Akshit Chhokar

Program Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India6 yrs 7 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven track record in computer and network security.
Expertise in managing large-scale technical projects.
Strong leadership skills with proactive problem-solving.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Network Security and Cloud Solutions expert with extensive experience in enterprise environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud NetworkingGoogle Cloud Platform (gcp)Network SecurityNetwork Engineering

Other Skills

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)FirewallsComputer Network OperationsCloud DNSCloud ArchitectProfessional network engineerCCNALeadershipTeam ManagementResearchStrategic PlanningStrategic CommunicationsInformation SecurityCisco RoutersCisco IOS

About

Akshit is a experienced Solutions Consultant with a proven track record in the computer and network security industry. Akshit possess expertise in Cisco Networking, communication, management, and teamwork. With a strong foundation in information technology, evidenced by their Bachelor of Technology degree in the field, they are a highly capable IT professional. Akshit demonstrates a proactive approach to leadership, readily taking on new programs and finding solutions to complex challenges. Akshit excel at managing large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion with consistent status updates. Akshit's extensive experience in both technical and non-technical projects makes them a highly effective leader.

Experience

6 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Google

2 roles

Program Manager, Enterprise Security Operations

Promoted

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Cloud Technical Solutions Specialist, Networking

Jun 2022 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Delivered enterprise level technical support for networking challenges to a portfolio of key enterprise customers.
Provided expertise across a wide range of networking solutions, including Virtual Private Clouds, Container Networking, Hybrid connectivity, Traffic management, Load balancers, Cloud routers, Private Service Connect, Anthos Service Mesh, Cloud Armor, etc.
Partnered with engineering and operations teams to drive rapid resolution of complex technical issues.
Collaborated with customer-facing teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment with customer needs.
Contributed to the improvement of product documentation and internal knowledge resources.
Leverage customer interactions to enhance troubleshooting processes and knowledge sharing.
Led various programs to automate the tasks and detect the anomalies proactively in GCP environments to avoid any major impacts.

Cloud NetworkingGoogle Kubernetes Engine (GKE)Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Cisco

Technical Consulting Engineer, Network Security

Mar 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Supported Cisco Products and technologies such as Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Cisco FTD, FMC, FDM and CIMC
Worked with Cisco Premium Customers
Worked in IFT (Internal Field Testing) to identify bugs in the beta build.
Advocating solutions and services to customers n different technologies and platforms to expertly manage their networks
Responsible for providing proactive networking solutions to prominent service providers in the APAC region.
Optimized and migrated policies and objects from the existing environment to Cisco NGFW
Tested and validated the migration environment
Coordinated and executed the cutover to production
Coordinating with the business units and engineering teams to help improve the products
Innovating new ideas and ways to secure networks better in upcoming security products from Cisco

FirewallsComputer Network OperationsNetwork SecurityNetwork Engineering

Css corp

Network Engineer

Jan 2021 – Mar 2021 · 2 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Worked on the Netskope Project as Netskope TAC
Worked with the customers using the CASB Infrastructure
Helped in securing the applications and data present on the cloud from Cyberattacks
Worked in formulating the reports for the customers to analyze the dataflow and the things happening in the network

FirewallsNetwork Security

Sophos

Technical Support Engineer

Jul 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Worked on Sophos XG Firewall v17 and v18, Cyberoam Firewall, UTM9, Sophos Central, Sophos Email and Wireless
Worked on technologies such as AAA/VPN/Wireless/Access Controls
Worked on Static, Default & Dynamic Routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, Load Balancing, LAG
Advocated the solutions to the customers from all around the globe
Worked as technical POC for various organizations
Handled critical escalations and maintenance windows
Coordinated with the migrations and upgrade/downgrade of the devices and network infra

FirewallsComputer Network OperationsNetwork Security