Dmitriy Khanukayev
********@*********.*** 714-***-**** Irvine CA, USA
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitriy-khanukayev
Summary:
Experienced Network Engineer with a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust time sensitive network infrastructures. Skilled in managing and securing TCP/IP networks, configuring and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, and implementing industry-standard security protocols to ensure data integrity and protection across systems.
Areas of Expertise:
•Network Design: Strong understanding of network architecture, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN and cloud integration and hardware installations.
•Troubleshooting: Skills: Ability to identify and resolve complex network performance and connectivity issues.
•Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer working with Cisco environments.
•Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
•Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in high-pressure environments.
•System administration: 10 years Linux, Ubuntu, Fedora OS
•OpenStack: RedHat/Oracle virtual STP managements
•TCP/IP networks, firewalls, security protocols, Linux servers, Cisco Routers.
•Experience with scripting languages Python, Ansible for network automation
Professional Experience:
First American Title Insurance Company
Network Engineer
October 2024 - Present
•Cisco Refresh Project migration from Viptela to Cisco 8200 Routers
•Managed deployment and maintenance of Cisco routers utilizing SD-WAN vManage
•Orion/SolarWinds platform managing network monitoring and nodes migration
•Meraki switch, Viptela vEdge 1000, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, Cisco 8200
•Working knowledge of Network Editor, CyberArk
Verizon
Sr. Network Engineer
March 2021 - September 2024
Role:
•TCP/IP networks, firewalls, security protocols, Linux servers, Cisco Routers.
•Managed deployment and maintenance of cloud applications on RedHat OpenStack.
•Coordinated software installations and updates for Cisco, Oracle LSMS/LNP, MySQL, vSTP.
•Managing cross-functional teams’ efforts during the deployment of applications in a virtual environment.
•Linux, Ubuntu, Fedora System administration, Granite Network Inventory
•Managed network monitoring and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal performance and quick resolution of issues. Collaborated with vendors to resolve complex technical problems, maintaining system reliability and efficiency.
•Designed and implemented large-scale IP networks, including sub-netting and routing configurations, troubleshooting, Wireshark
•Planned and managed the Enterprise signaling network, overseeing call processing and customer validations. This involved ensuring seamless communication between network components, maintaining high availability, and providing efficient and secure call routing. I also implemented protocols and systems to validate customer data, ensuring accurate and reliable service delivery.
Cloud (RedHat/OpenStack) Engineer
Verizon
December 2019 - March 2021
•Developed UI applications for system performance reporting, data analytics, and KPIs tailored for upper management.
•Utilized Python, Flask, Ansible, Perl, GitLab, and handled JSON payloads and Curl for efficient application development.
•Created MySQL and SQLite databases to store historical data, presenting insights through charts.
•Understanding of OSI model concepts, including layer 2 and layer 3 protocols.
SS7 Network Engineer
•November 2007 - December 2019
•Engineered and operated WAN/LAN environments, specializing in Cisco routers and switches.
•Configured and maintained IPv4 and IPv6 networks, ensuring seamless connectivity for multiple clients.
•Network Automation utilizing Ansible, Perl, Python
•Linux system administration, file management, shell scripting, SFTP, DNS
•Expert in hardware installation and cabling of racks, DSX panels, and DACS equipment.
•Proficient in testing T1, DS3, and OC3 equipment for network performance evaluation and troubleshooting.
Education and Training:
University of Phoenix: BA in Information Systems, 1997-2001
References available upon request