KIRAN ASHWATH NARAYAN

Lead strategic initiatives across Enterprise and Data Center Networks in a regulated banking environment.

• Manage and mentor a team of Network Consultants and NOC.
• SME for Cisco SD-WAN; responsible for enterprise-wide deployments and lifecycle management.
• Enabled Cloud on Ramp Saas at Head Quarters, cutting cloud application latency from 100+ms to 10ms, improving user experience.
• Migrated 250+ sites from on-prem SD-WAN controllers to AWS-Hosted controllers.
• Led redesign of the low-latency Strategic Trading Network for mission-critical systems.
• Executed Zscaler cloud proxy migration replacing on Prem proxy devices.
• Ensure secure integrations with payment gateways in compliance with industry standards.
• Govern firewall operations (SNAT/DNAT) on Fortigate platforms.
• Approve HLDs/LLDs ensuring enterprise standards and operational readiness.
• Led talent acquisition, interviews, and mentoring initiatives.

• Lead and Deliver SD-WAN Greenfield/Brownfield implementations for major global clients.
• Managed full lifecycle including HLD, LLD, SOW, BOM, UAT, and hypercare.
• Designed solutions involving Cisco routers, switches, wireless controllers, and vEdge appliances.
• Supported presales and WiNew business.

• Managed 4 global Data Centers as part of the Data & Security team.
• Led due-diligence transitions and steady-state operations.
• Onsite SME in Florida for knowledge transfer.
• Implemented SolarWinds & M-Watch monitoring systems.
• Configured VPNs, Cisco ASA, IPSec/SSL, AAA/TACACS+/RADIUS.

• Supported T1/T3/Ethernet circuits and troubleshooting Cisco/Juniper devices.
• Validated routers via OOB and in-band connectivity.
• Worked on QoS, SNMP, HSRP, DHCP, DNS.
• Coordinated with Telcos for circuit provisioning and testing.

• Monitored LAN/WAN devices and core network equipment.
• Configured routers, switches, VLANs, leased lines.
• Supported WAN protocols including HDLC, PPP, Frame Relay.