Network Engineer Hands-On

Pati Sushma Network Engineer

NJ, USA +1-414-***-**** *********@*****.*** LinkedIn

SUMMARY

Network Engineer with 3 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise networks with Cisco and Fortinet devices. Skilled in configuring VLANs, VPNs, ACLs, and routing protocols like OSPF and RIP. Strong in CLI-based troubleshooting, DHCP/DNS setup, SNMP monitoring, and automation using Bash and PowerShell. Experienced in documenting network architecture and running simulations with GNS3 and Packet Tracer. Known for reducing downtime, resolving tickets faster, and keeping infrastructure secure, stable, and audit ready.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hubbell Incorporated, USA Jan 2025 - Current

Network Engineer

Increased uptime to 99.99% by configuring SNMP alerts, resolving 50+ monthly hardware issues, and performing CLI-based diagnostics on Cisco routers and L2/L3 switches across the organization.

Reduced average ticket resolution time from 10 to 7 hours by scripting VLAN health checks and port diagnostics using Bash and PowerShell for helpdesk and engineering teams.

Eliminated 35% of broadcast traffic by restructuring VLANs and optimizing Inter-VLAN routing, isolating department traffic across trunk and access ports on enterprise Cisco switches.

Automated DHCP lease tracking in Windows Server, saving 5 hours weekly by creating exportable IP usage reports for auditing and conflict resolution purposes.

Configured 20+ IPSec VPN tunnels using Cisco ASA and FortiGate, reducing remote access setup time by 40% and enabling secure connections for distributed staff.

Created standardized documentation including VLAN maps, IP plans, and ACL references, reducing onboarding time for new engineers and improving handover efficiency during shift transitions by 25%. Tejas Networks Ltd., India Mar 2021 - Jul 2023

Network Engineer - Associate

Built dynamic routing labs using GNS3 and Packet Tracer, improving simulation accuracy by 20% and supporting OSPF/RIP behavior testing for internal training and client POCs.

Reduced recurring ACL misconfigurations by 15% by creating and applying reusable configuration templates across 50+ lab and staging routers during system integration test cycles.

Enabled SSH and AAA on 30+ Cisco devices, reducing secure access provisioning time from 45 to 20 minutes while improving audit readiness for internal compliance checks.

Resolved 80% of IP conflict tickets on first contact by using Nmap, ipconfig, and Traceroute to trace address duplication and unauthorized static assignments in testing environments.

Deployed DHCP and DNS services using Ubuntu servers to streamline IP allocation and name resolution for over 100 devices in isolated lab and pre-production networks.

Documented 100+ switch ports, interface labels, and routing tables, reducing audit issues and improving traceability during staging, testing, and internal quality control reviews. EDUCATION

Master of Science and Information technology Aug 2023 - May 2025 Lindsey Wilson College, Kentucky, USA

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering Aug 2018 - Jul 2022 Anna University, Chennai, India

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Networking Fundamentals: OSI & TCP/IP Models, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, ICMP, SSH Network Devices: Cisco Routers & Switches, Wireless Access Points, Firewalls, Modems, Hubs Tools & Utilities: Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, Nmap, Putty, Traceroute, ipconfig/ifconfig, Netstat Network Security (Basics): VPN (IPSec, SSL), Port Security, 802.1X, MAC Filtering, AAA (Basic), RBAC Operating Systems: Windows (DNS, DHCP roles), Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS), Command Line Tools Scripting & Automation (Basic): Bash Scripting, PowerShell Cloud Networking Awareness: AWS VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, Security Groups; Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), NSGs Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Ping, Traceroute, SNMP (basic), Syslog, Event Viewer, Network Issue Diagnosis Soft Skills: Strong troubleshooting ability, effective communication, teamwork, adaptability, documentation PROJECT

Cloud-Based Software Inventory Tracker using Azure & ServiceNow Jan 2025

Developed a cloud-based software inventory tracking system by integrating Azure Blob Storage, Azure Logic Apps, and ServiceNow SAM, enabling centralized license management and real-time compliance monitoring.

Automated asset data ingestion and compliance workflows using Azure Logic Apps and ServiceNow Flow Designer, reducing manual audit preparation time by 50% and improving software license visibility across enterprise systems.

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