Nandakumar G
Network admin
Summary
Seasoned network professional equipped to Manage and Maintain IT Infrastructure and securities. Extensive experience in Network Administration, Web & Application Security and Endpoint Management. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving technological landscapes, showcasing skills in network design, security, and team leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Network Engineer
Devcare solutions pvt ltd
12.2022 - Current
- Configure and manage network infrastructure, including
firewalls, switches, and access points to ensure a secure and reliable network. - Provide remote technical support to the client branches located in US, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia, as well as configured network equipment during upgrade
- Install and Manage LAN infrastructure and securing the wireless LAN
- Monitor bandwidth and network activity by analyzing information provided by firewalls (Watchguard), SDWans (Aryaka SD wan solution) and routers(cisco) using PRTG monitoring tool
- Design configuration and layout of WAN, VPNs (IPsec, SSL and DMVPN) and wireless subnets
- Maintain and optimize firewalls (Watchguard), Switches (Cisco), Load balancer (Barracuda) and cisco wlc 9800
- Configure, deploy, and maintain Watchguard Cloud and configure authpoint MFA for China VPN users
- Infra requirement gathering from the location wise supervisors and coordinating with the vendors for the project completion and to maintain, manage and provide support to the project for ongoing issues
Senior Executive: Network Engineer
Aster DM Healthcare
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensuring Data security of organization's private and public facing endpoints.
- Provide remote technical support to the branches located in India, UAE, Oman and Bahrain as well as configured network equipment during upgrade
- Design and implement Enterprise network systems.
- Monitor bandwidth and network activity by analysing information provided by firewalls, SD-Wans and routers using PRTG and Zabbix monitoring tools
- Design configuration and layout of WAN, VPNs (IPsec,SSL & DMVPN) and wireless subnets
- Maintain and optimize firewalls (FortiGate & SonicWall), Switches (Aruba, Cisco & Allied Telesis)
- Manage, deploy, and maintain Akamai Cloud VPN and giving access to the internal Applications/Servers to the remote users.
- Design and develop organization security plans for shared and cloud infrastructure.
- Configure and manage network infrastructure, including Active Directory: Manage Active Directory (AD), Group Policy for effective user authentication and timely software updates.
Consultant - IT Systems and Networking
Allstate solutions pvt ltd
07.2017 - 02.2022
- Improve network optimization by successfully implementing network performance management products for company's infrastructure
- Evaluate and document current state and future state recommendations of IT assets for annual budgetary planning with finance department, license renewal requirements and asset end-of-life considerations
- Install and Manage LAN infrastructure and securing the wireless LAN
- Provide remote technical support to the offices located in Bengaluru, Pune, Northbrook and Belfast as well as configured network equipment during upgrade
- Monitor bandwidth and network activity by analyzing information provided by firewalls, SD-Wans and routers
- Design configuration and layout of WAN, VPNs (IPsec, SSL and DMVPN) and wireless subnets
- Enhance Mobile Device Management policy for remote management of handheld devices
- Ensuring seamless communication and collaboration within the company.
- Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors to ensure timely
procurement, maintenance, and upgrades of IT hardware and software. - Office 365 Administration and User license management
- EPBX Administration and IP phones Network management (Cisco,Avaya)
- Wireless Network Architecture design and implementation
- Surveillance (CCTV) design and implementation (Hikvision)
- Audio-Video Conferencing: Set up and support audio-video conferencing systems.
- Train employees across multiple departments on network and system operations including log in procedures, software permissions, printing issues, security and use of software
- Documentation: Create and maintain accurate documentation of all IT systems.
Consultant
Sutherland Global Services
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Worked closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions using latest technologies in the field
- Provided on call service support for AT&T Customers
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, and emails per day from customers.
- IT Support: Provide expert-level support for all IT-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing downtime.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to understand IT needs, implement solutions and provide training as necessary.
- practice ITIL framework project leadership.
- Optimized help desk performance through process improvements, enabling faster response times and increased user satisfaction levels.
Freelance Consultant
UTL-Technologies Ltd
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Company Overview: Networking and Optical Fiber-Telecom
- Worked closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions using latest technologies in the field.
- Consulting customers and providing solutions as a Solution expert
- Implementation and support of network monitoring tools.
- Monitor user satisfaction and continuously seek ways to improve the IT support experience.
- Implement user training programs to enhance IT literacy and self-sufficiency.
- Accountable for the support, installation, maintenance of:
- Switches, Access points, Routers and Firewalls
- Networking and Optical Fiber-Telecom.
Education
Bachelors of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Musaliar Engineering College
06.2009 - 05.2015
Intermediate -
Catholicate HSS
06.2007 - 03.2009
S.S.L.C -
Holy Angels EMHSS
06.2006 - 03.2007
Skills
Technology Vision
Business Planning
Solution Design
Network Infrastructure
Security Management
Disaster Management
Incident Management
undefinedCertification
Cisco Certified Network Associate - Routing & Switching, CSCO13513533
Technical Skills
Zabibix, PRTG, IZO SIEM, Cisco, Tplink, HP Aruba, D-Link, NetGear, Allied Telesis, Cisco, FortiGate, Sophos, Dell SonicWALL, Palo Alto, Symantec, Seqrite, Mcafee, Kaspersky, Bitdefender
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/23/91
Trainings Attended
- Cisco Certified Network Associate - Routing & Switching
- Fiber-optics Design and Maintenance
Timeline
Senior Network Engineer
Devcare solutions pvt ltd
12.2022 - Current
Senior Executive: Network Engineer
Aster DM Healthcare
02.2022 - 12.2022
Consultant - IT Systems and Networking
Allstate solutions pvt ltd
07.2017 - 02.2022
Consultant
Sutherland Global Services
11.2015 - 08.2016
Freelance Consultant
UTL-Technologies Ltd
03.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelors of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Musaliar Engineering College
06.2009 - 05.2015
Intermediate -
Catholicate HSS
06.2007 - 03.2009
S.S.L.C -
Holy Angels EMHSS
06.2006 - 03.2007
Similar Profiles
Saroja PriyadharshiniSaroja Priyadharshini
Sr HR Recruiter at Devcare Solutions p.ltdSr HR Recruiter at Devcare Solutions p.ltd
Saketha NarneniSaketha Narneni
Salesforce Developer at DevCare SolutionsSalesforce Developer at DevCare Solutions
Jissin AntonyJissin Antony
Assistant Manager - Financial Shared Services at Thinksynq Solutions Pvt Ltd (Outsourced to Servion Global Solutions Pvt Ltd)Assistant Manager - Financial Shared Services at Thinksynq Solutions Pvt Ltd (Outsourced to Servion Global Solutions Pvt Ltd)