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Naveenkumar Muthurathinam

Milton,ON

Summary

Cisco Certified Network Engineer having around 6 years of professional experience and 2 years of theoretical experience in performing Network analysis, design, Implementing, capacity planning with a focus on performance tuning and support of large Networks. Hands-on exposure at designing, installing, configuring & maintaining Enterprise Networks using Cisco routers, Catalyst Switches. Racking, Stacking, and configuring various networking devices. Experienced in routing, switching, firewall technologies, system design, and implementation and troubleshooting of complex network systems. Hands On experience Cisco IOS/IOS-XR/NX-OS for configuration troubleshooting of routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP. Extensive hands-on experience with complex routed LAN networks, TCP/IP, Cisco Routers, Switches and firewall. In-depth expertise in the analysis, implementation, troubleshooting & documentation of LAN/WAN architecture, Routing Policies, Network Architecture, IP Subnetting, VLSM, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, DNS. Extensive experience in configuring and troubleshooting of protocols EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and MPLS. Worked on configuring the Nexus 5K Aggregation Switch and Nexus 2K Fabric Extenders and implemented VDC, VPC, VRF and OTV on the Nexus 7Kswitches. Experience in Designing and assisting in deploying enterprise-wide Network Security and High Availability Solutions for ASA. Strong knowledge on RADIUS, TACACS+ implementation in Cisco ISE. Experience on dealing with Cisco Wireless products including Access Points (2700,2800,3700,3800), WLC (3504,5508). Well experienced in configuring HSRP, VRRP, ICMP, PPP, PAP, CHAP and SNMP. Experienced in working on network monitoring and analysis tools like, Solar winds, Cisco works, Riverbed and Wireshark. Experience with Change management process and Project documentation tools like Microsoft Excel and VISIO. Incredibly hardworking and dedicated employee who works well both independently as well as part of a team. Good written and oral communication skills. Resourceful Network Engineer with [Number] years of on-site network management and support services experience. Develops and implements initiatives to foster corporate objectives. Proven history of providing supplemental and total management support for IT systems. Successful establishing and maintaining networks and servers with strong aptitude for identifying solutions to solve client challenges.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Coimbatore, TAMILNADU
12.2021 - Current
  • Provided technical support to users experiencing difficulties with their networks.
  • Optimized, improved, expanded and upgraded network capabilities and connectivity through network monitoring tools.
  • Configured network equipment for installations, performed lifecycle refreshes and performed post-installation testing.
  • Implemented, tested, validated and maintained networking services according to solution designs.
  • Reviewed system logs to determine usage levels, bandwidth, performance and system security to target inefficiencies and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Effectively managed variety of mission-critical network tasks, which included vulnerability and application patching, data backups and network configurations.
  • Provided smooth communications by configuring LAN technology, wireless access points and controllers.
  • Researched network technology trends and compared to existing architecture to present useful improvement suggestions to clients.
  • Conducted regular system audits to ensure compliance with established standards.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Performed and documented runbook network operations using step-by-step decision trees.
  • Maintained production network according to company SLAs to fulfill agreed-upon client specifications.
  • Configured routers, switches, firewalls and other hardware to deploy and manage LAN, WAN and wireless networks.

Network Engineer

InTalent LLC
USA
04.2017 - 09.2021
  • Worked as part of a team to manage Enterprise Network Infrastructure as a Network Engineer responsible for troubleshooting operational issues and perform new implementations across multiple projects
  • Responsible for assisting Lead Network Engineer in areas of Design, Configuration of switches, Routers and ASA firewalls
  • Analyze and monitor the performance of the network using thousand eye and Logic Monitor to respond network outages and working with vendors to ensure smooth operation and troubleshooting
  • Responsible for monitoring networking systems, networking devices, and building custom built tools to meet 100% SLA uptime standards
  • Responsible for handling Second level troubleshooting issues, upgrading operating systems, and planning layout for configuration systems
  • Experience in Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA Center) and Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) preferred
  • Schedule and perform maintenance and system upgrades of network infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience in configuring Viptela devices and creating device and feature templates on vManage required for SD-WAN implementation
  • Installing, Configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco Routers and Catalyst Switches (9500, 9300, 9200, 4500), Meraki devices to perform functions at the Access, Distribution, and Core layers
  • Configured and performed software upgrades on Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers 5508 for Wireless Network Access Control integration with Cisco ISE
  • Extensive worked on migrating legacy Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN Controllers to new 3500 WLC and Cisco 2800 to 3800 Access Points
  • Configuration & Maintenance of Cisco ISE for Certificate based authentication for BYOD and Corporate Mobile Device Authentication
  • Reviewed and approved wireless survey document across multiple sites
  • Configured and performed software upgrades on Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers 3504 for Wireless Network Access Control integration with Cisco ISE and added Trust Sec Policies for the controller
  • Designs, installs, and maintains the enterprise network to meet the functional objectives of the business
  • Installed, configured, and managed Cisco Meraki wireless MX52, MX55 and Cisco AP2800 series and 3800 series
  • Actively worked on analyzing the logs from Cisco controllers to solve authentication issues for guest users as well as employees when connecting to wireless network
  • Responsible for configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of dynamic routing protocols: BGP, OSPF (route redistribution, distribute lists, route-maps, offset-lists, prefix lists, route summarization, route-feedback, BGP attributes) on cisco ASR routers and Catalyst switches
  • Responsible for creating solution documents for the projects including all the design and routing between client datacenters
  • Work with multiple network teams and automation teams to streamline testing methodologies and developing a common testing framework
  • Develop and document test plans on network devices, execute those tests to plan, and document and present test results
  • Responsible for Documenting workflow process, Visio drawings and implementing changes following the change management guidelines
  • Implemented SNMP on Cisco routers and switches to allow network management on solarwinds and optanix platforms
  • Expertise in the administration, support and operation of the Orion SolarWinds platform including Network Performance Monitoring (NPM), Network Configuration Manager, Traffic analyzer and IP address Manager
  • Extensively worked on monitoring tools like netbrain, solarwinds and optanix
  • Maintains the configuration and supports the engineering design life cycle with proper documentation ensuring that all detailed designs adhere to network standards.

Network Engineer

Codec Softtech Pvt Ltd
India
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Dealt with the escalation problems from Level1, Level 2 & Level 3 for routing, switching and WAN connectivity issues using ticketing system Remedy
  • Worked on troubleshooting customer related issues related to router Configuration, Layer 1/Layer 2 issues
  • Configured Virtual link between discontinuous backbone areas in the network also established authentication between all OSPF routers using MD5 authentication
  • Operational support and troubleshooting of production wireless network issues
  • Documentation of advanced enterprise wireless solutions and designs
  • Configuring STP for switching loop prevention and VLANs for data and voice along with Configuring port security for users connecting to the switches
  • Designed and implemented VLAN using Cisco switch catalyst 1900, 2900 series
  • Hand on experience the configuration and implementation of various Cisco Routers and L2 Switches
  • Involved in troubleshooting IP addressing issues and Updating IOS images using TFTP
  • Monitor network performance accompanying company service level agreements (SLA’s) using Network management tools such as Cisco works and provided necessary recommendations to improve network performance
  • Involved in configuration and management of different Layer 2 switching tasks which includes address learning, efficient switching etc
  • Involved in HSRP standby troubleshooting and load balancing protocol GLBP, Port channel management of the network
  • Designed VLAN’s, access lists (ACL), troubleshooting IP addressing issues and Updating IOS images and other hardware installations
  • Actively involved in Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANS, Port security- 802.1x, Trucking 802.1Q, RPVST+, Inter-VLAN routing, and LAN security on Cisco Catalyst Switches 4507R, 6509-E
  • Daily responsibilities included monitoring remote site using network management tools, assisted in design guidance for infrastructure upgrade & help LAN administrator with backbone connection and connectivity issue.

Education

Master of Science - Networking and communication Management

DeVry University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and communication Engineering

Anna University

Skills

  • Infrastructure Planning and Design
  • Network Operations
  • Switching Protocols
  • Technical Infrastructure Migration
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Cisco Wireless Routers and Switches
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Network Configuration
  • Change Management

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Timeline

Network Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2021 - Current

Network Engineer

InTalent LLC
04.2017 - 09.2021

Network Engineer

Codec Softtech Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 02.2015

Master of Science - Networking and communication Management

DeVry University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and communication Engineering

Anna University

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