AKHIL DAS C
Specialist- Network Operations L3
Chalisseril House, Nellad P.O, Muvattupuzha, Kochin
Summary
Successful Specialist-Network Operations L3 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.
Experienced in Next Generation Firewalls like Palo Alto,Fortinet, and Security devices along with Cloud and onprem devices
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Specialist-Network Operations L3
Zeta
Banglore
07.2023 - Current
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Listened and responded to user requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Implemented WAN and LAN designs in multiple locations.
- Analyzed, troubleshot and enhanced network performance to drive efficiency.
- Led team development and assisted in project management coordination.
- Provided firewall and VPN management, security and incident response.
- Identified means to reduce and control expenses by conducting cost, schedule and contract performance analysis and improving resource allocation.
- Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.
- Analyzed and produced recommendations on continuous network improvements.
- Acquired and maintained advanced knowledge of networking protocols.
Lead-Engineer -Network
Pine Labs Pvt Ltd
Noida
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Analyzed existing network and application architectures, presenting findings on possible enhancements and improvements to senior decision-makers.
- Monitored network performance and provided network performance statistical reports for both real-time and historical measurements.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- Delivered public presentations to provide plans and updates on projects.
- Installed and configured network security solutions such as VPNs, Firewalls and intrusion detection and mitigation tools.
- Managed purchasing and installation of networking equipment such as core routers and switches/firewalls.
- Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work.
- Planned and implemented effective disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
- Improved network operation by incorporating new technologies into existing designs.
- Protected company assets and users with effective firewall solutions and strict security protocols.
- Led planning and technical design activities for routine operations and special projects.
- Configured, tested and maintained LAN/WAN components and connections.
- Implemented scalable, efficient and cost-effective network Datacenters Across India, UAE, Malaysia
- Recommended network security standards and upgrades to management.
- Contributed to implementation and support of SNMP monitoring software and other network monitoring tools.
- Provided detailed technical documentation, including network diagrams, process flow charts and procedural guidelines.
- Managed over 40 network tunnels per day
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
Network Security Specialist
NTT - DATA
Noida
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed Palo Alto, ASA, check point, Sonicwall, Fortigate firewall also Websense proxy's
- Worked on ticketing tool (BMC remedy and SOM)
- Troubleshooted firewall and proxy related issues
- Created a change plan for new connectivity
- Participated PCI and HIPPA audit
- Provided immediate resolution for incidents
- Upgrading and migration of firewalls
- Manged over 100 firewall per day
IT Engineer-Networks
Pine Labs Pvt Ltd
Noida
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Works based on Ticketing tools (manage engine)
- Ticekt SLA Manged
- Supported India and Malaysia DC
- Supported Pine labs to merchant connectivity(MPLS,P2P,IPSEC)
- Designed new architecture and network connectivity
- Managed Firewall and L3 Switches
- Managed Sonicwall, Fortigate, Palo Alto Aruba Switches, Hp switches, Lenovo Switches
- Creating Policy base/Route base VPN
- Firewall migrated
- Managed Auto fail-overs
- P2P configuration on customer end
- Managed Sonic SRA for web VPN
- Managed Content filtering
- Participated PCI DSS Audit
- Supported Nutanix Infra
- Supported various VPN and routing issues
Network Administrator
IRIS Software Inc.(SSA Info Systems)
Noida
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Supported IRIS India DC and DR Networks
- Provided Network support to application and developer team
- Manged Firewall and Network switch
- Design new network connectivity and architecture
- Managed IPsec and MPLS, p2p, Fortinet SDWAN, ASA firewall
- Manged Dynamic Routing Protocol Eigrp/BGP/RIP
- Implemented EIGRP infra
Technical Specialist in Networks
Eli Research India
Faridabad
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Supported India, Philippines clients remotely and resolve the complex network related issues
- Implemented new location networks and end to end configuration as per the project requirement
- Implementing security policies and devices like,ACL,Firewall(ASA,palo alto, Fortinet) IPSEC,SSL,VPN,IPS/IDS
- Replacing branch hardware like switches, Firewall
- Lab testing & validation prior to implementation of switches
- Working on NMS tools,VLAN creating and assigning to end users as per the requirement of business
- Content filtering,Syslog server monitoring, net flow server monitoring
- Real time Bandwidth analysing,WLC configuration and maintenance
- Implemented and Worked on Solar winds and Manage Engine Net Flow Analysis tool.
- Wireless Cisco WLC 2504, Ubiquity Networks UniFi AP controller.
- Coordination with Vendor for VPN/Internet Leased Line issues
Senior Engineer
TeamLease Services Ltd
Gurgaon
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Supported to TeamLease client IT infra structure in proper manner
- Managed below-mentioned products and technologies
- Mangedclient IT systems and Lan networks
- Works based on Service desk tool(InTouch ).
- Need to keep Ticket SLA
- Supported Avaya IP Phones, WLC,
- Supported VPN issues
- Vlan Changing
Education
Diploma in Computer Science -3 Year - Computer Science
Govt.Polytechnic Collage Kalamassery
Kalamassery Ernakulam 06.2010 - 04.2013
Higher Secondary - Biology Science
St.Thomas HSS Keezhillam
Keezhillam Perumbavoor 06.2008 - 06.2010
Skills
Cisco(Catalyst 2900,3850 3750,SG-300), Dell switches N4810,Lenovo Switches,HP switches,Aruba Switches
Firewall:ASA 5505/5510/5516 /5520/ 5525X, Palo Alto-200,PA-5220, PA-3250, Fortigate 600D,300D,90E,SonicWALL 4600,SONIC SRA
Wireless:Cisco WLC (2504) Wireless Access Points, Ubiquity Networks Unifi AP controller
Proxy & packet inspection:Force point Websense, Trend Micro packet analyzer, WireShark
Monitoring Tools:Net flow analyzer solar wind, solar wind bandwidth monitor, SNMP tool (OP Manager), Net flow analyzer manage engine, Syslog watcher, Forti analyzer, alert logic, Spiceworks
Backup tool: Kiwi cat tools
Experience in VPNs / IPsec /SSL, Site to Site VPN, remote VPN , any connect VPN
Firewall policy creation (inbound, outbound), security profile creation (AV, DLP, Application filtering)
Good knowledge in L3 and L2 Switching like VLANs / STP / RSTP/ MST/ Ether channel,HSRP/VRRP
Good knowledge in Routing protocols static/Dynamic (RIP / OSPF / EIGRP / BGP)
Content filtering, Syslog server monitoring/configuration, net flow server monitoring / configuration,
Firewall management
Cisco Nexus, Vmware NSXT
Certification
Hardware & Networking
Timeline
Specialist-Network Operations L3
Zeta
07.2023 - Current
Lead-Engineer -Network
Pine Labs Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 07.2023
Network Security Specialist
NTT - DATA
03.2019 - 10.2019
IT Engineer-Networks
Pine Labs Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 03.2019
Network Administrator
IRIS Software Inc.(SSA Info Systems)
03.2018 - 09.2018
Technical Specialist in Networks
Eli Research India
01.2016 - 03.2018
Senior Engineer
TeamLease Services Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2015
Diploma in Computer Science -3 Year - Computer Science
Govt.Polytechnic Collage Kalamassery
06.2010 - 04.2013
Higher Secondary - Biology Science
St.Thomas HSS Keezhillam
06.2008 - 06.2010