Lambert Rishi

CERTIFIED NETWORK ENGINEER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proven Expertise, Highly Skilled CCIE having experience in router/switch configurations

Demonstrated LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, OSI Models Expertise.

CCIE Routing and Switching LAB– In Progress

Cisco, Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Diversified 6+ Yrs Network Support Experience

Strong Skills with static, dynamic routing protocols:EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS RIP, BGP, Multicast

Expert Knowledge in VLAN Trunks, VTP, Ether channel, HSRP,STP, RSTP, MST and PVST

6+ Yrs Hands-on Expertise in IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP

Solid hands-on technical experience with multi-layer switches from multiple vendors, Cisco routers, Cisco Access Point (AP), Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC), VOIP,Cisco VPN, and firewalls from multiple

Expert level knowledge in Cisco ASA firewall

Efficient use of Microsoft Visio as technical documentation and presentation tools

Strong Knowledge in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy

Extensive experience in design, deployment, implementing, and troubleshooting F5 BIG-IP LTM Load Balancing

Basic Understanding of Sql Server 2012

Strong knowledge in Red Hat Linux ID Management

Strong Knowledge in Nexus Switches (7K,5K,2K)

Quick learner, self-motivated, critical thinker, detail-oriented and multitask abilities with excellent problem solving and analytical skills

DEMONSTRATED TECHNICAL SKILLS

Networking: Windows Server 2008/2012 R2, Active Directory, Exchange server, Red Hat Linux, DHCP, DNS, WINS, VPN, VLAN, TELNET, IP Ro`uting Protocols –RIP,EIGRP, OSPF, BGP LAN Protocols – Spanning Tree-VLAN-VTP-ISL-DOT1Q Trunking IOS features-ACL-NAT-PAT-Security-Advanced IP, Remote Desktop, Terminal Services, ASA FIREWALL 5500,VPN SITE TO SITE/GRE VPN, MULTICAST, VOIP, NEXUS SWITCHES, F5 BIG-IP LTM Load Balancer

Routers: Cisco 2500/3000/2800/3900 router, Switches: Cisco 6500/4500/3560/4500 Layer 3 Core switches-Cisco 2900/2950/3500 workgroup switches – Cisco Aironet 1200/1250 WAP’s

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012/ 2008/2003 /7/XP/Vista/NT 4.O Workstation/Server/Windows 9X, Linux RedHat, CentOS

Database: Microsoft SQL Server

Programming: Vb.Net, Asp.net, C#, C, C++

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Computer Engineering technology, Seneca College of applied arts and technology

CCIE Certified Routing and Switching

Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNA Routing and Switching

Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNA Security

CCNP Routing and Switching

Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Windows Server 2008 Administration

CompTIA A+

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Implementing Windows 7

Microsoft Certified Professional, SQL Server

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Client: Telus March 2017 – Present

Role: Network Engineer

Client Description: Internet Service Provider

Responsibilities:

Used Microsoft VISIO as technical documentation and presentation tools

Monitored Network devices by using orion solar winds

Provisioned new catalyst switches

Configuring network access servers and routers for AAA Security

Provided real time support in diagnosing and resolving networking issues

Configured Nexus Switches(9K,7K, 5K)

Configured OSPF/BGP protocols

Assigned IP addresses to Vlans

Setup,troubleshoot and Manage F5 LTM nodes, pools, virtual server, profiles, upgrade, and iRules for several applications like HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP,DNS etc

Used IPAM

Designed network architecture including VLAN, LAN, WANS and remote networks

Environment: Microsoft Viso(2010), Catalyst 3750/3850 Switches, ACS 5.8, Orion Solar Winds, Nexus (9K,7K,5K) Series, Windows Server 2008, F5 BIG-IP Load Balancer LTM

Client:Canadian Institute of Management and Technology July 2016 –January 2017

Role: Network Engineer

Client Description: Technical Institute

Responsibilities:

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Subnetting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP, Ping Concepts.

Configured and Implemented Router redundancy protocols like HSRP, VRRP, GLBP.

Configured Nexus Switches(7K, 5K)

Worked on Router replacement project, Migrated from Cisco 2821 and 2921 to 3945 routers.

Installed, configured and administered Cisco ASA firewall and other Cisco technologies

Worked on Active Directory group policies

Configured and implemented Etherchannel

Delivered configuration changes on Router, Switches, ASA, and Big IP F5 Load Balancer

Configured VLANs, STP, VTP and Trunking on switches

Configured DHCP on Cisco routers

Environment: ASA 5500/PIX security appliance, HSRP,VRRP,DHCP,ETHERCHANNEL, Layer 2/3switching,Cisco 3750 Switches, Windows Server 2012, IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP, Ping Concepts,

Nexus (7K,5K) series, F5 BIG-IP Load Balancer LTM

Client: Exchange Hub, Atlanta, Georgia February 2016- June 2016

Role: Network Enginner

Client Description: IT Consultant Company

Responsibilities:

Worked on different networking concepts and routing protocols like BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, Tunnels, L2TP, and other LAN/WAN technologies

Configured and resolved various OSPF multi-area environments, used OSPF as IGP with route filtering and route-redistribution, implemented Stubs/Totally stub areas, implemented features like route summarization

Worked on Active Directory users and computers

Worked on Active Directory group policies

Involved in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems. Implementation of name resolution using WINS & DNS in TCP/IP environment

Created groups and set permissions in active directory

Designed VLAN’s, access lists (ACL), troubleshooting IP addressing issues and Updating IOS images and other hardware installations

Created user mailboxes in Microsoft Exchange 2013

Managed Network Devices across 100+ sites globally

Managed inventory list and worked with the team as a part of design and ordering Network equipment for the new sites.

Utilized Packet Capture for network troubleshooting and analysis

Environment: Routing Protocols EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, ACL, Windows Server 2012,Wireshark, Microsoft Exchange 2013

Client: Federated Coop, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Dec 2014 – Dec 2015

Role: Network Engineer

Client Description: Co-operative federation distribution company

Responsibilities:

Installed existing routers, switches, Wireless controller, firewall and configured hardware, peripherals, services, settings, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.

Worked on CCIE level experience with VPN solutions, ASA, IPS and IOS security features.

Strong hands on experience on ASA (5510/5580) Firewalls

Installed, Configured and troubleshooted various protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, and SNMP.

Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server sources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backup. Responded to tickets using remedy administration tool.

Troubleshooted network problems, diagnosed and resolved technical issues effectively and in a timely manner.

Worked on AAA server, authenticated users by using tacacs, radius protocol

Troubleshooted issues related to connectivity, STP, VLANs, Trunking, VTP, Layer 2/3switching, Ether Channels, Inter-VLAN routing, log messages, high CPU utilization and parameters that can degrade Performance of the network.

Configured BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features

Configured Security Policies including NAT, PAT, AAA, ACL’s Standard Access Lists, Distribute-Lists, Route-Maps, VPN Concentrators

Planned and implemented OSPF protocol and internet IBGP and EBGP peering relationship with other ISP

Configured VLAN’s Trunking and routing part for Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 2980 switches

Upgrading IOS on various Cisco Routers and Switches.

Bluecoat WAN acceleration appliance hardware/software troubleshooting and configuration

Designed advanced networking solutions including Quality of Service (QoS), and Route redistribution

Environment: ASA Firewall, Routing Protocols RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, Quality of service, Cisco catalyst Switches,

Spanning tree features, NAT, PAT, Access List, Bluecoat, Route Maps, Vlan Trunking, Layer 2/3switching

Client: Johnson and Johnson, Toronto, Ontario April 2013 – November 2014

Role: Network Engineer

Client Description: Pharmaceutical Company

Responsibilities:

Managed Cisco Layer 2,Layer 3 switches & Routers on the network

Part of Network monitoring and day to day updates, worked on Network monitoring tools EMC Voyence, Solarwinds, IP control, Cisco Wireless

IOS upgrades for Cisco Catalyst Series Switches

Worked on CCIE level experience with VPN solutions, ASA, IPS and IOS security features

Implemented & troubleshooted vlans,high availability solutions like HSRP, VRRP, site to site vpns

Configured VLANs,802.1q trunks, VTP, STP

ACLs management on switches & routers, managing inter vlan communications

Trouble shooted real time issues working with team

Configured IPSEC/GRE VPN

Provided proactive threat defense with ASA that stops attacks before they spread through the network

Configured ASA firewall version 8.4 by using NAT, ACL and SECURITY LEVEL

Troubleshooted and Worked with Security issues related to Cisco ASA/PIX

Configured TCP/IP addressing scheme to assigned IP blocks.

Configured Redistribution using various routing protocols

Configured Security policies including NAT, PAT, VPN, Route-maps and Access Control Lists.

Configured and tested Multicast for both IPv4 and IPv6 routing in Data Center Environment.

Worked on NX-OS for enable and disable features of OSPF, BGP.

CCIE level experience in advance switching concepts, IGP, BGP, IPv6, MPLS

Implemented name resolution using WINS & DNS in TCP/IP environment

Dealt with the escalation problems for Routing, Switching and WAN connectivity issues using ticketing system remedy

Worked on ASR routers like 1k, 9K series as a core and configured HSRP for active-active redundancy

Configured, Monitored and Troubleshooted Cisco's ASA 5500/PIX security appliance, Failover DMZ zoning & configured VLANs/routing/NATing with the firewalls as per the design.

Co-ordinated with the Data Network and Security team and come up with possible solutions

Provided solutions to Tier 1 escalated issues and tickets

IOS upgrade and router hardening for 2600, 3600, 7200 routers and 6500, 2900, and 3500 series of switches.

Identify additional Network operations requirement and improvement opportunity

Hands on experience with CCIE level of routing and switching and specialization in LAN/WAN networking technologies and protocols.

Replaced 6500 from access layer and Installed 3750s Switches

Utilized the following network monitor tools like HP Open View, Solar Winds, Cisco Works Orion, Tivoli.

Configured Access List ACL (Std, Ext, Named) to allow users all over the company to access different applications and blocking others.

Environment: Network Monitoring Solar Winds, HSRP, VRRP, ASA Appliance, WINS, DNS, Access List, 3750 Switch, 2600, 3600, 7200 routers and 6500, 2900, and 3500 series of switches.,VLAN, NAT, ASR Routers, BGP

Client: Cisnet, Toronto, Ontario August 2012 - Mar 2013

Role: Network Engineer

Client Description: Technical Institute

Responsibilities:

Managed LAN/WAN infrastructure using dynamic routing protocols (EIGRP,OSPF,BGP)

Created VLAN using trunk link, access link, and creation of VTP mode

Performed OSPF, BGP, DHCP Profile, HSRP, IPV6, BundleEthernet implementation on ASR 9K redundant pair

Created Private VLANs & preventing VLAN hopping attacks & mitigating spoofing with snooping & IP source guard.

Configured and implemented IPSEC/GRE VPN

Installed MCafee anti virus software

Created standSard access lists to allow SNMP, NTP and logging servers.

Configured Cisco Wireless access points using LEAP and Cisco Radius for authentication, greatly increasing Wireless security

Maintained complex LAN/WAN networks with several VLANS

Worked with configuring IP Multicast, STP, HSRP

Knowledge of LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, UDP and OSI models

Configured PIX/ASA firewall version 8.4 by using NAT, ACL and SECURITY LEVEL

Managed work stations, servers, applications and installed printers on the network

Consistent network design deployed across all nodes throughout county consisting of core Cisco 7600 routers, distribution layer Catalyst 6500 switches, WAN aggregation Cisco 7600 routers, and access layer Catalyst 2900/3500/3750/3850 switches

Identifyed additional Network operations requirement and improvement opportunity

Environment: OSPF, BGP, Private Vlans, Gre / site to site vpn, Dhcp Snooping, IP source guard,Wireless Access Points, Vlan, Catalyst 2900/3500/3750/3850 switches, Cisco 7600 routers

Client: Manulife, Toronto, Ontario November 2011 - June 2012

Role: Network Engineer

Client Description:Insurance and Investment solutions company

Responsibilities:

Implemented traffic filters using standard and extended access lists

IOS upgrade and router hardening for 2600, 3600, 7200 routers and 6500, 2900, and 3500 series of switches.

Configured Cisco Switches(2900,2950,1900) using VLAN implementation

Installed and Configured DHCP Client/Server

Troubleshooted various circuits such as T1, T3, Frame Relays, and Virtual Private Network

Troubleshooted Network Issues

Virtualized work stations using VMWARE

Managed user accounts using active directory windows server 2008

Broad Hands on Experience in Inter-VLAN routing, redistribution, access-lists and dynamic NAT

Provided support and implementation planning for disaster recovery

Configured, troubleshooted, and Performance Tune Cisco routers using EIGRP, OSPF, HSRP and RIP v2 routing protocols, NAT/PAT and Generic Traffic Shaping with Frame Relay backup PVCs and EIGRP

Configured and resolved various OSPF issues in OSPF multi area environments

Racking and Stacking of Cisco 3750 Switches

Worked and configured STP, HSRP, GLBP

Responsible for upgrading IOS on Cisco routers and troubleshooting network related issues

Environment: 2900, 2950,1900, 3750 switches, NAT, Route Redistribution, Windows server 2008,IOS upgrade, HSRP, GLBP, Frame Relay, DHCP, ACL

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