Network Architect - Cloud Platform
Resume:
DAKSHESH
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CCIE# 65023
PROFILE SUMMARY
CCIE (EI) Certified Enterprise Network Architect with 19 years of experience in Cisco Routing/Switching, Data Centre, Nexus, FEX, VPC, VDC, Arista, Cisco Meraki, Cisco SD-WAN Viptela, Cisco Wireless, Network Security, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Cisco ISE, Cloud Networking, Microsoft Azure network, AWS network, F5 load-balancer etc.
Job role includes global client meetings, understanding client technical requirements, designing of structural network, Implementation & support, working on new proposals. Consultancy experience in data network, audits, designing & implementing multi-vendor enterprise solutions. Cross-functional interaction with Customers, Partners/Systems, Engineers on field, Business Units, TAC & Sales team.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
Cisco ID: CSCO11048444, CCIE# 65023
CCIE LAB certified – Enterprise Infrastructure
AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate: AZ-700
AWS Certified Solution Architect – Associate
Microsoft Azure fundamentals: AZ-900
Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR): 350-701
Cisco Certified Design Professional - CCDP
Cisco Certified Design Associate– CCDA
Cisco Certified Network Professional –Routing and Switching– CCNP
Cisco Certified Network Associate –Routing and Switching - CCNA
5 Days classroom training on Cisco Nexus, F5 load balancer,Cisco wireless, Cisco ISE & Cisco ACI
5 Days classroom training on VMware NSX
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Understanding of the Customer Strategy and Business Requirements Create architectural technology and business roadmaps that result in stronger business/IT alignment and drive adoption and usage of technology across the enterprise.
Design &deployment of Azure solutions - Azure Express route, VNET, VNET peering, NSG, Azure Firewall, site-to-site VPN, point-to-site VPN, VPN gateway, Azure Application gateway, UDR.
Design & deployment of AWS solutions - AWS VPC, Direct Connect, site-to-site VPN, AWS Transit Gateway, AWS load balancer, AWS security group, Gateway load balancer, AWS endpoints, subnets, route table.
Strong experience on OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS VPN, GRE, IPSEC, DMVPN, Vlan, STP, VTP, HSRP, VRRP, RSTP.
Configuring/installing/troubleshooting of various Cisco routers like 3900, 7200, 4000 ISR, ASR series.
Configuring/installing/troubleshooting of catalyst switches 4500, 6500, CAT 9K, Nexus 9k, Nexus 7K, Nexus 5K, FEX, VPC, VDC, Arista Switches.
Cisco Meraki cloud-based Switches MS350, MS420 series and MX appliances. Worked on Architecture of zero touch deployment of Meraki devices throughout the 10 HUB sites and 200 plus remote sites.
Configuring/installing/troubleshooting of various Cisco Wireless APs, WLCs.
Handling compliance of Infrastructure procedure such as Availability Management Business Continuity planning (BCP / DR), Change management, Incident & Problem Management.
Experience on Network security, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto firewalls, NAT, ACLs, 802.1x authentication, Cisco ISE.
BIGIP F5 load balancers - Creating VIP, Virtual Server, creating and assigning monitor to pool/node.
Experience on Network monitoring/ticketing tools (Ex. BMC Remedy, Service now, SolarWinds)
Experience on Cisco SD-WAN Viptela and Good understanding of SDWAN VeloCloud and Silver peak.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Recently Completed on-premises to Azure and AWS cloud migration projects for clients in USA and India.
Awarded as Principal-Full stack Network engineer for SDN/SD-WAN track by DXC Technology.
Completed end to end migration of 20 plus large/medium sites in Australia within 2 months timeline by proving onsite support to client and complete migration activities.
Awarded by Tech Mahindra as a Star performer for AT&T project.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IBM Sept-2022 to July-2023 Network Architect - Cloud Platform
Client: Smart Meter Texas (ONCOR Energy, Texas, USA)
oWorked as a Cloud Network Architect working on Design, Implementation & troubleshooting of Complex Enterprise Datacenter, Nexus, LAN, WAN, WLAN Networks, Network security, Microsoft Azure, AWS.
oResponsible for end-to-end service delivery for Cloud and infrastructure projects. Designing, implementing, and managing networking and cloud infrastructure.
oDesigning AWS VPC's, AWS Transit Gateways, Network load balancer, Palo Alto (VM series), application load balancer, Gateway load balancer, SD-WAN solutions, and/or other vendor multi-tenant solutions.
oDesign & deployment of Azure solutions - Azure Express route, VNET, VNET peering, NSG, Azure Firewall, site-to-site VPN, point-to-site VPN, VPN gateway, Azure Application gateway, UDR.
oAWS Transit Gateway design and implementation experience with multiple locations and multiple AWS VPC's
oWorked on RFPs and solutioning for new or existing clients, provide end to end network solutions.
oWorked on design/deployment of Cisco SDWAN Viptela, Fortinet SDWAN, and Palo Alto firewall.
DXC Technology February-2021 to Sept-2022 Senior Professional Solution Architect
Client: CIBC, Canada
oWorked as Network Architect and responsible for end-to-end service delivery for infrastructure projects. Currently working for Canada Based Banking Client.
oWorked on Design, Implementation & troubleshooting of Complex Enterprise Datacenter, Nexus, VPC, VDC, FEX, LAN, WAN, WLAN Networks. Experience on SDWAN Viptela, Fortinet SDWAN, Network security, Checkpoint firewall, NAT, ACLs, 802.1x authentications, Cisco ISE, Microsoft Azure, AWS, F5 Load balancer.
oWorked on RFPs and solutioning for new or existing clients, provide end to end network solutions.
Accenture Solutions May-2014 to February-2021 Network Consultant
Client: Johnson & Johnson - New Jersey, USA, Allianz – Germany, Shiseido - Europe
oResponsible for preparing solution, Sizing, preparing BOM, effort estimation & presentations to customer, prepare business case for solution provided, Build, configure and deliver network integration solution.
oWorked as Network Architect and worked on Design, Implementation, Network configuration & troubleshooting of Complex Enterprise Datacenter, SD-WAN, Cisco Nexus, VPC, VDC, LAN, WAN, WLAN Networks. Experience on Network security, Firewall, NAT, ACLs, 802.1x authentication, Cisco ISE, F5 Load balancer.
oWorked for MNC clients on Migration projects as an Individual contributor, SME, and leading role for a team.
oWorked as Network Architect for Pharmaceutical, Financial organization for Network design and migration project, involve in Data center, Nexus, Arista switches, WAN, LAN, WLAN, Cisco SDWAN Viptela, Network Security, VPN technologies. End to end project delivery.
oWorked on security technologies including Cisco ASA, NAT, ACLs, 802.1x authentication, Cisco ISE, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, VPN Using IPSec, etc.
oWorked on F5 load balancers - Creating VIP, Virtual Server, creating and assigning Monitor to pool/node.
oWorked for Europe based Insurance/Financial client for network transformation project. Project involved planning, Design and implementation of the network infrastructure includes multiple data center and 500 plus sites throughout the globe.
oWorked for Japan based client for their transformation project which includes design and deployment of Cisco Meraki device (Switches, Access pints) on 20 plus sites.
oPrepare design documents like HLD, LLD, Visio, implementation plan etc.
oTrack the design, planning of onsite/offshore resources, deployment, and handover process for multiple projects.
Tech Mahindra Limited Nov-2010 to May-2014 Designation: Technical Lead
Mahindra Satyam BPO limited April-2010 to Oct-2010 Designation: Senior Network Engineer
Client: AT & T, Texas, USA
oWorked for multiple accounts within AT & T on Design and Implement LAN, WAN & WLAN setup as per client requirement.
oConfiguration of Cisco Routers, Switches, Wireless infrastructure, F5 load Balancer.
oWorked on Cisco switches 6500, 4500, 3750, 35xx, 2960.
oConfigured routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
oResponsible for design, service delivery and deployment.
oConfigure switching technology VLANs, Inter-VLAN Routing, VTP, STP, HSRP.
oCreate Network Diagram and Design documents like HLD, LLD etc.
oNetwork transformation (LAN transformation).
Network Solutions (An IBM Company) Sep-2007 to April-2010 Network Engineer
SIFY Limited (Talent Maximus India Pvt. Ltd.) Feb 2007 to Sep 2007 Network Engineer
Gujarat Online Limited Jan 2005 to Feb 2007 Network Engineer
Sof-Tech World Aug 2003 to Dec 2004 Service Engineer
oWorked as a Network Engineer and responsible for setting up and manage the enterprise network LAN, WAN, Wireless LAN for customer/in-house.
oConfigured Cisco routers and switches, routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, Inter-VLAN Routing, Trunks, Ether Channel & HSRP on Cisco switches.
oInstallation and troubleshooting of lease lines, ISDN, fiber link and wireless setup.
oWorked as NOC engineer and provide 24*7 supports to customer.
Education
Electronics and Communication Engineering from Gujarat Technological University - 2003
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