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Skills
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DINESHKUMAR V

DINESHKUMAR V

Lead Solution Architech
Chennai

Summary

With over 11 years of experience, possesses a robust background in networking, including expertise in cloud technologies such as AWS and AZURE, terraform, python scripting, routing, switching, and security. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding client needs and delivering consultative network solutions and support. Excels in introducing innovative network models through strategic negotiations with decision-makers.

Experience encompasses network design, implementation, troubleshooting, and administration of L2 and L3 routers and switches. Proficient in Firewall and VPN technologies, with hands-on experience in design and support. Demonstrates a track record of troubleshooting cloud services (AWS and AZURE), MPLS VPNs, data centers, Internet solutions, and in-depth knowledge of ISP networks.

Brings international experience from work in the United States, serving reputable clients and holding a US B1 Visa.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead Solution Architect

Versa Networks
04.2019 - Current
  • Fully automated HeadEnd deployment in AWS and AZURE using Terraform
  • Automated processes for customers using Python and shell scripting
  • Provided professional services support for customers, activating new sites and migrating sites from legacy to SD-WAN networks
  • Deployed Versa Secure SD-WAN for financial and educational institution.
  • Consulted and designed Routing, network security and SD-WAN solutions
  • Designed Data Center to Disaster Recovery (DC-DR) and DC-Cloud solutions
  • Prepared High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and migration approach documents for clients
  • Engaged in pre-sales and post-sales activities.

Technical Engineer

Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic Pvt. Ltd
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Consulting & architecting of Data centre, network security, SDN and SD-WAN solution
  • Implementing multi-tier network and security architecture
  • Qualifying product by Lab testing
  • HLD -LLD and migration approach document preparation for clients
  • Drive evaluation for new features and technology adoption
  • Pre-sales and post-sale activities.

Senior Engineer - GNOC (Advanced Support Group)

Sify Technologies
08.2015 - 09.2018
  • DC designs and creation of Solutions
  • To support Sify internal Teams to perform L3 troubleshooting and providing them best practices solution for Network and Security devices
  • Handling L3/P1 Cases and apart from that involved in DC designs and creation of Solutions
  • Configuring 3000 firewall via scripts
  • Involves On-site implementations, HLD -LLD and migration approach document preparation for clients
  • Actively Participate plan, recommend and develop strategies and direction for network infrastructure solutions using current and emerging technologies.

Engineer - GNOC (Advanced Support Group)

Sify Technologies
09.2013 - 07.2015
  • Troubleshooting latency issues faced by the customers and providing best path in reaching their destinations across the world
  • To troubleshoot the connectivity on Layer 3 and Layer 2 in case there are access problems for customers (VPN, IVPN, and MPLS VPN)
  • Identify and resolve problems on high end Switches, Routers (Cisco & Juniper& CISCO ASR) & fortinet firewall
  • Implementation & troubleshooting of vlans, high availability solutions like hsrp , ether channels, access control lists, NAT,PAT ,routing solutions etc
  • Configuring IPSec in our core Fortigate firewall and customer end routers for our Secure Site connect and Remote access VPN subscribed customers
  • Configuring routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP for customer last mile
  • Configuring VLAN Trunking Protocol and Troubleshoot and identify problems in STP, RSTP, PVSTP, MSTP
  • Escalation contact for corporate technical problems and enterprise network managed customers
  • Handle fault reports and perform service support for the fault management of the Established customer services and customer networks.

ASSOCIATE - GNOC (Advanced Support Group)

Talent Maximus (For Sify Technologies Limited)
02.2012 - 08.2013

Education

B.E (CSE) -

Sudarsan Engineering College
Pudukottai,India
03.2007 - 04.2011

H.S.C -

Sri Meenakshi Sutharaser Hr. Sec School
Karaikudi, India
03.2006 - 03.2007

SSLC -

Alagappa Model Hr. Sec. School
Karaikudi, India
03.2004 - 03.2005

Skills

Technical proficiency in setting up and maintaining various components: Versa HE (Director, Analytics, Controller, Flex VNF), Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Fortinet (Firewall, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer), and Checkpointundefined

Career Certification

  • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CSCO12200204)
  • CCNP (Routing, Switching & Trouble-shooting)
  • Fortinet Network Security Expert 1 Certified
  • Versa Certified Administrator - SD-WAN Specialist

Tools And Systems

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Vmware esxi
  • Kvm
  • Wireshark
  • Python
  • Terraform
  • Linux

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Mr. M.Venkatasubramanian
  • Date of Birth: 09/22/89
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Projects Handled

  • Versa Networks, Lead Solution Architect, Chennai, INDIA, Apr 2019 - Present, Fully automated HeadEnd deployment in AWS and AZURE using Terraform., Automated processes for COLT customers using Python and shell scripting., Provided professional services support for British Petroleum, activating new sites and migrating sites from legacy to SD-WAN networks., Deployed Versa Secure SD-WAN for the Ministry of Egypt (MOE)., Consulted and designed network security and SD-WAN solutions., Designed Data Center to Disaster Recovery (DC-DR) and DC-Cloud solutions., Prepared High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and migration approach documents for clients., Engaged in pre-sales and post-sales activities.
  • Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic Pvt. Ltd, Technical Engineer, DUBAI, Sep 2018 - Mar 2019, Consulting & architecting of Data centre, network security, SDN and SD-WAN solution., Implementing multi-tier network and security architecture., Qualifying the product by Lab testing., HLD -LLD and migration approach document preparation for clients., Drive evaluation for new features and technology adoption., Pre-sales and post-sale activities.
  • Sify Technologies Limited, Senior Engineer, Chennai, INDIA, Aug 2015 - Sep 2018, DC designs and creation of Solutions., To support Sify internal Teams to perform L3 troubleshooting and providing them best practices solution for Network and Security devices., Handling L3/P1 Cases and apart from that involved in DC designs and creation of Solutions., Configuring 3000 firewall via scripts., Involves On-site implementations, HLD -LLD and migration approach document preparation for clients., Actively Participate plan, recommend and develop strategies and direction for network infrastructure solutions using current and emerging technologies.
  • Sify Technologies Limited, Engineer, Chennai, INDIA, Feb 2012 - Jul 2015, Troubleshooting latency issues faced by the customers and providing best path in reaching their destinations across the world., To troubleshoot the connectivity on Layer 3 and Layer 2 in case there are access problems for customers (VPN, IVPN, and MPLS VPN)., Identify and resolve problems on high end Switches, Routers (Cisco & Juniper& CISCO ASR) & fortinet firewall., Implementation & troubleshooting of vlans, high availability solutions like hsrp , ether channels, access control lists, NAT,PAT ,routing solutions etc., Configuring IPSec in our core Fortigate firewall and customer end routers for our Secure Site connect and Remote access VPN subscribed customers., Configuring routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP for customer last mile., Configuring VLAN Trunking Protocol and Troubleshoot and identify problems in STP, RSTP, PVSTP, MSTP., Escalation contact for corporate technical problems and enterprise network managed customers., Handle fault reports and perform service support for the fault management of the Established customer services and customer networks.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Lead Solution Architect

Versa Networks
04.2019 - Current

Technical Engineer

Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic Pvt. Ltd
09.2018 - 03.2019

Senior Engineer - GNOC (Advanced Support Group)

Sify Technologies
08.2015 - 09.2018

Engineer - GNOC (Advanced Support Group)

Sify Technologies
09.2013 - 07.2015

ASSOCIATE - GNOC (Advanced Support Group)

Talent Maximus (For Sify Technologies Limited)
02.2012 - 08.2013

B.E (CSE) -

Sudarsan Engineering College
03.2007 - 04.2011

H.S.C -

Sri Meenakshi Sutharaser Hr. Sec School
03.2006 - 03.2007

SSLC -

Alagappa Model Hr. Sec. School
03.2004 - 03.2005
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