Aaushi Chakraborty
Whittier
Summary
Network Engineer Professional with deep knowledge in network infrastructure and data communication. Skilled in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting complex networks. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability and achieving results through effective problem-solving and technical expertise.
Overview
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1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Network Engineer
Bridgewater Consulting Group (Client SCE)
Rosemead, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Deploy Cisco 9500x switches as Distribution switches for Grid 2 networks , and work along side Nokia SAR 8 teams for Core networks
- Deployment of Cisco 3650 and 9300 switches on Grid network to migrate the Telecom Clients from Admin to Grid 2 network of more than 50 sites
- Refreshing the legacy Cisco 2911 switches with the new cisco 3650 switches for Grid and Enterprise Data refresh project of SCE.
- Install, configure and troubleshoot new Cisco IE4ks for the Dam Surveillance Clients / Sites of SCE.
- Install, Configure and troubleshoot new 3650s and 9300 switches for the Corp Security Clients of SCE. Also provide support for the Clients and the legacy network.
- Work on BMC remedy tickets from different SCE clients to provide Device ID and IPs.
- Configure and Troubleshoot Grid Data Center Switches 6880s, 6840s and 6800 ias flex switches for the Grid data center clients
- Configure the ports, VLANs and SVI for the new QA environment of the Grid Data Center.
- Configure the Cisco 3650,2911, IE 4ks with the required VLANs, Ports and IPs for the various Clients as per the projects, Carved out network subnets for the Clients according to the requirements.
- Designing the network Layout for the new site where the new device is to be installed using MS Visio and also updating the Topology of the overall network after the final Deployment using IP IWS_IP switch FTP server.
- Upgrading and Downgrading the IOS of the Cisco switches according to SCE standards for the specific Network.
- Reserving IPs (IPv4s) for different projects and Networks in the Active Directory IPAMS and Infoblox.
- Configure the 4500 at the Distribution Layer by Implementing Routing Protocols BGP, EIGRP and OSPF to bring the new access switches into the Network.
- Order the new switches or Routers and also request CROs for the Outages.
- Installing the new switches with techs on the remote sites and troubleshooting them with the techs or in person.
- Reviewing the status report of the deployed devices in the production environment using NETMRI and CA spectrum.
- Refreshing ME 3600 core routers with ASR 1001X for 50 substations of SCE
- Refreshing ASR 9300 with an ASR 9300 for more than 50 sites of SCE
Data Network Engineer
Cloud Hybrid Technologies LLC (Client SCE)
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Work on BMC remedy tickets from different SCE clients to provide Device ID and IPs.
- Configure and Troubleshoot Grid Data Center Switches 6880s, 6840s and 6800 ias flex switches for the Grid data center clients
- Configure the ports, VLANs and SVI for the new QA environment of the Grid Data Center.
- Configure the Cisco 3650,2911, IE 4ks with the required VLANs, Ports and IPs for the various Clients as per the projects, Carved out network subnets for the Clients according to the requirements.
- Designing the network Layout for the new site where the new device is to be installed using MS Visio and also updating the Topology of the overall network after the final Deployment using IP IWS_IP switch FTP server.
- Upgrading and Downgrading the IOS of the Cisco switches according to SCE standards for the specific Network.
- Reserving IPs (IPv4s) for different projects and Networks in the Active Directory IPAMS and Infoblox.
- Configure the 4500 at the Distribution Layer by Implementing Routing Protocols BGP, EIGRP and OSPF to bring the new access switches into the Network.
- Order the new switches or Routers and also request CROs for the Outages.
- Installing the new switches with techs on the remote sites and troubleshooting them with the techs or in person.
- Reviewing the status report of the deployed devices in the production environment using NETMRI and CA spectrum.
- Refreshing ASR 9300 with an ASR 9300 for more than 50 sites of SCE
Network Engineer
Blue Cube IT
Parker, CO
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Install various branch Cisco devices including switches and routers
- Configuration and Troubleshooting of the Network Routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP) during the Migrations and new client connections
- Setup and maintenance of network monitoring tools such as kiwi cat tools and cacti
- Implementation, analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
System Engineer
Soft HQ
San Diego, CA
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Communicate with clients to understand specific system requirements.
- Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.
- Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.
- Complete model and simulations, using manual or automated tools, to analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
California State University
Los Angeles06-2016
Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
INDIA06-2013
Skills
- Routers Cisco- 2900 series , ME3600,4500X ,ASR 1001X, ISR 4331, 5900; Cisco Switch 3650 , 3850 , 3750, IE4Ks , 9300 , 9500s , Nexus
- Productive Tools – Putty, Secure CRT , Infoblox (IPAM and DNS and NetMRI ) , V5 ,FTP Pro , FileZilla
- Development/Simulation/Synthesis Platforms – GNS 3, Cisco Packet Tracer, Lab View
- Computer Networking Skills - Configuration knowledge of Cisco switches and routers LAN/WAN, routing, switching, OSI model and how network behave at different level of OSI and TCP/IP model, networking principles including TCP/IP protocols, L2/L3 protocols, IPv4, IPV6 and subnetting, network routing architectures using protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and RIP
- Data center networking
- Firewall configuration and management
- IP addressing expertise
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA – R&S) Jan '17, working towards CCNP-enterprise and Palo Alto FW Certifications
Timeline
Data Network Engineer
Bridgewater Consulting Group (Client SCE)
01.2021 - Current
Data Network Engineer
Cloud Hybrid Technologies LLC (Client SCE)
09.2017 - 12.2020
Network Engineer
Blue Cube IT
11.2016 - 10.2017
System Engineer
Soft HQ
09.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
Master of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
California State University