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Pooja Gupta

Network Engineer
Noida

Summary

Experienced Level 3 Network Engineer with over 7 years of expertise, currently with HCL. Specializes in advanced network troubleshooting, design, and implementation, including Cisco switches, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Meraki switches, Meraki access points, FortiGate firewalls, and SD-WAN solutions. Demonstrates a strong ability to resolve complex technical issues, enhance network performance, and ensure robust security.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Specialist

HCL Technologies
03.2023 - Current

As a Network Engineer at HCL, I specialized in managing and optimizing a range of network technologies, including Cisco switches, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Meraki switches, Meraki access points, FortiGate firewalls, and SD-WAN solutions. I successfully implemented AAA authentication across all Cisco switches to ensure secure access control and link failover activities across multiple sites to enhance network resilience. Additionally, I standardized DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) using Infoblox, streamlining network management and boosting operational efficiency. My role involved troubleshooting complex issues, maintaining network stability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve overall performance.

Senior Service Engineer

NEC India
10.2022 - 02.2023

As a Senior Service Engineer at NEC, I managed and resolved technical incidents related to network devices, ensuring swift and effective solutions. My role involved troubleshooting complex issues, collaborating with users to understand their concerns, and implementing fixes to maintain network stability. I leveraged my expertise to enhance system performance and provided technical support to ensure seamless operations.

Associate Consultant

Capgemini
10.2020 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated cross-site installation of networked systems,
    confirming post-install connectivity.
  • Documentation of troubleshooting activities and resolution details in the Incident Work Notes, to provide an accurate timeline.
  • Managing SLA based services, Incident Management and
    Problem Management.
  • Working with MDM solutions, Airwatch.
  • Maintained smooth operation of multi-user computer
    systems through collaboration with hardware and network engineers.
  • Resolved vulnerabilities by making improvements to
    network security.
  • Worked with cross-functional design teams to create
    software solutions that elevated client side experience
    and significantly improved overall functionality and
    performance.

Associate Technical support

Tech Mahindra
11.2018 - 08.2020
  • Prepared technical responses to requests for quotes, assigning costs, timeframes and alternative solutions
  • Performed quality assurance and quality control assessments of support ticket fulfillment
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems Basic configuration, try to improve the interconnection, firmware update, Parental control,TFTP server, Repeater mode, Access Point mode, Configure the Extender.
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
  • Designed and maintained consistent data collection protocols and standards across numerous databases and projects.

Junior engineer

IEnergizer
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Troubleshot malfunctioning equipment to resolve issues and prevent project stoppage.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Education

B.Tech - Electronics and Communication

Babu Banarsi Das Institute of Technology
Ghaziabad
07.2013 - 07.2017

XII -

Dr. Sudama Prasad Girls Inter College
Shahjahanpur
07.2012 - 07.2013

High School Diploma -

Dr Sudama Prasad Girls Inter College
Shahjahanpur
07.2010 - 07.2011

Skills

Cisco Routing and Switching, Cisco Meraki switches and Access Points, Fortigate Firewall, SD-WAN MS-Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Outlook , Configuration of VLANS,Cisco WLC

Service Now, Client Relationship, Planning and execution

Timeline

Senior Specialist

HCL Technologies
03.2023 - Current

Senior Service Engineer

NEC India
10.2022 - 02.2023

Associate Consultant

Capgemini
10.2020 - 09.2022

Associate Technical support

Tech Mahindra
11.2018 - 08.2020

Junior engineer

IEnergizer
09.2017 - 09.2018

B.Tech - Electronics and Communication

Babu Banarsi Das Institute of Technology
07.2013 - 07.2017

XII -

Dr. Sudama Prasad Girls Inter College
07.2012 - 07.2013

High School Diploma -

Dr Sudama Prasad Girls Inter College
07.2010 - 07.2011
Pooja GuptaNetwork Engineer