Kapil Bhaladhare
Network Engineer
Nagpur,MH
Summary
Dynamic Network and System Administrator with nearly 11 years of experience in the information technology industry, specializing in computer networks and security. Strong ability to tackle challenges while driving positive change within organizations. Recognized for strategic planning and execution, optimizing operations, and fostering team development to achieve exceptional results. Committed to leveraging technical expertise and innovative problem-solving skills to enhance organizational performance and security.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Consultant
Infosys Ltd
12.2022 - Current
- Solution Architect for Fortinet SDWAN SASE. Deal with customers to design network as per their requirements, and migration and deployment.
- HLD - LLD
- WAN, LAN
Assistant Consultant
TCS
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked on the project of a product-based MNC for various geographical locations, like multiple parts of America, APAC, and EMEA regions in a 24x7 environment
- SDWAN Solutions - Cisco Vipta SDWAN - vManage - Admin Tech, Monitoring/Upgradation WE, BGP monitoring and troubleshooting, ISP, Live-action - Adding/Deleting devices
- Network monitoring tools - Solarwinds-Orion, Splunk, EM7, Meraki Dashboard, Zenoss, Infoblox DNS, SNTC, DNAC, ISE, ICE, Cacti
- Ticketing Tool: Service Now - incident management, change management, prioritize incidents according to case
- AVI Load Balancer - SSL certificate update, Server health monitor, API, Add exceptions, TLS
Specialist
HCL Technologies
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Monitor and supervise all solutions like CE6860-48S8CQ-EI - Huawei Core Switch, S6720-30C-EI-24S - Huawei Server Switch, S5720-52X-PWR-LI-AC - Huawei Access Switch, AC6005 - Huawei Wireless LAN Controller, FG-500E - Fortigate Firewall,3800 – Checkpoint Firewall, AP5030DN - Huawei Wireless Access Point, Agile NAC Controller, Management of Windows Server Datacenter Edition 2016, SEMP 14.2, Cisco Prime Meraki, Nexus 9K Switches.
- Network monitoring tools: ServiceNow, Orion, Splunk, EM7, Meraki SDWAN Dashboard.
- Coordinate with vendors and resource engineers and ensure effective completion of all installation hardware at various data centers.
- Supervise all equipment such as alarm systems and firefighting tools.
- Ensure compliance schedule for everyday operations.
- Troubleshoot network and system problems to provide solutions to hardware/software defect
- Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues
- Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
- Installing and integrating new server hardware and applications
System & Network Administrator
GIF Technologies Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Implementation and configuration of Servers as per requirement in windows as well Linux, Ubuntu from the client and internal teams
- Responsible for Support, Infrastructure and Network management of Software development unit.
- Configuration, Monitoring & Troubleshooting of IT networking products. (L2/L3 Switches, Wireless AP, Core Switches, Access Switch Stack, Routers, etc.)
- Concentrated on the Network/Network Security, as well as troubleshooting and/or installed, configured and maintained Network/Network Security debugging network-related problems
- Active Directory users and groups management, Enterprise Sites & Services.
- Leadership of IT team, delivering wide ranging core LAN/WAN solutions to organizations
- Provide technical support to the operating, instrumentation, and mechanical colleagues as related to the packaging and CCTV equipment
- Respond to inbound requests via phone and other electronic means for technical assistance with managed devices.
- Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems, using strong TCP/IP networking skills.
- Aided in building strong relationships with IT staff, Government officers, vendors, and third-party contractors.
- Knowledge of advanced networking concepts L2 protocols (VLAN, VTP, LACP, Port-security, STP), L3 protocols (OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, Tunnels), IPV4
- Implementation, hardening, and administrator of Cisco/Linksys Wireless Access points
- Supporting the Client end involves the installation of Windows XP, and Windows 7 for developers and testing.
- Installation of firewalls and switches
Data Center Network Administrator (L-2)
Wipro Ltd
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Responsible for fulfilment, update, resolution and closure of tickets assigned in the j2 service request tracking system
- Capital and expense budget accounting and reporting for all IT and Engineering expenditures
- Manage and participate in 24x7 support and on-call rotation
- Evaluate new hardware/software and services
- Microsoft SCCM 2012 architecture, configuration & administration for patch management, software distribution, operating system deployment, network access protection and hardware and software inventory
- Microsoft PKI infrastructure and management
- Microsoft Server 2008 / 2012(R2) / 2016 installation, management and related security group functions, roles, and related functionality
- Enterprise Linux server environments and OS installation & management
- Coordinate and manage the work of third-parties to integrate cloud environment and SaaS/IaaS outsourced solutions
Associate-Network Management
Wipro Infotech
01.2014 - 07.2018
- Establish the networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation and defining, documenting and enforcing system standards
- Design and implement new solutions and improve the resilience of the current environment
- Maximise network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network architects on network optimization
- Undertake data network fault investigations in wide area environments using information from multiple sources
- Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access
- Support and administer firewall environments in line with IT security policy
- Report network operational status by gathering and prioritizing information and managing projects
- Upgrade data network equipment to the latest stable firmware releases
- Configure routing and switching equipment, hosted IP voice services, and firewalls
- Provide remote support to on-site engineers and end users/customers during installation
- Provide remote troubleshooting and fault finding if issues occur upon initial installation
- Undertake capacity management and audit of IP addressing and hosted devices within data centers
- Liaise with project management teams, third-line engineers, and service desk engineers regularly
Education
B.E. -
Nagpur University
Nagpur01-2013
Skills
LAN
Switching
Routing
Wireless (Wi-Fi)
Fortinet
Load Balancer
Certification
CCNA (R&S) – CSCO12831337
Interests
Strong passion for Research, Interacting with People, Travelling
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Infosys Ltd
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Consultant
TCS
09.2022 - 12.2022
Specialist
HCL Technologies
09.2020 - 09.2022
System & Network Administrator
GIF Technologies Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 09.2020
Data Center Network Administrator (L-2)
Wipro Ltd
07.2018 - 07.2019
Associate-Network Management
Wipro Infotech
01.2014 - 07.2018
B.E. -
Nagpur University
LANGUAGES KNOWN
English
Hindi
Marathi
AREAS OF EXCELLENCE
- Solution Architect for Fortinet SDWAN. Deal with customers to design as per their requirements, and migration.
- Team handling, the P1, P2 and P3 tickets and providing the solutions
- Management of network devices like Switches, Routers, Access points, Wireless LAN Controllers, Firewalls, Servers, Load-Balancer, VPN, SSL & IPSec
- Develop and execute training programs for IT staff.
- Timely identification and replacement of devices reaching end-of-life and end-of-support stages
- Monitor and prevent the DDoS attack
- Coordinate with vendors to stay informed about product life cycles, security updates, and end-of-support timelines for all relevant network devices.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans on EOS devices, implementing necessary security measures.
- Network Monitoring Tools: Solarwinds Orion, Splunk, EM7, Meraki Dashboard, FortiCloud, vManage, Cacti, Zenoss, Infoblox, OSWAP
- L2 Protocols: VLAN, VTP, STP, DHCP, DNS, Port Security, LACP, TCP/UDP
- L3 Protocol: OSPF, BGP, HSRP
- VDI, FortiVPN, FortiClient, Cisco Prime
- WLC Cisco 9800, 8540, AC6005 - Huawei Wireless LAN Controller
- Switches Catalyst 2960, Catalyst 3850, Nexus 9580, Nexus 93180, Meraki MS120
- Implementation of VMWare environment
- Preparing the documentation for SOP of network devices
- Configuration of Network Router, Switches, WLC (Catalyst, Nexus & Meraki)
- Configuration of IIS and DB servers, Application access
- Planning and implementation of office setups from Scratch
- SDWAN - Meraki & Viptela, Cisco - ACI, Cisco ISE, AVI LoadBalancer, DNAC
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information mentioned above is true and genuine to the best of my knowledge.
AREAS OF EXCELLENCE
- Solution Architect for Fortinet SDWAN. Deal with customers to design as per their requirements, and migration.
- Team handling, the P1, P2 and P3 tickets and providing the solutions
- Management of network devices like Switches, Routers, Access points, Wireless LAN Controllers, Firewalls, Servers, Load-Balancer, VPN, SSL & IPSec
- Develop and execute training programs for IT staff.
- Timely identification and replacement of devices reaching end-of-life and end-of-support stages
- Monitor and prevent the DDoS attack
- Coordinate with vendors to stay informed about product life cycles, security updates, and end-of-support timelines for all relevant network devices.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans on EOS devices, implementing necessary security measures.
- Network Monitoring Tools: Solarwinds Orion, Splunk, EM7, Meraki Dashboard, FortiCloud, vManage, Cacti, Zenoss, Infoblox, OSWAP
- L2 Protocols: VLAN, VTP, STP, DHCP, DNS, Port Security, LACP, TCP/UDP
- L3 Protocol: OSPF, BGP, HSRP
- VDI, FortiVPN, FortiClient, Cisco Prime
- WLC Cisco 9800, 8540, AC6005 - Huawei Wireless LAN Controller
- Switches Catalyst 2960, Catalyst 3850, Nexus 9580, Nexus 93180, Meraki MS120
- Implementation of VMWare environment
- Preparing the documentation for SOP of network devices
- Configuration of Network Router, Switches, WLC (Catalyst, Nexus & Meraki)
- Configuration of IIS and DB servers, Application access
- Planning and implementation of office setups from Scratch
- SDWAN - Meraki & Viptela, Cisco - ACI, Cisco ISE, AVI LoadBalancer, DNAC