Arun A
Senior Network Engineer
Chennai
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated IT professional with over 17 years of extensive experience in multi-vendor enterprise network implementation and operation support. Proficient in designing, deploying, and managing complex network infrastructures to optimize business operations and ensure seamless connectivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Network Engineer
Synergy Fiber
CHENNAI
07.2019 - Current
- Network operation support for Synergy Fiber managed building, office network infrastructure, and data center.
- Remote managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Established and monitored key performance metrics to verify consistent compliance with important networking standards.
- Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work.
- Performed troubleshooting for multi vendor devices Ruckus, Cisco, and HPE.
- Assisted with remote implementation and support of network monitoring tools.
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems
- Recommended options for disaster recovery.
Senior Network Engineer/ Manager
SP Sysnet
SINGAPORE
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Outsourced employee for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) placed onsite as Senior Network Operation engineer at Nanyang Technological University - NTU (Singapore).
- Managed, configured, tested and maintained campus Nanyang Technological University network infra- LAN, Wireless, Data Center and DMZ.
- Monitored network activities to quickly detect and resolve operational and security issues.
- Analyzed existing network architectures, presenting findings on possible enhancements and improvements to senior decision-makers.
- Led planning and technical design activities for routine operations and special projects.
- Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work.
- Managed cross-functional teams and fostering collaborative work environment. Effectively communicate with stakeholders to define project requirements and provide regular progress updates.
Senior Engineer - Network
Cisco Systems, Inc.
BANGALORE
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Team - GIS-UCVN-Network-Branch - Global Cisco Branch Office Network Support.
- Global Network Operations and Escalations related with Wired/Wireless - LAN and WAN networks.
- Responsible for providing network support for around 490+ Cisco global Branch offices and Cisco Partner sites and their hub setup in Campus/Remote IDC Location.
- Responsible for troubleshoot and provide fix for on-call duty P1/P2 cases, P3- P6 Cases and Audit for Implementation to operation Handoff cases.
- Mentored and coached entry-level , Intern and junior engineers to improve talent and boost skill levels.
- Developed and implemented proactive maintenance practices.
Network Engineer Senior
LSI India Research and Development
BANGALORE
09.2011 - 07.2012
- Team - Network and Voice Services & IT Security Department– Global Network Operations and Escalations related with Wired/Wireless/Security/DMZ and Data Center networks.
- Responsible for managing around 67 LSI global Branch offices, hub and data center Network. Responsible for on-call duty support.
Senior Network Engineer
Goldstone Technologies
BANGALORE
04.2011 - 09.2011
- Outsourced employee for Cisco systems in NDCS-GNO-BRANCH Global Network Support Team.
- NDCS-GNO-BRANCH Team – Global Network Operations and Escalations related with Wired/Wireless networks.
- Responsible for managing around 450+ Cisco global Branch offices and there hub setup in campus and Basic campus site.
Senior Network Engineer
BT Professional Services
BANGALORE
11.2006 - 03.2011
- Outsourced employee for Cisco systems in GFS-Project IT team.
- Responsible for gathering network requirements from Cisco systems project team.
- Successfully completed 50+ onsite and remote projects.
- Designed Cisco Enterprise Network standard (LAN/WAN/Wireless/VOICE) according to client request.
- Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work.
- Led planning and technical design activities for routine operations and special projects.
- Managed purchasing and installation of networking equipment such as core routers, wireless and switches.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Certification Training Course - CCNA/CCNP/Cisco PIX -
Sunmarks
HYDERABAD 01.2006 - 10.2006
Certification Training Course - Red Hat Linux/Windows 2003 Administrator -
Sunmarks
HYDERABAD 03.2005 - 10.2005
Certification Training Course - Computer Hardware And Network -
Accel IT
CHENNAI 01.2003 - 03.2003
Diploma in Electronics And Communication Engineeri -
Panimalar Polytechnic
Chennai 04.1998 - 03.2001
SSLC - Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
SSLC
Chennai 04.1996 - 03.1997
Skills
Cisco Routers - AASR1006/ASR1004/ASR1002/7600/6500/4 500/7200/ 3800/3900/1800/2600 and 2500 modular routers
Cisco Switches - 6500/4500/3800/3700/ 3600/3500/2900
Cisco Nexus Switches - 9K/7K/5K/2K
Cisco Wireless Controller WISM/2106/4402/4404/8510/8540, and Access Points
Alcatel Switches OAW- 4550/4704/6450/6860
Aruba Wireless Controller OAW- 4750XM/OAW-4704/OAW-4550/ and Access Points Airwave manager OV 3600
Routing Protocol (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP), Routed Protocol (TCP/IP) Virtualization – VRF, VPN, SSL & IPSec VPN/GRE tunnel, Route Optimization, IP Summarization, Re-Distribution & Route Maps, PBR, Access & Prefix List
Layer 2 Switching & Multilayered Switching, VLAN, VTP, WLAN, ISL & Dot1q trunking, VPC, VDC, STP-stp, pvst, pvst, rpvst, InterVLAN routing, HSRP,GLBP
Splunk/Netdisco/Netbrain/Rancid/Solar winds/Netflow/Wireshark
Cisco ASA 55xx/ Cisco IPS 4520/ Paloalto PA-220, PA-500, PA-800, Juniper Netscreen – 5200/ STRM
Cisco Call Manager CCM v7, UCS
Linux - Ubuntu, Windows AD
Gigamon Traffic Intelligence
Ruckus ICX Switches, Zone Director, Virutal Smart Zone and Access Points
HP Switches
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing and Switching (CCNP-RS)
Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation
RUCKUS Accredited SmartZone Administrator (RASZA)
RUCKUS ICX Implementer Accreditation
ITIL Foundation (2011) V3
Timeline
Senior Network Engineer
Synergy Fiber
07.2019 - Current
Senior Network Engineer/ Manager
SP Sysnet
06.2016 - 07.2018
Senior Engineer - Network
Cisco Systems, Inc.
08.2012 - 06.2016
Network Engineer Senior
LSI India Research and Development
09.2011 - 07.2012
Senior Network Engineer
Goldstone Technologies
04.2011 - 09.2011
Senior Network Engineer
BT Professional Services
11.2006 - 03.2011
Certification Training Course - CCNA/CCNP/Cisco PIX -
Sunmarks
01.2006 - 10.2006
Certification Training Course - Red Hat Linux/Windows 2003 Administrator -
Sunmarks
03.2005 - 10.2005
Certification Training Course - Computer Hardware And Network -
Accel IT
01.2003 - 03.2003
Diploma in Electronics And Communication Engineeri -
Panimalar Polytechnic
04.1998 - 03.2001
SSLC - Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
SSLC
04.1996 - 03.1997