Profile Summary:

Over Eight years of experience in IT Network & Security with specialization in SD-WAN, Cisco Routing & Switching, Cisco ASA Firewall, FortiGate Firewalls, FortSwitches, Forti APs, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 BIGIP LTM, IT Security, Wireless Infrastructure, Data Center Management and BTS Commissioning

More than Two years of experience in Telecom Industry

More than Two years of experience in Customer Service Industries

Core Competency

SD-WAN

Routing Technology

Switching Technology

Firewall & IT Security

Wireless Controllers & Wireless Access Points

F5 BIG-IP LTM

Data Center Technology

Network Management tools

Disaster recovery planning and implementation

Incident Management

Project Management and implementation

Migration and Integration of 3rd party sites

Analyzing issues and providing resolution

Network & Security Solutions

Standardization of technology and configuration

Process documentation and product training

ITSM & ITIL

Academics:

Degree

University

Bachelor of Technology (Electronics & Communication)

Adhiyamaan Engineering College, Anna University

HSC

AHSEC Board

HSLC

SEBA Board

Trainings Completed:

1.FortiGate 60F, 100E, 600E & 1100E

FortiGate firewall and features

IPv4 Policies

Central SNAT

SD-WAN Rules

2.Tunnel Technology using DMVPN

DYNAMIC MULTIPOINT VPN (DMVPN) FUNDAMENTALS

Routing with DMVPN

DMVPN Phases

IPSec+GRE versus DMVPN

SSL VPN

Configuration Changes

3.Cisco ASA Firewall

Cisco ASA Features, NATs and ACLs

Zone Based Policy Firewall & Modular Policy

Switch Security and IP Source Guard

Application and Infrastructure Security

Threats, Vulnerability Analysis, and Mitigation

4.F5 BIG-IP LTM

BIG-IP licensing, provisioning, and network configuration

Using dynamic load balancing methods

Processing traffic with virtual servers

Configuring high availability

Customizing application delivery with iRules

5.Aruba Networks Wireless LAN Controllers & Access Points

Planning & Designing WLAN Technologies

Security & Identity Management

WLAN media and application services

Autonomous Deployment Model & BYOD

Unified Deployment Model (Centralized & Converged)

6.ITIL and ITSM

Understanding the need of standards and process

Implementing standard and process on IT business

Technical Skills:

Routing Technology

Configuration, implementation and troubleshooting of various WAN topologies

Good hands-on experience and troubleshooting experience on FortiGate 100E and 600E, Cisco Nexus 7K, 5K and FEX, ISR G1 & G2, ASR & VXR routers

Good knowledge on Routing Protocols such as OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, BGP, IP Multicast Routing, Policy Based Routing, DMVPN, Next Gen Routing

Good knowledge on WAN Protocols such as Leased line, DSL, ISDN, PPP, Frame Relay, HDLC, MPLS

Good knowledge on configuring and troubleshooting on tunneling technologies such IPsec, GRE & mGRE

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in ISP Routing Policies like MPLS based L2 & L3 VPN, VRF Lite and various Network Architectures

Extensive experience in dealing with Vendors for MPLS/DSL installations

Hands on experience on Quality of Services technology

Configured connectivity monitoring technology on Cisco devices e.g. IP SLA

Good knowledge and exposure on HSRP, VRRP, GLBP

Good Knowledge on various types of route filtering mechanism using various ACLs, Distribute-list, Prefix-list

Configuration of Cisco Routers 1800/2800/3600/7200 Series, Cisco ASR Routers, ISR 4331 & 4431

Switching Technology

Configuration, implementation and troubleshooting of LAN topologies

Good Knowledge on switching protocols such as Fortilink, VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP, MST, PVSTP & PVSTP+, Inter-Vlan Routing, Private VLAN, Ether Channels, Cisco Hybrid & CAT-OS, Native and Modular IOS, NX-OS, vPC, VXLAN

FortSwitch 248E, Cisco Switches 2900/ 3000/4000/6500 Series, Cisco Nexus 7K, 5K and FEX

Firewall & IT Security

Good hands-on experience and troubleshooting experience on FortiGate 100E and 600E, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA 5505, 5510/5512X, 5525, 5545 and 5585

Good Knowledge on various types of NAT technologies

Configuring RADIUS or TACACS+ & AAA authentication on Cisco ASA firewalls

Good knowledge of design and installation of Cisco ASA and FortiGate firewall as per requirement

Good knowledge of implementation of object groups, services and ports on FortiGate, Palo Alto and Cisco ASA Firewalls

Configured Firewall logging & packet capture, DMZs and related security policies and monitoring

Configuration of multiple context, different type of Failover on Cisco ASA

Configure and Troubleshoot SSL VPN issue

Wireless Controllers & Wireless Access Points

Extensive knowledge of Wireless infrastructure like WLAN Controllers, WAPs, 20 - 802.1x & EAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS, WPA-2

Extensive knowledge of architecture & implementation of BYOD and Guest Wireless Network

Extensive hands-on experience working on Aruba Networks ClearPass product

Motorola and Aruba Networks Wireless Products

Configure and deploy several models of Fortinet, Aruba and Motorola devices

Design and implement Wi-Fi network based on heat map

F5 BIG-IP LTM

Installed and Configured F5 BIG-IP LTM load balancer for WebLogic farm for SSL

Configuration of BIG IP 3900, Viprion 2400

Configuration of VIPs, Pools and Nodes

Upgrade software images of F5 BIG IPs

Configuration of F5 BIG IP 4000 series Enterprise Manager

Good knowledge of SSL Offload, Sticky connection, Client & Server SSL

Data Center Technology

Good hands-on experience and troubleshooting experience on Cisco Nexus 7K, 5K 6K

Deploy and configure Single homed & dual homed FEX

Good knowledge of vPC, VDC, VSS, FCoE, OTV & Cisco FabricPath

Good understanding of leaf & spine topology

Network Management tools

Preparation of network design using Microsoft Visio post reviewing the existing topology.

Good knowledge on various network tools such as HP NNMI, HP NA, Solarwinds, MS Visio

Basic knowledge and understanding of Unix and Python scripting language

Good knowledge on various monitoring tools such as Entuity, Solarwinds, Traverse, MRTG, HP-NA, HP NNMi

Worked on Remedy ticketing tool

Good knowledge on processes such as ITSM & ITIL

SCADA Technology :

Define and improve internal procedures to manage the systems maintenance within the company guidelines and compliance framework

Perform detailed problem analysis on critical incidents to prevent reoccurring issues and improve resolution time

Complete SCADA assessments, develop SCADA Master Plans, and develop control system design documents. Program, test, and commission control systems

Technical management, planning and controlling of one’s own engineering work packages

Coordination of SCADA system service delivery (troubleshooting, development, upgrades and training) with operations and other automation groups

Configure network path for Fire Rover, PLC, HMI and other SCADA related devices in order to have the SCADA communication run smoothly internally and externally as per the requirement.

Experience Snapshot:

Employer

Designation

Employment Period

Microland Ltd

Assoc. Manager - Technology

Jan 2014 - Present

Unisys

Service Support Representative

June 2012 to Dec 2013

Infotech Solution

BTS Engineer

July 2009 to Dec 2011

Aditya Birla Minacs

Associate

Apr 2008-June 2009

Projects & Assignments:

Project : Onsite support / Lead – L2 Network Team

Company Name: Microland Ltd.

Customer Name: Bridgestone Americas / Waste Management Inc.

Location: Akron, Ohio, USA / Bangalore, Karnataka India

Duration: From Jan 2014 till date

Responsibilities:

Engaged in Client location (Bridgestone in Akron, Ohio) for managing the various sites in Akron such as Data Center, Research Lab, Polymer station and Tier Labs.

Leading L2 Network team of offshore

Responsible for delivering L2 network services to client

Maintain and build relationship with client to get the requirement/task and relay them to the team and help team to ensure delivery of services within stipulated time

Discussion with stakeholders to build SD-WAN project, CNG-SCADA, Recycle-SCADA sites of WM

Gather requirement from customers and stakeholders to decide on equipment at remote sites

Pre-configure all kind of devices in case failure of entire unit and assist team to swap out in data center

Troubleshoot complex data center issue involving compute and networking

Troubleshoot all hardware issues for all kind of networking devices at data center

Standardized all data center devices and remote site devices to WM standard config

Actively supported client during phases of design, implement and operation of Aruba Wireless Infrastructure

Troubleshoot SSL VPN issue

Actively involved with vendors to configure and troubleshoot network issues for Tier 0 and Tier 1 sites across US

Assist client’s tools team to install and operate Solarwinds, HP NNMi, Service-Now and Entuity

Coordinate with service providers, hardware vendors and business during the various phases to restore the services

Install and configure Fortinet gears at 1200+ sites for the SD-WAN project

Install and operate 700+ Motorola AP 6532 across US for one of the business unit of WM

Configure and troubleshoot VRFs for data center

Configure and troubleshoot below hardware and software:-

FortiGate 60F, 100E, 600E & 1100E

FortiSwitch 248E

FortiAP 421E, 224E and 222E

Cisco Nexus 7K,6K,5K and FEX using 40G ports

Cisco ASR 1004, Cisco 6500E (with 2T SUP)

Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls

Cisco WAE-7341 and 600 Series

IronPort M660 and S670

Motorola WLC RFS 7000, Motorola AP5131, 7131, 6532

Aruba WLC 3400, IAP, RAP, Aruba Clear Pass

BIGIP F5 LTM 3900 and Viprion 2200 and 2400

Network management using below tools

Solarwinds, HP NA & HP NNMi, Entuity, Traverse

PRTG

Remedy ITSM, Service-Now

SharePoint

Project : Service Desk Support for internal employees

Company Name: Unisys

Customer Name: Unilever

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka India

Duration: June 2012 to Dec 2013

Responsibilities:

Providing support to the Company’s Internal Employees with issues related to Windows XP, Windows 7 and other Office applications

Interact with different teams in order to resolve issues related to Network, Security and Servers

Project : BTS Commissioning

Company Name: Infotech Solution

Customer Name: Vodafone

Location: Guwahati, Assam India

Duration: From September 2012 till date

Responsibilities:

Commission the BTS of mobile towers

Establishing the MW link between two mobile towers

Project : Technical support for Apple products

Company Name: Aditya Birla Minacs

Customer Name: Apple Inc.

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka India

Duration: Apr 2008 - June 2009

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot and resolve the issues that customers are facing with their iPods and iTunes

Sell Apple Care Protection Plan to the customers

NAME : Rupam Buragohain

Place : Akron, Ohio, USA

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