Consultant Infrastructure Management
Infosys Limited
(Other, 5000-10.000 employees)
Keywords
Automation
Cloud Computing
Network Security
Network Architecture
Network Monitoring
Routing
Wide Area Networks
Postman
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Safety Principles
Skills
Network Infrastructure:
- Building up Network for Small/Medium/Large/Extra Large Office be it a New or Restructuring (like Green Field or Brown Field) with Proper Project Planning, Documentations,HLD & LLD.
- Predictive, Passive, Active surveys for Wireless Network.
Networking Hardware:
- Extensive experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
- Proficient in configuring and maintaining various models including Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, HP, Fortigate and Checkpoint.
Network Protocols and Routing
Expert in implementing and troubleshooting various routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and PBR. Skilled in VLAN, VTP, STP configurations and network security implementations.
Network Security
Proficient in implementing and managing firewalls, VPNs, and security policies. Experienced in NAT, ACL configurations, and implementing zero-trust security models.
Proficient in Cisco ISE As a NAC solution.
Cloud Technologies
Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Azure, for network infrastructure management and security implementations.
Network Automation
Skilled in using Postman Scripting and Ansible for network automation tasks, improving efficiency and reducing manual configuration errors.
Postman for Meraki Day Zero Provisioning using APIs.
SD-WAN Technologies
Experience in implementing and managing SD-WAN solutions, including Viptela and VeloCloud, for optimized network performance across distributed locations.
Network Monitoring and Management
Proficient in using various network monitoring tools such as CISCO Prime, OPS Manager, and WhatsupGold for proactive network management and troubleshooting.
- Building up Network for Small/Medium/Large/Extra Large Office be it a New or Restructuring (like Green Field or Brown Field) with Proper Project Planning, Documentations,HLD & LLD.
- Predictive, Passive, Active surveys for Wireless Network.
Networking Hardware:
- Extensive experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
- Proficient in configuring and maintaining various models including Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, HP, Fortigate and Checkpoint.
Network Protocols and Routing
Expert in implementing and troubleshooting various routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and PBR. Skilled in VLAN, VTP, STP configurations and network security implementations.
Network Security
Proficient in implementing and managing firewalls, VPNs, and security policies. Experienced in NAT, ACL configurations, and implementing zero-trust security models.
Proficient in Cisco ISE As a NAC solution.
Cloud Technologies
Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Azure, for network infrastructure management and security implementations.
Network Automation
Skilled in using Postman Scripting and Ansible for network automation tasks, improving efficiency and reducing manual configuration errors.
Postman for Meraki Day Zero Provisioning using APIs.
SD-WAN Technologies
Experience in implementing and managing SD-WAN solutions, including Viptela and VeloCloud, for optimized network performance across distributed locations.
Network Monitoring and Management
Proficient in using various network monitoring tools such as CISCO Prime, OPS Manager, and WhatsupGold for proactive network management and troubleshooting.
Project history
09/2022
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Present
Managed 2Logistics & 1Petrochemical Client Netowrk Operations & Projects Simultainiously
- Configuration & maintenance of AAA servers.
- Troubleshooting of WAN, LAN and Wi-Fi related issues.
- TO ensure standard configurations across all the Network devices, as per respective categories
(L2, L3 Switches, Firewalls and WLC's).
- Maintain Data Backup & Disaster Recovery.
- Maintain updated Device inventory and Network Connectivity diagrams.
- Coordinating with Vendors for the following: - System up-gradation as per standard
recommendations.
- Major Configuration changes or new technology implementations, Troubleshooting related
issues.
- Provide Network solutions with proper chain management approvals.
- Coordinating with Local IT Support, for New Implementations or troubleshooting any Network
related issues - Co-ordination with Project Team for Planning & Designing of new upcoming
locations.
- To propose new up-gradation with proper data analysis, for Improvising the Network
performance and service efficiency.
- To ensure standard configurations across all the Network devices, as per respective categories
(L2, L3 Switches, Firewalls and WLC's).
- Troubleshoot network related issues on Cisco ACI fabric.
- Troubleshooting of LAN and Wi-Fi related issues.
- Maintain Data Backup & Disaster Recovery.
- Security Hardening through CISCO ISE Policy & posturing of the end devices.
- Maintain updated Device inventory and Network connectivity diagrams.
- Coordinating with Vendors for the following: - System up-gradation as per standard
recommendations.
- Major Configuration changes or new technology implementations, Troubleshooting related
issues.
- Provide Network solutions with proper chain management approvals
- Coordinating with Local IT Support, for New Implementations or troubleshooting any Network
related issues - Co-ordination with Project Team for Planning & Designing of new upcoming
locations.
- Taking Handover after project completions, with proper documentations and procedures, and
Addition of devices in Monitoring & Management tools.
- Configuration & maintenance of AAA servers.
- Troubleshooting of WAN, LAN and Wi-Fi related issues.
- TO ensure standard configurations across all the Network devices, as per respective categories
(L2, L3 Switches, Firewalls and WLC's).
- Maintain Data Backup & Disaster Recovery.
- Maintain updated Device inventory and Network Connectivity diagrams.
- Coordinating with Vendors for the following: - System up-gradation as per standard
recommendations.
- Major Configuration changes or new technology implementations, Troubleshooting related
issues.
- Provide Network solutions with proper chain management approvals.
- Coordinating with Local IT Support, for New Implementations or troubleshooting any Network
related issues - Co-ordination with Project Team for Planning & Designing of new upcoming
locations.
- To propose new up-gradation with proper data analysis, for Improvising the Network
performance and service efficiency.
- To ensure standard configurations across all the Network devices, as per respective categories
(L2, L3 Switches, Firewalls and WLC's).
- Troubleshoot network related issues on Cisco ACI fabric.
- Troubleshooting of LAN and Wi-Fi related issues.
- Maintain Data Backup & Disaster Recovery.
- Security Hardening through CISCO ISE Policy & posturing of the end devices.
- Maintain updated Device inventory and Network connectivity diagrams.
- Coordinating with Vendors for the following: - System up-gradation as per standard
recommendations.
- Major Configuration changes or new technology implementations, Troubleshooting related
issues.
- Provide Network solutions with proper chain management approvals
- Coordinating with Local IT Support, for New Implementations or troubleshooting any Network
related issues - Co-ordination with Project Team for Planning & Designing of new upcoming
locations.
- Taking Handover after project completions, with proper documentations and procedures, and
Addition of devices in Monitoring & Management tools.
08/2021
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09/2022
Senior Network & Security Engineer | Project Lead (IT Network Infrastructure)
Frontline Managed Services
(Banks and financial services, 250-500 employees)
• Proposed & Implemented Masergy Hybrid SD-WAN Solution Across FMS & its Subsidiaries.
• Proposed & Implemented Z3 work from home solution for the work for home user.
• Proposed & implemented dot1x based authentication on Meraki WLAN (GUEST, Employee &Vendor
profiles) & also dot1x for LAN, all with the help of windows radius (Authentication Server).
• Proposed & Implemented Z3 work from home solution for the work for home user.
• Proposed & implemented dot1x based authentication on Meraki WLAN (GUEST, Employee &Vendor
profiles) & also dot1x for LAN, all with the help of windows radius (Authentication Server).
01/2021
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07/2021
Manager (IT Network & Security Infra/ops)
Emcure Pharmaceuticals
(Pharmaceuticals and medical technology, 250-500 employees)
• Proposed & Completed Network Standardizing & Hardening for few location rest locations are under
progress.
• Proposed Layer2 & Layer3 Network Security Standardizing & Hardening.
• Completed Training for VMware NSX-T for deployment across Emcure.
• Implemented VeloCloud SD-WAN For the Global & Emerging Emcure Offices
progress.
• Proposed Layer2 & Layer3 Network Security Standardizing & Hardening.
• Completed Training for VMware NSX-T for deployment across Emcure.
• Implemented VeloCloud SD-WAN For the Global & Emerging Emcure Offices
07/2016
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01/2021
Project Lead (IT Network Infrastructure)
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
(Internet and Information Technology, 5000-10.000 employees)
• Managedthe day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large-scale projects.
• Managedteam of six members for day-to-day project works.
• Lead and manage projects related to data center operations.
• Complete NetworkProvisioning for more than500 end users per site.
• Provisioned Secured Network Backbone with proper Network Security Architecture.
• Wireless Planning throughAir Magnet for 1000+ end users.
• Advised upper management for technologies, design& deployment.
• Performed tasks central to program progress, including scheduling, budgeting, accounting &
resource management.
• Completed dual 288 core Backbone fiber (active & Redundant) Connectivity across the RCP Navi
Mumbai Campus.
• Consistently met deadlines with team, achieving commendations for two consecutive years
• Managedteam of six members for day-to-day project works.
• Lead and manage projects related to data center operations.
• Complete NetworkProvisioning for more than500 end users per site.
• Provisioned Secured Network Backbone with proper Network Security Architecture.
• Wireless Planning throughAir Magnet for 1000+ end users.
• Advised upper management for technologies, design& deployment.
• Performed tasks central to program progress, including scheduling, budgeting, accounting &
resource management.
• Completed dual 288 core Backbone fiber (active & Redundant) Connectivity across the RCP Navi
Mumbai Campus.
• Consistently met deadlines with team, achieving commendations for two consecutive years
09/2014
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07/2016
Cisco Network Engineer (L2/L3/SME)
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
• L2 & L3 Switch Configuration & replacement at RCP Campus & Antilia (MD house), other sites in
Mumbai.
• Configuration, IOS upgrade & maintenance of WLC for Jio Centre & PAN India Sites.
• AAA implementation with AD authentication for Jio Centre site.
Mumbai.
• Configuration, IOS upgrade & maintenance of WLC for Jio Centre & PAN India Sites.
• AAA implementation with AD authentication for Jio Centre site.
05/2013
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08/2014
TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE
Voice Gate Technologies Limited
(Telecommunications, 250-500 employees)
- Responsible for maintenance of 6servers
- Process management.
- Maintaining 100% occupancy of E1’s as per the PP of Client.
- Keep the server time UP to99%
- Design& operate new SQL Queries to generate better MIS reports according to
client’s requirement.
- Configuring & maintaining the servers.
- Maintain Patches & appropriate upgrades.
- Provide proper resource needed by the server on time.
- Documentationfor the EOD Reports.
- Preparing monthly invoices for the PO.
- Presenting the monthly reviews for the process every first week of the month.
- Process management.
- Maintaining 100% occupancy of E1’s as per the PP of Client.
- Keep the server time UP to99%
- Design& operate new SQL Queries to generate better MIS reports according to
client’s requirement.
- Configuring & maintaining the servers.
- Maintain Patches & appropriate upgrades.
- Provide proper resource needed by the server on time.
- Documentationfor the EOD Reports.
- Preparing monthly invoices for the PO.
- Presenting the monthly reviews for the process every first week of the month.
06/2011
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05/2013
Hardware/Network Engineer
GIGO Computers
(Internet and Information Technology, 10-50 employees)
- Hardware & Network troubleshooting.
- Pre & post-sales support.
- Installation ofWindows NT, Server 2000/2003/2008, Linux and other OS.
- Hardware trouble shooting.
- Network connectivity troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Dial-up, Token Ring, Ethernet, LAN/WAN.
- Configuration and maintenance of Wireless Network
- Troubleshooting Wireless Network.
- Provide proper Knowledge to the non-IT staff & help them solving the issues, Install & upgrade
computer component and software (PATCHES), Client Visits.
- Pre & post-sales support.
- Installation ofWindows NT, Server 2000/2003/2008, Linux and other OS.
- Hardware trouble shooting.
- Network connectivity troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Dial-up, Token Ring, Ethernet, LAN/WAN.
- Configuration and maintenance of Wireless Network
- Troubleshooting Wireless Network.
- Provide proper Knowledge to the non-IT staff & help them solving the issues, Install & upgrade
computer component and software (PATCHES), Client Visits.
Local Availability
Open to travel worldwide
Other
I have 12+ Years of experience in Network & Security Infra Planning, Procurement, Deployment, Vendor Management, Network Operations & Maintenance. With proven Skill required for documentation to support Network & Security Infrastructure.
I also have experience with Fiber & Cat5/Cat6 cabling Infrastructure for Network & Security.
