SUMMARY:

• A dedicated individual with over 10 years of technical experience and numerous CISCO s, looking to secure a position that will challenge my thirst for continued development and at the same time derive significant benefit from the expertise I have developed over the past decade to achieve the goals of the organization that provides me with this opportunity.
• Multiple years of solid experience in dealing with a diversity of people and a variety of technologies
• Very good team player with a “Can - Do” attitude, always willing and ready to resolve any issues by accurately interpreting, analyzing and researching the problem in a timely manner
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to set priorities, plan and execute tasks
• Excellent learning abilities and always willing and looking to acquire new skills.
• Ability to vary work schedule based on operational requirements

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Network Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Implement Riverbed WAN optimization at ING DC and remote location.
• Setting up Cisco APIC with Spine/Leafs in the development.
• Network core upgrade from Cisco 6500 to Cisco Nexus including 7K, 5K/2K.
• Cisco Nexus core setup include VDC, VPC, FEX, port-channel, peer link, peer keepalive, fabric path, OS upgrade.
• Setup and install F5 LB and migration of Cisco CSS/GSS with F5 load Balancers LTM/GTM.
• Install and manage DC firewalls (ASAs).
• Implemented Pravail DDOS protection.
• Implemented Qualys for Network Security and Vulnerability Management.
• Setup partner network with internet redundancy including BGP multi homing and active/standby VPN connections with three layer of security firewall.
• Documentation of the implemented projects for future support.

Network Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed and implement data and voice network for a customer Call Center setup located at D+H which includes SIP trunk over MPLS with the vendor over active/active links across two data centers.
• Performed network design and implementation for several government websites hosted at D+H.
• Managed Data Centre network including Cisco Nexus, ASA and routers.
• Worked closely with Disaster Recovery team to successfully implement DR network for financial institutions.
• Technical design document, TDD and support documents created for the projects performed.

Network Infrastructure Design

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Store restructuring of current natted solution to a highly reliable DeNAT solution.
• Delivered a PCI compliance solution for securing retail business.
• Comprehensive design and implementation of Cisco Security Manager CSM for the company which would give a complete control of policies and also help to update intrusion prevention to the card holder data network.
• Lan Management System LMS design and implementation includes cluster to support almost 10,000 devices with AD integration for user authentication
• ACS 5.2 design and implementation, setting up authentication though external identity store Active directory.
• Design and implement a replica prod setup for applications testing which gives a complete platform to certify the tool before pushing it to live.
• WAN HEAD project to separate one MPLS cloud to five MPLS cloud for Stores, offices, distribution centers, bank and vendors.
• Also involved in many ongoing projects like positioning of new vendor in Loblaw cloud, distribution center design.

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• WAN transformation project which includes upgrading current T1 circuit to DS3 circuit to support CIPT and data MPLS traffic between HQ site in Cincinnati and Brockville.
• LAN transformation projects Canada wide in different plants and business offices of P&G.
• Voice / PBX system upgrade to Cisco IP Telephony which includes sire survey, current infrastructure details and remediation requirements reports.
• Oversees the creation and updating of phone and voicemail extensions and routing
• Perform troubleshooting analysis of networks and associated systems
• Documents network problems and resolution for future
• Monitors system performance and implements performance tuning
• Preparing current and future network diagrams.

Principal Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Design and implementation of mixed Data/Voice Network
• Working with various routing protocols OSPF, BGP and MPLS as per requirements.
• Securing network with ASA.
• Implementing ACL s for security requirements.
• Site to Site & Multipoint VPN solution.
• Cisco Call Manager Express and Unity Express design and implementation.
• Cisco Gateway (GW) & Gatekeeper (GK) Configuration.
• Single to Multisite design and implementation.
• Network security & Radius authentication Configurations
• MPLS, SNMP & ACL Configuration

Cisco Consultant

Confidential, Bellevue, WA

Responsibilities:

• Working in Large WAN / LAN Design incorporating L3 switching and VoIP / QOS support.
• Day to day changes in Lab and Replica Network.
• Working on F5 Load Balancer and Cisco routing protocols including BGP & OSPF..
• Updating access list and routing once testing department agreed to push toward production any new application.
• Interface with various Telco’s for circuit testing and turn up.

Network Operations

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Projects included implementation of Cisco router and switch infrastructure
• Configuring Check point VPN client for remote access.
• Configuring and designing Wireless clients for guest access and for laptop users.
• Using Remedy as ticketing system.
• Monitor and maintain LAN/WAN connectivity with frame relay and isdn
• Inter-vlan routing, access lists, STP, NAT, HSRP, perform network optimization and enhancement as needed.
• Designed, implemented and maintained the LAN using Cisco technology; configured IP addresses, subnet masks and gateway addresses on routers and hosts.
• Configured Cisco switches for vlans & inter-switch communication; configure & verify 802.1Q/ISL trunks
• Installed 6509 switches at core and distribution layer.
• Implemented Wireless control system in warehouse area for easy management.
• Upgrade Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewall (PIX) IOS and HP switches using TFTP.
• Establish guidelines and standards for Change Procedures..
• Participate in client audits, and represent Resolve’s Infrastructure department.
• Ensure Escalations from local sites and companywide are handled and resolved.

Technical Support Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Supporting VPN issues on phone for members and their staff all over Ontario.
• Configuring workstations for different office of MP s all over Ontario.
• Creating ghost image for automated installation for remote areas.
• Using Siebel as ticketing system.

System Support Specialists

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Upgrade and build computers for users as requested.
• Image and re-image users’ desktops and laptops using ghost software.
• Resolve problems related to the Internet (including TCP/IP issue), system software, and other applications.
• Build, configure, install, and support computer networks with Windows NT/2000/XP Workstations environment.
• Integrate new hardware and software with existing systems to provide total solutions with assigned budget parameters.
• Develop and setup a first and second level Help desk department in support of more than 100 branches throughout the United Stated and Canada.
• Remote software installations utilizing Win install, Remote desktop.
• Setup, configure, and troubleshoot Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0 and Outlook2000/2003.
• Upgrade and troubleshoot printers such as fuser kit, drum, and rollers.