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Koteshwar Ketha

Koteshwar Ketha

Summary

IP EXPERT/CLOUD ENGINEER/OPERATIONS LEAD/ SECURITY ADMIN

Seeking a challenging position where I can leverage my expertise to drive strategic initiatives and contribute to the success of the organization.

Possess an integrated set of competencies in managing large IP Networking teams, Planning, Incident Management, Change Management, IP Network Operations with Customer focus.

PROFESSIONAL ABRIDGEMENT

Have over 15 years of dynamic experience in implementing Telecom and Data-center infrastructure projects involving Planning, Designing, Installation, Optimization, and troubleshooting of Networks as well as Security.

Experience of multi-vendor devices like Cisco, Juniper Nokia, Fortinet...

Core Competence in Networking Protocols, DC Telco and Network Security

Experience in end-to-end Internet node planning, designing and maintenance for Customer Networks Managed providing solutions for complex critical IP Network services Well versed in end-to-end.

Have been efficient & effective to analyze, progress and provide the solutions for implementation & support with limited resources.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Network and Cloud Engineer

Nokia Solutions and Networks
07.2016 - Current

Senior Network and Cloud Engineer

Project 1-vEPC-ViL(India)

  • Multiple sites handed over to the customer within SLA and zero service impact.
  • Configured, monitored, and maintained cloud infrastructure such as virtual machines, networks, and Virtual Network Functions.
  • Created automated scripts to deploy applications in the cloud environment.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to cloud and Virtual Network Functions systems
  • Provided technical guidance and support to teams in designing and deploying new applications in the cloud environment.
  • Handled troubleshooting tasks for Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and voice systems to reduce network connectivity problems.

Project 2-One Web (USA)

  • 300+ nodes integrated in One web Network.
  • 5000+ Ready for Services test cases executed.
  • 200+ Resiliency/Functional acceptance test cases executed.
  • 30+ New Sites integrated end to end in the One web Network.
  • 100+ Airframe servers are integrated in the One web Network.
  • Zero Escalation and all sites completed within SLA.

Senior Network Engineer

Project 3-ViL(India)

  • Worked as Technical Shift Lead for Vodafone IND for Central NOC operations.
  • Managing and guiding entire team for quick fault restoration within SLA
  • Providing complete RCA to the customer every fault in the shift.

High Touch Engineer

Cisco Systems (SRAOSS)
05.2015 - 07.2016
  • Performed root cause analysis for various TAC problems.
  • Analyzed customer requirements to recommend the most suitable TAC solutions.
  • Resolved escalated service requests from customers within agreed timeframes.

IP and Security Engineer

Wipro InfoTech
12.2012 - 04.2015
  • Developed and implemented security policies, standards and procedures.
  • Configured firewalls and network access control lists to secure the organization's networks.
  • Monitored network performance and troubleshooted any issues that arose.
  • Provided technical support to users experiencing difficulties with their networks.
  • Monitored system performance to promote network speed, availability and reliability.

Provisioning Lead

Reliance Communication Ltd, Mumbai
07.2010 - 12.2012
  • Provisioning & Troubleshooting of Circuits/ Services as per customer requirement on day-to-day basis received through internal CRM software (Clarity) requested by planning
  • Guiding & preparing the network MOP for juniors to be executing in PLANNED EVENTS Coordinating with planning team for unforeseen provisioning related issues & resolving the same
  • Testing the configured customer services L3VPN/L2VPNs/Internet to the deliverable parameters (SLA) before handing them for further support to NNOC
  • Performing critical planned events and migration on the existing services and ensuring that the activity is completed in stipulated time frame with the services being restored to normal
  • Above mentioned configuration & testing of services done on Core supported on JUNIPER routers and access supported on Cisco/ Maipu routers
  • Optimizing the traffic flow through the core routers by altering the paths whenever traffic congestion is encountered on specific links
  • Network provisioning for Data communication network (DCN) providing visibility and manageability of all the network elements at NNOC
  • Performing scheduled migrations to incorporate new network elements or for change in topology of the DCN network compliant with the vendor guidelines
  • Documentation of the RDN (Reliance Data Network) & DCN (Data Communication Network) & maintenance of Weekly Provisioning Reports as per ISO standards tracking network changes as well as customer links
  • Providing live supports to Wireless Data, VPN services for customer across India, maintaining maximum network uptime to the satisfactory end user services.

Network Design Engineer

TECH MAHINDRA
09.2009 - 06.2010
  • TELUS is the one of the TIER3 ISP in Canada, Our Team is giving remote support to designing the WAN, MPLSVPN, Internet using various technologies like MPLS, BGP, and ADSL
  • Design, configuration, and operations of TELUS IP/MPLS data communications commercial network, specifically focusing on MPLS L3 VPN Design
  • Perform testing of QoS (CBWFQ, WRED, CAR, and CB Policing etc.), MPLS (VPNs) and new Cisco IOS features before deploying them in production environment
  • Performed IOS and hardware upgrades on Cisco devices as necessary
  • Develop the design strategies according to customer needs
  • Develop and maintain Network documentation and procedures as necessary
  • Configuring BGP, QOS on Cisco & Juniper Routers Router
  • Troubleshooting BGP, MPLS VPNs Customer END to END
  • Configuring & implementing RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, Access-lists for the customer requirement.

NOC Engineer

Tata Communications (ISP)
09.2008 - 08.2009
  • Performing network implementation & Maintenance, providing hands on support to Telsima Products, Cisco switches & routers Various NMS tools
  • Have been supporting ISP, MAN and WAN
  • LAN, MAN & WAN level 1 support (diagnose and troubleshoot layer 1, 2, 3 problems) Monitor Network using what’s up Gold, Putty, Remedy, NMS
  • Trouble shooting Base stations connectivity IDU, ODU, Access switch, Building switches, Micro pop, Major pop, Mega pop Through Putty & NMS server
  • Responsible for network performance utilization, security monitoring Through MRTG Graphs
  • Allowing VLANS and configuring trunk on Fast-Ethernet channel, E1 lines, Fiber Connectivity between switches
  • Implemented SNMP on Cisco routers to allow for network management
  • Performed Level 2 problem determination and escalation to Systems Dept or vendors.

Customer Support Engineer

ACS Technologies Pvt Ltd
05.2005 - 08.2008
  • Technical Monitoring the health, Maintenance & ensuring 100% up time WAN Connectivity equipment’s connected to other locations to provide inputs and evaluate products as per customer requirements to enhance network Performance
  • Configuration & Maintenance of Leased Lines and its Backup lines ISDN
  • Upgrading & Backup & Restoring Router IOS
  • Configuration VLAN with Cisco Catalyst 1900&2950 Switches Managing and Administering WinNT servers Pdc & Bdc
  • Configuring and Managing windows-based pcs
  • Troubleshooting of all desktops related problems and Network Connectivity Taking Application Backups & Restoring
  • Maintaining district server for Ration Card Project
  • Maintaining Laser Jet hp 2500, 1020 & Ink jet & Network printers.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
01.2005

Skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Layer 4: TCP, UDP
  • Layer 3: BGP, ISIS, OSPF, Segment Routing
  • MPLS: Traffic-Engineering, RSVP, LDP
  • Tools: Spirent, Ixia
  • Products/Services: 2G,3G,4G,5G, L3VPN, L2VPN, VPLS
  • Hardware: Nokia, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet Firewall,ASA
  • Cloud: EVPN, VxLAN
  • Scripting Languages: Python, Ansible
  • OS: RHEL, Windows

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

  • IP Network Planning
  • Cloud Deployment
  • Network Operations
  • Incident Management
  • Problem Management
  • Change Management
  • Escalation Management
  • Team Management
  • Mentoring
  • Problem-Solving aptitude

Certification

  • Nokia Certified Service Routing Architect (SRA) #1753 (Similar to CCIE Service Provider)
  • Nokia Network Routing Specialist II (NRS II) #1854(Similar to CCNP Service Provider)
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP) # 11406890

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu

Affiliations

  • Troubleshooted and fixed Complex network related issues

Languages

English
First Language

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Network and Cloud Engineer

Nokia Solutions and Networks
07.2016 - Current

High Touch Engineer

Cisco Systems (SRAOSS)
05.2015 - 07.2016

IP and Security Engineer

Wipro InfoTech
12.2012 - 04.2015

Provisioning Lead

Reliance Communication Ltd, Mumbai
07.2010 - 12.2012

Network Design Engineer

TECH MAHINDRA
09.2009 - 06.2010

NOC Engineer

Tata Communications (ISP)
09.2008 - 08.2009

Customer Support Engineer

ACS Technologies Pvt Ltd
05.2005 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Koteshwar Ketha