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Praveen Rao
Network & Security Associate Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Seasoned Network & Security Administrator with 10+ year background in Information Technology. Progressive experience marked by continuous contributions above and beyond requirements. Educates colleagues on best practices and network safety protocols. Protects networked assets through both preventive and reactionary measures. Career achievements in large-scale network buildouts and infrastructure security.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Network and Security Administrator
Accenture
Bangalore
02.2017 - Current
- Efficiently managed network infrastructure of 6 clients from different geographical regions and time zones.
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
- Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures.
- Installed and maintained commercial firewall solution, working with security vendors to consistently apply best practices and software updates.
- Identified and resolved network congestion issues and bottlenecks.
- Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance.
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
- Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
Network Administrator
IBM (Contractor)
Bangalore
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users for more than 200 office locations
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Verified continuity of computer and telephone system services for users..
- Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Identified and resolved network congestion issues and bottlenecks.
- Monitored system performance and responded to alerts.
Network Engineer
CMC Limited
Nagpur
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues for more than 120 branch offices.
- Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Collaborated with vendors to identify best options for optimizing network performance.
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Liaised with stakeholders to keep project goals and deadlines on target.
- Assisted with implementation and support of network monitoring tools.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Nagpur University
Nagpur 07.2011 - 07.2011
Higher Secondary School - Electronics
Pandit Bachharaj High School
Nagpur 06.2003 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
St. Johns High School
Nagpur 05.2002 - 06.2003
Skills
Patch Management
Disaster Recovery Planning
Network Architecture Design
Incident Response
Network Security Management
Network Firewall Management
Multitasking Abilities
IT Best Practice Framework Expertise
Team Management
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Teamwork and Collaboration
Team Building
Interests
Cricket
Timeline
Network and Security Administrator
Accenture
02.2017 - Current
Network Administrator
IBM (Contractor)
08.2016 - 02.2017
Network Engineer
CMC Limited
09.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Nagpur University
07.2011 - 07.2011
Higher Secondary School - Electronics
Pandit Bachharaj High School
06.2003 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
St. Johns High School
05.2002 - 06.2003