Nagamalleswari Peram
Network Engineer
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Professional Summary
Network Engineer with 4+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing secure and scalable network infrastructures. Adept at troubleshooting and optimizing network performance, ensuring security, and collaborating across departments to implement high-quality solutions. Skilled in Cisco technologies, Microsoft environments, VMware, and cloud networking. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with expertise in Active Directory, Exchange, and virtualization.
Skills
Networking: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, STP, VTP, VXLAN
Hardware: Cisco ISR 921, ISR 4431, 1120, 8200, Catalyst switches
Security: Firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint), IDS/IPS, IPsec, SSL VPNs
Cloud: AWS (VPC, EC2, VPN, Direct Connect), Azure (VNets, ExpressRoute)
Microsoft: Active Directory, Exchange, Windows Server
Virtualization: VMware, ESXi, vSphere
Automation & Monitoring: Ansible, Python, Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, teamwork
Experience
Network Engineer Goldman Sachs
May 2024 – Present Remote, USA
Designed and deployed Cisco routers and Layer 3 switches using OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
Configured VLANs, STP, VTP, and link aggregation to enhance Layer 2 network efficiency.
Implemented firewall policies, VPNs, and NAT/PAT configurations for network security.
Managed Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange for seamless integration.
Integrated VMware solutions for virtualization and optimized server performance.
Deployed and managed Azure Virtual Networks, VPN Gateways, and ExpressRoute.
Integrated network monitoring tools (Nagios, PRTG) for real-time performance visibility.
Managed DNS, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6, and site-to-site VPNs across multiple environments.
Network Engineer InvestMitra
Aug 2021 – July 2023 Hyderabad, India
Configured OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and Access Control Lists (ACLs) for secure networking.
Led a NetScaler to F5 migration, ensuring minimal downtime and improved performance.
Automated network management using Ansible and Python, improving efficiency.
Managed MPLS networks across 150+ sites using Cisco and Arista switches.
Engineered cloud networking with Azure Virtual Networks, VPN, and ExpressRoute.
Configured VMware environments for server virtualization and load balancing.
Supported Juniper SRX routers and managed on-premises-to-cloud migrations.
Network Engineer Sigma Info Tech
Feb 2020 – July 2021 Hyderabad, India
Optimized routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and secured network operations.
Implemented firewall policies and secured network infrastructure with Nokia IPSO OS.
Managed AWS VPCs, Site-to-Site VPNs, and Direct Connect.
Deployed Cisco Nexus 9000 in ACI fabric for SDN automation.
Managed Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange for efficient network management.
Integrated VMware ESXi for optimized virtualization and server consolidation.
Monitored and troubleshot AWS-based applications for high network availability.
Education
Master of Science in Information Technology
Valparaiso University Aug 2023 – Dec 2024
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication
QIS College of Engineering and Technology June 2016 – Sept 2020
Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (In Progress)
AWS Certified Advanced Networking (Planned)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) (Planned)