Kushan Pandya
Ahmedabad
Summary
Solution architect with 15 years of experience in Customer Engineering, Linux Administration, IP planning, and feature testing with end-to-end implementation, private cloud administration (OpenStack, Kubernetes, Docker), public cloud (AWS), Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), automation (Python, REST API, SOAP XML calls), networking, IT infrastructure management, customer/vendor engagement, system and network management, and data center operations.
Solid foundation in Enterprise and Mobility technologies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Manager
Tata Communications
Work from Remote - Ahmedabad
12.2020 - Current
- Designed and implemented network automation solutions for Tata Communications’ own and customer enterprise networks, enhancing service delivery efficiency and reliability.
- Developed comprehensive High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation for new automation and network solutions.
- Led the architecture and deployment of zero-touch provisioning solutions for global enterprise services (GVPN, ILL, IES) using Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) and Nokia Network Services Platform (NSP).
- Prepared Bill of Quantity (BoQ) for required hardware and software components, optimizing cost and resource utilization.
- Collaborated with other teams on projects involving integration of multiple systems into a single platform for efficient workflow management.
- Tested new products and technologies for potential use in automating networking tasks.
- Analyzed product and business requirements, and translated them into scalable, secure, and efficient network design solutions aligned with enterprise objectives.
- Designed detailed diagrams of existing networks and proposed changes to improve automation efficiency.
- Worked closely with vendors in order to develop customized solutions tailored to specific customer needs.
- Provided technical support and guidance to users and junior network engineers, enhancing team knowledge and efficiency.
- Designed and executed Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) for new products and conducted technical vendor evaluations to support strategic procurement decisions.
- Built and tested production environments, including Acceptance Testing (AT), ensuring system readiness and performance stability prior to rollout.
- Spearheaded the MaaS (Monitoring-as-a-Service) project using the Selector AI platform with integrated AI chatbot, enabling predictive monitoring and proactive fault detection.
- Developed and integrated APIs across internal and external systems to automate workflows and enhance interoperability.
- Ensured full compliance with security and regulatory standards for all deployed automation solutions.
- Troubleshot complex network automation and IP-MPLS issues, ensuring timely fault restoration and outage management.
Technical Specialist
Nokia
Gurgaon
12.2018 - 12.2020
- NSP architectural solution & end to end implementation with service AT / VT.
- Handling POCs of 5G splicing , SDN, Cloud , NMS solutions.
- New version , feature testing on Product LAB setup & share inputs to PLM on bugs & new customer requirements.
- Built and maintained network infrastructure consisting of Windows, Linux and virtual products.
- Cloud solutions : SDN , Kubernetes , Docker, AWS, Openstack, Object storage (HTTP) etc...
- NMS solutions : SDN , Automation (Python , Shell scripting , YANG - netconf solution).
- Handing ORMs with customer for NSP / Cloud solutions.
- Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions, and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
- Administration of RHEL 4.x/5.x/6.x and Centos includes installation, testing, tuning upgrading, patching and troubleshooting on major issue.
- Worked closely with customers, internal staff and other stakeholders to determine planning, implementation and integration of system-oriented projects.
- Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
- Provided customer service using extensive knowledge of NSP NMS services , Nauge cloud solution & Virtual Router.
- Current Project : SDN & Cloud solution for Bharti Airtel , True Bangkok, VHA Australia.
- Completed Projects : SDN & NSP VT with BSNL. SDN POC with Bharti Airtel.
Assistant Manager
Vodafone Idea
Ahmedabad
08.2012 - 12.2018
- Executed maintenance activities according to SOP, collected logs, and analyzed results.
- Introduced automation for 24/7 monitoring of network systems, enhancing operational continuity.
- Coordinated NMS and cloud solution deployment with vendors after successful lab testing.
- Conducted security audits driven by DoT and external auditors at security checkpoints.
- Implemented architecture on Vision in alignment with IP structure, maintaining end-to-end design.
- Developed cost-effective strategies for updating existing applications.
- Created comprehensive test cases for various projects and participated in project meetings.
- Lead for new router rollout, including installation, commissioning, and traffic migration.
OMCR Engineer
HAVEUS Solution Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Understand the IP plan shared by the HUB planning team. Study the impact on various elements and current architecture.
- Responsible for Huawei SGSN, GGSN, NE40 & Cisco Router maintenance & Operations.
- Interface reachability like Gi, Gc, Ga with end node.
- MPLS architecture set up for mobility core nodes.
- Maintain & improvement of KPIs of Network.
- Upgrading IOS for Routers and Switches
- Configuring Static, Default routing, IGP , BGP, Redistribution, VTP.
- Working on SLA Based Management.
- Health Check & Backup for live nodes to maintain Node UP time.
- Maintaining the Inventory of network device.
- Implemented and configured switching protocols like VTP, VLAN, HSRP, and Ether-channel and Troubleshooting.
- Work on Static and Dynamic Routing protocol, VLAN crating and inter-VLAN Routing and Assign of VLAN on switch port.
Education
Post Grad - International Business
Symbiosis Inst of Mgmt
Pune, Maharashtra06-2012
B.E. - Electronics & Comm.
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad , Gujarat07-2010
Skills
- Network design
- Network automation
- Cost optimization
- System integration
- Security compliance
- Cloud solutions
- Cisco NSO
- Nokia NFMP
- IP-MPLS troubleshooting
- API integration
- Documentation skills
- Virtualization technologies
- Monitoring & Orchestration tools
Certification
CSCO12181781
Cisco Devnet Associate, CCNA, CCNP
Cisco Devnet Associate, CCNA, CCNP
Career Achievements
- Zero touch provisioning end to end automation for the customer provisioning work flow.
- Design and implementation of MaaS platform with AI enabled for the customer solution
- Designed packet network and IP network architecture of Gujarat Circle
- Maintained 99.999% network availability of IPMPLS, Packet Core and Enterprise services
Timeline
Manager
Tata Communications
12.2020 - Current
Technical Specialist
Nokia
12.2018 - 12.2020
Assistant Manager
Vodafone Idea
08.2012 - 12.2018
OMCR Engineer
HAVEUS Solution Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 08.2012
Post Grad - International Business
Symbiosis Inst of Mgmt
B.E. - Electronics & Comm.
Gujarat University