Hari Krishna Venkatachalapathy — Software Engineer

As a Technical Consulting Engineer at Cisco,I specialize in diagnosing and resolving complex networking issues.My focus lies in advanced Layer 2/3 troubleshooting, delivering high availability virtualization support, and collaborating across engineering,TAC,and product teams to ensure seamless operations. I bring hands on experience with core protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, and VRF,and expertise in Cisco IOS/NX-OS platforms,advanced diagnostics, and configuration tuning.I also work extensively with VMware vSphere/ESXi, Nutanix AOS/Prism, and cloud networking solutions across AWS supporting hybrid infrastructure and performance optimization. With a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from P.A.College of Engineering and Technology,I apply analytical thinking and system-level problem solving to dynamic technical environments. My certifications include Nutanix NCA 6,NCP-MCI,Cisco Generative AI Green Belt, and Cisco Certified Design Specialist (CCDE), reflecting a commitment to continual learning and innovation. I'm passionate about infrastructure resilience, customer success, and scalable design always striving to deliver solutions that are robust, secure,and aligned with business needs. Networking & Infrastructure: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLAN, VRF, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, ACLs, WAN/LAN, MPLS, QoS, Multicast, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Nexus, ISR/ASR Virtualization & Cloud: VMware vSphere/ESXi, Nutanix AOS/Prism, AWS (VPC, Route 53, ELB, Direct Connect) Security & Monitoring: Firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, Cisco ASA/FTD, Wireshark, NetFlow, SNMP, syslog, packet tracing, log analysis Tools & Automation: Cisco Prime, DNA Center, EPNM, CLI, SSH, TFTP, PowerCLI, Python (basic) Professional Skills: Cross-functional collaboration, TAC engagement, documentation & RCA reporting, mentoring, ITIL-based incident/problem management, customer communication Certifications: Cisco Certified Design Specialist (CCDE) Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA 6) Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) Cisco Generative AI Green Belt

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Networking and Virtualization expert with a focus on enterprise infrastructure solutions.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 6 yrs 9 mos