Chandrakant Dahare

DevOps Engineer

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India5 yrs experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in SD-WAN solutions and network optimization.
  • Proven track record in reducing downtime by 20%.
  • Skilled in Microsoft 365 administration and security compliance.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Network Engineering specialist with expertise in IT administration and technical support.

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Skills

Core Skills

Network EngineeringTechnical SupportIt Administration

Other Skills

SD-WANCisco ViptelaVelocloudGrafanaSplunkServiceNowWireless LAN ControllerSecurity AuditsLAN SupportWAN SupportMicrosoft 365 Admin CenterExchange OnlineBackup and RecoveryHardware InstallationSoftware Installation

About

As a Network Engineer, I gained extensive experience in providing technical support for LAN & WAN infrastructure. I was responsible for tasks such as cabling, installation, and termination, ensuring smooth network connectivity. I also provided end-user support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues effectively. Additionally, I managed user accounts, groups, and licenses using Microsoft 365 Admin Center, ensuring proper access control and security measures. My experience in configuring and maintaining Exchange Online, implementing backup and recovery strategies for Microsoft 365 data, and monitoring network performance has further enhanced my skills in network support.

Experience

5 yrs
Total Experience
1 yr 1 mo
Average Tenure
1 yr 9 mos
Current Experience

Hcltech

Specialist

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Nagpur · On-site

  • Managed SD-WAN solutions using tools like Cisco Viptela and Velocloud, optimizing
  • network performance for enterprise clients.
  • Utilized Grafana and Splunk for real-time monitoring, analysis, and visualization of
  • network performance metrics and logs.
  • Provided end-user support across multiple locations, delivering timely assistance and
  • resolution to technical issues.
  • Responded to real-time alerts, reducing average downtime by 20% through proactive
  • troubleshooting.
  • Created and managed tickets via ServiceNow, ensuring adherence to SLA timelines.
  • Proactively monitored ISP links, ensuring smooth traffic flow and uninterrupted
  • connectivity.
  • Effectively troubleshot and resolved a wide range of technical issues related to:
  • o Desktop and printer hardware
  • o Software applications
  • o Network connectivity
  • Resolved internal and external connectivity issues, ensuring minimal downtime and
  • consistent service availability.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of network outages to ensure timely resolution and
  • prevent recurrence.
  • Performed regular security audits and risk assessments to maintain network integrity
  • and compliance.
  • Managed Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) firmware upgrades for enhanced performance
  • and security.
  • Monitored wireless network performance, traffic, and logs for proactive issue detection.
  • Implemented and managed wireless optimization features:
  • Band steering
  • Load balancing
  • RF optimization
  • Configured and maintained user authentication and authorization systems.
  • Implemented and maintained WAN optimization and acceleration policies.
  • Monitored SD-WAN performance, traffic, and logs using Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect.
  • Troubleshot WAN connectivity issues, tunnel configuration problems, and application
  • performance bottlenecks.
SD-WANCisco ViptelaVelocloudGrafanaSplunkServiceNow+4

Hcl tech ltd

Network Specialist

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Managed SD-WAN solutions using tools like Cisco Viptela and Velocloud, optimizing network performance for enterprise clients.
  • Utilized Grafana and Splunk for real-time monitoring, analysis, and visualization of network performance metrics and logs.
  • Provided end-user support across multiple locations, delivering timely assistance and resolution to technical issues.
  • Responded to real-time alerts, reducing average downtime by 20% through proactive troubleshooting.
  • Created and managed tickets via ServiceNow, ensuring adherence to SLA timelines.
  • Proactively monitored ISP links, ensuring smooth traffic flow and uninterrupted connectivity.
  • Effectively troubleshot and resolved a wide range of technical issues related to:
  • Desktop and printer hardware
  • Software applications
  • Network connectivity
  • Resolved internal and external connectivity issues, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent service availability.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of network outages to ensure timely resolution and prevent recurrence.
  • Performed regular security audits and risk assessments to maintain network integrity and compliance.
  • Managed Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) firmware upgrades for enhanced performance and security.
  • Monitored wireless network performance, traffic, and logs for proactive issue detection.
  • Implemented and managed wireless optimization features:
  • Band steering
  • Load balancing
  • RF optimization
  • Configured and maintained user authentication and authorization systems.
  • Implemented and maintained WAN optimization and acceleration policies.
  • Monitored SD-WAN performance, traffic, and logs using Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect.
  • Troubleshot WAN connectivity issues, tunnel configuration problems, and application performance bottlenecks.
SD-WANCisco ViptelaVelocloudGrafanaSplunkServiceNow+4

Ikcon technologies inc

Network Engineer

Nov 2023Aug 2024 · 9 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

  • Strong technical skills in working in LAN & WAN support
  • Cabling, Installation, Termination
  • Provided technical support to end-users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues
  • Assisted with the deployment and configuration of Microsoft Office applications
  • Configured and maintained Exchange Online, including email routing and spam filtering
  • Managed user accounts, groups, and licenses using Microsoft 365 Admin Center
  • Implementing backup and recovery strategies for Microsoft 365 data to prevent data loss
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and generating reports on usage, security incidents, and compliance status
  • Configuring and deploying Office applications, including updates and licenses
  • Creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts, as well as managing user permissions and licenses
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues
  • Conducted network performance monitoring and analysis
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve network-related issues for end-users and clients
LAN SupportWAN SupportMicrosoft 365 Admin CenterExchange OnlineBackup and RecoveryTechnical Support+1

Ikcon digital it services pvt. ltd.

Network Engineer

Nov 2023Aug 2024 · 9 mos

  • LAN & WAN support, cabling, installation, and termination
  • Troubleshooting hardware/software issues
  • Microsoft Office deployment and configuration
  • Exchange Online setup and maintenance
  • Microsoft 365 Admin Center – user accounts, groups, licenses
  • Backup and recovery strategies for Microsoft 365
  • Compliance reporting and security monitoring
LAN SupportWAN SupportMicrosoft 365 Admin CenterExchange OnlineBackup and RecoveryTechnical Support+1

Sd wot

IT ADMIN

Mar 2023Nov 2023 · 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • Upgrading, installing and configuring new hardware and software to meet company objectives
  • Implementing security protocols and procedures to prevent potential threats
  • Creating user accounts and performing access control
  • Performing diagnostic tests and debugging procedures to optimize computer systems
  • Documenting processes, as well as backing up and archiving data
  • Developing data retrieval and recovery procedures
  • Designing and implementing efficient end-user feedback and error reporting systems
  • Supervising and mentoring IT department employees, as well as providing IT support
  • Keeping up to date with advancements and best practices in IT administration
  • Monitoring and maintaining networks and servers
Hardware InstallationSoftware InstallationUser Account ManagementNetwork MonitoringIT AdministrationTechnical Support

Sd wot company

Information Technology Administrator

Mar 2023Nov 2023 · 8 mos

  • Hardware/software upgrades and installations
  • Security protocol implementation
  • User account management and access control
  • Diagnostic testing and system optimization
  • Data backup, recovery, and documentation
  • IT support and team supervision
  • Network and server monitoring
Hardware InstallationSoftware InstallationUser Account ManagementNetwork MonitoringIT AdministrationTechnical Support

Gsp power systems pvt. ltd.

Engineer

May 2022Mar 2023 · 10 mos

  • LTE 4G RTT and field installations
  • Switch configuration and OSC site maintenance
  • Site diary documentation and productivity evaluation
  • Technical issue resolution and design conflict management

Gsp power systems private limited

ISP ENGINEER

May 2021Apr 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India · On-site

  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
  • Monitoring And Maintaining Osc (OUT DOOR Small CEL) SITE
  • ODSC/ISC/Wi-Fi/ for LTE 4G and TDD Installation in field.
  • L2 Congregation RED/RAISECOM/TECHROUT
  • UBR installation commissioning and alignment C5X, HFCL, IB440, IB460
  • Small cell Configuration Samsung And Air harmony /airspeed
  • Trouble Shoot The Network Equipment Problems And resolve
  • Installation AND Configuration software
  • New Sites Audit & Accept New projects
CCNANetwork MonitoringLTE InstallationNetwork TroubleshootingNetwork EngineeringTechnical Support

Education

University Institute of Technology, RGPV

Bachelor of Engineering - BE

Mar 2016Dec 2020

Madhya Pradesh Tourism

High School Diploma

Holy Home English High School

High School Diploma

Truba College of Engineering & Technology Indore

Bachelor of Engineering

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