Network Engineer Automation

Kushalini Chowdary Kambhampati

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Results-driven Network Engineer with a Master’s in Computer Science and hands-on experience designing, implementing, and securing enterprise-grade network infrastructures. Adept at cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), network automation, and cybersecurity. Expertise in configuring and optimizing routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), SD-WAN, VPNs, and firewalls to enhance performance, security, and scalability. Strong background in network automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Python to streamline operations. Passionate about integrating emerging technologies to drive business efficiency. SKILLS

● Cloud Computing & Services: AWS, Azure, GCP, EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS

● Networking: TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, LAN/WAN, VLAN, SD-WAN, FTTH, IPv6, IPsec, VoIP, Routing Protocols, Ethernet, Spanning Trees, Cisco Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Wi-Fi, Wireless Networking, Unified Communications, SIP, ARISTA Networks, troubleshooting.

● Security: Firewalls, Network Security, Encryption, IDS/IPS, ACL, QoS, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper Networks Products, Incident Response, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco Firewalls (ASA 5505, 5506-X, 5585), Access control, Application security, System security, Security architecture, Cryptography, Operations security

● Technical Skills: Network Design, System Administration, Virtualization, VMware, IT Management, Servers, Data Center Operations, System Deployment, Integration, Compliance, Performance Optimization, Git, PowerShell, Microsoft Exchange, Security event analysis

● Tools: Cisco IOS, Cisco Packet Tracer, Juniper, Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios, JIRA, SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Cisco Meraki, ServiceNow, Zabbix, Office 365, Windows 10, Cisco Prime, DNA Center, Cisco NSO, Terraform, Snort, Suricata, Kibana, Metasploit, Nmap, OpenSSL, Setkey

● Operating Systems: Linux/Unix, Windows Server, macOS

● Programming Languages: Python, Bash, Perl, C++

● Certifications: Cisco certified Network Associate(CCNA), AWS advanced networking specialty, Network Automation professional by Arista Networks PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Network Engineer Jan 2024 – Current

At&T USA

● Monitored enterprise network infrastructure using Zabbix, SolarWinds, and Wireshark; identified performance bottlenecks and resolved latency issues in real-time.

● Handled L2 and L2.5 troubleshooting for routers, switches (Cisco/Arista/Nexus), VPNs, and firewalls (Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto).

● Responded to and managed P1 and P2 incidents, coordinated escalations with L3/L4 teams and vendors

(TAC), and ensured continuous communication with stakeholders.

● Participated in a 24x7 on-call rotation and supported after-hours maintenance and change control windows.

● Configured and optimized Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, route tables, and load balancers for secure hybrid environments.

● Implemented change management and RCA processes with detailed documentation of root cause and resolution steps for critical incidents.

● Provided ongoing support for multi-tenant, hybrid network systems, contributing to uptime and SLA adherence across multiple regions.

● Authored and maintained SOPs and incident response documentation to improve response time and streamline NOC workflows.

Network Engineer Jan 2021 – Oct 2022

Sage SoftTech India

● Deployed hybrid cloud networking solutions with AWS and Azure, improving operational efficiency by 20%.

● Configured and maintained firewalls, VPNs, and IPsec to enhance enterprise security and compliance.

● Led an SD-WAN implementation project that reduced WAN costs by 18% while improving performance.

● Conducted network assessments and performance optimization to enhance system reliability.

● Provided technical support for SD-WAN, MPLS, and cloud-based infrastructures, minimizing downtime by 20%.

Technologies Used: AWS, Azure, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, IPsec, Firewalls, Terraform, VLAN, SolarWinds. Network Support Engineer May 2019 – Dec 2020

Ethical Learner India

● Designed and implemented a scalable network infrastructure supporting over 1 million users for an e-learning platform.

● Strengthened security with IDS/IPS and real-time network monitoring, reducing breach risks by 40%.

● Integrated cloud solutions (AWS, GCP) to enhance uptime and performance by 30%.

● Leveraged AI-driven analytics to predict and mitigate latency issues, improving efficiency by 25%. Technologies Used: IDS/IPS, AWS, GCP, AI Analytics Tools, Network Monitoring Systems, VLAN, Python. TECHNICAL PROJECTS

● AWS Transit Gateway for Multi-VPC Networking – Designed a multi-VPC architecture using AWS Transit Gateway for seamless interconnectivity.

● Automating AWS Network Deployment with Terraform – Developed automated infrastructure-as-code

(IaC) solutions to deploy AWS networks efficiently.

● BGP Routing Between AWS and On-Premises Network – Configured BGP routing between cloud and on-prem infrastructure to optimize connectivity.

● Grabin – Automated Cybersecurity Tool – Built a security automation tool to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities in network environments.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Sciences

University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA GPA: 3.66/4.0 Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India CGPA: 7.58/10

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