SUMMARY

• Over 8+ years of network engineering, administration and general Infrastructure support experience. Have extensive exposure to IT support in educational, pharmaceutical and telecom domain.
• Hands on experience on Nexus 9000, Nexus 7000, Nexus 5000, Nexus 2000, UCS - C, UCS-D, UCS-M switches.
• Working experience with 6500 series switches Confidential layer 2 and layer 3.
• Perfomed site surveys with Air Magnet, Ekahau and Time Warner Survey Pro
• Prepared Heat Maps with Map Info
• Familiar with CATOS, IOS & NX-OS, DOCSIS 3.0, CAT5/6
• Hands on experience with VPC and FEX configuration on Nexus switches.
• Working experience with Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) and Light Weight Access Point (LWAP).
• Experience on WAN technologies frame relay, MPLS, HDLC, PPP AND T1/T3.
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting various layer 3 routing protocols like RIP, OSPF, EIGRP and BGP.
• Experience in configuring various switching techniques like configuring VLANs, VTP, spanning tree and redundancy protocols like HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, and SNMP.
• Expertise is maintaining stable STP topology using protocols such as Port fast, BPDU guard, root guard and UDLD.
• Good knowledge about spoofing attacks and mitigating them using DHCP snooping, DNS, Infoblox, IP source guard.
• Experience in Trunking protocols 802.1q and ISL.
• Worked on Metro & Long Haul dark fiber, Leased Wavelengths, Space, Power and Inside Plant Fiber
• Experience of VPN tunneling protocols like IPSEC.
• Hands on experience in authentication protocols PAP, CHAP, 802.1x and Port Security.
• Hands on Experience Network Security like Create Access Lists (ACL), NAT and PAT.
• Experience with load balancing using BIG IP F5 and CISCO CSM.
• In-depth knowledge of protocol stack and OSI layers and worked extensively in network layer protocols and TCP/IP.
• Working experience with IP reservation and DHCP management using - INFOBLOX & QIP.
• Experience working on network monitoring tools like, SOLAR WINDS, CISCO works, Wireshark and splunk.
• Worked on Dark Fiber implementation and delivery.
• Experience in network management using cisco works and HP open view.
• Excellent in documentation and updating client’s network documentation using VISIO.
• Capable of quickly learning and delivering solutions as an individual and as part of a team.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• IT Infrastructure Management
• Networking Operations
• System Administration
• Security Operations
• LAN/WAN Management
• Service Delivery Management
• Incident, Identity, Change & Problem Management
• Data Center
• IS-Audit, Migration
• Routing & Switching
• Network Analysis & Design
• Training & Mentoring
• Network Process Automation
• Systems Engineering & Testing
• Enterprise Network Architecture
• Unified Communications
• Cloud Computing
• Business Process Improvement
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting
• Quality Assurance

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Network Technologies: Ethernet, Serial, T1, E1, DS3, VLANS, VMPS, VTP, ISL, 801.Q, STP, RSTP, PVSTP+, MST, FIB, CEF, DCEF, Port-Security, dot1x, IPSEC, GRE, PPoE, PPoA, PAP, CHAP,PPTP, L2TP, MPLS, MPLS-TE, VRF, VRF-Lite, LDP, TDP, RSVP, VPLS, QinQ, ATOM,TCP/IP, IP, IPv6, IPX, PBR, OER (PFR), SNMP, Syslog, EEM, NTP, Static, Default, RIP, RIPV2, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP, Inter-AS, CSC, PIM Sparse/Dense Mode, RP, Auto-RP, BSR, IGMP, CGMP,MSDP, ACL, Prefix-List, CBAC & VPN (Site-to-Site)

Routers: Cisco (12000, 10000, 7600, 7200, 4500, 3800, 3900, 3600, 2900, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800, 1700, 800), ASR 9000; other routers (Cisco IOS XR) Juniper, etc.

Switches: Cisco Nexus-7010, 7710, 2232, 2248, 5672, 6000 Cisco Series 6500 (Sup Engine 720, 32, 2, 2A, 1) 4500, 3750, 3560, 3550, ME-3400, 2900 and 1900.

Wireless: Access-point, LWAP, WLC, WCS, 802.11a/b/g/n/I

Firewalls: Cisco (PIX Series - 501, 506-E, 515-E, 525, 535/ASA Series - 5505, 5510, 5520, 5540, 5580 /Cisco, Check Point (NG/NGX R-55, R-65, R70, R75), Forti Gate (60, 310, 400, 3600A), Fortianalyzer & Fortimanager, Juniper SRX100, SRX240 (Net Screen NS-5GT, ISG-550), Tufin security and Sonic Wall NSA3500

Proxy's: Symantec Mail Gateway 8100, Bluecoat 800

Security Devices: IDS, IPS, IDP, IBM ISS Proventia, McAfee NPS, Snort, Sourcefire, ISE, SAAA, ACS Tacacs+ & Radius, SDM, PDM, ASDM, IDM, PCI-DSS, HIPPA, VMWare, Splunk, NSX etcLoad Balancers: F5, LTM/GTM, Cisco ACE, CSS

WAN optimization: Riverbed, Blue Coat, WAAS, Juniper WX/WCX and WCCP

LAN Protocols: OSI, TCP/IP Suite (DNS, DHCP, FTP, Telnet, SSH, http, https, SMTP, IP, IPv6 etc.

Servers-NT/ 2000/2003/2008 : Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WINS, NTFS, SMTP, Microsoft Terminal Service, Routing & Remote Access, VPN, NAT, PAT and Internet Information Service

Other Operating System: Linux, Unix, Solaris, Mac OS, Red-hat, Windows XP, Win 2007 and Junos

Ant Virus Software Installation: Symantec’s, Norton Antivirus and Mac fee Antivirus Enterprise

FTP/ TFTP: Windows FTP, SFTP, TFTP32, Solar Winds TFTP.

Tools: Nessus (VA-tool) Alcatel IN, NMS, HP Open view (Monitoring Tool), Cain & Abel, Snort (IDS) and Super Scan (Port Scanner) OpenSSH / PuTTY / SSH, SecureCRT, Helpline Tool(Ticketing System)

Cisco Optical: Cisco Packet Transport CPT-600, CPT-50, ONS 15454 SDH Multiservice Provisioning Platform, ONS 15454 M6 chassis. Cisco Transport Planner and Cisco Transport Controller

Routing Protocols: IGRP, RIP, RIPv2, RIPng, OSPF, IS-IS, OSPFv3, EIGRP, EIGRPv6, BGP, MP-BGP

WAN Connections: Ethernet WAN, Serial, POS, SDH, T1, T3, E1, DS3, OC12, DSL, ISDN, Aux Backup, Analog & Cable Modem.

LAN: STP, RSTP, PVRSTP, MST, VTP, DTP, EtherChannel Static, PAgP, LACP, HSRP, GLBP, VRRP, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit, Ten Gig, Wi-Fi.

WAN Protocols: PPP, HDLC, SLIP, ISDN, MPLS, QOS, NAT, NBAR, Frame-relay, ATM, VPN, Multicasting, DWDM, IP, IPv6

Sniffers: TCP Dump, NAI Sniffer Pro, ethereal and Wireshark

Scripting: Perl, Python, PowerShell; PowerCLI; vCenter, BigFixOrchestrator

Remote Monitoring and Control: SCADA

Cisco Software: Cisco IOS, IOS XR, IOS XE, CatOs, Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE)

Other Software: Microsoft-Office (word/power-point/excel/Visio/One-note/out-look), Scripting HTML and 2D & 3D

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Houston, TX

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked with Co-Location Unitas on overall network designs for AZURE cloud environment, as well as Lab build-out for application testing. Create network documents for deployment teams and trained all network staff on router configurations for the Cisco 881 router and how-to on the Meraki router installation. Worked with ONSHORE and OFFSHORE networks teams on troubleshooting technics. Created configurations for 540 stores on Cisco881 Routers.
• Configuration of Cisco 881 routers (ASA5500), configuration and troubleshooting of cisco MIRIAKI MX64 - the issues like Mac Cloning, Mac Filtering, Hard Mac Filtering for modernizing point of application(POSNET - new name GROW) of 2000 Jiffy Lube stores-connected to Confidential data center using VPN concentratrators monitoring of Meraki routers by checking internet traffic, connectivity, resolving MAC CLONING/MAC FILTERING, Blue Coat security issues, checking clients, mothership, bays, term cash configs
• Configuration of Cisco 881 involved 2 phases - login via Confidential POSNET HOUECOMP18 and Putty and login to WAN IP (99.29.x.x) via Internet or Microsoft Azure. Verification of conversion into GROW was done by a ping test to AZURE (192.168.108.4 )
• Involves the application of SOLAR WINDS in the configuration and setting for the meraki routers. monitoring the network of Unitas including both 881(ASA5500) and MX(Mx3400)
• Also troubleshooting the issue by visiting the Houston stores within reach and resolving issues with the store within reach
• Conversion of Meraki Routers to Cisco 881 in case of Hard Mac Filtering
• Worked with vCenter, BigFixOrchestrator, C++, Linux, Solaris, AWS, SaaS, SCCM, MDT, UNIX, Perl, PowerShell, Openstack, Open Daylight and PowerCLI and have written several scripts to automate tasks.
• Deployment cancellation include Store with Net Fortis with Hughes Network where the local Cisco 881 was never converted to POSNET, Hard Mac Filtering where there was no connectivity with Meraki but seeing active VPN light while connecting with Cisco 881
• Worked with NETFORTIS, Edge water and Still water routers, ACI (Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure)
• Preparing the Network Readiness tracker and rescheduling the Net Fortis store where the installations has not been made.

Confidential, Fremont, CA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Established network specifications by conferring with users analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements designing router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols for cloud environment.
• Providing technical support for all the users in multiple US offices.
• Managed KTLO for Extreme network core switches and routers.
• Providing support to IT operations for all the mission/business critical servers.
• Providing support to the in house developed systems. Installation, configuration, maintenance and Backup of high-end Network Switches and Routers. Ordering, configuring and maintaining Leased Lines, Point-to-Point and MPLS connections between various sites.
• Worked with vCenter, BigFixOrchestrator, C++, Linux, AWS, SaaS, UNIX, Perl, PowerShell, Openstack, Open Daylight and PowerCLI and have written several scripts to automate tasks.
• Implementing routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP) and switching protocols (HSRP, VRRP, VLAN, VTP and STP) to increase network efficiency and throughput. Installing, configuring and administering High Availability (HA) pair Checkpoint Firewalls with Software Blades.(R75.40 Gaia,R75.40 SPLAT,R75 SPLAT and R70 SPLAT)
• Creating and modifying Firewall Security Rule Bases, VMWare NSX, IPS/IDS, tipping point, next gen, Palo Alto, blue coat security, ForeScout NAC, Symantec DLP to support and secure the existing network infrastructure. Monitoring network traffic to detect, mitigate and prevent network security threats.
• Resolved the Client connectivity issues by pushing a full configuration update (require a reboot) on Aero hive Access Points using Client Monitor. Also eliminating the RF interference by checking the RSSI column; turning down the power of AP’s. Also checking that no channel is being overused. Troubleshooting the issues of AP’s turning red or the reduction in speed when the AP’s are not providing proper coverage.
• Installing, configuring and administering Virtual Private Network which has the ability to handle 100 concurrent sessions.(Citrix Netscaler MPX Appliance). Configuring and maintaining WAN Optimization and WAN Compression devices.
• Maintaining and Supporting a specially configured Voice over IP (VoIP) system VoSKY which drives the telephone system in the company. Developing Proof of Concept solutions related to Wireless and Network Security.
• Managing Service and Maintenance contracts with Vendors for the Network/Server/Circuits in the infrastructure. Participating in Global IT initiative and adhere to SOX compliance.
• Cradle to Grave execution of Infrastructure related Projects.

Confidential, Los Angeles, CA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently utilized Cisco Nexus 9k, 7K, 5K,2K, VxLAN, UCS-C, UCS-D, UCS-M in managing and deploying data center switch upgrade to a 10GB infrastructure, resulting to a new virtual port channel technology.
• Installing, Configuring Cisco Nexus switches - 7K, 5K, 2K, 1000v, Cisco Series 6500 (Sup Engine 720, 32, 2, 2A, 1),UCS-C, UCS-D, UCS-M, VCE Vblock, Vmax and also virtualizing the whole network using VRF technology, Clearpath for multiple customer support. experience with Aruba Networks Mobility 6.x, Clearpass 6.x and Airwave 7.x. Knowledge of Fluke Networks
• Replace core and distribution layer switching with Cisco Nexus 7010 utilizing VDCs using 10g VPCs to distribution layer, Cisco Nexus 5548 and 5520 using 10gig VPCs to access layer, servers and user access including Storage and Backup Devices.
• Involved in migrating whole Apollo network IP Address from 7.x network to 10.x network in River Point Datacenter and Las Vegas Switch Data center.
• Upgrading CATOS, CAT5/6 and IOS versions on Supervisor Engine Modules.
• Live upgrade on 40 Nexus 7010 for both kickstart & system image code from version 5.1(1) to 5.1(3) and applied 5.2(5).
• Live upgrade on 120 Nexus 5200 for both kickstart & system image code from version 4.2(x) to 5.1(x).
• Involved in several activities such as working with Storage and NetApp team for providing network connectivity service including port-channel configuration and troubleshooting.
• Worked as part of the team activity in configuring peer-gateway on N7K’s on both data centers,
• Troubleshooting VPC and VPC peer-link on N7K’s and N5K’s.
• Create vPC domain, design double-sided vPC, design, vPC peer-keepalive, vPC peer- link, and vPC member port, and configure single and dual home fex.
• Troubleshooting FEX, fabric path, VPC, VDC while upgrading code on N5K’s.
• Involves the application of SOLAR WINDS in the configuration and setting for the meraki MX64 routers.
• Worked with NETFORTIS, Edge water and Still water routers, ACI (Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure)
• Used Citrix Netscalar for VPN
• Involved extensively on DNS QIP, Active Directory Updates(configuration and maintenance) for the 7.x to 10.x network migration also include several object renames.
• Coordinate with project managers, application teams, and stake holders to roll out new f5 ltm vips during afterhours change windows.
• Worked with vCenter, BigFixOrchestrator, Linux, Solaris, AWS, SaaS, UNIX, Perl, PowerShell, and PowerCLI and have written several scripts to automate tasks.
• Worked on Visio network Diagram, SCSM updates to new Standard Configuration Details.
• Worked on Change Management tool to work several implementation activities over the nightly change window.
• Configuration and maintenance of routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.
• Configuration of HSRP for gateway load balancing.
• Worked extensively with Cisco TAC engineers to resolve the issues related to Data center environment.

Environment: Cisco Nexus 9k, 7k, 5k, 2k series switches, Cisco Series 6500 (Sup Engine 720, 32, 2, 2A, 1), UCS-C, UCS-D, UCS-M vPC, FEX, Microsoft Visio, OSPF, BGP, BIG-IP, MPLS, HSRP, VRRP, MPLS, Data Center Management, Putty, Cisco 6500 chassis Switches, QIP, LAN & WAN Administration, Cisco WAC, AP’S, HP Open View, splunk, checkpoint, Palo Alto,L3Support Juniper-Routers/switches, Juniper SRX100, SRX240 (Net Screen NS-5GT, ISG-550, QIP, DNS and DHCP, Group Policy and endpoint management, WSUS/SUP, VBS, PowerShell, WMI, anti-virus policy creation and management

Confidential, Los Angeles, CA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Used TWC Sport for Areal Site Surveys using Tablet desktop design for the nominal APs and Air Magnet Survey Pro using Planner and IBwave for Attached indoor and outdoor APs for Los Angeles Metro.
• Worked with Cisco 5508 controller., CATOS, IOS & NX-OS, DOCSIS 3.0, CAT5/6; experience with Aruba Networks Mobility 6.x, Clearpass 6.x and Airwave 7.x. Knowledge of Fluke Networks
• Involved in Configuring and implementing of Composite Network models consists of Cisco 7600,2600,3800 series routers and Cisco 2950, 3500,5000, 6500 Series switches.
• Provided support for global network including T1/T3, ATM connections using HDLC and Frame Relay on 3800 series Routers.
• Managed LAN environment for a campus area network with 180 Closet access switches, 30 routers, 14 Building distribution switches, 56 server access switches (Data center) and 2 core switches.
• Configuration and maintenance of 3750 stack and 6500 VSS for improved efficiency of the data plane.
• Managed and configured HSRP, VLANs, VTP, port security and 802.1Q trunking on Fast Ethernet channel between switches. Designed schemes for IP Addressing and subnetting
• Maintaining the loop free environment in the network using STP and guarding the stable STP network using protocols such as Root guard, UDLD and BPDU guard.
• Upgrading CATOS, CAT5/6 and IOS versions on Supervisor Engine Modules.
• Involves the application of SOLAR WINDS in the configuration and setting for the meraki MX64 routers.
• Analyzing, monitoring and troubleshooting using routing protocols OSPF and BGP.
• Maintaining the routers running on EIGRP protocol.
• Worked with vCenter, BigFixOrchestrator, Linux, Solaris, C++, UNIX, AWS, SaaS, Perl, PowerShell, and PowerCLI and have written several scripts to automate tasks.
• Configured F5 BIG IP to provide Load Balancing for server farm.
• Working experience with IP reservation and DHCP management using - INFOBLOX & QIP.
• Configured Client VPN technologies including Cisco’s VPN client via IPSEC.
• Order Confirmation, LOA/CFA, DLR, Completion Notification, Fiber Test Results & Handover Packages
• Worked as primary vendor delivery contact for the delivery of Metro & Long Haul dark fiber, Leased Wavelengths, Space, Power and Inside Plant Fiber as necessary.
• Manages day-to-day calls through HP Openview Service-center for various engineering and trouble-shooting tasks.
• Worked with NETFORTIS, Edge water and Still water routers, ACI (Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure)
• Involved extensively on DNS QIP, Active Directory Updates (configuration and maintenance) for the 7.x to 10.x network migration also include several object renames.
• Monitored the network with Network Management platforms, such as Spectrum and Cisco Works. Monitoring and responding to system and network alarms and alerts.
• Managed two different networks (Enterprise and Manufacturing) separated by ACL’s. Edited ACL’s as per requirements to allow or deny access.
• Implemented traffic filters on Cisco routes using Standard and Extended access-list.
• Worked in coordination with the team members in completing the projects assigned.
• Responsible for managing the Brocade Campus wireless network. Performed Site surveys, ordered equipment (Light weight access points, antennas etc), working on installing and configuring access points as per customer requirements.
• Upgrade Wireless Access Controllers for both manufacturing network and enterprise network from 4402 .
• Packet level troubleshooting with Sniffer.
• Updating the Network Diagrams using Microsoft Visio.

Environment: Microsoft Visio, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, BIG-IP, MPLS, ASA, HSRP, VRRP, QOS, Data Center Management, Cisco Works, Putty, Cisco 6500 chassis Switches, Routers QIP, LAN & WAN Administration, Cisco WAC, AP’S, HP Open View, L3Support, Wireshark and day-to-day End user and Data Center support, checkpoint, Palo Alto, Juniper SRX100, SRX240 (Net Screen NS-5GT, ISG-550, VMWare NSX, SOLAR WINDS, Juniper-Routers/switches, QIP, DNS and DHCP, Group Policy and endpoint management, WSUS/SUP, VBS, PowerShell, WMI, anti-virus policy creation and management Group Policy and endpoint management, WSUS/SUP, VBS, PowerShell, WMI, anti-virus policy creation and management; Air Magnet

Confidential, Irving, TX

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of new sites from scratch and projects with phases, like project planning, considering needs and requirements for completion and then implementing to connect with existing network in a cloud environment.
• Worked with Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 4900 switches and Cisco 2800, 3600, 3800, 7200 & 7600 series Routers.
• Worked with routing protocols of OSPF, and BGP. utilized Cisco Nexus 9k,7K, 5K,2K, VxLAN, Cisco Series 6500 (Sup Engine 720, 32, 2, 2A, 1), UCS-C, UCS-D, UCS-M, VCE Vblock, Vmax, Clearpath in managing and deploying data center switch upgrade
• Performed Cisco wireless site survey to test wireless strength of the installed Wireless Access Points. experience with Aruba Networks Mobility 6.x, Clearpass 6.x and Airwave 7.x. Knowledge of Fluke Networks
• Worked with Air Magnet with Passive and Active Passive wireless surveys
• Upgrading CATOS, CAT5/6 and IOS versions on Supervisor Engine Modules.
• Worked with Mobile survey tool and Ekahau for outdoor Wi-Fi access points site surveys
• Router disaster recovery from crashes and checking logs for reason for crash and verifying if hardware or software issues on production routers.
• Involves the application of SOLAR WINDS in the configuration and setting for the meraki MX64 routers.
• Installed and configured routers, bridges, terminal servers and CSU/DSU, CUCM to support WAN links.
• Worked with Cisco Prime in leveraging and integration synergies infrastructure (NMS product)
• VLAN configuration to differentiate applications with RPVST, HSRP, GRE.
• Setting up VLANS and configuring ISL trunk on Fast-Ethernet channel between switches.
• Configuration to allow clients applications to be accessed within our company (DMZ).
• Analyzing and verifyingBER Testing results of Fiber channel, OTDR analysis, and fiber characterization.
• Implemented SNMP on Cisco routes to allow for network management.
• Ensured capacity being delivered is on schedule, according to specs, and downstream teams are prepared to accept the capacity.
• Troubleshooting FEX, fabric path, VPC, VDC while upgrading code on NEXUX 5K’s, 2K’s.
• MPLS configuration between the company branches with routing protocols.
• GRE tunneling & Site-to Site VPN configuration between other two sites in USA.
• Used load balancers LTM for application redundancy and availability.
• Monitored the network with Network Management platforms, such as Spectrum and Cisco Works. Monitoring and responding to system and network alarms and alerts.
• Experience with anti-virus policy creation and management.
• Configuring VPN to allow Employers applications and machines into our network and vice versa.
• Working experience with IP reservation and DHCP management using - INFOBLOX & QIP.
• Involved extensively on DNS QIP, Active Directory Updates for the 7.x to 10.x network migration also include several object renames.
• Worked with vCenter, BigFixOrchestrator, C++, Linux, Solaris, AWS, SaaS, UNIX, Perl, SCCM, MDT, PowerShell, Openstack, Open Daylight and PowerCLI and have written several scripts to automate tasks.
• IP Allocation for all applications and servers and other needs throughout company.
• IP addressing and IP address scalability by configuring NAT/PAT.
• ASA 5510/5520, PIX 525/515e, Palo Alto, Blue coat, IPS/IDS, tipping pont, next gen, Juniper SRX100, SRX240 (Net Screen NS-5GT, ISG-550, Tufin security configuration, ForeScout NAC, Symantec DLP, Palo Alto Firewall and CyberArk PIM and Implementation for the network.
• Implemented redundancy for Routers, Switches and Firewalls.
• Work on day-to-day tickets to support the end users connected to the network.

Environment: Microsoft Visio, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, BIG-IP, MPLS, ASA, HSRP, VRRP, QOS, Data Center Management, Cisco Works, Putty, Cisco 6500 chassis Switches, Routers QIP, LAN & WAN Administration, Cisco WAC, AP’S, HP Open View, L3Support, Wireshark and day-to-day End user and Data Center support, checkpoint, Palo Alto, Juniper SRX100, SRX240 (Net Screen NS-5GT, ISG-550, VMWare NSX, SOLAR WINDS, Juniper-Routers/switches, QIP, DNS and DHCP, Group Policy and endpoint management, WSUS/SUP, VBS, PowerShell, WMI, anti-virus policy creation and management Group Policy and endpoint management, WSUS/SUP, VBS, PowerShell, WMI, anti-virus policy creation and management; Air Magnet

Confidential, Richardson, TX

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Used Air Magnet Wi-Fi (802.11n) to design, build, test, and verify wireless networks for military and civilian projects. Performed a large scale inspection for indoor and outdoor wireless andVOIP for a large gated community in Los Angeles, including equipment purchasing, consolidation and budget remediation.
• Worked with Ekahau, CATOS, IOS & NX-OS, DOCSIS 3.0, CAT5/6, Mobile Survey Tool for Outdoor Wi-Fi site surveys and prepared QC reports for the same. experience with Aruba Networks Mobility 6.x, Clearpass 6.x and Airwave 7.x. Knowledge of Fluke Networks
• Wrote SOW and RFIs for new construction wireless networking. Completed design review, provided RFIs, and critical design review for the east LA school project.
• Upgrading CATOS, CAT5/6 and IOS versions on Supervisor Engine Modules.
• Worked with Aruba Wi-Fi, Cisco Wi-Fi products such as access points, wireless controllers, softwares etc. Designed and installed Bridgewave Point to Point wireless links between building sites Confidential a highly classified biometrics laboratory.
• Performed an extensive walk thru of the DC Blue Plains water treatment facilities and provided RFIs, and SOWs for that project. Worked on a top secret DHS data center build out. Purchased Cisco 3750G and GBICs, installed these switches, configured them and trained the in place staff. Configured and documented Cisco 2960 series switches. Performed primary purchasing and white package deployment, configuration and project management considerations for a nationwide hotel chain,
• Built a practice aroundnetwork assessment, discovery, and upgrades for legacy and green field customers. Designed and ran proof of concept for IPv6 IPnetworkupgrades and designs, Instituted a knowledge base and a peer to peer transfer of knowledge including training and basic procedural step by step hands on learning. Troubleshot and configured the company AXS 1800 and associated ONTs to provide in building connectivity.
• Configuration and Administration of Cisco and Juniper Routers and Switches.
• Involves the application of SOLAR WINDS in the configuration and setting for the meraki MX64 routers.
• Configuring RIP, OSPF, EIGRP BGP, VRRP, HSRP, LDP, MPLS, QOS, ATM and Frame Relay.
• Administration and diagnostics of LAN and WAN with in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, NAT, PPP, ISDN and associates network protocols and services.
• Monitored the network with Network Management platforms, such as Spectrum and Cisco Works. Monitoring and responding to system and network alarms and alerts.
• Configuring L3Support, VLANs and implementing inter VLAN routing.
• Testing E911, voicemail, Media gateways.
• Working with NETFORTIS, Edge water and Still water routers
• Upgrading and troubleshooting Cisco IOS to the Cisco Switches and routers.
• Configure and troubleshoot Juniper EX series switches and routers.
• Configuring Site to Site to VPN connectivity.
• Configuring and troubleshooting Dell, HP, servers in Data Center.
• Implementation of HSRP, IPSec, Static Route, IPSEC over GRE, Dynamic routing, DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, RAS
• Involved in configuring Cisco Net flow for network performance and monitoring.
• Involved in designing and implementation of wireless IPT devices.
• Involved in Disaster recovery, Like diverting the from one data centre to different data centre when disaster occurs.
• Involved in configuration of Cisco 6500 ACE switches and EMC storage
• Manage the team performing audits on OSP and Dark Fiber designs
• Configuring IPSLA monitor to track the different IP route when disaster occurs.
• Involved in Implementing, planning and preparing disaster recovery.
• Having meetings with the application group and gathering requirements for disaster recovery.
• Involved in configuring Juniper SSG-140.
• Involved in configuring Cisco pix, Palo Alto firewall, Juniper SRX100, SRX240 (Net Screen NS-5GT, ISG-550, VMWare NSX, IPS/IDS, next gen, tipping point, ForeScout NAC, SIEM, Symantec DLP, QRadar, CyberArk PIM
• Upgrade Wireless Access Controllers for both manufacturing network and enterprise network from 4402 .
• Involved in configuring checkpoint firewall.
• Involved smart view tracker to check the firewall traffic.
• Troubleshooting hardware and network related problems.

Environment: Air Magnet Wi-Fi (802.11n), Ekahau, NX-OS, DOCSIS 3.0, Mobile Survey Tool, Aruba Wi-Fi, Cisco Wi-Fi, CATOS, CAT5/6 and IOS, SOLAR WINDS, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP BGP, VRRP, HSRP, LDP, MPLS, QOS, ATM and Frame Relay, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, NAT, PPP, ISDN, HSRP, IPsec, Static Route, IPSEC over GRE, Dynamic routing, DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, RAS, Cisco pix, Palo Alto firewall, Juniper SRX100, SRX240 (Net Screen NS-5GT, ISG-550, VMWare NSX, IPS/IDS, next gen, ForeScout NAC, Symantec DLP, CyberArk PIM, Wireless Access Controllers - 4402 ; checkpoint firewall

Confidential, Dallas TX

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Wireless L2/L3/Fast Roaming, WLAN Security ("WEP", WPA / 802.1x, EAP)
• Supervised and controlled wireless infrastructure performance in the areas of response, throughput and availability. Network tuning and problem isolation, analyzing and correcting network performance issues
• Designed, installed, programmed and maintained Local Area Network (LAN), Cisco Wireless, Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), and Wide Area Networks (WAN), MPLS, OCxx, T1, DS3
• Configure routers for client WAN connections with static and dynamic routing. This included configuring access lists and NATs for individual customers
• Design, implementation and support of the core network 3550 series switches (Spanning tree re-design, Trunking, VLAN setup).
• Developed and monitored the network globally for better optimization and to avoid failure, monitored the data packets with Wireshark

Environment: Wireless L2/L3/Fast Roaming, WLAN Security ("WEP", WPA / 802.1x, EAP), Spanning tree re-design, Trunking, VLAN setup, Wireshark, MPLS, OCxx, T1, DS3, Spanning tree re-design, Trunking, VLAN setup

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Hands on experience with Juniper EX-Series Ethernet Switches.
• Worked on Installation of PIM modules on Juniper J-Series routers.
• Configuring and deployment of Juniper ERX310 router.
• Worked on designing, configuring & troubleshooting of routing protocols: RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, LDP, MP-BGP, BGP v4, SNMP, VRRP, GRE, HSRP, VRRP, MPLS, OCxx, T1, DS3
• Involves the application of SOLAR WINDS in the configuration and setting for the meraki routers.
• Configured IP access filter policies.
• Hands on experience and good working knowledge with Checkpoint Firewall, IPS/IDS, tipping point, Nextgen, SIEM, QRadar, Blue Coat, Palo Alto, ForeScout NAC, Symantec DLP, CyberArk PIM policy provisioning.
• Worked on Firewall Administration, IPS/IDS, next gen, VMWare NSX, Rule Analysis, and Rule Modification.
• Resolved various OSPF issues in an OSPF multi area environment.
• Created, configured and managed fast Layer 3 switched/routed LAN/WAN infrastructure as a part of Network team. The LAN consisted of Cisco campus model of Cisco 3550 Confidential access layer, Cisco 6513 Confidential distribution/core.
• Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on JuniperRouters.
• Involved extensively on DNS QIP, Active Directory Updates (configuration and maintenance) for the 7.x to 10.x network migration also include several object renames.
• Implemented QoS for Voice traffic. utilized Cisco Nexus 7K, 5K,2K, Cisco Series 6500 (Sup Engine 720, 32, 2, 2A, 1),UCS-C, UCS-D, VCE Vblock, Vmax, UCS-M in managing and deploying data center switch upgrade
• Worked with NETFORTIS, Edge water and Still water routers, ACI (Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure)
• Troubleshooting FEX, fabric path, VPC, VDC while upgrading code on NEXUX 5K’s, 2K’s.
• Involved in configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco catalyst 6509, 7613 with supervisor cards.
• Active participation on operational support for routing/switching protocols in complex environments including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Spanning Tree, 802.1q, etc.
• Worked with Ekahau, CATOS, IOS & NX-OS, DOCSIS 3.0, CAT5/6, Mobile Survey Tool for Outdoor Wi-Fi site surveys and prepared QC reports for the same.
• Troubleshooting traffic passing managed firewalls via logs and packet captures.
• Strong working knowledge and troubleshooting of T1, T3, OC-3 and OC-12.
• Estimated Project costs and created documentation for project funding approvals.
• Managed various teams involved in site surveys, cabling specifications, SCSM, Network equipment installation and configuration.
• Monitored the network with Network Management platforms, such as Spectrum and Cisco Works. Monitoring and responding to system and network alarms and alerts.
• Identify design, configuring and managing flexible, responsive, and secure technology services.
• Gathering the information on planned resources and presented the project status to higher management.
• Implementation and deployment of series 7613 as PE and CE router and configuring and troubleshooting the Edge Routers.

Environment: PIM modules on Juniper J-Series routers, Juniper ERX310 router, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, LDP, MP-BGP, BGP v4, SNMP, VRRP, GRE, HSRP, VRRP, MPLS, OCxx, T1, DS3, SOLAR WINDS, Checkpoint Firewall, IPS/IDS, Nextgen, Blue Coat, Palo Alto, ForeScout NAC, Symantec DLP, CyberArk PIM policy provisioning, Firewall Administration, IPS/IDS, next gen, VMWare NSX, Rule Analysis, and Rule Modification, OSPF issues in an OSPF multi area environment, Cisco Nexus 7K, 5K,2K, Cisco Series 6500 (Sup Engine 720, 32, 2, 2A, 1),UCS-C, UCS-D, UCS-M, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Spanning Tree, 802.1q

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuring routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, VRRP, HSRP, MPBGP, MPLS, LDP and BGP
• 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. utilized Cisco Nexus 7K, 5K,2K, VxLAN, Cisco Series 6500 (Sup Engine 720, 32, 2, 2A, 1),UCS-C, VCE Vblock, Vmax, UCS-D, UCS-M in managing and deploying data center switch upgrade
• Implemented WLAN, Brocade, Aruba Wireless Access Points, Cisco Wireless Access Points and its Controllers Confidential various corporate sites fort 11n Infrastructure and its ASR, ISR and legacy technologies.
• Setup Access list and configured Firewalls - Check Point, Blue Coat, ASA,SIEM, QRadar,Juniper SRX100, SRX240 (Net Screen NS-5GT, ISG-550, ForeScout NAC, Symantec DLP, Palo Alto Firewall and CyberArk PIM
• Implemented QoS for Voice traffic.
• Worked with Ekahau, CATOS, IOS & NX-OS, DOCSIS 3.0, CAT5/6, Mobile Survey Tool for Outdoor Wi-Fi site surveys and prepared QC reports for the same.
• Worked with NETFORTIS, Edge water and Still water routers, ACI (Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure)
• Planned and executed the migration from PSTN to IP Telephony, CUCME and 7960 IP Phones.
• Involves the application of SOLAR WINDS in the configuration and setting for the meraki routers.
• Involved extensively on DNS QIP, Active Directory Updates (configuration and maintenance) for the 7.x to 10.x network migration also include several object renames.
• Designed and implemented IT security policies and networked backup systems with VMWare NSX.
• Documented and maintained technical diagrams, documented logical and physical topology, and other IT procedures.
• Reviewed, approved, procured various IT hardware and software products to fulfill strategic and operational needs of various departments.
• Worked with management and various departments to develop procedures and troubleshoot problems as they arose.
• Coordinated with higher-level support and external vendors for resolution
• Maintained all servers & network equipment with current stable firmware, IOS images & access control lists
• Implemented strategies for operating systems, virus protection, mail systems and Internet services
• Performed scheduled Virus Checks & Updates on all Servers & Desktops.
• Resolved all computer related problems, monitored and maintained system functionality and reliability by identifying ways to prevent system failures

Environment: OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, VRRP, HSRP, MPBGP, MPLS, LDP and BGP; Cisco Nexus 7K, 5K,2K, Cisco Series 6500 (Sup Engine 720, 32, 2, 2A, 1),UCS-C, UCS-D, UCS-M; WLAN, Brocade, Aruba Wireless Access Points, Cisco Wireless Access Points and its Controllers; Check Point, Blue Coat, ASA, Juniper SRX100, SRX240 (Net Screen NS-5GT, ISG-550, ForeScout NAC, Symantec DLP, Palo Alto Firewall and CyberArk PIM; Ekahau, CATOS, IOS & NX-OS, DOCSIS 3.0, CAT5/6, Mobile Survey Tool; NETFORTIS, Edge water and Still water routers, ACI; SOLAR WINDS; DNS QIP, Active Directory; QoS

Confidential

Jr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed Remote testing on LAN/WAN; Frame Relay Networks; ATM switches
• Worked with Ekahau, CATOS, IOS & NX-OS, DOCSIS 3.0, CAT5/6, Mobile Survey Tool for Outdoor Wi-Fi site surveys and prepared QC reports for the same.
• Worked with vCenter, BigFixOrchestrator, Linux, Solaris, UNIX, AWS, SCCM, MDT, SaaS, C++, Perl, PowerShell, and PowerCLI and have written several scripts to automate tasks.
• Used BGP, OSPF, SNMP, HSRP, VRRP, MPLS, EIGRP, MPLS, OCxx,, T1, DS3, TCP/IP while troubleshooting DSL issues

Environment: LAN/WAN; Frame Relay Networks; ATM switches; Ekahau, CATOS, IOS & NX-OS, DOCSIS 3.0, CAT5/6, Mobile Survey Tool; vCenter, BigFixOrchestrator, Linux, UNIX, AWS, SaaS, PowerShell, and PowerCLI; BGP, OSPF, SNMP, HSRP, VRRP, MPLS, EIGRP, MPLS, OCxx,, T1, DS3, TCP/IP