Saishma Gunda
Bangalore
Summary
Software Engineer with 4 years of experience at Tech Mahindra, specializing in Cisco ACI Fabric Configuration and Management. Led successful migration to hybrid architecture, improving application visibility and security. Skilled in mentoring junior engineers and optimizing network operations through automation and monitoring, resulting in enhanced infrastructure performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineer
Tech Mahindra
Bangalore
12.2021 - Current
- Managed Cisco ACI infrastructure for mobile network operator in Japan, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
- Monitored network KPIs, executed change management activities, and mitigated service disruptions.
- Analyzed network outages, led troubleshooting efforts, and participated in bridge calls for swift connectivity restoration.
- Configured and maintained VLANs with VTP, enhancing redundancy through Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
- Implemented vPC, LACP, PAgP, and EtherChannel to strengthen network reliability.
- Performed configuration and maintenance of Spine and ToR switches within network nodes.
- Optimized OSPF and BGP routing protocols to ensure efficient traffic flow.
- Collaborated with Cisco TAC and vendor teams for issue resolution and planned maintenance activities.
- Provide Level 2 support for network and application connectivity issues through detailed log analysis and troubleshooting.
- Utilized Cisco Packet Tracer for routing and switching simulations to validate configurations prior to implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - ECE
VNRVJIET
Hyderabad08-2020
Skills
- Cisco ACI Fabric Configuration and Management: Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco ACI fabrics, including Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches, and understanding the role of ACI components like Application Profiles, Endpoint Groups (EPGs), Bridge Domains (BDs), and VRFs
- Networking: Routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), VLANs, VXLAN, STP, QoS, ACLs, NAT, DHCP, DNS
- Protocols and tools: HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, SNMP, SSL, SSH, Telnet, Syslog, Wireshark
- Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell
- Automation and monitoring: Ansible, Cisco DNA Center, Grafana
- ACI multi-site architecture: Experience with multi-site ACI deployments and managing the interconnection of multiple ACI fabrics across different locations
- ACI troubleshooting: Knowledge in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving issues in the ACI environment, including fabric, policy, and connectivity issues
- ACI integration with virtualization platforms: Experience with ACI integration with VMware vSphere, OpenStack, and other hypervisors to enable network automation in virtual environments
Key Responsibilities
- ACI Deployment & Configuration: Led or participated in the deployment of Cisco ACI fabrics from the ground up, including switch configuration, policy modelling, and ensuring high availability.
- ACI Maintenance & Upgrades: Managed ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and patches for ACI infrastructure, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
Certification
Received CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification through Udemy.
Professional Awards
- Awarded ‘Bravo’ recognition for outstanding performance in networking projects.
Timeline
Software Engineer
Tech Mahindra
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Technology - ECE
VNRVJIET