HIMANSHU JOSHI
Pune
Summary
A competent professional having 16 years of profound experience in Network Design & Implementation, Infrastructure Management, Network Security, Network Trouble Shooting, Technical Analysis, Incident Management, Change Management, Operations Management, Capacity Management,Contract Management, Vendor Management, and Team Management in an organization of high repute.
Seasoned Network Operations and Implementation professional with a proven track record in designing, deploying, and managing robust network infrastructures. Strong expertise in network operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing network performance to ensure maximum uptime and reliability. Proficient in implementing network solutions, including LAN/WAN, routing and switching, firewall management, VPNs, and network protocols. Skilled in network security practices, implementing and maintaining secure network architectures to protect against cyber threats and unauthorized access. Experience in capacity planning and scaling network infrastructure to meet growing organizational needs. Well-versed in ITIL methodologies, adhering to best practices for change management, incident management, and problem resolution. Strong project management skills, successfully leading network implementation projects from initiation to completion, within defined timelines and budgets. Enhanced with a comprehensive background in overseeing and optimizing extensive large scale network infrastructure and data centers. Effectively coordinating the intricate facets of global team management, ensuring seamless collaboration across diverse teams worldwide. Technical Skills: Cisco (Routing & Switching), F5 Loadbalancer (LTM, GTS, ASM), Firewall (CISCO ASA, CheckPoint, Fortigate),Multicast,QOS, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Nexus & ACI,VXLAN, AWS, Azure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
CLSA
Pune
03.2021 - Current
- Establishing and fostering strong relationships with vendors to effectively manage the CLSA network infrastructure
- Proposing and implementing design changes in datacenters to minimize outages, demonstrating a proactive approach
- Served as the technical lead for various projects, providing guidance and expertise to ensure successful outcomes
- Implementing strategies to enhance network performance, operational processes, monitoring and troubleshooting procedures to ensure network uptime,availability and performance.
- Building positive and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the organization ensuring service delivery within stipulated SLA.
- Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of network engineers, including hiring, performance management and career development.
- Played a key role in participating in audits conducted by stock exchanges, addressing any raised issues promptly
- Functioned as the technical lead and project coordinator during audits, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes
- Collaborated with the security team to identify and remediate system vulnerabilities, maintaining a secure network infrastructure
- Took charge as the technical lead for initiatives aimed at addressing and resolving security concerns.
- Perform monthly capacity reporting, develop budgets and ensure cost-effective resource allocation.
Lead Network Engineer
Fair Isaac India Software Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of network engineers, including hiring, performance management and career development.
- Led and successfully completed the migration of Datacenters, taking charge as the technical lead and managing the entire project to ensure seamless transition
- Oversaw the consolidation of GTM (Global Traffic Manager) for global load balancing, serving as the technical lead and driving the project to completion
- Orchestrated the migration of F5 LTM's (Local Traffic Managers) from standalone devices to Viprion chassis and Iseries module, showcasing technical leadership and expertise
- Led the successful migration of Checkpoint firewall to Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance), serving as both the technical lead and project manager for the project
- Received multiple spot awards in recognition of delivering projects on time and meeting all required deliverables
- Successfully completed PCI (Payment Card Industry) audits pertaining to network and security infrastructure, ensuring compliance and adherence to industry standards
- Established three different vertical teams to ensure seamless execution of both businesses as usual (BAU) tasks and project work, contributing to a smooth workflow and improved efficiency.
Lead Network Engineer
Wipro Technologies
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed the successful transition from Onsite (USA) to offshore for new projects, such as Ingredion and Levis, ensuring smooth and efficient implementation
- Acted as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for F5 related issues across Wipro's global clients, providing expertise and guidance to resolve complex challenges
- Led the Disaster Recovery (DR) activity for Ingredion onsite, ensuring seamless business continuity and mitigating potential risks
- Received multiple awards from clients in recognition of delivering projects on time, meeting expectations, and achieving high-quality deliverables
- Conducted internal F5 trainings at different locations within Wipro LTD, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance the skills of team members and promote professional growth.
Network Operations Engineer II
Fair Isaac India Software Pvt. Ltd
- 11.2016
L2 Network Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services
Bangalore
06.2008
Education
B.Tech. (Electronics & Electrical Engineering) -
KIIT University
05-2008
Skills
- Technical skills: Cisco (Routing & Switching), F5 Loadbalancer (LTM, GTS, ASM), Firewall (CISCO ASA, CheckPoint, Fortigate), Multicast, QOS, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Nexus & ACI, VXLAN, AWS, Azure, Cloudflare
- Tools: Solarwind, Observium, Infoblox, NNM, SevOne, ThousandEye, Zabbix, Meerkat, ServiceNow
- Vendor Management
- Team Management
- Incident Management
- Change Management
- Problem Management
- Capacity Management
- Negotiations
- Procurement
Certification
- CCIE Security (Written)
- CCNA (R&S)
- CCNA voice
- AWS Solution Architect-Associate
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
- Executive Certification in Cyber Security and Risk Management from Indian Institute of Management, Raipur Chhattisgarh
- Post Graduation Certificate Program in Cyber Security from National Institute of Technology Raurkela Odisha
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/20/1985
Timeline
Manager
CLSA
03.2021 - Current
Lead Network Engineer
Fair Isaac India Software Pvt. Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2021
Lead Network Engineer
Wipro Technologies
11.2016 - 01.2018
L2 Network Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2008
Network Operations Engineer II
Fair Isaac India Software Pvt. Ltd
- 11.2016
B.Tech. (Electronics & Electrical Engineering) -
KIIT University
- CCIE Security (Written)
- CCNA (R&S)
- CCNA voice
- AWS Solution Architect-Associate
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
- Executive Certification in Cyber Security and Risk Management from Indian Institute of Management, Raipur Chhattisgarh
- Post Graduation Certificate Program in Cyber Security from National Institute of Technology Raurkela Odisha
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