Nitin Chandna
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
Network and Security Professional with 13 years of expertise in Enterprise Architecture, Service-Provider Solutions, and SDWAN Technologies. Currently a Technical Solutions Consultant IV at Aruba Networks (HPE), specializing in multi-vendor environments and network security solutions. Proven track record of implementing architectural improvements that reduced system downtime by 38% and developing training programs that decreased on-boarding time by 27%.
Possesses deep technical knowledge in routing protocols, security solutions, and cloud services, complemented by certifications including Aruba Certified Switching Associate, Silver-Peak SDWAN Professional, and Cisco CCNP RS. Experienced in managing diverse infrastructure comprising over 600 units of switches, access points, and VM hosts. Currently expanding expertise in Python, Ansible, and Cisco DevNet while maintaining proficiency in Linux environments. Demonstrates strong leadership through successful project management and technical documentation development that reduced queries by 15%.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Solution Consultant IV
Aruba Networks
12.2020 - Current
- Cater IT solution services (Design testing, validation of HLD/LLD & service migration) in a multi-vendor environment for customer accounts during the Proof of Concept (PoC) phase
- Managing around 600 units in total which includes a range of switches like HP Comware, Aruba CX, Arista, Aruba Access Points, Cisco IOS-XE, Silver-Peak Edge-Connect, VM hosts
- Entails spearheading the conceptualization and implementation of robust network security solutions, encompassing comprehensive analysis of network security, Identified & addressed potential threats, provision of strategic recommendations for security enhancements
- Streamlined the whole core architecture of AGL which has reduced the downtime by 38%
- Crafted an engaging product training program specifically focused on Aruba SDWAN Silver-Peak solutions; resulted in a significant decrease in onboarding time by 27%
- Designed business critical solution for WAN network architecture during the POC escalations in the month of Aug 21
- Devised Process documents (for both internal teams and customers) which helped reduce the technical queries by 15%
Senior Technical Support Engineer
Tiger Executive Services Pvt Ltd.
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed above 250 product issues like underlay & overlay environment and reach ability, IP-SLA services, DHCP services, access control, service-chaining templates
- Proposed and implemented a change, by introducing new testing environment to Business Verticals like Support-operations, Quality Assurance and testing.
- Designed and implemented network security policies, including security policy enforcement, intrusion prevention, and vulnerability assessment, to ensure the protection of sensitive data and mitigate cybersecurity risks in a multi-vendor environment
- Introduced a testing platform within the system (deployed & trained) which has impressively improvised productivity by 28%
Technical Lead
Colt Technology Services India Pvt Ltd.
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Led over fifteen projects for SDWAN product by developing features under the product roadmap & Bespoke solution
- Launched 5 distinct product features under SDWAN portfolio like Quality of Service (QoS), LTE feature, VoIP services, Cloud Gateway, and Universal CPE design
- Curated SD-WAN and network security design is the integration of cutting-edge security tools such as SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), ENI (Edge Network Intelligence), to ensure robust & comprehensive security for SD-WAN solutions
- Shaped more than 5 SDWAN Design & Solution documents (HLD/LLD) including product installation (CPE) guide, SDWAN design solution, Design test and validation (Regression) document
- Being an owner of the Test environment, has introduced and managed infra devices like HP & Dell servers, Cisco ASR, Juniper-MX, Arista, Palo-Alto, CISCO ASA and more
- Conducted product training for the business verticals like support (TAC), service deployment
- Remodeled the SDWAN testing infrastructure & system that surged the product availability by 32%
- Automated the regression structure which raised the efficiency by 18%
Senior Network Engineer
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt Ltd.
11.2014 - 02.2017
- Grafted as last-mile escalation for IP product range i.e., Smart Edge, Smart Service Routers and catered for over 150 issues
- Collaborated in twenty-eight projects with product engineering to validate the Bug-Fix identified in service release
- Influenced in set up & stabilize infrastructure resolved complex issues, optimized utilization & access related IT Process for offshore client (Germany)
Network Engineer
CSS Corp Pvt Ltd.
09.2011 - 10.2014
- Administered issues corresponding to M, MX, SRX and T series router for Juniper Networks
- Travailed on issues linked with firmware upgrade, routing engine, ISSU, GRE's and NSSR either on call/secure-meeting or via email
- Cultivated escalations associated to Port Mirroring, SNMP, SFlow, JFlow, VRRP, Static routing, Firewall filters, Policies, DHCP, DNS, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS and MPLS
Education
Masters of Computer Application -
Himalayan University
Itanagar, India06.2017
Skills
- Network engineering
- Solution design
- Information security
- Solution implementation
- Virtualization technologies
- Network architecture design
- Cloud computing
- Network security
- Network performance testing
Technicalcertifications
- Aruba Certified Switching Associate (ACSA)
- Silver-Peak SDWAN Professional (SPSP)
- Aviatrix Certified Engineer - Multi-Cloud Network Associate
- Ericsson - IP Networking Associate & Professional MPLS
- Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIS-SP; JNCIS-SP, JNCIA-SP)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing & Switching (CCNP-RS)
- Microsoft Azure Certification (AZ-900) (AZ-700)
Timeline
Technical Solution Consultant IV
Aruba Networks
12.2020 - Current
Senior Technical Support Engineer
Tiger Executive Services Pvt Ltd.
11.2019 - 11.2020
Technical Lead
Colt Technology Services India Pvt Ltd.
02.2017 - 11.2019
Senior Network Engineer
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt Ltd.
11.2014 - 02.2017
Network Engineer
CSS Corp Pvt Ltd.
09.2011 - 10.2014
Masters of Computer Application -
Himalayan University
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