Ashok Kumar

• Gather and analyse data, document business requirements of Network RFS.
• Represent Network Implementation, serving as a subject-matter expert (SME) internally and externally, as needed, for medium sized projects / implementations and specific processes.
• Collaborate with clients and other internal departments, such as SOC, Network Contracting, Implementation.
• Gather and analysed data, document business requirements, track action items, testing validation, and provide status reports for Network projects.
• Define medium size Network RFS project / implementation scope, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and work plans.

• Project – Honda India – IBM manage the services covered DC DR Services Outsourcing deliver at HONDA Data Centres, IBM managed data center ("DC"), Bangalore and Delhi, NCR and all Honda entities WAN and LAN Network Support.
• The project scope also includes the migration and redeployment of Cisco & Juniper router, Switches and Wireless Network.
• The redeployment is to be done at All Honda Entities locations.
• IBM Providing Integrated Network Solution for 'One Data Center' location will encompass below enlisted active Network entities.
• Layer 3 Switch (Core and Aggregation) – Juniper EX4600 and EX2200.
• Router (Internet, WAN, Replication and Extranet router) – SRX650.
• Centralized Wireless Controller – Cisco WLC -5508.
• Configuration of Cisco Access Points AIR-CAP2602I and AIR-CAP3201 & Wireless LAN Controllers and provide Design/documentation IP Wireless Network.
• Load Balancer (Global Load Balancer).
• Network Security Firewall (Internet/Extranet Firewall, Production/Management Firewall).

• Designed and Implemented Huawei Platform.
• Make the Project Design document such as LLD and HLD and development.
• Responsible for regular interactions with Project Manager and other project leads for discussions, planning and implementation.
• Interaction with customer and meetings regarding project & issues.
• Responsible for urgent incident handling of the team for the project.
• Installation, Integration and Migration of WAN setup.
• Managing and troubleshooting all escalated calls from Field engineers.
• Monitored all work performed by outside vendor and ensured that network deployment was accurate.
• Key Achievements:
• Project completed under Huawei Telecommunication: - BSNL MNGT Core and Edge project performed design, installation, testing, commissioning for 270 high end core routers and 30 LAN switches for Next Generation Network MPLS Transport on turnkey basis.
• Project completed under Huawei Telecommunication: - TATA 400G project -TTL establish two new IGW location in Mumbai and Chennai city.

Provided L2 Network LAN/WAN support for Kraft Foods Inc. across North America.

Notified customers of major incidents to ensure timely resolution.

Delivered reports to customers and program managers as per agreements.

Led network solutions for Wipro project with National Highways Authority of India.

Executed MPLS/VPN IPSec and SSL for long-distance operations.

Facilitated remote access to corporate LAN via VPN connectivity.

Configured two dedicated 32 Mbps Internet lease lines to enhance uptime.

Provided support for WAM MPLS network across multiple branches.

Managed Cisco 6500 Series Switches configuration in NHAI Data Center.

• Implemented routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP for LAN/WAN.
• Oversaw site-to-site IPSec VPNs and ACLs on Cisco ASA firewalls.

Delivered L2/L3 support for client network infrastructure to ensure operational efficiency.

Troubleshot routing loops, link flaps, and interface errors to restore connectivity.

Installed and configured Cisco switches and wireless access points for optimal performance.

Maintained updated network diagrams in Visio to facilitate accurate documentation.