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Avinash Jayaprakash

Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Resourceful Solution Architect with 18 years of customer Interaction , relationship management and implementation support. Highly skilled in managing Network security performance and upgrades for ongoing efficiency and achievement of corporate objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Solution Architect

Colortokens
Bengaluru
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end Micro-segmentation network security project , from initial requirements gathering to post-implementation support and maintenance.
  • Improved solution efficiency by designing and implementing scalable architectures for enterprise clients.
  • Facilitated seamless communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders by effectively translating complex concepts into understandable terms for all parties involved in projects.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for solution design specifications, ensuring clear communication between stakeholders at all stages of project lifecycle.

Professional Services Consultant

Juniper Networks India Private Limited
Bengaluru
09.2019 - 11.2023
  • Design and Deploy Juniper SRX firewall in Data centers.
  • Worked with GreenFIleds and Brown Fields Customer project on SRX high end and low end data center Projects with FInancial Institutions and Enterprise networks .
  • Developed customized training programs for staff involved in Project Maintenance activities, ensuring consistency in approach across all projects.
  • Provided technical guidance to junior engineers, enhancing their skills and knowledge in the field of professional services.

QA Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.
Bengaluru
09.2017 - 08.2019
  • Involved in Email Security appliance Feature Testing through Robot Framework
  • Enhanced team collaboration by actively participating in Agile/Scrum meetings, providing valuable insights on quality assurance aspects.
  • Advanced departmental knowledge-sharing by training new QA Engineers on company-specific testing methodologies and tools.
  • Enhanced software quality by developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies.
  • Optimized test coverage by maintaining a well-organized, up-to-date library of test cases corresponding to application requirements changes over time.

Sustenance Engineer

Juniper Networks India Pvt Limited
Bengaluru
11.2011 - 09.2017
  • Worked in SRX high and low end Juniper Firewall devices in analyzing the Customer Raised problem reports , troubleshooting and Debug .
  • Streamlined communication channels with cross functional teams, enhancing collaboration and information sharing among team members.
  • Improved overall system efficiency by implementing innovative sustenance engineering techniques.
  • Ensured effective risk management by proactively identifying potential hazards and implementing mitigation strategies during the planning phase of projects.
  • Managed a cross-functional team of engineers to effectively address all aspects of sustenance engineering projects.

QA WIreless Test Engineer

Aruba Networks Inc.
Bengaluru
05.2011 - 10.2011
  • Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
  • Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
  • Optimized testing efforts through continuous improvement of test cases and methodologies.
  • Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.

Sustenance Engineer , IDP IPS

Juniper Networks
Bengaluru
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Worked on Netscreen IDP and IPS devices .
  • Worked as Escalation Engineer ,was involved in Issue replication in Lab .
  • Debugging issues in customer environment and also involved interaction with Engineering Team to get the Bug fixed.
  • Involved in creating Patch for customer .

Consultant Engineer

Tech Mahindra
Bengaluru
10.2006 - 07.2008
  • Worked on CIsco ANA product Solutions .
  • Finalized project plans and obtained approval from clients.
  • Supported project planning and execution efforts relating to technical documentation and process development.
  • Edited technical documentation for clarity and conformity with overall goals, safety guidelines, and regulatory compliance.
  • Led complete business transformation projects for CISCO clients, offering solutions based on customer requirements.

Network Engineer

Oracle India Private Limited
Bengaluru
03.2006 - 10.2006
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.

Associate Engineer

Sify
Bengaluru
03.2005 - 02.2006

Worked as Network Engineer in NOC .

Created Cases raised by customer and assigned to the TAC teams

Monitoring the customer links and raising issues related to network Connectivity .

Talking with Internet and Leased Line vendor during the time of Network issues to get them resolved .

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering

Vishweshwariah Technological University
Belgaum
06.2004

Skills

Micro-segmentation

IPsec-VPN , Firewall , TCP/IP ,HA , Routing , Email Security appliance

CMDB, SCIM Integration

LLD , HLD , POC

TCP/IP , UDP/IP ,HTTP, ,Ipsec-VPN/FW

IAM ,URL/WEB Filtering

Linux / FreeBSD

Python RobotFramework /Selenium / Telemetry

Hypervisor / AWS

SNMP / NMS / EMS

Accomplishments

    ➢JUNIPER: Received Patent for MACSEC JNP2739US / US10,637,865 B2 ➢JUNIPER: Received Business AMP award for PDT work on Great

    Wall, the SRX 4200.

    ➢JUNIPER: Received Appreciation from Vice President of Juniper

    Networks, Inc. on account of replication of a customer issue, thus helping in the fixing of a critical issue.

    Won the J-champ award for Q4 2009.

    ➢CISCO: Received Connected Recognition Cash award for work on Smart license Received Inspire awards.

    ➢ Tec Mahindra: Received Pat-on-the-Back Award for the successful execution of the Telikom Malaysia project, Received Best team Award.

Certification

JNCIA Certified

AWS Cloud Practitioner certified

AWS SOlution Architect Trained

CCNA

Languages

kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Solution Architect

Colortokens
11.2023 - Current

Professional Services Consultant

Juniper Networks India Private Limited
09.2019 - 11.2023

QA Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.
09.2017 - 08.2019

Sustenance Engineer

Juniper Networks India Pvt Limited
11.2011 - 09.2017

QA WIreless Test Engineer

Aruba Networks Inc.
05.2011 - 10.2011

Sustenance Engineer , IDP IPS

Juniper Networks
08.2008 - 05.2011

Consultant Engineer

Tech Mahindra
10.2006 - 07.2008

Network Engineer

Oracle India Private Limited
03.2006 - 10.2006

Associate Engineer

Sify
03.2005 - 02.2006

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering

Vishweshwariah Technological University
Avinash Jayaprakash