Engineer Network
Resume:
Venky
Network Engineer
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SUMMARY:
Network Engineer with around 7 years of experience in the industry, which includes expertise in the areas of Routing and Switching.
Highly enthusiastic, creative team player, project implementation, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated success record in: Managing multiple tasks with proven ability to meet deadlines and proactively identifying the problem to solve complex technical issues.
Expert level knowledge of Datacenter routing and switching.
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP, Ping Concepts.
Experience of working on Static routing, Default routing and dynamic routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, and BGP, MPLS.
Ability to interpret and resolve complex route table problems.
Expert Level Knowledge about TCP/IP and OSI models.
Strong Knowledge in WAN technologies including T1, T3, ISDN, HDLC, Point to Point, ATM and Frame Relay.
Hands-on experience on configuring both Standard and Extended Access lists.
Expertise in implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting L2 switching tasks such as VLANs, VTP, VLAN Trucking using ISL and 802.1Q, STP, RSTP, PVST+, Ether channel using LACP and PAgP, Inter-VLAN routing.
Well experienced in configuring gateway redundancy protocols like HSRP, GLBP, PPP and SNMP.
Strong hands on experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of Cisco 7600, 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500 and 1800 series Routers, Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 2950 and 3500XL series switches.
Experienced in various Juniper products: EX-2200, EX-4200, EX-4500, MX-480, M Series, SRX210, SRX240
Experienced working with Nexus 7010, 5020, 2148 and 2248 devices.
Experience in configuring Site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions.
Experience in installing and configuring DNS, and DHCP server.
Experienced in Troubleshooting internet connectivity and hardware related issues on Cisco Networks.
Experienced working on network monitoring and analysis tools like, SOLAR WINDS, CISCO works and RIVER BED and Wireshark.
Extensive knowledge in different networking protocols DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, Quality of Service (QOS), PAP, CHAP, HTTPS, ICMP, TCP, UDP.
Efficient at use of Microsoft VISIO/Office as technical documentation and presentation tools.
Troubleshoot the Network Issues onsite and remotely depending on the severity of the issues.
Good Experience communicating or directing non-technical users over the phone to assist with troubleshooting steps.
Good understanding of operating procedures in a critical environment, Conduct presentations and training.
Configured Client-to-Site VPN using SSL Client on Cisco ASA 5520 ver8.2
Configured ASA 5520 Firewall to support Cisco VPN Client on Windows 7/XP/Vista.
Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of F5 load balancers.
Experience with designing, deploying and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, Frame-Relay, Ether-channel, IP Routing Protocols - (RIPV2, OSPF, EIGRP & BGP), ACL's, NAT, VLAN, STP, VTP
Implemented redundancy with HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Ether channel technology (LACP, PAgP) etc.
Strong hands on experience on PIX Firewalls, ASA […] Firewalls. Implemented Security Policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS)
Experience working with Cisco IOS-XR on the ASR9000 devices for MPLS deployments
Efficient designing of IP Addressing Scenario using VLSM and Sub netting.
Configured Security policies including NAT, PAT, VPN's and Access Control Lists.
Extensive experience using Microsoft suite like Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Routers Cisco: 2800, 2900, 3800, 3900, 7200 and 7600 series Juniper MX 480,960
Switches Cisco Catalyst switches: 2960, 3560, 3750, 3850, 4500, 4900, and 6500
Nexus: 2000, 5000 and 7000 series.
Layer 2 Switching VLAN, VTP, ISL, dot1q, DTP, Spanning-tree, PVST, RSTP, and MST.
Layer 3 Switching Ether channel (port channel, channel group, LACP, PAGP)
Routing Protocols IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, RIPv1and RIPv2
WAN Protocols HDLC, PPP, IP-VPN, MPLS-VPN
WAN Technologies ATM, FRAME RELAY, MPLS VPNs, T1/E1 – T3/E3/OCX
Physical Interfaces Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial, HSSI, SONET (POS)
Redundancy & Management HSRP, GLBP, and VRRP
Operating Systems Microsoft XP/Vista/7, UNIX, Linux, Mac OS, Cisco IOS,
Tools Wireshark, Tcpdump, VMWARE
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Engineering)
CERTIFICATIONS:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Linux Essentials Certification
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Charter Communications, ST. Louis, MO Jun 2016 – Till Date
Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
Involved in building network topology according to client requirement and verification of network topology.
Involved in Configuring and implementing of Composite Network models consists of Cisco 3900 and 2900 series routers and Cisco 3750, 4500 and 6500 Series switches.
Also involved in configuration of ASR 1K and 7K. e.g. ASR 1002, ASR 1006.
Also worked as team member of Network Security. Where helped team members to in designing, configuration and implementation of different Network Security devices.
Configured networks using routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF and BGP.
Implementing traffic engineering on top of an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network using Frame Relay and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF). Implemented various OSPF scenarios on network consisting of 7600 routers.
Also involved in Configuration of Nexus 7010 including NX-OS Virtual Port Channels, Nexus port profiles, Nexus Version 4.2 and 5.0, Nexus VPC peer links.
Worked with Cisco CRS-1/CRS-3 and GSR, Juniper platforms.
Upgraded IOS on various Cisco Routers like 3945 and 2911 as well as switches like 3750, 4500 and 6500.
Work on different networking concepts and routing protocols like OSPF and other LAN/WAN technologies.
In-depth expertise in the implementation, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
Implemented standard configuration template scripts in various network devices for SNMP v2, logging, and NTP.
Created standard access lists to allow SNMP, NTP and logging servers.
Replaced 6500 from access layer and Installed 3750s Switches.
Racking and Stacking of Cisco 3750 Switches.
Installed Network Module, GLC-SX-MM and secondary power supplies to 3750 Switch.
Co-ordinate with the Data Network and Security team and come up with possible solutions.
Also involved in Cisco ACE configuration and deployment.
Work on Physical Site Inventory verification, gather information of various Cisco Network devices and Security Devices to develop Run book and Spec Book.
Identify additional Network operations requirement and improvement opportunity.
Also, worked as a member of Voice team is the same project.
Deployment of Cisco IP phones - series 7945, 7965, 7916, 9971.
Also worked with different WLAN devices e.g. WAP, Wireless Access Controller etc.
New York Life, Lebanon, NY Mar 2015 – May 2016
Network Enginee
Responsibilities:
Responsible in the Configuration of EIGRP, OSPF and BGP Involving in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols on Cisco 2900,3900, ASR 9010, ASR 1002 devices across locations and datacenters.
Responsible for Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, Rule Modification on ASA 5585, SRX550 devices.
Documented new VPN enrolments in a database and create standard procedures for further improvement.
Deployed a large-scale HSRP solution to improve the uptime of collocation customers, in the event a core router became unreachable.
Troubleshoot traffic passing managed firewalls via logs and packet captures.
Managed fast Layer 3 switched/routed LAN/WAN infrastructure as a part of Network team. The LAN consisted of Cisco campus model of Cisco 3750 at access layer, Cisco 6513 at distribution/core layer.
Created standard access lists to allow SNMP, NTP and logging servers.
Configure VRRP & GLBP and VLAN Trunking 802.1Q & ISL, STP, Port Security on Catalyst 6509 switches.
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.
Negotiate VPN tunnels using IPsec encryption standards and also configured and implemented site-to-site VPN, Remote VPN.
Modified internal infrastructure by adding switches to support server farms and added servers to existing DMZ environments to support new and existing application platforms.
Generating RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for critical issues of layer1/layer2/layer3 problems.
Co-ordinated with the Data Network and Security team and came up with possible solutions.
Performed Configuration on ASR 9K Pairs includes HSRP, Bundle Ethernet Configuration, Assigning DHCP profiles.
Work on Physical Site Inventory verification, gather information of various Cisco Network devices and Security Devices to develop Run book and Spec Book.
Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco catalyst 6509, 7613 with supervisor cards.
Experience with implementing and maintaining network monitoring systems (Cisco works and HP Open view) and experience with developing complex network design documentation and presentations using VISIO.
Created MOPS to get approval from peers to perform configuration add/ remove changes following change management process
BB&T Bank, Wilson, NC May 2014 – Feb 2015
Sr. Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3000, 7500, 7200 Series routers.
Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls.
Strong Experience in configuring and troubleshooting of OSPF and EIGRP.
Working knowledge of firewall technologies Palo Alto.
Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on the routers.
In-depth proficiency in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
WAN Infrastructure running OSPF & BGP as core routing protocol and tested authentication in OSPF and BGP.
Responsible for turning up BGP peering and customer sessions, as well as debugging BGP routing problems.
Performing troubleshooting on slow network connectivity issues, routing issues involves OSPF, BGP and identifying the root cause of the issues.
Design, implementation and operational support of routing/switching protocols in complex environments including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Spanning Tree, 802.1q, etc.
Supported nationwide LAN infrastructure consisting of Cisco 4510 and catalyst 6513.
Worked on Cisco Layer 2 switches (spanning tree, VLAN).
Configured HSRP and VLAN trucking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches.
Configured BPDU, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3000, 7500, 7200 Series routers.
Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls.
Performed load balancing and application level redundancy by deploying F5 BIG-IP LTM 3900.
Experience in configuring and troubleshooting of OSPF and EIGRP.
Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on the routers.
Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release notes.
Work on different connection medium like Fiber and Copper Connectivity.
Performed and technically documented various test results on the lab tests conducted.
Planning and configuring the entire IP addressing plan for the clients' network.
Demonstrated experience with Check Point, Cisco, and Palo Alto Networks solution
Follow process & procedures for change & configuration management.
Support various Series of Cisco Routers like 7200/7600 series.
Support Complex 6500 /5500 Series Switches.
Network Monitoring using tools like Cisco Works 2000.
Created Lab demonstrations for new technology deployments with loaner equipment from various vendors and presented the findings to upper management.
Troubleshoot network problems using Packet Analysis tools like Ethereal.
Experience with converting PIX rules over to the Cisco ASA solution
Worked on ASA (5540/5550) Firewalls. Implemented Security Policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS).
Understanding of JUNOS platform and worked with IOS upgrade of Juniper devices.
Create and test Cisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls, and MPLS switching for stable VPNs.
Experience working with Nexus 7010, 7018, 5020, 2148, 2248 devices.
Experience working with High performance data center switch like nexus 7000 series.
Worked extensively in Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco's ASA 5500.
Efficient at use of Microsoft VISIO/Office as technical documentation and presentation tools.
Environment: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA 5540/5500, Rip, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, LAN, WAN, HARP,MPLS,F5 BIG –IP LTM 3900,Nexus 2K/5K/7K,MS Visio, VLAN, VPN.
Faaz Technology Solutions, India Feb 2013 – Apr 2014
Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the configuration, implementation and operation of Cisco 3745 routers Cisco 6509 and 3560 L2/L3 switches
Removed Cisco 3600 and 2600 series routers and Cisco 2900 series switches from the current infrastructure and replaced them with the Cisco 6509 or 3560 L2/L3 switches.
Configured RSTP, MST and used VTP with 802.1q trunk encapsulation. Provided port binding and port security wherever required. Provided router redundancy through HSRP.
Configured ether channels using PAgP and LACP.
Installed and configured protocols like TCP/IP and Internet protocols on WAN network.
Designed ACLs, VLANs, troubleshooting IP addressing issues and taking back up of the configurations on switches and routers.
Provided testing for network connectivity before and after install/upgrade
Switching related tasks included implementing VLANS and configuring ISL trunk on Fast-Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet channel between switches.
Experience in Cisco switches and routers: Physical cabling, IP addressing, Wide Area Network configurations (Frame-relay and ATM).
Performed troubleshooting, while maintaining trouble ticket tracking, following internal/external
Escalation procedures and customer notifications.
Configured Cisco Routers for OSPF, IGRP, RIPv2, EIGRP, Static and default route.
Worked on HSRP and GLBP for first hop redundancy and load balancing.
Configured the Cisco router as IP Firewall and for NATing.
Prepare, update, and maintain technical and logistical network documentation.
Computer Science Corporation, India May 2011 – Jan 2013
Network Support Engineer
Responsibilities:
Responsible for implementation and day to day operations of all associated hubs, routers, bridges, gateways and Network related equipment.
Provide assistance to Network Manager and serve as Secondary Network support.
Upgrade Cisco 7200, 3600 Router IOS Software, backup Routers and Catalyst 3560, 4500 switch configurations.
Installing and managing Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, &2960 series Switches and Cisco 1800, 3900 series routers.
Plans, coordinates, implements and supports the LAN / WAN hardware, software and Internet /Intranet integration network connectivity, diagnose network failures and resolve any problems.
Handled Tech Support as it relates to LAN & WAN systems.
Monitoring the network, troubleshooting network problems, implementing changes, communicating and working closely with vendors, customers, system administrators
Troubleshoot Frame Relay; T1, T3, IP and OSPF related router and circuit issues.
Responsible for LAN and internet connection file and print server.
Handled installation of Windows NT Server and Windows NT Workstations.
Log messages using Syslog server and analyze the issues related to high CPU utilization and parameters that can degrade performance of the network
Troubleshoot and fix any backup and monitoring systems related issues in conjunction with Systems team and external vendors
Active participation on operational support for routing/switching protocols in complex environments including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Spanning Tree, 802.1q, etc.
Managed various teams involved in site surveys, cabling specifications, Network equipment installation and configuration.
Network Migration from RIP to OSPF and EIGRP.
Design OSPF areas for reliable Access Distribution and for Core IP Routing.
Used various scanning and sniffing tools like Wire-shark.
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