Balasubramanian WV

• 18 years of experience in managing information technology networks and compute infrastructures, Cloud design and implementation.
• AWS Architect, Azure Solution Architect, and Azure Security Expertstrong cloud security skills and services such as designing, building, and protecting enterprise systems, applications, data, assets, and in Microsoft Azure Cloud environments
• SDN, ACI, NSX, SDWAN, WLAN, Nexus, Catalyst, IOS, ASA, ISE, F5, A10, Paloalto, Checkpoint, Riverbed, Prisma SASE, and Globalprotect. Build a New DC, POP Design.
• Migration: Knowledge of data centre migration and the transition from legacy to Azure cloud services.
• Azure Cloud leads the design and architecture for public cloud connectivity such as Express Route, Routing Design, and Security Architecture within the cloud, as well as the implementation of IaaS and PaaS solutions on Azure using Terraform for orchestration and deployment configurations of services and security.
• Multi-region/zone architecture and deployment of VNET and ExpressRoute, AppGW, Azure LB, FrontDoor, etc.
• Datacenter and Cloud Architect design with Cisco, Palo Alto, and Panorama Policy Management.
• Design, develop and maintain the Security posture of the enterprise level applications.
• Strong experience in wireless and mobility network architecture, design, planning, assessment, and implementation using Aruba Mobility Master and controller based approach.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining network automation solutions to streamline network operations and improve service delivery quality.
• 5+ years of writing code (primarily Ansible and Python, API) to automate various network tasks such as device configuration, change management, monitoring
• Strong programming skills in Python, Ansible, Terraform, Restful API, YAML, JSON.

• Design and deploy on the AT&T Integrated Cloud platform that leverages Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technologies.
• NFV Design to the Enterprise customer
• End to End Orchestration through tail-f (NCS), Cisco Network Service Orchestrator
• Multivendor Virtualization knowledge like Juniper SRX, Security product ( Palo Alto, Checkpoint firewall), Cisco cloud service router and Riverbed Wan optimizer.
• Design CPE for SD-WAN, Vmware Velocloud, Cisco Viptela and managed services delivery.
• Ubuntu/RHEL, KVM (other) Hypervisors, Containers, Docker, Juniper product Nfx250, OpenStack
• Strong MPLS Background with Designing NFV custom requirement based on the end customer needs.
• Yang Data Modeling and Python Programming skills
• MPLS L3 VPN, L2 VPN, IPSec tunnels Desgin and implementation

Handled 26+ Global Customers in SP, DC Infra, Compute, Storage, VDI, SDN,ACI,NSO, Cloud Center technologies.
• Expertise in Cloud technologies like Openstack, AWS, NFVI, Cisco Network Orchestrator NSO, Ultra M, ESC (Elastic Controller)
• Translate customer needs into high-level solutions design.
• Bring new networking technologies to market.
• Liaise with the Business Units and Technical Marketing to understand our products, technologies and Services.
• Continuously help develop our solutions by providing feedback from the field.
• Help our partners refine their go-to-market strategy and technical portfolio.
• Conduct training and technical workshops for Customers, Partners and internal teams.
• Represent Cisco on community forums and customer facing events.
• Handle post-sales escalation and resolve issues, by coordinating and working with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in designing and operating service provider class BGP/MPLS networks and L2VPN/L3VPN service
• Experience with network management, monitoring, and deployment tools.
• Experience with VMware, switch
• Experience in Linux, Openstack, Docker, Container etc.
• Good understanding of programming languages Python, REST API, XML, JSON etc.
• Experience in Cisco Nexus, NSO, Network Service Orchestrator and automation in SP, DC technologies
• Apply Devops approach in SDN, NFV areas
• Create Solution Architecture
• Designed the cloud applications and deployment for customers using Cisco Cloud Center,
• Design and implementation of the Cisco SDN product ACI across the globe.
• Build and trained ACI L3 Incident Operate team within4 months
• Migration of Standalone Network to Cisco SDN ACI Fabric.
Key Projects Handled
Details:
Design, Build, Implementation of Private Cloud Customer
Environment: Orchestration Framework/Application, CSPC, Orchestrator CPO, ACI, APIC, UCS, Nexus 9k, 7k, VDC, EMC, Microsoft Azure, Hyper-V, Cloud Cruiser, NetScaler, ASA firewall, UCS-D, NSO etc.

• Member of the Network/Change Management Team for a Logica Sweden Data Centre for providing remote support.
• Provide production support completely involved in the Data Centre Virtualization for 500+ Clients.
• Working with Service Provider in Sweden region to bring new customers into the DC. For this doing
• IP connect plan for new customers, VRF creation and forwarding at PE router.
• Configuring and Troubleshooting VRF LITE, MPLS L2 VPN, MPLS L3 VPN, MPBGP, VPNv4 and BGP path attributes.
• Working with Checkpoint Provider -1 / VSX to create new virtual firewalls for the clients includes manage the virtual smart centre server, creating rules, policies and troubleshooting.
• Working with multiple VRF to separate the customer traffic and offering DCN services which includes customer service VRF,Internet Service, WAN Service and FW SCOD,VCOD monitoring.

Experienced with 'Large MULTIPLE Data Center Environments which includes

• Troubleshoot Frame Relay, T1/E1, OC-3, OC-12, CSU/DSU, Channel Bank. Installed different Network Architecture: VLAN, Frame Relay, and ISDN. Designed and Configured LAN and WAN using RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP
• Configured and Installed Cisco Routers, 2500, 2600 3640, 3810, 4500 series and
• Catalyst 1900, 5000, 5500, 6500 series LAN Switch, Cisco secure VPN, Voip
• Conducted an end-to-end analysis of the equity trading network infrastructure and identify any point of failure.
• Knowledge of IP traffic flow, protocol analysis, capturing and monitoring of live traffic streams
• Strong in technical project management and engineering skills
• Knowledge of F5 Load Balancers, Cisco ASA Security Firewalls, and Cisco works, Riverbed Steelheads, Solar winds and VitalNet.
• Resolved complex Network Management System Server and Network outages; ensured minimal disruption of services and equipment functionality.
* Opened up trouble tickets using BMC Trouble Ticketing System.
* Provided technical support; investigated and resolved critical hardware and software issues.
* Effectively trained and developed new network operation center staff that significantly reduced over time and increased productivity.
• Responsible for design/maintenance of corporate Disaster Recovery Plans
As a Member of the Command Center Team an integral group within the BNY organization in driving the incident management process and Mean Time to Restore (MTTR) which is a key performance indicator for system availability

• Member of the Network Capacity Planning Group for a major in the Credit Card operation for providing performance analysis and capacity planning consultation to the customers.
• Selected and deputed onsite for migration (BELGIUM) for a month
• Performed regular capacity analysis for applications within multiple Lines of Business. Co-ordinate with the Major ISP (KPN, BT & ORANGE) within the business operating entities put together capacity forecast requirements and in conjunction with utilization data, translate the forecasts into capacity upgrade decisions and deployments.
• MRTG, VitalNet, Concord eHealth tools were used to evaluate Network resource utilization for a credit card operation and many data centers of a large bank. The evaluation highlighted workload composition, relate utilization of network resources to business workloads, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Resolved Network related issues related to WAN (Frame relay, leased line, ISDN), Routing protocols (OSPF) and maintain availability percentage according to SLA.
• Upgrade and configure network equipment (routers and switches) for use on operational networks and troubleshooting WAN network contains Frame-relay, ISDN, Leased line and TCP/IP, Routing in addition Equipment Maintenance, troubleshooting, memory and IOS upgrade
• Developed processes for delivering standard reports, including Exception Reports and Performance Analysis Reports.
• Followed ITIL Best Practices for Capacity Planning.
• Responsible for implementing capacity planning/Performance management strategy for UNIX Servers. BMC-Perform/Predict (Also known as BMC BEST/1) product for this project. "capacity planning and performance monitoring" for more than 500 Unix servers (Sun-Solaris and IBM-Aix)
• Using Toad for Oracle to automate data analysis, chart creation, and report generation.

• Install OS and application software under multi-platform environments, deployment of servers, network, etc.
• Plan, design & configure LAN/ WAN as per organizational requirements inclusive of crimping, monitoring and inspecting a WAN, trouble shooting a WAN.
• Skilled in troubleshooting network access problems and implementing network security / group policies and procedures. Experienced in the setup & configuration of VPN (site to site and client access), and Firewalls. (Cisco pix 515E)
• Active Directory implementation and configuration, DNS setup, DHCP setup, FTP, RAID configuration
• Create, manage Local policies, intranet security, Bandwidth, Antivirus and Internet Access
• Providing technical support for the Cisco router configuration and installation for customer. Configuring IP RIP, EIGRP, IGRP, OSPF and BGP.Configuring routing policy for BGP.
• Done core banking project for CBI involved new network implementation, connecting all branch offices with Data centre through Leased line and ISDN backup. OSPF used as routing protocol.

• Skilled and experience Network and Systems Support Professional.
• Experience in Information Technology and Telecommunications focused on the implementation, configuration and support of voice/data networks and communication technologies.
• Skilled in the configuration, administration and maintenance of telecommunications and network systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and quickly resolve complex hardware and network issues.
• Recognized for building strong relationships with customers, vendors and technical staff.
• Able to work with client representatives while resolving new issues in the field. Knowledge of Cisco/ADSL Routers, ATM Switches, E-1, DSL, Cisco 7600/2500 Routers, DSLAM's, Channel Banks, CSU/DSU's.
Project : DSLAM Implementation and Client installation
Tools : DSLAM, CT/4, CM, Local Lead, G703, CPE, MDF, D/P etc.
This project involved Successful implementation of DSLAM empanelment for cell site location