Network Engineer It Specialist

Vaidhyaraj Kunchum

Chicago, Illinois, United States *****************@*****.*** 872-***-**** in/vaidhyaraj-kunchum-07246b203 SUMMARY

Passionate Network Engineer and IT Specialist with expertise in internetworking, security, and automation. Skilled in optimizing network performance, ensuring security, and managing enterprise connectivity, with a strong focus on efficiency and reliability. With a meticulous and problem-solving mindset, I specialize in network infrastructure, automation-driven solutions, and critical incident management. Committed to continuous learning, I aim to leverage cutting-edge advancements to enhance operations. I look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate my expertise in an interview setting.

EXPERIENCE

Information Technology Specialist

Depaul University - College of Law February 2022 - June 2024, Chicago, IL Managed network configuration and administration, deploying and maintaining Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring 99.9% uptime across all infrastructure.

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Implemented security administration policies, managing firewall rules, VPN access (Ivanti), Active Directory (AD), and intrusion detection measures, reducing cybersecurity incidents by 40%.

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Troubleshot and resolved network and system issues, diagnosing hardware failures, software conflicts, and connectivity disruptions across LAN, WLAN, and WAN environments, improving resolution time by 50%.

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Led configuration management, overseeing VLAN segmentation, DHCP, DNS, and routing protocols, optimizing network performance for 500+ users and reducing latency by 30%.

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Supported enterprise-wide systems and large-scale deployments, managing network upgrades, system migrations, and outage response, preventing unplanned disruptions and ensuring seamless transitions.

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Provided leadership in change and outage management, coordinating maintenance schedules, implementing failover solutions, and ensuring zero downtime during critical updates.

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Research Assistant

DePaul University - Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media June 2023 - November 2023, Chicago, IL

• Developed an AI-powered network monitoring system, analyzing 1M+ data points to detect anomalies and optimize performance.

• Implemented machine learning models (Isolation Forest, Autoencoders), achieving 92% accuracy in identifying network anomalies.

• Optimized network performance through automation (Python, Ansible, Netmiko), reducing manual troubleshooting time by 40%.

• Designed and deployed a Grafana dashboard with 100+ key performance indicators for real-time network insights.

• Captured and analyzed network traffic using Wireshark and NetFlow, identifying 20+ recurring patterns for performance improvement.

• Authored technical documentation outlining model performance, anomaly trends, and optimization strategies for enterprise use. Web Developer

NEEMIIT PRIME TECHNOLOGY DIGITAL PRIVATE LIMITED August 2019 - January 2020, Hyderabad, INDIA

• Developed and deployed scalable web applications using Angular, React.js, and Node.js, optimizing performance and security.

• Designed REST APIs and ensured cross-browser compatibility for seamless user experience.

• Improved website reliability and performance, reducing load times and optimizing user engagement.

• Managed project workflows with Git-based version control, ensuring efficient collaboration. Technical Support Representative

IBM India Private Limited October 2018 - May 2019, Hyderabad, INDIA Configured and optimized enterprise network infrastructure, managing 150+ Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring 99.9% uptime and improving network efficiency by 35%.

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Led network troubleshooting and issue resolution, diagnosing TCP/IP failures, VLAN misconfigurations, and firewall rule conflicts, reducing critical outage resolution time by 50%.

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Administered security policies, managing VPN configurations (Cisco AnyConnect, AT&T VPN, SAS VPN), ACL rules, and intrusion prevention systems, reducing unauthorized access incidents by 40%.

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Provided system administration and configuration management, deploying BGP and OSPF routing policies, optimizing path selection and reducing packet loss by 30%.

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Supported enterprise-wide infrastructure projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement network automation and system upgrades, preventing downtime during high-impact deployments.

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Led change and outage management initiatives, coordinating root cause analysis, failover strategies, and emergency response plans, ensuring SLA compliance of 98%.

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EDUCATION

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Master of Science in Computer Science

Depaul University • Chicago, IL • 2024

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology • Hyderabad, INDIA • 2017 CERTIFICATIONS

SY0-701 - CompTIA Security+ certification

Pearson VUE Authorized Center • 2025

COURSEWORK

Distributed Systems, Scripting for Network Management, Security Testing and Assessment, Continuous Delivery and Devops Database Programming, Intelligent Information Retrieval, Object Oriented Modeling, Software Testing and Quality Assurance, Information Architecture and Content Strategy Depaul University • 2024

INVOLVEMENT

Junior Network Security Analyst

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India • Association for Computing Machinery • March 2014 - April 2014 Participated on Network Implementation and Security workshop held at Dept. of ECE, Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad for a duration of 1 month.

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Engaged in in-depth concepts of networking, creating networks, configuring CISCO routers and switches along with softwares Packet Tracer, GNS, Wireshark.

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SKILLS

Networking & Protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, DHCP, ACLs, NAT, Load Balancing, QoS, DNS, VPNs (IPSec, SSL VPN) Network Automation & Scripting: Python, Bash, Ansible, Netmiko, Shell scripting, REST APIs Network Infrastructure & Security: Cisco, Juniper, Aruba routers, switches, firewalls; Firewall Policies, Endpoint Security, Symantec Endpoint Protection

Cloud Networking & Virtualization: AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Networks, Cisco Meraki, Hyper-V, VMware Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Wireshark, NetFlow, SolarWinds, SNMP, iPerf Performance Optimization: Reducing latency, resolving packet loss, improving network efficiency, capacity planning Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat), macOS, Windows Server Incident Management & Change Control: ServiceNow, ITIL Framework Cross-Functional Collaboration: Git/GitHub, Agile methodologies, Workflow documentation

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