VINU VISWANATHA PILLAI

No ***, PM Mansion, Vinayaka Nagar Main Road, Hagadur, Whitefield Post, Bangalore-66

Email: acqyqb@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: +919*********

Seeking assignments in Network Administration /Consultancy with an organization of repute in the IT Sector.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A result-driven IT professional with 4.6 years of experience in the engineering, administration and support of Information Systems. In depth expertise in the Implementation, analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN network systems. Strong hands on technical knowledge with CCIE, CCNP CCNA and MCSA certifications.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

B. Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering from University of Kerala in 2009 with 65%.

CERTIFICATIONS

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCIE#48189 in Service Provider Technologies.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco ID: CSCO12193494.

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP- ROUTE), Cisco ID: CSCO12193494.

Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)

NETWORKING EXPERIENCE

Sr. Associate, Client Network Delivery at AT&T from June 2014 till date

Job Profile:

Perform network implementations remotely by coordinating with customer, onsite technicians and other teams involved. Host and lead the implementation bridge calls

Work with design team to propose solutions to client requirements

Implementation of WAN/LAN/Datacenter/Wireless Infrastructure for various AT&T Customers.

Prepare technical/process documents. Provide trainings to the new hires.

Provide L3 support to maintenance team in case of escalations

Implementation of wireless network of Hilton Hotels and Wal-Mart.

Network Engineer at IPsoft Global Services Pvt Ltd, ITPL, Bangalore from Jan 2013- May 2014Company Profile: IT Infrastructure Management Services

Client: The Home Depot (Through Cisco Systems, Cisco NOC)

Roles and Responsibilities:

Maintaining Internal Network of around 2200,The Home Depot Sites across US, Canada

Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco 2951 routers, Cisco 3750G POE Switch Stack, Cisco 5500, 4400 series Wireless LAN Controllers, Cisco Access Points etc.

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Hands on experience in troubleshooting Switching issues, port security, DHCP snooping, BPDU guard, Voice over Wired and Wireless Networks, Wireless Coverage Issues, BGP over Frame Relay VPN circuits

Cisco 3750 G Stack configuration, MST, RSTP, VTP etc.

High Availability of Routers through HSRP. Failover between primary T1 circuit and backup VSAT circuit by object tracking and SLAs.

Maintaining the VLAN database across Switch stacks which are connected by etherchannel trunk links.

Configuring Cisco WLCs through GUI and CLI, Pushing Configurations from Wireless Control System(WCS),

Cisco Light Weight Access point fixing and verifying wireless coverage across the site.

Work with Cisco TAC in case of Hardware Failures. Router, Stack, WLC, AP replacements etc.

Ensure the SLA of Tickets with priorities through IPsoft’s Proprietary Tool IPcenter.

IOS Up-gradation and Licensing of Cisco Routers, Switches and WLCs.

Coordinating with Vendors like ATT, Verizon, Fortinet in the case of Network Emergencies or Outages

Implementing and Managing Cisco DMVPN, Site to Site VPN.

Configuration changes across number of sites through RFCs by running scripts in Linux based IPmon Servers.

Network engineer at Tata Communications Ltd, Bangalore from Feb 2012 to Nov 2012.

Company Profile: Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Responsibilities:

Configuration and troubleshooting of advanced Cisco routing and switching technologies for Bangalore Tata Communication’s Leased Line, and VPN clients.

Handling TCL’s Micro POP (Point of Presence-distributed more than 100 locations across Bangalore) events. (Cisco 7606/09).

Implementing routing using protocols like OSPF, BGP and static and default routing.

Analyzing & Troubleshooting WAN & LAN utilization issues in customer network.

Configuring VLANs, Inter VLAN Routing & port based security in Cisco Switches.

Create and edit access lists. Analyzing STP related issues, IOS issues, up gradation of cisco IOS.

Good Exposure in remedy ticketing system and WhatsUp Gold.

Visiting customers for either installing or replacement of MUX, Router etc.

Proper documentation of network setup and change. Creating network diagrams using

Microsoft Visio.

Proper replacement of redundant cards like SUP, SIP and SPA of high end routers.

Network Administrator at Expertise Labs, Kerala from August 2010 to Oct 2011.

Responsibilities:

Configuring 2612 Series Router and 2950 Switch.

Hands on Experience in Network Cable crimping, Patching and rack dressing.

Managing and maintaining Microsoft Windows based systems in the organization.

Managing VLAN and IP address database.

Maintaining network configuration, connectivity and testing.

Creating and Editing Access Lists.

Interact with vendors such as ISP and others.

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Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco ASA 5510.

Installing Windows server 2003 in a RAID 5 volume with necessary services for webhosting.

Create and maintain VLANs with a Dell power connect 5224 switch.

Planning, Configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft Network Management technologies

Including DNS, DHCP, ISA server, Ms Exchange 2003 in Domain environment.

Centrally manage Users, groups, folders and network resources using Active Directory.

Training Undergone:

Attended 6 months training program CCITSE (CMS Certified IT Support Executive) in CMS Info Systems, Cochin, in 2010, which includes CCNA, MCSA, RH033, A+ and hardware basics.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Technologies: WAN, LAN, DC Networks, Wireless

Vendors: Cisco, Dlink, Ruckus,Juniper, Checkpoint

Products: Cisco Routers, Nexus 7k/5k, Cisco Switches, Cisco 65xx, 45xx, 37xx, WLC, WCS, LWAPPs

WAN: IP Routing, Frame Relay, ATM, Multi-Layer Switching, ACL’s, NAT, T1/E1, DS3/OC3, MPLS VPN, MPLS Traffic Engineering, VPLS, L2TPV3.

Routing: Cisco 4000 / 4500 / 6500 / 7200 routers, Protocols include RIP, OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MBGP, EIGRP, MPLS, VRF, L3 VPN’s, IPsec, VPNs, ACL’s, NAT, CoS

LAN/Switching: Cisco Catalyst 3500 / 3550 / 3700 / 3900 / 4000 / 6500 series switches,, 802.1q, ISL, Ether Channel, Multicast, SNMP, VSS, VTP, STP, RSTP, HSRP/VRRP, vDC, vPC, VRF, FCoE, DHCP, Traffic Shaping

Wireless: Cisco 55xx, 44xx WLCs,Cisco 1200/1600 APs, Ruckus Controllers, 802.1x, WPA/WPA2 and WEP with TKIP / AES

Security: Cisco ASA, Checkpoint

SOFT SKILLS

Dedicated to profession and highly motivated towards target achievements.

Effective communication skills. Good analytical and decision making ability.

Positive attitude, Friendliness and Flexibility to achieve success in job.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 26-05-1988

Nationality: Indian

Father’s Name: Viswanatha Pillai

Marital status: Single

Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam

Passport No: K2744734, Exp Date: 15-02-2022. PAN : AOXPV4890G

Permanent Address: Kilikkottu Puthen Veedu, Chayalode PO, Pathanamthitta, Kerala 691556, India.

I hereby declare that all the details furnished above are correct to the best of my knowledge.

Vinu.V.Pillai

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