Aditya Deshpande
Network Security Engineer
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Network Engineer with over 10 years of experience specializing in Cisco Meraki SD-WAN, Aruba Wireless, and enterprise network migrations. Proven expertise in designing and implementing robust SD-WAN solutions, managing VPNs, and optimizing WAN performance for global enterprises. Highly skilled in Juniper Mist AI and SRX firewalls, with a strong command of Junos OS, VLANs, and routing protocols. Committed to delivering effective network implementation and troubleshooting solutions that drive operational efficiency and enhance connectivity.
Overview
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3
Languages
3
3
Certifications
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Specialists Network and Security
Microland
08.2023 - Current
- Perform end-to-end migration of legacy enterprise networks to Cisco Meraki SD-WAN.
- Executed end-to-end migration of legacy enterprise networks to Cisco Meraki SD-WAN, enhancing network performance and scalability.
- Configure and deploy Cisco Meraki MX security appliances, MS switches, and MR access points.
- Configure Aruba 7020 and 9200 Wireless LAN Controllers and manage Aruba wireless infrastructure.
- Conduct predictive wireless site surveys using Ekahau based on customer floor plans and business requirements.
- Create and configure VLANs, Layer 3 interfaces, and Inter-VLAN routing.
- Configure trunk ports, uplinks, and switch stacking for enterprise networks.
- Implement high-availability solutions using VRRP.
- Configure and troubleshoot STP, link aggregation (LACP), duplex, and port-speed settings.
- Upgrade Aruba access points from legacy 1xx/2xx series to 5xx series.
- Perform switch port configuration, policy modifications, and enterprise LAN troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure successful network Configure and manage Juniper Mist AI cloud-managed wireless infrastructure.
- Monitored network health and client experience using Mist Dashboard, leveraging AI-driven insights to optimize wireless performance.
- Configure Juniper SRX firewall security policies, NAT, and IPsec VPNs.
- Troubleshoot routing, switching, wireless, and firewall-related issues in enterprise environments.
- Coordinated with vendors and cross-functional teams to resolve incidents and optimize network functionality.
SDWAN Configuration Engineer
Wipro Limited
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Configured and managed Cisco Meraki MX security appliances, MS switches, and MR access points.
- Migrated traditional router/switch-based branch networks to Cisco Meraki SD-WAN architecture.
- Configured branch firewalls, NAT, security policies, and traffic routing to meet specific customer requirements.
- Created VLANs, Layer 3 interfaces, and implemented Inter-VLAN routing to enhance network segmentation and performance.
- Configured trunk ports, uplinks, link aggregation (LACP), and switch stacking.
- Implemented high-availability solutions using VRRP and ensured Layer 2 stability through STP.
- Configured application-aware traffic shaping, bandwidth policies, and SD-WAN performance optimization.
- Integrated SD-WAN solutions with existing enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure to ensure seamless connectivity and optimize performance.
- Performed Internet failover and Meraki Auto VPN validation and testing.
- Managed firewall access policies, security rules, and VPN connectivity (IPsec).
- Created Low-Level Design (LLD) documents based on customer requirements.
- Used Cisco Prime and Cisco Umbrella for network monitoring, visibility, and security management.
- Performed IOS upgrades, device provisioning, configuration backup, and change implementation.
- Configured and provisioned IP services on Cisco routers and switches.
- Worked with Cisco TAC to troubleshoot complex Layer 3 and SD-WAN issues.
- Provided L2/L3 technical support, incident resolution, and change implementation in accordance with ITIL processes.
- Monitored network performance, troubleshot WAN/LAN connectivity issues, and ensured SLA compliance.
Network Engineer
Cable tech services private limited
10.2015 - 10.2021
- Configuration and Provisioning of new IP services on Cisco switches and routers.
- Mapped new network nodes in Cisco Prime for improved network visibility.
- Implement Content filter, traffic shaping on Cisco Meraki security Appliance.
- Installation of remote sites for Global Customers and handling escalations from Associates and Assurance Team about relevant network WAN/LAN issues.
- Installed remote sites for global customers, addressing escalations from associates and assurance team related to WAN/LAN network issues.
- License & IOS up-gradation on Cisco ASR-901, ASR-920 & ASR-903 series routers.
- Static IP/subnet configuration at CPNR (Cisco Prime Network Registrar).
- Implemented and troubleshot IPSEC VPN, GRE, and DMVPN solutions, ensuring secure and reliable network connectivity.
- Performed implementation tasks according to network design.
Skills
SD-WAN
Cisco Meraki
Juniper Mist AI
Juniper SRX Firewall
Firewall management
Cisco Wireless
Aruba Wireless
BGP OSPF routing
VLAN STP switching
IPsec VPN
HSRP, VRRP
Cisco Prime
Ekahau
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Timeline
Mist AI, Associate ( JNCIA-Mist AI) )
03-2026
Technical Specialists Network and Security
Microland
08.2023 - Current
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
12-2022
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
10-2022
SDWAN Configuration Engineer
Wipro Limited
10.2021 - 08.2023
Network Engineer
Cable tech services private limited
10.2015 - 10.2021