Network Engineer Automation

Anupama Vudala

Network Automation Engineer

334-***-**** *****************@*****.*** Montgomery, AL - 36117 linkedin.com/in/anupama-vudala-84943834a/ SUMMARY

Network Engineer with 4 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing secure and high-performing network infrastructures. Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Juniper, and Checkpoint devices, including firewalls, routers, and switches with LTE/SAE gateways, EPC networks, and cloud-based platforms. Implemented VPNs, MPLS, and SD-WAN solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity and scalability. Strong background in testing and optimizing Level 2 Level 3 protocols. Experienced in network security, including firewall management, ACLs, and identity access control. Proficient in automation tools and Python to streamline network operations. SKILLS

Network Devices: Routers, Switches, Firewalls (Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Juniper NetScreen), LTE SAE Gateways Network Design & Configuration: DNS Servers

Protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, SSL VPN, IPSEC, PEAP, EAP-TLS Security: Firewall configuration, ACL management, VPN management, Cisco ISE, Blue Coat, Websense, AD Monitoring & Management Tools: Netscout, Indeni, EM7, Gigamon, Aruba Industrial Control Systems: SCADA, PLC

Data Handling: DDE configuration, Excel

Automation & Virtualization: Python, ESX, KVM, XEN Testing & Validation: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, IOT Testing, Feature Testing, Performance Testing, Services Testing Compliance & Audits: Security audits

EXPERIENCE

CAPITAL ONE – USA

Network Automation Engineer Jan 2025 – Present

Installed and troubleshot LTE SAE Gateways, Firewalls, and Routers, ensuring 99.9% uptime across 150+ network devices and resolving 95% of critical issues within 24 hours.

Conducted comprehensive troubleshooting of hardware, software, and EPC Network components, reducing network downtime by 30% and resolving 85 critical issues across core, distribution, and access layers within 6 months.

Tested Layer 2/3 protocols like BGP, OSPF, and MPLS, completing 50+ test cases and improving network performance by 20% while achieving 100% compliance with industry standards.

Created automation scripts in Python, reducing manual configuration time by 70% and enabling 100+ successful demo configurations for routing, switching, and security platforms.

CVS HEALTH – USA

Network Engineer Intern July 2024 – Dec 2024

Installed and arranged 50+ new network devices (routers and switches) under the supervision of senior engineers, ensuring 99.9% uptime and a 30% improvement in network efficiency.

Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of 100+ network device configurations, achieving a 99% accuracy rate, and guided 20+ team members on setting up and managing 500+ user accounts, permissions, and access rights.

Managed network security by updating 20+ firewalls, overseeing 15 VPN connections, and assisting with 6 security audits, resulting in a 40% reduction in network vulnerabilities.

Created and edited animation along with the establishment of MIMIC Communication with PLC via SCADA.

Optimized & maintained F5 networks, analyzing performance metrics and planning upgrades to ensure optimal network capabilities & security.

Performed rigorous testing across all phases (Unit, Integration, IOT, Feature, Performance, and Services testing), executing 300+ test cases and validating network reliability, resulting in a 25% improvement in scalability. COGNIZANT – INDIA

Junior Network Engineer Jan 2020 – July 2023

Designed, established and configured firewalls such as Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Juniper NetScreen, and other security appliances to enforce robust network security policies.

Added and troubleshot MPLS circuits, VPNs, SSL VPN connections for secure & reliable network communication across distributed environments.

Setup and deployed Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) to authorize users based on protocols like PEAP and EAP-TLS, ensuring secure and policy-based network access control.

Migrated existing IPSEC VPN tunnels from Pre-Shared Key authentication for Authority, enhancing network security and scalability and expertise with Virtualization ESX, KVM and XEN in VM ware.

Monitored and analyzed alerts from firewalls, VPNs, and other security devices using tools like Indeni, EM7, Gigamon, and Aruba, ensuring threat detection and resolution.

Configured and monitored Cisco ASA 5500 firewalls and Juniper NetScreen 520M Firewalls, implementing robust security policies to protect large- scale service provider networks.

Designed and managed secure web content gateways such as Blue Coat and Websense to enforce content filtering policies and protect against malicious web traffic.

EDUCATION

Masters in Computer Science Dec 2024

Auburn University, AL

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