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Gopal Krishnan N

Gopal Krishnan N

Technical Engineering Manager - Enterprise WiFi/LAN Solutions
Chennai,Tamil Nadu

Summary

Seasoned Network Architect in WiFi/LAN and WAN technologies adept at seamlessly integrating and providing solutions to the customers needs. Experienced leader and program manager with 12-year history in field. Clear communicator, decision maker and problem solver.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Engineering Manager – Network Engineering

Tata Communications
Chennai
08.2019 - Current
  • Evaluating new services, customer solutions in the lab, and providing technical documentation and solution overviews for internal teams.
  • Working with solution architects and internal product teams to understand the technical requirements for new service introduction.
  • Technical lead role for WITO-based opportunities for LAN/WiFi scope.
  • Interacting with customers and preparing HLD/LLD documents for Day 2 management.
  • Successfully completed the Huawei SD-WAN product evaluation. Working with leading cloud-managed wireless products (EnGenius, Cisco Meraki, Cisco Classic, Juniper MIST, HPE Aruba) for project realization.
  • WIPS/WIDS feature and use case testing of various OEMs. Simulating attacks in a wireless medium, such as a honeypot, Evil Twin, and broadcasting malicious frames using Kali Linux.
  • Preparing test cases for function testing of OEMs in a real-time lab environment using VMs and testing tools such as Spirent.
  • Perform integration testing using REST API, webhooks, using Postman, and Zapier for FMS/PMS integration.
  • Mentoring new team members and juniors for preparing test cases, evaluations, and technical documentation.
  • Evaluated and onboarded SolarWinds, OP Manager, and Zoho monitoring tools into the ecosystem.
  • Evaluated and deployed NMS tools, like SolarWinds, ManageEngine, and Cisco Catalyst Center, for monitoring and management.
  • Creating workflow automation using tools like N8N.

Senior Network Engineer

Tata Communications
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Working as the Lead Network Engineer for the client, Citi Bank, for the APAC region.
  • Implementing new branches, campus sites for Citi.
  • Analyzing the project requirements and designing the network according to client standards, and working until project closure.
  • Involvement in hardware/software upgrades for network devices.
  • Working with Solution Architects for network design and configuration approvals.
  • Preparation of network design documents, network architecture diagrams, and reviewing them with solution architects for approvals.
  • Creating a BOM according to the business requirements of clients.
  • Backed up support desk team to handle user problems and technical concerns.
  • Deployed cloud-based network infrastructure, reducing on-site storage and hardware maintenance costs by 40%.

Senior Network Engineer – IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
12.2015 - 05.2018
  • Implementation and management of a global network for the client H&M in more than 40 countries.
  • Implemented the I WAN architecture across all the POPs in the network.
  • Providing fast-track solutions for connectivity-related issues.
  • Implementation and troubleshooting of site-to-site VPN.
  • Configuring and troubleshooting BGP, EIGRP, and VPN in edge routers.
  • Providing end-to-end connectivity among data centers.
  • Managing the entire network infrastructure in DCs, head offices, warehouses, and support offices.
  • Managing the day-to-day incidents and change management for network stabilization.
  • Configuring rules in the Cisco ASA Firewall for port opening.
  • Configuration and troubleshooting for the MPLS backbone in the customer network.
  • Configured, tested and maintained LAN/WAN components and connections.

GNOC Engineer

Sify Technologies
06.2013 - 10.2015
  • I worked as a GNOC Engineer in the Network Operations team.
  • Managing customer WAN link configuration, migrating customers from one POP to another in case of outages.
  • Provided managed services for BFSI customers, such as RBI and Karvy Stock Broking.
  • Participating in DC, DR failover activities to ensure the WAN failover works well.
  • Configuring CPEs and WANs in PEs for new sites under Managed Services.
  • Troubleshooting Internet, MPLS, and IPsec VPN connectivity issues for customers.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing technical guidance and training to junior engineers.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Valliammai Engineering College
Chennai

HSC/12th - undefined

SBOA Matric & HR Sec School
05.2009

Matriculation/10th - undefined

SBOA Matric & HR Sec School
05.2007

Certification

Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true to the best of my belief. Gopal Krishnan 2025-09-01

Hobbies

Playing Cricket.


Timeline

Engineering Manager – Network Engineering

Tata Communications
08.2019 - Current

Senior Network Engineer

Tata Communications
05.2018 - 08.2019

Senior Network Engineer – IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
12.2015 - 05.2018

GNOC Engineer

Sify Technologies
06.2013 - 10.2015

HSC/12th - undefined

SBOA Matric & HR Sec School

Matriculation/10th - undefined

SBOA Matric & HR Sec School

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Valliammai Engineering College
Gopal Krishnan NTechnical Engineering Manager - Enterprise WiFi/LAN Solutions