Engineer Management

BHUVANA LAKSHMI DHARAN

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Cisco Certified Network Associate with 7 years of extensive hands-on experience in

IP network design, network integration, deployment and troubleshooting.

• Experience of routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, and BGP.

• Worked on Cisco 7200, 3800, 3600series Router and Cisco 3700, 6500 series switch.

• Extensive hands-on experience with complex routed LAN and WAN networks, routers

and switches.

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in IP-addressing sub netting VLSM and

CIDR values.

• Experience with F5 load balancers.

• Knowledge of routing protocols and internet protocols.

• Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Routers, Catalyst Switches.

• Experience with Arcsight, Fidelis, and Niksun.

• Engaged in install, configure and maintain complex routing, switching in WAN/LAN

environment.

• Manage all network and devices to include Cisco routers, switches, VPNs, SSL, Check

Point, Cisco PIX, Cisco ASA, Cisco FWSM as well as content delivery networks (CSS,

Citrix Netscaler and F5 BigIP LTM and GTM 1600 and 3400 load balancers) enterprise

environment.

• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting various WAN technologies like MPLS,

T1, T3, DS3 and ISDN

• Knowledge in IPV4, IPV6, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, RMON, NAT.

• Knowledge about VoIP networks and their signaling protocols such as SIP,H.323

• Knowledge about circuit switched networks and their signaling protocols such as SS7.

• Knowledge of cable connectors and replacements such as RJ-11, RJ-45, CAT5, CAT6,

RS-449.

• Worked with systems such as, SMS, Alcatel, TBS/Metasolve, Lec GUI's

• Worked on ACE load balancers. Experience with F5 load balancers - LTM, GTM series

like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability.

• Possess excellent troubleshooting skills and has the ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to perform tasks in a team as well as individually with ease.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

• Routers ( 3600, 3800, 7200).

• Cisco Switches (2900, 3500, 4000, 6500,5k and 7k).

• Routing Protocol (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, RIP), Routed Protocol TCP/IP.

• Management tools, SNMP, Syslog, Sniffer, and Wireshark.

• LAN Technology: VLAN, VTP, Inter-vlan routing, ISL, dot1q, STP, RSTP, PVST, HSRP,

GLBP, Ethernet, Port security.

• WAN Technology: Frame Relay, X.25, E1/T1/DS1/DS3 mpls

• Network Management: SNMP v2, Cisco Works, 3Com Network Analyzer, MRTG,

SolarWinds, TACACS

• Network Security: Basic Knowledge of Firewall, ASA, IPSec, IPS/IDS,& VPN

• Implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and

Route Maps.

• Implementation of DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP.

• Documentation: Microsoft Office, Visio.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, MO Nov 2012 –till date

Designation: Network Engineer

Hardware replacement project

Responsibilities:

• Upgrading L2 and L3 devices and providing remote support for upgrade

• Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release notes.

• Installing, Managing &Troubleshooting CATOS issues

• Creating CMR and documentation of the issues resolved

• Created Business cases for hardware refreshment for: BigIP Load Balancers, Proxy-

BlueCoats, RSA-Envision Cisco Routers, and Switches.

• Responsible for implementing Cisco ISE and configuring all network devices for ISE

• Updating the Nagios management for the changes done on the implematation

• Experience in installation and configuration of various CISCO routers and switches through

CLI

• Create and Validate the BOM details with the Site contact

• Configuring VLAN’s, Trunking and routing part for Cisco Catalyst4500, 6500E,6506,

6509, 3750, 2980

• Configured and installed Cisco 5k and 7k layer 3 switches

• Network Redesign for branches/Campus Locations. This includes changes to both the

data and Voice environment

• Worked on EIGRP routing protocol on the VSS core

• Management tools such as Cisco prime infrastructure

• worked with removing and adding Servers into a Citrix NetScaler in a server farm

configuration with multiple sites

• Designing new wireless networks sing Cisco ISE and implementing the wireless design

• Worked on MPLS-VPN designs and MPLS-QoS for the migration of Frame relay to

MPLS system

• Configuring and managing Blue Coat Proxy Servers

• Setting up Cisco wireless router and setting up access points.

• Check the IP address, default gateway and subnet mask are all correct.

• performed configuration of LAN\WAN technologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and

Gigabit Ethernet

• Installation Cisco IOS Alcatel IOS Network Management Applications

• Involved in installation and configuration of CISCO ACE switches

• documentation of all the documents necessary for the upgrade

• Placing cable and equipment’s orders.

• Communicating with the site manager in the different state brewery for upgrading the

particular area.

Unovon Communications, New Jersey. A May 2012 – Oct 2012

Designation: Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

Worked on Cisco Layer 2 switches (spanning tree, VLAN).

1.

WAN Infrastructure running OSPF & BGP as core routing protocol.

2.

Support various Routers like 2600/3600/7200 series routers.

3.

Tested authentication in OSPF and BGP.

4.

Configured and troubleshoot OSPF and EIGRP.

5.

Maintenance, Configuration & Troubleshooting of Cisco Routers and Switches

6.

using CLI and Cisco Work

Involved in design and implementation of Data Center Migration, worked on

7.

implementation strategies for the expansion of the MPLS VPN networks

Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release

8.

notes.

Work on different connection medium like Fibre and Copper Connectivity.

9.

In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization,

10.

troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.

Configuring and installing 6500, 4500 in Campus networks

11.

Load balancing using F5.

12.

Utilized ArcSight ESM to monitored high-risk critical security events, active

13.

channels, dashboards, trends, modified and created real-time rules, notifications and

alerts, scheduled reporting and advanced content for use cases.

Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static

14.

Routing on the routers.

Testing, acceptance and turn up of network trunks on Alcatel switches.

15.

Responsible for performing the continuity test and tone test on Alcatel switches.

Configuring and managing Checkpoint Integrity and VPN-1 for Security purpose.

16.

Performed and technically documented various test results on the lab tests

17.

conducted.

Configuring work from home solutions using Cisco Easy VPN server.

18.

Implemented VPN enabled devices such as ASA and IOS based firewalls on Cisco

19.

platforms

Building the VPN tunnel and VPN encryption.

20.

Adding routes whenever there is a new requirement of accessing the client

21.

servers.

Used Remedy for creating trouble tickets.

22.

Configured Intrusion detection, logging and reporting of all suspicious activity.

23.

Documented new VPN enrollments in a database and create standard procedures

24.

for further improvement.

Installed and Monitored Network management tools like Wire shark and

25.

Solarwinds.

Configuring the router in accordance with the router present at the customer

26.

location such as upgrading or degrading the IOS

Planning and configuring the entire IP addressing plan for the clients' network.

27.

Assist the certification team and perform configuration of LAN\WAN

28.

technologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet.

Technical Services (CIP), Dallas, Texas Aug 2011-May 2012

Designation: Technical support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting network issues like by pinging the host or by pinging the default

gateway i.e. Router

• Contacting ISP (PerunaNet) for assistance.

• Check the condition of the physical connection i.e. the network cable.

• Setting up Cisco wireless router and setting up access points.

• Check the IP address, default gateway and subnet mask are all correct.

• Setting up VOIP network in the engineering building.

• Troubleshooting various technical problems with PC, mobile and laptops.

• Check for DNS issues by pinging the server’s name. Experience with Wireshark,

TestTCP & OPNET.

• Installing, Managing &Troubleshooting DHCP issues.

• Configuring and troubleshooting static and dynamic DNS servers.

• Trouble-shooting end-user reported problems, thoroughly and accurately documenting

problem in trouble management tool.

• 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.

• Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release notes.

Planning and

• Configuring the entire IP addressing plan for the clients' network.

• Configuring DNS /NIC card issues and wall jack issues while troubleshooting IP

addressing problems.

• Responsible for creating, modifying, removing VLAN configuring as per the need.

• Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF,

EIGRP and BGP.

• Management tools, SNMP, Syslog, Sniffer, and Wireshark

• Engaged in office moves, helped in identifying network requirements of new building,

installed new

• Networking hardware, and coordinated with vendors for cabling/wiring

Optum Insight, Boston, MA July 2010 – Oct 2011

Designation: Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Routers, switches, firewalls network monitoring and management devices, load balancing

and Other network hosting equipments.

• IP address allocation to each port of the backbone equipment: Routers, Remote Access

Servers, Internet Servers (WWW, DNS, Mail, Proxy, Billing and AAA and NMS), and Line

Drivers.

29. Configuring VLAN’s, Trunking and routing part for Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750,

2980 & Nexus switches.

30. Configured and maintained Cisco routers 800 through 6500 series.

31. Basic configuration and maintenance of Juniper routers.

32. Configured, troubleshoot and maintained Cisco Switches 1900 through 8000 Series

including Nexus switches

Configured, and supported RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF protocols.

33.

• Configuring Wireless utility for all employees.

• Trouble-shooting end-user reported problems, thoroughly and accurately documenting

problem in trouble management tool.

• 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.

• Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release notes.

Planning and configuring the entire IP addressing plan for the clients' network.

• Configuring DNS /NIC card issues and wall jack issues while troubleshooting IP

addressing problems.

• Responsible for creating, modifying, removing VLAN configuring as per the need.

• Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF,

EIGRP and BGP.

• Deploying Cisco routers and switched such as 7200, 3800, 3600 and 3500, 4500, 5500.

• Management tools, SNMP, Syslog, Sniffer, and Wireshark

• Engaged in office moves, helped in identifying network requirements of new building,

installed new networking hardware, and coordinated with vendors for cabling/wiring.

State Government of Idaho, Idaho Nov 2008 – May 2010

Designation: Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked on Cisco Layer 2 switches (spanning tree, VLAN).

• WAN Infrastructure running OSPF & BGP as core routing protocol.

• Support various Routers like 2600/3600/7200 series routers.

• Tested authentication in OSPF and BGP.

• Configured and troubleshoot OSPF and EIGRP.

• Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release notes.

• Work on different connection medium like Fibre and Copper Connectivity.

• In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and

documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.

• Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on

the routers.

• Installing, Managing &Troubleshooting DHCP issues.

• Configuring and troubleshooting static and dynamic DNS servers.

• Assist the certification team and perform configuration of LAN\WAN technologies such

as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet.

INDRA AIR, Registered office, Chennai, India Dec 2006 - Aug 2008

Designation: Technical support Engineer

Responsibilities:

Worked on Cisco Layer 2 switches (spanning tree, VLAN).

34.

WAN Infrastructure running OSPF & BGP as core routing protocol.

35.

Support various Routers like 2600/3600/7200 series routers.

36.

Tested authentication in OSPF and BGP.

37.

Configured and troubleshoot OSPF and EIGRP.

38.

Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release

39.

notes.

Work on different connection medium like Fibre and Copper Connectivity.

40.

• In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and

documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.

• Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on

the routers.

• Installing, Managing &Troubleshooting DHCP issues.

• Configuring and troubleshooting static and dynamic DNS servers.

• Management of cell site and enterprise with change management and infrastructure.

• Direct interaction between network architects, engineers and cable management services.

• Worked on wide array of different projects, ranging from server installs / probes to

configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices, for implementation into new and existing

switching blocks.

• Configure Cisco 6500 Layer 2 and Layer 3 and supervise equipment installation and

cabling work.

• Supervise moves, add and changes in LAN environment, and update DHI database.

• Using Visio Software, update client network diagrams.

• Worked with Network Operations with trouble tickets.

• Assist the certification team and perform configuration of LAN\WAN technologies such

as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet.

• Performed and technically documented various test results on the lab tests conducted.

• Planning and configuring the entire IP addressing plan for the clients' network.

Assist the certification team and perform configuration of LAN\WAN

41.

technologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet

Education:

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication

Apr 2006

Anna University, Chennai, India

GPA 3.5/4.0

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