Highly skilled network engineer with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex networking solutions. Proficient in various networking technologies including SDA (DNAC, VXLAN), SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela), Cisco routers, switches, and Alcatel Lucent devices. Possesses a strong understanding of networking principles such as the OSI/TCP IP model, IPv4 subnetting, IP header, TCP/UDP header, and IPv6. Demonstrates hands-on experience in configuring routing protocols (STATIC, BGP, OSPF), ACLs, NAT, and PAT. Expertise in setting up layer 2 switching, STP protocols (PVST, RSTP, MSTP), VLANs, and trunking. Familiar with network security concepts and protocols such as GARP, ARP, ICMP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, DHCP, DNS, and packet flow. Proficient in utilizing tools like Ekahau Software for heat map analysis. Proactive problem solver committed to delivering reliable and efficient networking solutions.