Ashok Dutta
Solution Architect , Lead ITIL , Operation & Product Management , Network Design Specialist
New Delhi
Summary
Utilize my knowledge to work effectively in an organization to attain high standards of performance, contributing to organizational and individual growth through a continuous learning and encouraging environment. Be a responsible team player, making significant contribution to the success of the organization. To pursue a challenging position in the dynamic field of Technology and process to make a positive contribution in the achievement of organization goals with an ambitious and creative approach nurtured by diligence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Network Solution Architect
BT Global
Gurgaon
02.2018 - Current
- Clients :-Global Contracts ( PepsiCo, Nestle , VISA , SHELL ,LBG, DP DHL, ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE , ZURICH, ABB etc.)
- Highly skilled in network design, network planning, network operation and network architect.
- Responsible for Network Design and Implementation, Testing and Installation for Global Enterprise Networks.
- Deploy new products & Services using routed, switched and security infrastructure designs.
- Designed remote Access VPNs supporting worldwide deployments over Satellite, Wifi, ISDN and Broadband Internet connections.
- Designed network automation DevOps solution using Ansible to build network infrastructure in Amazon AWS and Azure.
- Designed global routing infrastructure (PoPs) Point of Presence using VPNs
- Manage a Datacenter Refresh project utilizing Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX4500 switches, F5 Load Balancers.
- Designed and configure a site-to-site VPN on a Cisco ASA firewall
- Designed an MPLS solution for remote sites as well as DMVPN solution to provide network redundancy.
- Design cloud and hybrid solutions by gathering requirements , which minimize risk through applying a holistic design perspective while defining assumption and adhering to client constraints. Work with line-of-business and senior IT executives to position cloud technology solutions that align with their business goals and strategic IT initiatives. Solution include capacity planning for storage and network design.
- Lead global team of architects for design and development of new data center network architecture for virtualized services . Create solution adoption plans for various deployments of network architectures.
- Protocols TCP/IP, EIGRP, OSPF , BGP , HSRP , STP ,VTP , RIP, SIP , NFS , FTP , HTTP , WCCP
- Nexus 9k, 7k, 5k and 2k platforms, ASR 9K and ASR 1K router platforms, ASA 5585X.
- Collaborate with team of network test architects, designing and implementing server connectivity and security test plans resulting in delivery of fully integrated and tested new network Architecture, and ensuring server to network compatibility and proper firewall data flows.
- Create network design for global out of band management solutions , significantly reducing outage times and support costs by enabling remote access to network during system down times, allowing geographically diverse teams to effectively pool resources for network support.
- Oversee design , deployment , and management of network test labs, resulting in quicker development, test infrastructure upgrades and modifications prior to moving to production.
- Evalute and recommend new technology and products for global deployment, creating new global out of band management system for cloud depployments.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Delivered the Integration Solutions built on top of Microsoft Technologies Azure and AWS (IaaS, PaaS, Hybrid).
- Building robust L2/L3 VPN networking solution using protocols - OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPLS, LDP/RSVP
- Analyzed existing network and application architectures, presenting findings on possible enhancements and improvements to senior decision-makers.
- Deployed cloud-based network infrastructure, reducing on-site storage and hardware maintenance costs.
- Improved network operation by incorporating new technologies into existing designs.
- Work collaboratively with other architects and engineers and have strong influencing and leadership skills
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Led team size of 15-20 IP Engineers & Leads
- Communicated with partners and clients to update product and implementation status at technical or functional level.
- Continually update understanding of business and technology status and objectives and respond to strategic design requests as the business evolves
IP Network Operation & Planning Manager
Nokia Technologies
Pune
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Designing IP-MPLS backbone for mobility and enterprise network
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Managed Network Operating Center (NOC) technical infrastructure performance.
- Managed aspects of network operations center (NOC) operations.
- Maintained prescribed network device configurations to support consistent and reliable infrastructure performance levels.
- Responded to network outages and issues related to circuits, vendors and telecoms.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
- Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation and comprehensive support.
Network Specialist
ERICSSON GLOBAL
Kolkata
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Troubleshot and maintained networking devices and infrastructure across enterprise.
- L2VC implementation for core traffic protection.
- Administered and prepared programs for IP addresses, developed network resources and trained support personnel to provide Tier I support to end users.
- Designed and implemented networks in collaboration with project engineers.
- Design and Planning Experienced in LLD and HLD , traffic modeling and capacity planning
- VRF planning whenever is required for new service adding in network.
- Manage geographically diverse teams to control the lifecycle of all changes, enabling beneficial changes to be made with minimum disruption to service.
- Managed 7000 network devices in PAN Myanmar and Timely communicate / coordinate with all stakeholders
Ast. Manager Network
ZTE Corporation Ltd
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Optimization, Planning, KPIs, performance, analysis, Mentoring, Designing, implementation of backbone of IP/MPLS network and access Network Deployment,
- Planning , Configuration script and operation
- Plans and executes complex IP Network Upgrade and IP Network Migration activity
- Core network devices ( Router, L3 Switch ) configuration and troubleshooting 5
- Project : LTE /4G and CEN roll out at Kolkata
Ast. Manager Network
Bharti Airtel Ltd
Delhi
04.2009 - 11.2013
- Two IOT between Ericsson and Huawei and several UAT experience. Remote IOT experience between Huawei and ZTE
- IP Planning for total 4G roll out
- Design and Planning Experienced in LLD and HLD , traffic modeling and capacity planning.
- Optimization, Planning, KPIs, performance, analysis, Mentoring, Designing, implementation of backbone and access Network Deployment, Planning and operation
- Network utilization and maintain better KPIs for core and Access
Fault Management, Change management in Global environment. - Troubleshooting of MPLS-VPN, MP-BGP and MPLS-TE
- Monitoring and Fault Management of core IP/MPLS Network of STC
- Help STC engineers in faster diagnosis and troubleshooting by implementing best troubleshooting Practices adopted in Bharti.
Network Administrator
Railtel Corporation Of India
Kolkata
08.2007 - 04.2009
- Solve customer queries related to installation of networking devices.
- Troubleshooting network related issues, device configuration, and assistance with product installations
- Analyzing , designing, testing, and evaluating network systems such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), internet, and intranet
- Pre-analysis of trouble reports and provides solutions/Support to NOC for 24X7.
- Using of Network protocols for Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer
- IP Planning and distribution
Education
MBA - IT
Symbiosis University( Distance)
Pune 04.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - EEE
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bangalore 08.2003 - 07.2007
Skills
Project and Product management
Network Planning and Optimization
Excellent problem-solving skills
IP/MPLS, Traffic Engineering ,PBR ,Routing Filtering
Cloud services (AWS , Azure )
Switches and routers ( Cisco & Juniper )
Firewalls, VPNs and security products
TCP/IP Network Routing & Switching Design
Technical Analysis ,Network Design and Planning
Voice Over IP Design , VPN Design , TCP/IP, IPSec, IP Multicasting, OSPF , BGPv4 , EIGRP , RIP ,Frame Relay , ISDN, HDLC and PPP and more
Resource and Manpower management
Business and Strategic planning
Customer & Vendor Relationship Management
MS Office
Excellent Communication
RTTS , ESPA , NGSD , HPSM , SNOW , SMART
IP address structure
QoS/CoS expertise
Data Analysis & Stakeholder Management
Routing protocol expertise
SQL & Python
Data Analytics
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA # CSCO11159149), Scored: 910
Additional Information
- Award and Achievements :-
- “Top Annual Performer award” from BT Global for Expertise in service management, Delivery and Business cost optimization
- “Best Performance of the year International Award “ For the year of 2009 and 2010 from Saudi Telecom Company, Saudi Arabia.
- “Best Performance Award “ For year 2008 from Railtel Corporation Of India Ltd, Kolkata.
- “Silver Award “ from Bharti Airtel Ltd for best corporate planning and delivery 2012
Timeline
Network Solution Architect
BT Global
02.2018 - Current
IP Network Operation & Planning Manager
Nokia Technologies
08.2016 - 01.2018
MBA - IT
Symbiosis University( Distance)
04.2015 - 03.2017
Network Specialist
ERICSSON GLOBAL
12.2014 - 07.2016
Ast. Manager Network
ZTE Corporation Ltd
12.2013 - 12.2014
Ast. Manager Network
Bharti Airtel Ltd
04.2009 - 11.2013
Network Administrator
Railtel Corporation Of India
08.2007 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - EEE
Visvesvaraya Technological University
08.2003 - 07.2007