hardware issues in the network of 100 hosts.
• Involved in analysis of client requirements to provide solutions for network design, configuration, administration, and security.
• Involved in troubleshooting IP addressing issues and Updating IOS images using TFTP.
• Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 and 3600 router with HSRP.
• Created a backup and recovery policy for software application and verified peripherals are working properly.
• Monitor performance of network and servers to identify potential problems and bottleneck.
• Analyzing Network Management and develop solutions to different vendors using SNMP data.
• Performed RIP & OSPF routing protocol administration.
• Involved in interaction with support services to reduce the downtime on leased lines.
• Primarily involved in Troubleshooting issues on a day to day basis & provide solutions that would fix the problems within their Network.
• Monitor the operability and reliability of the network.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting of connectivity problems using Ping, Trace route.
• Managed the IP address space using subnets and variable length subnet masks (VLSM).
• LAN cabling in compliance with CAT5 standards.
• Worked along with the team in ticketing issues.

Confidential

Network Associate

Responsibilities:

• Experienced in Configuration of Cisco Routers 2500, 3000, 4000 using RIP, OSPF, EIGRP and Cisco Switches 2960 and 3560
• Involved in Design and implementation of remote dial up solution for clients
• Hands on Experience on Installation and configuration of workstations for IP based LAN’s.
• Experience in Installation and configuration of DHCP Client/Server.
• Involved in Configuration and management of networks using L3 protocols like RIPv2, OSPF and EIGRP.
• Experience in Configuring VLANs, Private VLANs, VTP and trunking on switches.
• Hands on Experience in Configuring L2 and L3 security features on devices
• Broad Hands on Experience in Inter-Vlan routing, redistribution, access-lists and dynamic NAT
• Working on adapter modules to process the Syslog content appropriately to the end use in NMS.
• Log messages using Syslog server and analyze the issues related to high CPU utilization and parameters that can degrade performance of the network
• Efficient in cabling as per co-location contracts with loop-back testing, including all DS1, DS3, T1, T3,CAT 6 and CAT 5 connections as per defined cabling procedures