SUMMARY

• Over 5 years of experience in routing, switching, implementation and troubleshooting of complex network systems.
• Strong hands on experience in installing(rack and stack), configuring, CSM and troubleshooting of Cisco 7600, 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series Routers and Juniper J series j230, M 320 and MX960 routers, Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 2950, 3500XL series switches.
• Extensive experience in configuring and troubleshooting of routing protocols RIP v1/v2, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
• Strong knowledge in Cisco Routing, Switching and Security with Cisco hardware/software (heavy Cisco shop) experience.
• Worked on network topologies and configurations, TCP/IP, UDP, Frame Relay, Token ring, ATM, bridges, routers, hubs and Switches.
• Switching tasks VTP, Trunking/Tagging 802.1Q, Q - in-Q, VLANS, Ether-Channel, LACP, STP, RSTP, MSTP and PVST+.
• Network elements and protocols including; TCP/IP, OSI, Frame Relay, Metro-Ethermet, OAM, CFM, MPLS, RSVP-TE, LDP, VPLS, EVPL, EPL, ELAN, ENS, L2VPN, L3VPN, BGP, MP-BGP, Multicast, Unicast, QoS, CoS, PIM, IGMPv2-3, RIP v1-2, OSPF, IS-IS, NBMA, DLCIs and other LAN/WAN protocols
• Worked on Cisco Nexus switches, 7000's, 5000's 2000's (1000's) and VDC's /VRF’s configurations.
• Experience in working with Cisco Nexus Switches and Virtual Port Channel configuration.
• Well Experienced in configuring protocols HSRP, GLBP, VRRP, ICMP, IGMP, PPP, PAP, CHAP, and SNMP.
• Hands on experience on various JUNIPER platforms: T-1600, T-4000, TXP, TXP-3D, MX2020, MX960, MX480, MX240, EX4200, EX4550, SRX and other J-Series routers
• Experience in Network Management Tools and sniffers like SNMP, HP-Open view, Wireshark and Cisco works to support 24 x 7 Network Operation Center.
• Experience in physical cabling, IP addressing and subnetting with VLSM, configuring and supporting TCP/IP, DNS, installing and configuring proxies.
• Implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps.
• Configured Cisco routers/switches for VOIP including quality of service (QOS) guarantee of voice and data integrity.
• Experience in testing Cisco routers and switches in laboratory scenarios and then deploy them on site for production.
• Exceptional skills in IPV4 Subnetting.
• Experience in configuring devices for traffic analyzing.
• Hands on experience on Up-gradation of Cisco IOS & Firmware of different Cisco devices & modules.
• Provides technical leadership forproblem escalation and resolution.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team and Committed to highest levels of professional.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Network Hardware: Cisco Routers (1800, 2600, 3600, 7200 and 7600) Juniper J series, M 320 And MX960, Cisco L2 & L3, Switches (3560, 3750, 4500, 4900 & 6500), Cisco Firewall

Routing: RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF & BGP, MPLS

Switching: VLANs, Dot1Q, VTP, STP, RSTP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Port Security

Protocols: IP, IPv6, TCP, UDP,ARP, ICMP, NAT, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, TELNET, SSH

Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Basic Linux/Unix

Network Monitoring: Orion Netflow Traffic Analyzer, Wireshark

LAN/WAN Technologies: Ethernet, Frame Relay

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Network Engineer II

Confidential, San Diego, CA

Responsibilities:

• Configuring and troubleshooting Layer 3 routing protocols but not limited to BGP/ISIS/OSPF with extensions of MPLS/L3-L2VPNs.
• Fully engaging in overnight maintenances related for infrastructure expansion (Code upgrades/SMU upgrades, IOS upgrades, Hardware failures, etc.) on LIVE network environment to maintain proper functionality of all major platforms (Cisco CRS/ASR9k/7600/NEXUS, Juniper MX/TX/EX series, Cienas).
• Executing CORE configurations on all various platforms including but not limited to Cisco IOS/IOS-XR, JunOS, Ciena for Confidential Services including Video, VOD, Voice, Data, Metro-E and Cell Backhaul involving prestigious carriers like Verizon, AT&T, Confidential and Confidential .
• Contribute to the command and control network related activities focused on restoration of outages, clear and concise communication across Confidential /Commercial customers and rapid restoration of network services.
• Monitor network capacity, plan and implement market augments as needed. Support all NOC tools and alarms; analyzing systems as needed and determine prioritization of break/fix scenarios.
• Provide operational escalation support all operations related escalations, including periodic On-Call support focused on isolating and resolving network outages.
• Develop, produce, and review instructional and procedural documentation for fellow employees to utilize to resolve similar problems or make network improvements.
• Configuring routers and switches to deploy 4G LTE for CBH/EBH services.
• Working directly on projects related to growth of the carrier networks by deploying Metro-Ethernet (MEF) with a smooth transition of Legacy networks.

Network Engineer II

Confidential, Dallas, Tx

Responsibilities:

• Planning, Design, Deployment, Configuration, Management, Maintenance and Operation of Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
• Service Level Architecture using Low/Medium and High Level design
• Design and documentation of server and network architectures and L2/L3 connectivity
• Testing, integration, configuration of multiple vendor equipment including Cisco Nexus 9K, Cisco Nexus 5K, Cisco ASR9K, Cisco UCS, Nimble Storage.
• Installation, design, configuration and upgrading of network hardware including Cisco ASR 1000 and 9000 series routers and Cisco 7600 series routers
• Peering Coordinator - Configured and sought out new peering relationships at public IX’es in the United States and Europe
• Blackhole Routing - Developed and maintained tool for DDOS mitigation. Installed, configured and implemented Blackhole routing feature in a service provider WAN
• Peering -Transit Analysis - Evaluate cost of peering/transit by generating traffic analysis reports and recommend continued existence or closure based on their findings
• BGP Activations - Responsible for turning up new BGP peering and customer sessions as well as debugging BGP routing problems.
• Represented Integra Telecom at NANOG 56, Dallas, TX and NANOG 58, New Orleans, LA

Network Engineer

Confidential, Rochester, NY

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and learn diverse and complex Network topologies, by studying network global and enterprise configurations
• Formulated and communicated problem reports to customers and internal organizations
• Comfortably worked with Command Line Interface (CLI) and advanced Internet access and information sharing techniques
• Worked on Packet Level protocols for trouble resolution and performance improvements for both Data, IP based Voice and Security services
• Analyze and isolate outages on wide area networks such as DS1, DS3, DSL and Metro-Ethernet with the technical expertise earned
• Work on the core and the backbone network on issues related to BGP & MPLS-VPN
• Recommended ideas for improvement in network performance and monitoring using emerging networking technologies

Network Engineer

Confidential, Plano, Tx

Responsibilities:

• Engaged in Clinic moves, helped in identifying network requirements of new building, installed new networking hardware, and coordinated with vendors for cabling/wiring.
• Identifying the worst performing VoIP calls and their analytics .
• Extensive experience on layer 4 protocols like TCP /UDP.
• Configuring Wireless utility for all employees.
• Analyzing and resolving a high percentage of initial customer contact in the areas of PC/LAN.
• Escalating customer problems to management and support groups utilizing standard escalation model.
• Responsible for Planning and configuring the entire IP addressing plan for the clients'network.
• Monitors VoIP call Quality of Service (QoS) metrics including jitter, latency, packet loss, and MOS
• Correlates call issues with WAN performance for advanced troubleshooting.
• Configuring SIP issues and wall jack issues while troubleshooting IP addressing problems.
• Trouble-shooting end-user reported problems, thoroughly and accurately documenting problem in trouble management tool.
• Planning and upgrading Check Point infrastructure including Smart Centers and enforcement points.
• Experience in Layer 3 Routing protocol configurations: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, & MPLS.
• Experience in Layer 2 Routing protocol configurations: ATM/FRAME RELAY,IP services such as QoS and VPN technologies: IPSec & SSL.
• Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting routing protocols such as SDP, RTP, EIGRP and BGP.
• Deploying Cisco routers and switched such as 7200, 3800, 3600 and 3500,4500, 5500.
• Management tools, SNMP, Syslog, Sniffer, and Wireshark.
• Worked on Checkpoint NGX R65 firewallsfor building the ACL rules for the extranet connectivity and implementation of the rules on the corporate firewalls and monitored logs for the issues.
• Extensive knowledge of network design, implementation & infrastructure.

Jr Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Provided estimated bandwidth requirements for data replication, to best determine adequate timing for migration service levels
• Configuring HSRP between VLANs, Configuring Ether-Channels, Port Channel on 6500 catalyst
• Switches Replace branch hardware with new 2851 routers and 2960 switches.
• Implemented WLAN Aruba Wireless Access Points and its Controllers at various corporate sites fort 11n Infrastructure and its legacy technologies
• Experience in working with Cisco Nexus 5000 series switches for data center
• Configured OSPF on CISCO devices with multiple routing processes and redistributed them. Tested and hands on experience in multi area OSPF topologies
• Configuring, managing and troubleshooting networks using routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP and OSPF (Single Area and Multi Area).
• Assisted with troubleshooting all network issues with routers and switches when necessary and consulted with on call tech as needed for client.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, test and resolve Frame Relay, ATM, MLPPP, PPP, and Dial-up Configuring/Troubleshoot issues with the following types of routers Cisco (7200, 6500, 4500, 1700, 2600 and 3500 series), to include: bridging, switching, routing, Ethernet, NAT, and DHCP, as well as assisting with customer LAN /MAN, router/firewalls.
• Wrote IOS and CAT OS upgrade procedures and Pre/Post checks for customer production upgrades.Excellent Troubleshooting Skills and Customer Centric approach.
• Configuring Vlan’s, VTP’s, enabling trunks between switches.
• Creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
• Actively participated in upgrading fast Ethernet, Layer 3 switched/routed LAN infrastructure from Cisco 3640 to Cisco 2811 ISR routers and switches at access level to 2950, 3550.
• Installed Hard disks, Floppy drives, CD Drives, Sound Blaster cards, CPU, Memory, Power supply unit, Network card, Video graphics card, Hard disk controller card on PC systems.
• Installation and Configuration of various types of Personal Computers and Printers. Installation of different operating systems on Intel based PC's.
• Troubleshooting of personal computers. On line Support to customers concerning their computer problems.
• Assisted in network engineering efforts consistent with the infrastructure of an Internet Service Provider and support of such network services. Helped in designing and implementation of VLAN for the new users.