Nikhil Kale

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India10 yrs 6 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in Networks and Security.
Proficient in managing enterprise network operations.
Expertise in Zscaler and multi-vendor network solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Network Security Architect with extensive experience in enterprise networking and data center solutions.

Contact

nikhil.kale1892@gmail.com 9920878776 LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Network DesignNetwork SecurityNetwork Architecture

Other Skills

ASABorder Gateway Protocol (BGP)CCCNPCisco ASACisco CertifiedCisco Firewall SecurityCisco NetworkingCisco TechnologiesComputer NetworkingData CenterData CentersEnterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Network SecurityF5 BigIP

About

I am a proactive and achievement-oriented professional with educational background of B.E offering over 10 years in the Networks and Security domain, having knowledge of network security, zscaler proxy, infrastructure upgradations, improving network performance and maintenance with skills in selecting right platforms, bill of materials, network topologies, preparing VISIO diagrams, configuration templates, IP addressing, documentation, switching or routing details, network operations, migration steps, bandwidth analysis and others. Currently associated with Techmahindra ltd. as Network Lead, Level 3 and working on several technologies to provide network facilities in enterprise networks and data centers. I am a forward thinking person with proficiency in managing preventive maintenance to adjust, maintain, and improve network performance and investigate security issues and causes of system failure, performing maintenance, backups and system upgrades and providing level 3 to SME support and troubleshot issues within Zscaler, Cisco, Juniper, ASR, Arista, Mikrotik, Nexus and other networking and systems environment.

Experience

Tech mahindra

Network Lead

Mar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs

Network lead managing operations team and designing network for U.S based client which includes migration of Data center and setting up office/campus networks.
Playing key role in understanding requirements from client and transitioning it to team and implementation and managing operations with skill set of routing, switching, network security, zscaler proxy, ACI and F5 load balancer.
SME of Zscaler proxy for client.
Configured and upgraded Zscaler client connector for entire client network and managing all app /forwarding profiles in Zscaler.
Currently working with upgrade of ZCC and improving client zscaler resiliency audit.

Data CenterBorder Gateway Protocol (BGP)SwitchingASACisco ASANetwork Design+9

Sugarbox

Senior Engineer L3

Mar 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Played a key role in design and implementation of the organizational data center using models like
Juniper, Arista Switches, ASR 9K, Mikrotik Router, FS Switches and Netgear Switches
Steered efforts towards setting up of 10g fiber ring with redundancy in Hyderabad metros
Supported the process for setting up of wireless networks in Mumbai local trains
Created TFTP server on linux environment and made script of auto backup for all network devices
Developed TACACS server on linux environment and implemented AAA on all network devices
Done OS upgrades of multiple vendor devices including Cisco, Brocade, ASR and Arista
Implementation and operation of data center and remote location which includes routing, switch, wireless and firewall

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)RoutersNetwork EngineeringNetwork DesignNetwork ArchitectureCisco Firewall Security+6

Pegasus infocorp

2 roles

Network Solutions Architect

Dec 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

Configured and managed cisco access points, wireless controllers, juniper EX series, fortigate
firewall and technology of SDWAN and cloud proxy such as zscaler.
Supported networking requirements of major clients such as lead operations for ALDI in Australia
and Germany and DBS Bank data migration
Assisted in implementations and operations for multivendor data center devices to manage connectivity of entire Australian continent.

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)RoutersNetwork ArchitectureCisco Firewall SecuritySecurityNetwork Security

Senior Network and Security Engineer

Dec 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)RoutersNetwork DesignSD-WANNetwork ArchitectureCisco Firewall Security+3

Tech mahindra , rlabs

Senior Network Engineer

Jun 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Understood networking requirements of major clients and made implementations as per that like setting up of data centers and office or campus networks across India
Supported setting up of Future Group DC and operations.
Network operations include both campus and Data center operations were managed with skills of
routing, switching ,security and wireless.
Design and implement entire office LAN network..

Network SystemsBorder Gateway Protocol (BGP)RoutersLAN SwitchingNetwork ArchitectureSecurity+1

Netmagic solutions (an ntt communications company)

Senior Network Engineer

Aug 2018 – Jun 2019 · 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Provided necessary technical support by troubleshooting issues and finding network related
solutions
Implemented networks and made necessary modifications in security policies as per customer
requirements
Network security management of global Sony networks such as Sony Singapore projects

Routing ProtocolsBorder Gateway Protocol (BGP)RoutersNetwork ArchitectureNetwork SecurityNetwork Services

Reliance jio infocom limited

Network Engineer

May 2017 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Worked as a part of IP MPLS Provisioning Team which is responsible for Operations and maintenance of all the 4G services for Reliance Jio network PAN INDIA under Sequelone payroll
Worked on Fault management in Network related issues that include faults related to data routing, network failures, Provisioning issues, authentication, migrations, version upgrades and solved them by either remotely or by directing the Fault Management / Circle Engineer to ensure Zero downtime and maximum Network availability.
Implementation and troubleshooting of multi Vendor devices like Cisco , Junper etc on day to day basis.
Working on scripts to automate routine tasks/identification of faults/generate reports etc. and MOP’s to handle day-to-day issues.
Involved in system analysis and data automation as a part of internal capability team.

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)RoutersMBGPNetwork ArchitectureInternet Service Provider (ISP)+1

Mahindra and mahindra limited [automotive, farm equipment and agri business]

Network Engineer

Oct 2015 – May 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Worked as a part of Network operations team (NOC) Team which is responsible for Operations and maintenance of all the Data center and other network related services for Manindra and Mahindra Automobile all over the globe.
Worked on Fault management in Network related issues that include faults related to routing ,switching , network failures, version upgrades , wireless , VOIP issues and solved them by maintaining the SLA to ensure Zero downtime and maximum Network availability.
Addressed and solved time-critical issues in collaboration with SAN, windows, Storage and Security teams for issues related to network services.
Hands on real time event integration of monitoring tools with HPOVO , Nagiovis Platform.

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)Computer NetworkingNetwork Monitoring ToolsNetwork ArchitectureCCNPCisco Networking+2