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Ninad Shetkar

Virar

Summary

Successful Senior Network Engineer accomplished in managing enterprise-wide networks for large-scale operations. Plan, implement and continuously improve infrastructure and controls to stay on top of changing operational and security demands. Expert in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

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Work History

Senior Network Engineer

Wipro Ltd
6 2019 - Current
  • Network Configuration & Management : Configured and managed 27 Cisco MPLS customer edge and provider edge routers, ensuring optimal network performance and connectivity.
  • Switch Configuration : Oversaw configurations for Cisco layer 2 and layer 3 switches, implementing best practices to enhance network efficiency.
  • Vendor Collaboration : Collaborated with vendors to configure Juniper edge routers, contributing to network scalability and reliability.
  • Team Collaboration : Played a key role in configuring over 400 Cisco routers and switches as a member of network team, ensuring seamless integration and operation.
  • Remote Support & Issue Resolution : Provided remote installation and support, resolving incidents related to installations, cabling, ARP, BFD, and licensing promptly and efficiently.
  • ISP Network Management : Managed configurations and maintenance of provider/ISP network infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted access to ISP routers.
  • Documentation & Process Improvement : Documented known issues, workarounds, and best practices, leading to a significant reduction in average resolution time and improved operational efficiency.
  • Customer Engagement & Migration Support : Proactively engaged customer stakeholders in network infrastructure migrations, providing end-to-end support to minimize downtime and ensure smooth transitions.
  • Process Optimization : Initiated and implemented process changes for migrations and cutovers, resulting in a notable decrease in average delay and failure rates.
  • Platform oriented : Spearheaded virtualization efforts across multiple platforms to consolidate resources and reduce overall operating expenses.
  • Routing Protocols Expertise : Demonstrated expertise in routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, and MP-BGP, optimizing network performance and routing efficiency.
  • Network Performance Optimization : Monitored network performance, diagnosed system problems, and implemented effective solutions to optimize performance and ensure SLA compliance.
  • On-Call Support : Provided on-call support as needed, ensuring uninterrupted network operation and timely issue resolution.
  • End-to-End Network Solutions : Delivered complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions, meeting client requirements and exceeding expectations.

Education

Master Of Technology - Computer System Administration

Birla Institute of Technology
Pune, India
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Mumbai
04.2019

Skills

  • Firewall Management
  • Internet Protocol Suite (TPC/IP)
  • Intrusion mitigation
  • Network Scaling
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Network architecture design
  • IPv6 Migration Strategies
  • Performance Monitoring and Analysis
  • SD-WAN Implementation
  • IP Address Management
  • DNS and DHCP Administration
  • Quality of Service Management

Certification

  • Cisco CCNA (200-301) Certification Exam prep

  • ZIA certified Administrator
  • Cutshort Certified Python Advanced

  • Ultimate AWS Certified Solutions Architect

  • Comptia IT Fundamentals

  • Cisco CCNA ENARSI v1.1(300-410) Cert prep by LinkedIn

Accomplishments

  • Got awarded for being the first team member to have got promoted twice, in 4 months of joining, to get into L3 Network team.
  • Best Junior Employee Awarded as the best junior employee in the team on 1st year and once as the best employee across all the Business Units.
  • Achieved 95% by completing Network-Cloud Migration with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Senior Network Engineer

Wipro Ltd
6 2019 - Current

Master Of Technology - Computer System Administration

Birla Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Mumbai
Ninad Shetkar