Kunj Pahuja

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

CCNP certified with over three years of networking experience.
Successfully deployed multiple Cisco and Meraki devices.
Proven leadership in team management and client satisfaction.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Networking Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in SD-WAN and enterprise network solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Network DesignSoftware Defined NetworkingNetwork EngineeringTroubleshootingData AnalysisDatabase ManagementWeb Development

Other Skills

802.1xEnterprise Network DesignMultiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)QIPBOM creationCisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)Bill of Materials (BOM) ManagementVirtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN)TACACS+VisioVirtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)Cisco MerakiBill of Materials (BOM) CreationNetwork SecurityVirtual Private Network (VPN)

About

CCNP certified Networking Consulting Engineer with a results-oriented approach, possessing over three years of experience in the implementation and troubleshooting of Networking Routing and Switching (R&S), as well as the implementation and troubleshooting of Meraki SD-WAN. I am proficient in comprehending complex networks and traffic flow, and I deliver impactful solutions that not only meet but exceed client expectations during hardware refreshes, ensuring minimal downtime. My proven capabilities include requirements analysis and documentation across various enterprise functions. I have a successfully deployed Meraki MX68 & MG21, Nexus 9k, Nexus 3k, Catalyst 9k, ISR4k, and Arista DCS-7260 & DCS-7280 routers and switches in production environments, thereby enhancing client satisfaction and optimizing network performance. I have demonstrated leadership in managing and mentoring teams, promoting continuous improvement, and fostering a collaborative work atmosphere. My contributions to both technical and client-facing roles have been recognized, and I hold CCNP and CCNA certifications. I possess excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, intuitive, and problem-solving skills. I have got an open mind. Note the essentials: on time work or better and a friendly personality..!

Experience

8 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Cisco

4 roles

Network Consulting Engineer 3

Promoted

Nov 2025 – Present · 7 mos

My work involves being actively engaged in the deployment of R&S, SDA solutions and providing support to customers in transitioning their networks to modern technology.

802.1xEnterprise Network DesignSoftware Defined NetworkingMultiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)QIPBOM creation+17

Network Consulting Engineer 2

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)QIPAccess ListsSwitchingDynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)+41

Network Consulting Engineer

Aug 2021 – Jul 2022 · 11 mos

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)QIPSwitchingDynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)Network InfrastructureNexus+28

Intern CX

Jan 2021 – Jul 2021 · 6 mos

PresentationsProblem Solving

Ratemystay

Data Analyst and Database Admin Intern

Feb 2020 – Mar 2020 · 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

1. Analysing the data received from hostels and creating models to rate them based on an improvised technique where a unique way for analysing the hostels is found out and hostels are rated based on the weightage which we calculate for the survey questions.
2. Managed and designed the architecture of the database for an app(available in playstore) with only one another member in the team i.e 2-man-team. The Database was architectured over GCP, where we stored the details of the hostels in the buckets.
3. Designing various posters, banners, logo for the app and it's promotion.

Christ university, bangalore

3 roles

ASCII President

Jun 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr

Student Council Member

Aug 2017 – Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Student

Jul 2017 – Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Teknotrait solutions pvt. ltd.

Intern

Mar 2019 – May 2019 · 2 mos · Bangalore, India

While working on my internship for "Teknotrait Solutions Pvt. Ltd." I Built a website for Stockman Nexus Technologies (earlier concept named as 'GoldenBird-Bharat') (https://stockmannext.com) an upcoming organisation that is driven by a resolve to solve social and economic problems faced by citizens. My role was to design the front-end for the website, Integrate the payment gateway, run the functional testing for the website, etc. I was able to finish the work assigned to me before the deadlines and assist them in other innovative ideas.