ASHWIN BANGAR
Panvel Maharashtra
Summary
Accomplished networking specialist with a strong background in SD-WAN migration and operations, boasting over five years of industry experience. Demonstrated ability to implement SD-WAN solutions effectively while optimizing processes for improved efficiency. Focused on delivering results that benefit both personal growth and organizational objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Excutive 11/2022- 03/2025 Assistant Manager
Tata Communications Limited
Navi Mumbai
11.2022 - Current
- Managing L2 operations for a large-scale enterprise SD-WAN infrastructure supporting more than 6,500+ branch locations.
- Providing L2 support for Fortinet SD-WAN infrastructure, ensuring high network availability, performance and service continuity.
- Managing BGP, IPsec VPN, routing, Firewall policies and WAN connectivity.
- Supporting deployment and operational activities for New DC (NDC) and New DR (NDR) SD-WAN Phase-2 implementation, including monitoring of critical branch connectivity.
- Coordinated with OEMs, ISPs and internal cross-functional teams to resolve incidents, implement changes, and restore services.
- Participated in KPMG security audits, RBI audits, quarterly VAPT, SCD remediation, and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to banking security standards.
- Prepared technical documentation, SOPs, RCA reports, and implementation plans aligned with enterprise and banking standards.
- Performing FortiGate Firmware Upgrades, health check and post upgrade Validation.
Network Administrator
Wipro Private Limited
Navi Mumbai
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Led legacy to Versa SDWAN migration project, successfully completing 3000+ branch migrations.
- Managed network operations and monitoring across 5500+ branch locations, ensuring reliable connectivity.
- Collaborated on Cisco, Juniper, HP, and Versa SDWAN platforms to improve network performance.
- Handled router onboarding, troubleshooting, and RMA cases while coordinating with rollout and isolation teams to streamline processes.
- Coordinated with circle team for updates on router and switch RMA cases to maintain workflow.
- Worked with Putty, SolarWinds, OTRS monitoring/ticketing tool.
Network Engineer L1
V5 Global Services
Mumbai
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated with field engineers, ISP/NOC, and LAN/WAN teams to resolve critical incidents and minimize downtime.
- Escalated critical faults to Airtel NOC, ensuring timely resolution of LAN and WAN connectivity issues.
- Monitored remote branch connectivity and performed first-level troubleshooting to ensure operational stability.
- Worked with Network monitoring tool including Cisco prime, HP NMMI and BMC
Network Engineer L1
Alethe Consulting
Mumbai
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Executed end-to-end troubleshooting of leased-link connectivity and bandwidth issues to restore service reliability.
- Troubleshot MPLS, Internet, BGP, OSPF, and IP routing issues.
- Resolved customer ticket issues, managed escalations, and analyzed repeat issues to enhance support efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Information Technology
ARMIET Engineering & Technology.
Thane Maharashtra 01-2017
Diploma - Information Technology
Vidyalankar Polytechnic
Mumbai Maharashtra 07-2009
Skills
- SD-WAN technologies: Fortinet, Versa, Viptela
- Networking protocols: BGP, OSPF, STP, VTP
- Network performance tuning
- VPN security management
- Routing devices: Juniper, Cisco, HP
- Network monitoring tools
- Server infrastructure
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Specialist- Enterprise Core
- Fortinet Professional Network Security
Languages
- Marathi
- English
- Hindi
Total Work Experience
7 Years
Projects
Network Monitoring System, It's a network base project. More computers connect to each other for one admin login device. Admin devices are chat with more connected devices and share with snapshot also. Admin device handle some situations to solve the query instantly. Admin device are continuously steer on that connected device what will search website., 273 Days
Timeline
Senior Excutive 11/2022- 03/2025 Assistant Manager
Tata Communications Limited
11.2022 - Current
Network Administrator
Wipro Private Limited
09.2021 - 10.2022
Network Engineer L1
V5 Global Services
03.2021 - 08.2021
Network Engineer L1
Alethe Consulting
10.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Information Technology
ARMIET Engineering & Technology.
Diploma - Information Technology
Vidyalankar Polytechnic