Network Engineer Financial Services

Praveen Sapavath

Network Engineer

Montgomery, AL • *****************@*****.*** • 334-***-**** • linkedin.com/in/praveen-s-6469ab300/ Professional Summary

Network Engineer with experience in network automation, security fortification, and performance optimization for global financial and manufacturing clients. Proven expertise in deploying MPLS, VLAN segmentation, and advanced firewall configurations to enhance network reliability and secure data transmission, achieving a 99.9% uptime and significant cost savings. Experience in using Python, YAML, and industry-standard tools such as Wireshark, CA Spectrum, and HPNA to streamline operations and reduce incident response times by up to 55%. Skills

Routing Protocols: RIP v1/2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, PBR, VxLAN, Multicast Switching: VLANs, Dot1Q, VTP, STP, PVST, RPVST, Port Security Scripting: Python, YAML, GIT

Tools: CA Spectrum, HPNA, Infoblox, Wireshark, Gigamon, IXIA Hardware: Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Cloud

Firewalls: Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX

Work Experience

Edward Jones, USA Feb 2024 – Present

Network Automation Engineer

● Spearheaded the automation of network configurations for a financial services platform, overseeing the integration of Python and YAML scripts to streamline firewall and routing changes, enhancing system reliability for subscription-based financial services.

● Implemented CA Spectrum and HPNA tools to refine firewall rules and secure financial transactions, cutting response times by 40% and ensuring PCI-DSS compliance.

● Orchestrated routing infrastructure to support over 250,000 users, boosting transaction speed by 30% and enabling real-time updates for ROI funds, real estate investments, and 401(k) services.

● Initiated Cisco ASA and Juniper SRX firewalls, blocking 98% of cyber threats while ensuring uninterrupted access for verified users.

● Designed and implemented VLAN segmentation and Dot1Q tagging, increasing network stability by 20%, especially during peak usage and market volatility.

● Developed network monitoring solutions with Wireshark and Python scripts, reducing troubleshooting time by 50% and ensuring continuous platform availability.

● Leveraged VxLAN for secure, high-performance communication, improving real-time financial data synchronization by 25%.

● Coordinated with IT teams to deploy Cisco, Juniper, and Arista hardware, achieving 99.9% uptime and ensuring continuous access to key financial services.

Capital One, USA July 2023 – Dec 2023

Network Engineer Intern

● Aided the automation of firewall configurations across the company’s network using advanced Python scripting; enhanced security response times by 60%, while ensuring strict compliance with PCI-DSS standards for sensitive transactions.

● Fostered LAN segmentation to isolate sensitive customer transaction records and account details from regular network traffic, enhancing overall network efficiency while achieving a 30% reduction in congestion during peak financial reporting times.

● Empowered to the configuration of Cisco ASA firewalls, ensuring protection for payment data and other sensitive financial information, blocking 99% of cyber-attacks while maintaining optimal system performance and access for users.

● Monitored network performance and health by assisting senior engineers with CA Spectrum and Wireshark, identifying and troubleshooting issues, reducing solving times by 40%.

● Engineered the design and deployment of a reliable network infrastructure across branch offices, working alongside senior engineers to configure BGP, OSPF, and MPLS protocols, resulting in improved communication between financial databases and transaction systems.

● Facilitated in deploying Port Security and RPVST protocols to protect the network from internal threats, helping to reduce unauthorized device access and contributing to a 20% decrease in downtime. DXC Technology, India Jan 2018 - July 2022

Network Analyst

● Managed and resolved over 250 service requests related to network troubleshooting, system maintenance, patching, and user support, maintaining a 95% first-response resolution rate and ensuring smooth operations for all network layers across the organization.

● Coordinated and executed disaster recovery drills for more than 10 high-priority clients, including comprehensive FIS Core DR exercises, ensuring that mission-critical systems are fully restored within 4 hours, minimizing downtime and protecting business continuity.

● Administered 24/7 Tier-3 technical support in a team rotation, collaborating with Cisco TAC and Juniper J-TAC to diagnose and resolve complex network issues, reducing times by 40% and improving service delivery for clients.

● Configured MPLS circuits across diverse client networks, including ATM/IMA, PPP, Frame Relay, and Ethernet technologies, resulting in a 25% improvement in data throughput and reliable network connectivity.

● Deployed and maintained secure VPN solutions for over 20 clients, implementing site-to-site IPSec VPNs, GRE tunnels, and ISDN backup links, ensuring uninterrupted and encrypted communication for critical business functions.

● Configured and fine-tuned routing protocols including RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP, optimizing traffic flow and reducing network latency by 15% through the use of policy-based routing and route maps for more efficient data delivery.

● Configured multi VLAN environments with inter VLAN routing, ISL trunking, EtherChannel, STP, and Port Security, resulting in a 20% reduction in network congestion and maximized security for client data transfer across all locations.

Projects

Global Network Overhaul and Security Enhancement for Manufacturing Client Dec 2023

● Spearheaded a comprehensive network infrastructure upgrade for a manufacturing client, boosting data transfer speeds by 32% and enhancing overall system performance across regional and international locations.

● Developed and deployed automated network monitoring tools and fault detection protocols, maintaining a 99.96% network uptime, supporting the client's mission-critical operations.

● Optimized the network architecture by integrating advanced routing protocols such as EIGRP and OSPF, eliminating routing inefficiencies, reducing loops, and cutting operational expenses by 15%. Education

Masters in Information Systems Auburn University at Montgomery, AL, USA Dec 2023

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