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HARESH JAKKAR
Mumbai
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Summary
Dynamic Network Engineer with strong expertise in troubleshooting and optimizing routers, switches, and firewalls. Proven ability to enhance network performance, reliability, and scalability in high-frequency trading environments. Skilled in project oversight, task prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer
Adecco India (Client-Google)
Bangalore
10.2025 - Current
- Executed end-to-end device configurations with automation tools, ensuring timely deployment.
- Leveraged Shax workflow processes to provision new devices via ZTP and automate validation checks.
- Utilized Shax-Google primary automation platform to address complex migration bottlenecks.
- Prepared comprehensive MOP to implement changes and address critical migration blockers effectively.
- Managed and updated migration dashboards to improve visibility and tracking of automation processes.
- Collaborated with Google implementation engineering team on NextGen migration project.
Senior Network Engineer
Teleperformance
Mumbai
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Configured and maintained Cisco data center environment and Juniper routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices to ensure optimal network performance.
- Executed ISP link failover changes using Viptela SDWAN fabric through vManage.
- Configured route advertisements using BGP and OSPF based on client specifications on Cisco ASR routers.
- Analyzed monitoring alerts from SolarWinds and Splunk, initiating corrective actions to enhance network reliability.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to expedite resolution of critical incidents, minimizing downtime.
- Led a team of junior engineers by assigning tasks, mentoring on troubleshooting, and reviewing technical work.
Network Administrator
Aptus Software Labs Pvt Ltd (Client - Galderma)
Bangalore
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Executed switching operations, managing VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, trunking, port aggregation, and link negotiation.
- Performed policies creation/changes and IOS upgradation of Juniper SRX firewall.
- Configured security policies for FortiGate firewall using FortiManager.
- Configured Zscaler tunnel and resolved related connectivity issues.
- Supported infrastructure upgrades across global offices, ensuring minimal downtime during migrations.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with service level agreements for network services.
Senior Network Engineer
SM2 Infotech (Client - Sony India)
Mumbai
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Planned and executed improvements in LAN/WAN infrastructure, enhancing network stability and performance.
- Administered and maintained LAN and WAN infrastructure, providing operational support to client networks across India.
- Configured Cisco access points and troubleshot Wi-Fi issues using Cisco WLC 5520.
- Participated in the development of standards for enterprise-wide networking solutions.
- Maintained relevant documentation for new and improved processes.
Network Engineer
IDC Technologies (Client - Deloitte India)
Mumbai
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Delivered network support for switches, proxies, routers, WLC, and data center operations, enhancing overall system reliability.
- Monitored network performance and troubleshot issues on LAN and WAN, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient service delivery.
- Acted as escalation point for NOC engineers to resolve complex technical issues.
- Managed problem resolution processes with ISPs and vendors, facilitating timely identification and escalation of issues.
Network Engineer
Synoptics Technologies Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Established IPSEC VPN connections between client sites across India and Data Center via Cyberoam Central Console, enhancing secure communication.
- Delivered network field support for modems, routers, and firewalls, ensuring optimal device functionality.
- Conducted a detailed site visit to the Data Center to assess equipment and infrastructure, facilitating the establishment of network links.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
Theem College of Engineering
Mumbai08-2016
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Electronic & Science
Ismail Yusuf College
Mumbai08-2012
Secondary School Certificate - SSC
Vidya Vikas Highschool
Mumbai08-2010
Skills
- Routing protocols
- Network performance analysis
- Network automation
- Cloud technology
- Monitoring and telemetry systems
- Unix/Linux systems
- OSPF
- Firewall management
- Network operations support
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Vendor relationship management
- Infrastructure as Code
- BGP
- L2/L3 networking
Certification
- Active Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENCORE Certification
- Completed CCNA R&S Training
- Completed CCNP Training
- Completed AWS Training
- Completed Python Training
Timeline
Network Engineer
Adecco India (Client-Google)
10.2025 - Current
Senior Network Engineer
Teleperformance
06.2022 - 09.2025
Network Administrator
Aptus Software Labs Pvt Ltd (Client - Galderma)
03.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Network Engineer
SM2 Infotech (Client - Sony India)
01.2019 - 10.2020
Network Engineer
IDC Technologies (Client - Deloitte India)
08.2017 - 12.2018
Network Engineer
Synoptics Technologies Pvt Ltd
12.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
Theem College of Engineering
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Electronic & Science
Ismail Yusuf College
Secondary School Certificate - SSC
Vidya Vikas Highschool