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Akhil Tupakula

Senior Cloud Network Engineer
Hyderabad

Summary

Senior Network Engineer with 6.5+ years of experience in enterprise network infrastructure, datacenter operations, and network security. Expert in Cisco routers/switches, Fortigate firewalls, and large-scale network deployment. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing high-priority incidents, and delivering with a track record of consistently achieving SLA targets and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Seeking to leverage networking expertise in a challenging and dynamic role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Senior Cloud Engineer

LTIMindtree
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed and maintained network infrastructure within Microsoft Azure cloud environments with completed configurations through automation integrations.
  • Configuration and decommissioning of network devices (HLBs, MOR, TOR, routers, switches), including configuration wiping and management IP erasure.
  • Currently working on adding BT0 and BT1 Nvidia GPU enabled devices between Servers and T0's Architecture for boosting speeds in transmissions
  • Worked with the Datacenter Support team for remote local console access during critical device malfunctions and configuration actionable.
  • Collaborated with datacenter teams to maintain 100% uptime for critical operations and High Severity Task closures.
  • Configured Fortigate Firewall, Cisco Switches and Routers for upstream links and moving the devices to production.
  • Utilized Microsoft Azure metadata tools with Phynetweb, PNaaS, Kusto, NCOS, Azure Metadata and SecureCRT for device access.
  • Responsible as an Active TL/Shift lead and support the teammates whenever and wherever required in project specific tasks.
  • Also worked on Optical Engineering requirements with DC to DC Span configuration for Molex, ADVA and Yellowfin 100G/400G integrations.
  • Led Azure cloud network implementations, improving deployment efficiency by 30% through automation

Executive-Technical Support

WhiteHat Jr Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Managed critical assistance requests related to network and system issues for a client-based workforce.
  • Implemented troubleshooting for network connectivity issues during client sessions.
  • Utilized PAM (Privileged Access Management) for managing user-based service mapping and access to datacenter servers.
  • Able to manage all administrative activities we can provide end-to-end support to Clients

Executive IT-Infra

YalamanchiliEngineers Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Implemented Information Security Controls and device hardening in branch offices.
  • Worked in a NOC operations team as a Junior network engineer
  • Tested and implemented CIS Benchmarks in desktops with various Ubuntu OS versions.
  • Provided network design and support for VRSYRN College, including configuring firewalls and switches.
  • Conducted network scanning using Qualys and Nessus tools to maintain IT security in data centers.
  • Designed and implemented network architecture for new organizations.

Education

BTech - Computer Science and Engineering

ALIET Under JNTUK
Vijayawada, AP
01.2018

Intermediate - MPC

Sri Chaitanya JC
Vijayawada, AP
01.2014

Skills

Azure Cloud Networking

Cisco Routing and Switching

Network Administration, L2 and L3 Network Protocols

Firewall Basics and Configuration

Configuration Management

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Certification

Microsoft Azure Administrator - AZ104

Timeline

Senior Cloud Engineer

LTIMindtree
03.2022 - Current

Executive-Technical Support

WhiteHat Jr Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - 03.2022

Executive IT-Infra

YalamanchiliEngineers Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 03.2020

Intermediate - MPC

Sri Chaitanya JC

BTech - Computer Science and Engineering

ALIET Under JNTUK

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