ANANDRAJ SURESH

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With 4+ years of experience in network engineering and Network operations/ network operations center Engineer (in USA).I wanted to pursue a highly challenging career in networking field and work closely with the team of highly experienced professionals so as to enable myself to grow along with the firm.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION:

Master of Science in Computer Science.

Strong base in networking field

Ability to work in a tight schedule.

Excellent problem solving, analytical and logical thinking skills

Ability to work as an individual contributor or as a team member.

Strong Network design background.

Certified in CCNA and CCNP (IP-routing) (June 2016- June 2019)

Cisco id: CSCO12359912

EDUCATION Bachelor’s and master’s

Texas A&M University- Kingsville, TX, USA (2 years), 2016 Master of science in Computer Science

Courses in Master of science: Computer communication networks, operating system, cloud computing, compiler design, cryptography, data base system, software engineering, web programming, mobile app programming, Analysis of algorithm

Vel tech Engineering college, India (4 years), 2012 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic

and Communication Engineering

Courses in Bachelor of Engineering: circuit and electron devices, signals and systems, data structure and object oriented programming, digital communications, computer architecture and organization, transmission line and wave guides, communication systems, computer networks, wireless communication, optical communication and networking, satellite communication.

TECHNICAL PROJECTS August-December (2015)

Academic Project

E-Commerce Website Development

Developed an e-commerce website and hosted it in the web using AWS Amazon web server. Used Web Expression4 Tool for UI development and connected to the remote Amazon RDS database using the PHP MYSQL connection. The website had a vast database to hold various categories and products. It also had a login & sign up feature for customers. It also had an online payment module with three tier security features. The requests and the response from customers where handled using the REST API Environments: AWS web server, Web Expression4, MYSQL, Fiddler, PHP, REST API.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Managing and maintaining the PC’s, Routers, Switches and firewalls.

Experience in PALO ALTO 3000’s and 5000’s. Cisco VPN, site-to-site VPN and GRE tunnel configuration, implementation, maintenance. Configuration, troubleshoot and maintenance of DNS, ARP, DHCP and other IP conflict problem

Configure and troubleshoot NAT. Documentation of network topology. Network Performance monitoring environments through SNMP, NetFlow, ICMP, and SolarWinds. Troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP, and other IP conflict problems.

Network troubleshooting. Good knowledge about OSI model. Knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing

Knowledge of DMVPN over BGP networks. Good knowledge and troubleshooting in data communication protocols and standards including TCP/IP, UDP. Designing, implementation of IP Routing Protocols RIPv1 & v2, EIGRP, OSPF (diff types of area) and BGP. Designing, implementation of Layer 2 switching: port-security, VLAN, VTP, 802.1q, DTP, STP, RSTP, PVST, RPVST, MPLS.Network Configuration: Advanced switch/router configuration (Cisco IOS access lists, Route redistribution/propagation).

Good knowledge about cryptography. Basic knowledge about F5 load balancer. Profound knowledge on various WAN technologies like HDLC, MPLS, PPP. Experienced in Desktop, Laptop and other network device configuration and troubleshooting. Experience to adhere by change management.

Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with operations and other technical groups for training, troubleshooting and problem resolution closure, as well as keeping network documentation current

Ability to effectively communicate with users and staff of all levels, as well as external vendors.

Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/7/8/10, Windows 98/95.Basic knowledge in programming: c/c++

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Routers: Planning, Designing, Installing, Configuring of Cisco Routers (1700, 2500, 2600, 3600, 3700, 3800, 7200) using various protocols like RIP (v1 and v2), IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP in VPN network, Troubleshooting the connectivity issues and application problems.

Switches: Cisco 2900, 3560, 3750, 4500, 6500, Catalyst switch 2960, Catalyst Switch ME 3400E, 3600X, 2600X, ME 4600 series, Nexus switches N5k, N7k. Installing and configuring L2 and L3 switches. Avaya switches.

Firewalls: Palo Alto Series 3020,3050,5020 and 5050, CISCO ASA 5510 and 5505.

Network Configuration: Advanced switch/router configuration (Cisco IOS access lists, Route redistribution/propagation).

Physical Interfaces: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial

Routing Protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, BGP

Layer 3 technologies: Planning, Designing, Installing, Configuring of Cisco Routers using various protocols like RIP (v1 and v2), IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP in VPN network, Troubleshooting the connectivity issues and application problems.

Layer 2 Technologies: VLAN, VTP, ISL, 802.1q, DTP, STP, RSTP, PVST, RPVST, HSRP, VRRP

Competent in design and support of cabling systems, fiber, cat5, 6 & 7.

Documented and maintained network documentation and diagrams using MS Visio VLAN tables and IP Addressing schemes.

knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations

Monitoring, troubleshooting and improving LAN/WAN traffic and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3, DSL,PRI, SIP, DS1/DS3, Ethernet).

WORK EXPERIENCE October 2016-Present

CSS Corp (Client: Vonage business) as Network operations center engineer /NOC -Engineer, Draper, Utah.

Duties and responsibility:

Designing and implementing routing/switching protocols in complex environments including BGP, EIGRP (also with redistribution)Spanning Tree, 802.1q as well as Site to site VPN implementation using MPLS.

Implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP, Ether channel, STP, RSTP as well as implementation of HSRP, VRRP for Default Gateway Redundancy.

Effectively interacted with customers, end-users, and technical support, ensuring proper configuration and installation of L2 / L3 MPLS VPN Solutions to Banking, Airline, Telecom, Pharmaceutical, Consulting, call centers and Large enterprise organizations.

Experience in solving problems related to Cisco VPN devices such as Cisco ASA Firewall, Cisco Routers and Cisco VPN Clients.

Configuring and Troubleshoot critical to business like network down, policy changes and Site-to-Site VPN Works With IP Sec + GRE tunneling on CE/PE routers as well as on firewalls.

Implement the edge router with security policies by ACL (time based and infrastructure ACL). Provide AAA authentication for users with TACACS+ server.

Troubleshooting the point to point over Ethernet technologies and implementation specifics in Ethernet over Fiber, Ethernet over Copper and Layer-3 VPN with Ethernet access.

Active monitoring of network components (LAN & WAN) and proactive engagement to mitigate failure.

Monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic through a VPN. Troubleshooting problems related to firewalls/routers, VPN connectivity issues.

Providing capacity and performance reports of network (LAN & WAN) on a monthly/quarterly basis.

Upgrading the IOS on 1900, 2900, 3500 series Cisco Catalyst Switches and 2500, 2600, 3600 series Cisco Routers using TFTP.

Reporting performance in accordance with service-level requirements as set out in the Agreement.

Engaging with the network service provider(s) (i.e. carrier(s)) that ADS may choose from time to time for troubleshooting and ensuring that the circuits are available at desired performance levels.

NOCs Network Management Systems, analyze problems, perform troubleshooting, communicate with site technicians and other data engineers, and track problems through resolution.

Engaging with the network service provider(s), carrier’s that ADS may choose from time to time for troubleshooting and ensuring that the circuits are available at desired performance levels.

troubleshooting connectivity problems to the customer edge /end user devices from Vonage Data center.

Strong experience working with Network monitoring tools (SolarWinds and Netcool), monitored network for optimum traffic distribution and load balancing using Solar winds

Validate existing infrastructure and recommend new network designs

Troubleshoot and escalate all incidents using Netcool and SolarWinds.

Solar winds Administrator: discovering and monitoring nodes on the network, adding removing users, configuring alerts for network Devices, Servers and applications. Installing new solar winds modules and training staff.

Provides management level reporting of firewall and Intrusion Protection System (IPS) activity on a periodic basis

Create, review and update the salesforce tickets according to the SLA. Maintains accurate and up to date interactions in Salesforce CRM.

Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with operations and other technical groups for training, troubleshooting and problem resolution closure, as well as keeping network documentation current

Ability to effectively communicate with users and staff of all levels, as well as external vendors.

Planning, Designing & Implementing VPN connections using Checkpoint, ASA and Cisco Routers using site- to-site VPN’s.

Installed and configured the Cisco routers 2800 in two different customer locations. It includes coordinating to bring the serial interface up for T3 link. Also, configuration includes frame relay, BGP and GRE tunneling.

Denchleet consulting services dba Versa cargo Pvt Ltd as Network Engineer, Chennai, India 2+ years August,2011-February,2014

Duties and responsibility:

Assisted in troubleshooting LAN connectivity and hardware issues in the network of 100 hosts.

Studied and analyzed client requirements to provide solutions for network design, configuration, administration, and security.

Configure, administered and document firewall infrastructure, working with Palo Alto.

Involved in troubleshooting IP addressing issues and Updating IOS images using TFTP.

Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 and 3600 Router with HSRP.

Monitor performance of network and servers to identify potential problems and bottleneck.

Performed RIP & OSPF/BGP redistribution routing protocol administration and deployed MPLS.

Interacted with support services to reduce the downtime on leased lines.

Troubleshoot problems on a day to day basis & provide solutions that would fix the problems within their Network.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting of connectivity problems using Ping, Trace route.

Daily responsibilities included monitoring remote site using network management tools, assisted in design guidance for infrastructure upgrade & help LAN administrator with backbone connection and connectivity issue Other responsibilities included documentation and support other teams.

Configured Palo Alto firewalls in HA (High Availability) in active/passive and active/active modes.

Setup multiple Palo Alto firewalls

Implemented firewall rules and policy in Palo Alto firewall based on company security policy.

Configured the user authentication in Palo Alto firewall on RADIUS

Monitoring and troubleshooting traffic on Palo Alto 3000 series and 5000 series firewall.

Experience in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio.

e-Dot Technologies as Network admin, Chennai, India (temporary 5 months) Feb 2014-july2014

• Design, install and support the organization’s local area network(LAN), wide area network(WAN),network segment or internet systems

• Maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems and monitor the network to ensure availability to system users

• Monitor network and take appropriate action as per alerts to avoid down time

• Provides guidance to Network Technicians during responses to emergency work requests; troubleshoots network failures and errors; and diagnoses, isolates, and resolves routine to moderately/highly complex network related problems ensuring timely results and minimal disruption of operations and reports findings to the Network Engineer.

• Assists the Network Engineer with developing, monitoring, and implementing network security procedures for safeguarding all networking systems.

• Performs facility surveys for network communications and makes recommendations to the Network Engineer for the layout and location of network components, equipment, cabling, and wiring

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