IT/OT Infra Network & Security Manager
PERSONAL DETAILS - AMAR DILIP CHAVAN
Residential Address: 801, Ganesh Plaza, Sec-11, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai Date of Birth: 14th September 1986
Nationality: Indian
Contact No: 922-***-****
Email: ****.***********@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
A results-driven network manager with 15 Years of experience in designing, implementing & managing complex IT & OT networks. Strong expertise in network infrastructure planning, security protocols & troubleshooting. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize network performance & ensure smooth operations in fast-paced environments. EDUCATION HISTORY
B.E Electronics from Mumbai University with First Class Certifications:
• CCNA
• CCNP Routing & Switching
• ITILV3 Certified
• Certified Ethical Hacking Certified
• Certified PLC programmer
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Networking:
• Advance knowledge of standard networking skills such as TCP/IP protocols, routing, switching etc.
• Hands on Experience in configuration of Switches, Routers & Firewall.
• Hands on experience in deployment of Wifi network.
• Hands on experience with VLAN, STP, MSTP, VTP, Ether channel, Stack, Subnetting.
• Strong Knowledge of Static Routing, OSPF, BGP, NAT, ACL, HSRP, NAC.
• Hands on experience on NGFW Firewall like Cisco ASA & Firepower, Palo Alto, Checkpoint & Fortinet firewalls.
• Strong understanding of IPsec & GRE Tunnels.
• Strong experience in network troubleshooting.
• Configured, Managed, Monitored & Analyzed IPS/IDS signatures.
• Strong Understanding of VPN, MPLS-VPN & MPLS-IP Network.
• Experience in Handling Active Directory, AAA, and SYSLOG & NMS (Solar winds) server.
• Hands of experience with Symantec, Trendmicro AV & Manage engine patch management solution.
• Experience with network vulnerability sniffing & scanning tools like Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus.
• Familiarity with security frame works & standards like ISO 27001,NIST. SDH Technology:
• Familiar with Optical Fiber (OPGW, UNDERGROUND, ADSS).
• Familiar with all Optical Network & Test Instruments (OTDR, SPLICER, POWER METER).
• Fiber infrastructure maintenance & deployment.
• Hands on experience in SDH/PDH Network Design & Engineering.
• Hands on experience in Ethernet over SDH (EOS), E1, VC-12, VC-3, VC-4 Circuit Provisioning.
• Understanding of protection mechanisms employed with SDH networks MSP, SNCP.
• Commissioning & maintenance of ABB SDH Multiplexer (FOX515, FOX615). Voice:
• Understanding of Voice Infrastructure.
• System Administration & Maintenance of Alcatel OXE & OXO Telephone Exchange. OT Infra-SCADA, RTU PLC:
• Understanding of Industrial control system (PLC/DCS/RTU/SCADA).
• Strong understanding of dataflow from PLC, SCADA in OT Network.
• Basic understanding of OT protocols(Modbus,Proficus,IEC104,IEC61850) Product Exposure:
• Networking
Switches-Cisco, Allied Telesis, Juniper.
Firewall-Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint.
• NMS SYSTEM
Solar winds, Manage Engine.
• EPABX
Alcatel OXE & OXO
• Multiplexers
ABB – FOX615, FOX515, FOXU, FOX20
CTC UNION – FMUX01A, FMUX01A+
• PLC,RTU,SCADA
PLC-Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE-Fanuc.
RTU-ABB, Siemens, GE.
SCADA-RSLOGIX,SIMATIC MANAGER,OSI
• Fiber infrastructure management
OPGW 96/48/24 Core, Underground & ADSS 96/48/24 Core
• Fiber optic equipment’s
OTDR, Optical power meter, Splicer, Visual fault locator. Major project executed
• Engineering, Designing & Upgradation of Wifi Network across Tata Power IT Network.
• Engineering, Designing & Upgradation of L3 & L2 stack switches across Tata Power IT Network.
• Engineering, Designing & Upgradation of IT WAN & Core switches at DC/DR.
• Engineering, Implementation of managed SDWAN solution at Branch locations/DC & DR.
• Complete Planning, Designing, and Management & Delivery of Unified SCADA Datacentre project connectivity.
• Installation & commissioning of Perimeter firewall for IT-OT, Internal & External Firewall at DC/DR.
• Fiber network upgradation across Tata Power locations.
• Designing, Planning & Commissioning of communication infrastructure for new RSS, DSS & Solar plant.
• Planning & Commissioning for providing connectivity to new applications PQM meters, Centralize relay lab.
• Planning & commissioning of communication infrastructure for providing of ICCP data to MSEB & BEST.
• Designing, Planning & Commissioning of communication infrastructure of ABT meters across all divisions.
• Installation & Commissioning of NMS, SYSLOG & AAA server for monitoring of OT infrastructure.
• Installation & commissioning of VOIP Telephone exchange for Technopolis, Sahar, Powai & BKC locations.
• Designing & implementation of communication connectivity for various CCTV projects across TATA POWER locations.
• WORK EXPERIENCE
NOV
2009 –
Current
TATA POWER CO.LTD
Manager –IT & OT Networks
Responsibilities:
• Maintaining 99.99% overall Reliability & Availability of IT & OT Network.
• Designing, Planning & Deployment of IT & OT Network infra across Tata power locations.
• Designing of LAN, WAN Infrastructure across Tata Power IT & OT Network.
• Designing, Planning & deploying Data Center Infra.
• Responsible for large transformation project like Wifi, SDWAN, OT Datacenter project.
• Lead team of on shore & off-shore network engineers.
• Provide assessment of LAN/WAN Design & identify security gaps to provide best practices recommendation.
• Working with different vendors for solution scoping.
• Handle all technical escalations from users & Act as Level 3 escalation on network issues
• Provides technical leadership on communication related solution.
• Responsible & Overseeing the entire life cycle of Network, Firewall & VOIP.
• Oversee implementation & management of IT related projects.
• Responsible for Managing Network security which includes Firewalls.
• Responsible to ensure compliance to timely closure of audit points.
• Responsible for end to end IT infrastructure & Telecommunication network.
• Responsible for evaluating partners, suppliers & product evaluations.
• IT network operations/delivery, IT budget & procurement, Vendor management
& technical team management with 24*7 uptime & availability of mission critical applications.
Training & Inspection
• ABB Make FOX515 SDH training.
• CCIP (Service Provider) Training.
• MCSA Training.
• CCSA (Checkpoint security administrator) Training. OTHER SKILLS AND CERTIFICATES
Computer Skills:
• Microsoft XP applications (Word, Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
• MicrosoftVisio, Auto CAD.
• Basic MS-SQL Database Administration, LDAP.
• Basic HTML, PHP.
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to set deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written correspondence with an exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organised with a creative flair for project work.
• Enthusiastic self-starter who contributes well to the team.
• Ability to Work Underpressure.
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
• Trekking, Cricket, Volley ball, Kabbadi.
NOV
2008 –
NOV
2009
• Manage, Implement, Govern & improve processes & control to assure expected service quality/SLA/Uptime.
Selec Controls
Lead Engineer –Automation
• PLC programming, SCADA Implementation & HMI Designing.
• Designing & Wiring of Control Panel.
• Testing of Field Input signals Transducers, Transmitters & Sensors.
• LAN Network design for SCADA Projects.