Aug 2020 – Aug 2023 · 3 yrs

Jun 2018 – Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Solution Testing
• Implementation of Network Infrastructure
• Migration of network devices and services
• Design experience of campus Branch networks

Mar 2013 – May 2018 · 5 yrs 2 mos

• Since March ’13 with Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore as a Network Consulting Engineer
• Key Tasks handled for Customer BT
• Expertise Summary
• ♣ Solution testing for IWAN which includes components like DMVPN and pFR.
• ♣ Provisioning of IWAN Service using the orchestrator - NSO
• ♣ Involved in Scope of Work of new feature and solution testing for the customer.
• ♣ Developed Test Plans on understanding the BT requirements for testing the solution.
• ♣ Lead the Network Integration Team ( NIT) for the BT account.
• ♣ Validation of Customer Design for different services that the BT Provides like GMSE, VPN Edge to include MPLS , MPLS L3VPN, L2VPN, MPLS-TE, Multicast VPN.
• Key Tasks handled for Customer CenturyLink
• Expertise Summary
• ♣ Solution Testing on Cisco ACI ( Nexus 9k) for customer providing different services.
• ♣ Single-handedly built up the lab and model for different services to be tested and reviewed with the customer which was a complex design in nature.
• ♣ Configurations using Tenant’s , Contexts, BD’s, EPG’s, L3OUT, Access Policies, vPC are used in setting up the model.
• ♣ Usage of Traffic Generators like Ixia, Spirent for sending Traffic.
• ♣ Tested the Scale numbers of Tenants, BDs, EPGs, L3OUT, L2OUT, vPC, Access Policies are tested.
• Key Tasks handled for Customer du Khazna
• Expertise Summary
• ♣ Implementation of Network Infrastructure Devices – Cisco ACI( Nexus 9k), ASR9k Routers, 4500 Switches for the new Data Centers.
• ♣ Network Implementation Plan (NIP) was prepared and reviewed with the Customer for their acceptance for the new Data center.
• ♣ Technologies like MPLS- L3VPN, VPLS, and Multicast are implemented in ASR9k Routers.
• ♣ On Cisco ACI – Nexus 9k , Tenants, Contexts, BD’s EPG’s and Access Policies are implemented.
• ♣ Network Acceptance Testing was performed and witnessed by customers for the migration of their services.
• ♣ Migrated the services to the new Data Centers involving Cisco – ACI ( Nexus 9k), ASR9k.

Mar 2013 – May 2018 · 5 yrs 2 mos

• Key Tasks Handled
• Expertise Summary
• Took the Leadership for Planning the Dev Test Phase of the feature MAP-E in ASR9k Routers .
• Developed Test Plans on understanding the requirements for MAP-E Feature for the ISM Card in ASR9k Router
• Guided the member in the team in understanding the MAP-E feature and in executing test cases on ASR9k Router
• Worked closely with multiple development teams in understanding and mapping the feature with the requirements
• Developed and Executed Test Plans for BNG – DHCPv6 Server and Proxy Feature in ASR9k Router for the release ASR9k routers.
• Good number of Issues found during the Feature Testing of BNG – DHCPv6 Server and Proxy.
• Providing ToI’s to System Test Team in understanding the new features and providing suggestion on the areas of concern.
• Worked as a Dev Test Engineer in C12000 Routers , developing and executing test cases for the multiple Dev Test Features(MFR Bundle,IPv6-BFD etc) in IOS-XR starting from 3.8
• Worked on the Booster card which provides NAT44 Services in C12000 Routers.
• Have worked closely with ATT Core Certification Team for Certifying IOS-XR Release IOS-XR 3.9.2/3.9.3
• Analysed and reproduced issues to the Development Team reported by ATT.
• Provided Quick Solutions to ATT Team for the issues faced during their Certification of IOS-XR 3.9.2/3.9

Nov 2006 – Feb 2008 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Client Nokia Systems
• Key Tasks Handled
• Expertise Summary
• Responsible for Designing client requirements for the verification of Customer problem Reports.
• Understanding the Client requirements and implementing appropriate protocols for the verification.
• Implementing and Troubleshooting L3 Routing Protocols-RIP, OSPF, BGP, PIM-SM/DM using GUI on Nokia Devices
• Test Case Execution for BGP and OSPF. Developed Detailed Test plans for BGP and OSF
• Test Case Execution of Multicast Routing Protocol (PIM-SM/DM) and development of Test Plans
• Installation and configuration of Checkpoint in Nokia Devices.
• Well Conversed in SecureXL Technology
• Has good working knowledge in ADP Technology
• Usage of Traffic Tools like IxExplorer, IxLoad, ISIC, PackETh, FireDrill
• Studying design document with configuration for System testing

Jan 2006 – Oct 2006 · 9 mos

• Key Tasks Handled
• Expertise Summary
• Designed and Implemented MPLS-L3 VPN for the customer Presentation.
• Built Test Beds for Wireless and Layer 3 Protocols.
• Studying design document and prepared detailed deployment with configuration for System test, network validation and Proof of concept.
• Executing Test Cases for MPLS-VRF, PE-CE Routing Protocol, MPLS-L3 VPN
• Executing Test Cases for Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
• Executed Validation cases for MPLS Network
• Built Test Beds for MPLS Project for both Functional and Interoperability Tests

Oct 2004 – Nov 2005 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Key Tasks Handled
• Expertise Summary
• Hands on Working Experience in 802.11 a, b, g products (Linksys & Netgear)
• Commissioning and troubleshooting wired and wireless network equipments like Routers, Access Points, Gaming Adapters, Wireless Video Cameras
• Addressing queries regarding the Information System / Software & extending onsite support to the clients including maintenance of hardware / software.
• Configuring & Troubleshooting Linksys and Netgear Wired and Wireless Products.
• Notable Achievements
• Highly rated by different customers during the engagement on their accounts during different phases.
• Awarded “STAR PERFORMER” for the year; Awarded “The Best Performer” for the last quarter of the year 2004