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Akshat Gupta

Suriya

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Network Engineer with over 2.5 years of experience, currently working as a Lead Engineer at HCL Technologies on the Verizon project. Proven expertise in network configuration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across enterprise environments. Hands-on experience with networking technologies including Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba, with a strong focus on managing and troubleshooting switches, routers, and other network infrastructure devices. Adept at delivering secure, high-performance network solutions while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Committed to continuous learning and growth within advanced networking roles.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Network Engineer

HCL Tech
Lucknow
09.2024 - Current

Client: Verizon.

  • Serving as Lead Engineer in the Verizon Network Team, overseeing network operations, implementation, and performance optimization.
  • Created documentation detailing all aspects of the network infrastructure and its configuration.
  • Monitored network performance and troubleshooted any issues that arose.
  • Configured routers, switches, firewalls and other hardware to deploy and manage LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
  • Implemented, tested, validated and maintained networking services according to solution designs.
  • Troubleshot complex network issues, reducing downtime and improving user satisfaction.

Network Engineer

HCL Tech
Lucknow
10.2022 - 08.2024
Client: Chubb.
  • Delivered network engineering support for global insurance client CHUBB, maintaining LAN/WAN connectivity, routing, and switching configurations.
  • Handled network troubleshooting, ticket resolution within defined SLAs, and network upgrade activities.
  • Provided training and documentation support to team members on best practices and standard operating procedures.

Network Engineer Intern

HCL Tech
Lucknow
10.2021 - 10.2022

Client: Chubb

  • Delivered network engineering support for global insurance client CHUBB, maintaining LAN/WAN connectivity, routing, and switching configurations.
  • Handled network troubleshooting, ticket resolution within defined SLAs, and network upgrade activities.
  • Provided training and documentation support to team members on best practices and standard operating procedures

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Sciences

Amity University
Lucknow
07-2025

Class 12th -

+2SRSSR High School
Suriya, GIRIDIH, Jharkhand
03-2021

Class 10th -

DAV Public School
Suriya, Giridih Jharkhand
01-2019

Skills

  • Network troubleshooting
  • Router/switch configuration
  • Network security
  • Hands-on experience with switches, routers, and network devices
  • Project management
  • Team leadership and mentoring
  • Network monitoring tools (Aruba, Juniper, Cisco)
  • LAN/WAN management
  • Technical support

Timeline

Lead Network Engineer

HCL Tech
09.2024 - Current

Network Engineer

HCL Tech
10.2022 - 08.2024

Network Engineer Intern

HCL Tech
10.2021 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Sciences

Amity University

Class 12th -

+2SRSSR High School

Class 10th -

DAV Public School
Akshat Gupta