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Chamundeswaari

Chamundeswaari

bengaluru ,India

Summary

A highly skilled network and security professional with extensive expertise in network technologies, including new office setups, migrations, and decommissions. Proficient in security technologies such as port-security, 802.1x, ASA Cisco Firewall, Palo Alto, and Check Point. Demonstrates strong capabilities in LAN and VLAN switching, OSPF and BGP routing, as well as VOIP telecom solutions. Experienced in cloud technologies like Azure VM and Vnet, with a solid understanding of protocols such as FTP and TCP/IP. Utilises tools like ServiceNow and SolarWinds to enhance network monitoring and management. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills, adaptability, and teamwork. Committed to leveraging technical expertise to drive innovative solutions in dynamic environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Network operations lead engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai, Europe
07.2019 - 03.2025

Worked for below projects:

Security Specialist for American Project – Endpoint Security

  • Administered and maintained EMS and FortiGuard systems, including adding, removing, and upgrading profiles to the latest versions.
  • Conducted EMS cleanup to ensure optimized performance and streamlined operations.
  • Managed file uploads and downloads within secure environments, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
  • Reviewed and enforced URL blocks for web filtering, whitelisting legitimate requests post-validation in FortiGuard.
  • Monitored and assessed FortiGuard URL categories, implementing recategorization as needed to enhance filtering accuracy.
  • Addressed Chrome redirect issues by coordinating with Fortinet support and raising necessary tickets.
  • Responded to DataDog alerts, ensuring timely resolutions for identified security incidents.

Project 4:

Network SME for Australia Banking Project:

  • Migrated select VLANs from on-premises to cloud environments utilizing HSX and NSX-T, ensuring a seamless transition.
  • Established a stretch cluster between GCP Primary (Production and Test) and Standard Backup (Development) clouds with zero downtime, maintaining uninterrupted services.
  • Conducted detailed bandwidth calculations based on data volume and time to optimize network performance.
  • Implemented cost-effective WAN optimization strategies to enhance connectivity and reduce latency.

Project 3:

multinational commodities company

My work is adding the Firewall rules in New gen Firewall Palo alto in the Azure cloud across Europe region .

· Achievements : Onsite visit to the client location in London about a week and got the training for piolet project.

Project 2:

American multinational corporation and technology company focusing on online advertising, search engine technology

I have been leading the team of 5 members where I will get the work from my manager distribute work to the team members equally based on priority .

· I have also worked Wireless AP Replacement on off hours(USA, Singapore) and new Tenant building and migrations in Germany in Europe.

· Weekly meetings has been scheduled to discuss on project updates .

Project 1:

American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment studio ,

· Monitoring the network data centres across all regions (EMEA,APAC ,NAM) with Network Monitoring tool.

· When the Priority ticket comes we can check with L3 team and Vendors like Century link and Lumen , closely work with them and fix BGP Routing Issues and worked on error disable on switches and VPN connectivity issues .

· Achievement : I got appreciation from APAC team (Japan country) for Extended supporting during weekend .I have given complete support to the client on weekend migrations.

TCS Achievements :Service commitment Award , Xcelerate Warrior Award,

Sr. Technical Associate

CTS
Chennai, India
07.2017 - 07.2019

Sr. Technical Associate :global learning company focused on educational publishing and services

1. Data Centre Design and implantation as a part of Low-level design and high-level Design which gives exposure of network Architecture Implementation with the help of Visio.

2.Infoblox –DNS server &Wins updates at server level and Grid level and adding firewall rules in Checkpoint Firewall, Decommission of the entire site.

Technical Associate

Tata communications
Chennai, India
08.2016 - 07.2017

worked for World's third largest telecommunications company

1. Creating and modifying firewall rules , object groups and NAT based on security requirements.

2. Managing network interfaces and routing configurations on the ASA.

3. Setting up and maintaining VPN tunnels for site to site model.


Network Engineer

CSS Corp
Chennai, India
07.2015 - 07.2016

worked for multinational telecommunications equipment company,

Responsibilities :

1.Taken care of Telecom Tickets , RMA of the Switch , Build and trouble shoot Technologies (Stack and 802.1x, SNMP , Port security )

Achievements :

2.I have accomplished deliverables on time with in SLA .

Successfully troubleshooting complex network issues,reducing network downtime, providing timely technical support to users, documenting network Trouble shooting issues.

Network admin

Junisys Techno services
Chennai, India
10.2012 - 06.2015

Cisco Network admin and trainer :

Junisys Techno Services,

Chennai, India | Oct 2012 – June 2015

Responsibility :Delivering comprehensive training on Cisco networking fundamentals, covering topics like routing, switching, network access, IP services, security and manging internal networks

Achievements:

Ensuring students gain practical skills to pass the CCNA certification exam, while achievements could involve high student pass rates, positive feedback on course delivery, and successful placement of graduates in networking roles.

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Lunar electro
Dubai, UAE
08.2008 - 09.2009

Quantity surveyor Engineerfor Lunar Electro , Al ahmadiah , Construction based company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 07-08-2008 to 30-09-2009

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering

University of Jawaharlal nehru technological university
Puttur, Andra Pradesh

Skills

    TECHNICAL SKILLS

    Network Technologies: New office set up , Migration , Decommission

    Security Technologies: Port -security , 8021x, ASA Cisco Firewall, Palo alto , Check point , DNS , DHCP for Infoblox

    Switching : LAN, VLAN , Ether channel, Stacking, STP for Alcatel- Lucent and Cisco

    Routing : Ospf, BGP ,MPLS

    Telecom : VOIP , Adding new phone lines for Aruba

    Wireless: AP migration , Password Management

    Cloud Technologies: VM ,Vnet , Storage, Express route

    Protocols: FTP , TCP,UDP, SNMP, IP

    Tools :Service now, Visio, Network monitoring tool , Infoblox, Azure cloud , Bastion host server (GUI &CLI ) , Solar winds , WLAN,Alcatel, Excel,Power point

    SOFT SKILLS:

    Empathy, Creativity ,Problem Solving ,Time Management, Active listening, Decision making, Motivation ,Negotiations, Adaptability ,Curiosity to Explore, Team work

Certification

Pursuing End point security

  • Micro Soft Azure (AZ-900)
  • CCNA
  • Aviatrix Associate
  • Linked Certifications: Palo Alto, FortiGate


Custom

  • Travel and explore
  • Singing

Languages

English, Telugu , Tamil
Advanced
hindi
Elementary

Timeline

Network operations lead engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
07.2019 - 03.2025

Sr. Technical Associate

CTS
07.2017 - 07.2019

Technical Associate

Tata communications
08.2016 - 07.2017

Network Engineer

CSS Corp
07.2015 - 07.2016

Network admin

Junisys Techno services
10.2012 - 06.2015

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Lunar electro
08.2008 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering

University of Jawaharlal nehru technological university
Chamundeswaari