Hitendra Bodele

With 19 years of network and security experience, I am a seasoned Network Solution Architect Consultant specializing in designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale, secure, and resilient IT infrastructures. My expertise covers enterprise networks, cloud, and data center security, where I consistently deliver solutions aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. I excel at translating complex technical requirements into scalable architectures, providing strategic roadmaps, and leading network transformation initiatives that accelerate technology adoption across diverse industries.

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• NSE 7 - SD-WAN 7.2
• FSNE (Full Stack Network Engineer) – AWS Advanced Networking & Terraform
• CCIE R&S (Written), 01/01/13
• CCNA 640-802 – Cisco Certified Network Associate, 01/01/10
• JNCIA – Junos
• MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional
• Advance Diploma in Software Development (C, C++, VC++, Oracle 9i)
• Diploma in Hardware & Networking – Hardpro Institute of Information Technology

Title: Network Solution Architect Consultant

• Designed and implemented enterprise-grade secure network architectures supporting business-critical applications across ITES and global enterprises.
• Implemented Russia and Frankfurt Data Center infrastructures with redundant UTM firewalls, DDoS protection, WAF, and CDN integration.
• Deployed multi-layered security frameworks (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, encryption) to protect hybrid workloads.
• Delivered multi-cloud connectivity solutions integrating AWS and Azure with on-premises data centers.
• Migrated on-prem environments to AWS and Azure using Landing Zone architectures with FortiGate UTM firewalls, CloudFront, and Cloudflare.
• Enabled inter-VPC communication using Transit Gateway and integrated load balancing for high availability.
• Spearheaded network modernization projects, replacing legacy WAN with SD-WAN for performance, security, and cost optimization.
• Implemented SD-WAN over WAN links to improve application accessibility, optimize bandwidth utilization, and reduce operational costs.
• Consulted with IT leadership and to define network strategy, build roadmaps, and drive large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Conducted security assessments and implemented Zero Trust models across enterprise networks.
• Utilized tools such as Nipper, Wiz.io, Nessus, and Tuffin for vulnerability and compliance assessments.