BASVARAJ JANTAKAL
IT Engineer
Bengaluru
Summary
Senior Network Engineer with over 14 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise networks. Expertise in delivering resilient, high-performance solutions tailored to meet organizational needs while maintaining a strong focus on network security. Proven ability to efficiently identify and resolve technical challenges, complemented by experience in team leadership and report management. Committed to driving innovation and enhancing network performance through strategic problem-solving and proactive management practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. IT Network Analyst – Consultant
Yash Technology, Inc. Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
09.2018 - Current
- Acted as Level 2 support for network issues, handling P1 incidents, bridge calls, and RCA preparation.
- Configured, troubleshot, and maintained switches, routers, Firewall, Load balancer's and wireless controllers in a global 24×7 environment.
- Firewall rule management, NAT, VPN, security policies, zones, and ACLs.
- F5 BIG-IP LTM support with VIP, pool, node configuration, SSL, SNAT, and troubleshooting.
- Monitored network health using SolarWinds (Orion) and managed alerts, incidents, requests, and changes per SLA.
- Performed PA, Fortinet, F5, IOS and SD-WAN upgrades (vManage, vBond) and implemented configuration changes via Cisco DNA Center.
- Created KB articles, CRs, ISO audits, MSR, WSR and QBR reports, contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Resolved connectivity issues for end-users through troubleshooting and implementing solutions.
Network Infrastructure Management Tech
CompuCom
Pune
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Monitored network health and alerts in a global 24×7 environment, escalating critical incidents to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operations.
- Diagnosed and resolved routing, switching, VLAN, and physical-layer issues across Cisco Catalyst devices, improving network reliability and reducing ticket resolution time.
- Executed firewall troubleshooting for Check Point and ASA devices and collaborated with ISPs to quickly resolve connectivity issues, maintaining SLA compliance.
- Managed RFC updates, led bridge calls, and performed system restarts, ensuring network stability and maximizing uptime across multiple sites.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
Network Infrastructure Management Tech
Credence Resource Management
Pune
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Managed 24×7 global network operations, handling incidents, escalations, and LAN/WAN/Wireless stability.
- Coordinated with sites, ISPs, and ServiceNow tickets, performing switch deployments and reporting to ensure uptime.
Team Leader Network Infrastructure
Visionet Systems Private Limited
Bangalore
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Installed and maintained NAS storage devices, performing backup and restore of System State data.
- Managed server room infrastructure and escalated unresolved issues to ensure operational continuity.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
Skills
- SD-WAN implementation: Meraki and CloudGenix
- Firewall management: Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Checkpoint
Network troubleshooting
Network IP management
VLAN management
Software system upgrades
- F5 LTM load balancing
- Experience with multiple routing protocols
- Network switching protocols
- Wireless network management: Catalyst 9800
- Routing Concepts: ACL, Route maps, Policy based routing, NAT and PAT
- DMVPN configuration
- Redundancy Protocol: HSRP and VRRP
- AWS cloud services
Timeline
Sr. IT Network Analyst – Consultant
Yash Technology, Inc. Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - Current
Network Infrastructure Management Tech
CompuCom
10.2017 - 06.2018
Network Infrastructure Management Tech
Credence Resource Management
01.2016 - 09.2016
Team Leader Network Infrastructure
Visionet Systems Private Limited
08.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Commerce