CHETHAN K
Bangalore
Summary
Over 16 years experience in Solution Design, Private/ Public/ Hybrid Cloud Datacentre Design & Implementation, Remote Site Modernization, Wireless Design, Complex migration, Project Execution, Team Management and Security technologies.
Good exposure in HLD, LLD document preparation, Infrastructure Management, Transformation Projects, Project transition and worked on various products of Cisco, Nexus-ACI, Cisco/Velocloud SDWAN, AWS/Azure Cloud Networking, F5 Load Balancer, Wireless, Site Modernization and ITIL Process.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mgr. IT Network Engineering
Teva Pharmaceutical India
10.2023 - Current
- Design and Implemented Enterprise Network/ Modernization for remote offices with structured design
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex VMware Velocloud SDWAN network architectures.
- Leads multiple projects, responsible for all stages of
design and deployment for complex enterprise network environment and platforms, including solution design, analysis, testing, and integration. - Multi cloud connectivity through Equinix Fabric with SDWAN integration for Azure and AWS Cloud
- Build BOM, Create HLD’s, LLD’s and Visio Diagrams
- Integration of Palo Alto firewall for the segmentation and zoning
- Deploy and manage Cisco and Aruba Wireless Solutions.
- Expertise with multi vendors OEMs Cisco, Aruba, Arista and Paloalto.
- Network Automation for day to day configs and inventory validation
- Network and Infra assessment to identify gap and proposed new solutions
- ITIL complaint Incident / Change / Problem / Capacity Management process
Sr. Network Engineer (Lead)
Bread Financial
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Performs analysis and diagnosis of complex networking P1/P2 issues
- Plan and executes highly complex network upgrade and migration activity
- Coordinate with Multi-Vendors and for services and products
- Azure Cloud connectivity Express route for on-prem to cloud connections
- Work with cloud team for migrations and service hosting
- Worked on Cisco Viptela SDWAN deployment projects
- Install and Configure Cisco platform ASR1K, Nexus 9K, 7K, 5K, and 2K, Catalyst 9600, 9500, 9300, 9200
- Install and Configure Arista platform DCS-7260CX3-64, DCS-7020SRG-24C2-F, Cloud Vision
- Install and configure and deployed Cisco Wireless Controller 9800 and Access points 9120AXI
- OperGear Console manager KVMs
- Aruba ClearPass deployment for end host and guest with 802.1x authentication and authorization
- Worked on OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, STP, VDC, VPC, VSS, IWAN, DMVPN, Site-to-Site VPN, MPLS etc
- Network Automation with Python
- Worked on Palo Alto firewalls PA-3260, Panorama, SolarWinds, Infoblox, and Kenna Security Tools
- Oversee and motivate team members with Task assignments & tracking, ad-hoe queries and technical discussions
- Proactive Project management and design deliveries
- Designs, plans, and coordinate with multiple state holders for the implementation of network technologies in support of defined requirements generated by business and growth demands
- Validate project requirements, define project scope, develop project schedules, and produce detailed designs for assigned projects
Sr. Network Designer
British Telecom
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Working for International customer accounts and providing Network Re-design solutions and Transitions and Transformations projects
- Understanding customer requirement and analysing existing office, Campus and Datacentre locations
- Preparing High level Designs (HLD), Low Level Designs (LLD) and BOM as per the customer requirements
- Preparing Configurations templates and implementing the new solutions
- Supporting In-life customer networks and Troubleshooting P1 and P2 WAN and LAN issues
- Working with Automation Tools like NDS and NetformX
- Working on different cisco platforms Routers ASR1K, ISR 4K, 7200, 2900, 1900 etc
- Switches Nexus 7K, 5K, 2K, Catalyst 6800, 6500,3850,3750,2960 etc
- Working on different Routing & Switching technologies like DMVPN, Site-to-Site VPN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VSS, VPC, stacking, Port channel, VTP etc
- Data centre Migration and implementations activities
- Transition and transformation of the network, WAN Migrations, LAN takeover projects
- Knowledge on Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 load balancers for the data centre and campus network designs
- Knowledge on Python Scripting for the Automation
Sr. Network Engineer
Wipro Infotech
07.2012 - 12.2015
- Provided dedicated Support for India's leading private Bank.
- Extensive support on Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewalls
- Network Routing and Switching, Network security at leaf and data centre level
- Handled critical incidences, problem tickets and closure with proper RCA
- Active participant in critical application & network level DR Drills, POC implementations
- Technical coordination with various service providers / ES team / internal and external tools team for new implementation and to fix unresolved issues
- Working on different cisco platforms Routers ASR1K, ISR 2900, 1900 etc
- Switches Catalyst 6800, 6500,3850,3750,2960 etc
- Worked on different tools and technologies like WAN optimization Tools Allot, Ticketing tool E-helpline, monitoring tool CA Spectrum, Cisco works etc
Sr. Specialization Infrastructure Engineer
Mphasis
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Provided Support for Enterprise infrastructure for the change and incident managements
- Worked on different HP tools
- Supported Migrations and Implementation activities
- Worked on device inventory project on M6 Tools
Network Engineer
United Telecoms Limited
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Worked for Karnataka State Wide Area Network (KSWAN) project
- Establishing LAN, WAN and wireless networks
- Worked with ISP’s closely to stablish MPLS and ISDN network connectivity
- Hands on with Telabls and Nomus modems
- Worked on Wireless survey for remote site RF connectivity
- Exposure with LAN cabling, Staging and configuring network devices
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunication
P.A College of Engineering
05-2007
PUC - undefined
Mahajana’s PU college
01.2003
SSLC - undefined
Mahajana’s High School
01.2001
Skills
- SDWAN : Vmware Velocloud, Cisco Viptela
- Wireless : Cisco, Aruba
- Routing : BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IPSEC VPN, DMVPN
- Switching : Stackwise, VSS, VPC, VDC, VXLAN, EVPN, STP/RSTP/MSTP
- Security : Paloalto
- LoadBalancer : F5 LTM
- Automation : Python Programming
Certification
- CCNA
- CCNP
- AZURE Fundamentals – AZ900
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Personal Information
- Father's Name: K Krishna Naik
- Date of Birth: 05/07/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Mgr. IT Network Engineering
Teva Pharmaceutical India
10.2023 - Current
Sr. Network Engineer (Lead)
Bread Financial
04.2019 - 05.2023
Sr. Network Designer
British Telecom
12.2015 - 12.2018
Sr. Network Engineer
Wipro Infotech
07.2012 - 12.2015
Sr. Specialization Infrastructure Engineer
Mphasis
10.2010 - 06.2012
Network Engineer
United Telecoms Limited
05.2008 - 08.2010
PUC - undefined
Mahajana’s PU college
SSLC - undefined
Mahajana’s High School
- CCNA
- CCNP
- AZURE Fundamentals – AZ900
Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunication
P.A College of Engineering
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