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Sapan Chaudhary

Gurugram

Summary

Accomplished Manager and Expert Network Engineer with Proven Leadership in Optimizing Network Performance and Operations.

Expertise in Cisco switching technologies, Meraki wireless technology, FortiGate firewall and network security, along with my proficiency in various protocols and tools, positions me as a well-rounded IT professional capable of managing and securing complex network infrastructures.
Let's summarize my expertise:

  • Switching Technologies:
    I have expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, VLANs, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), 802.1Q, Ether Channel, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and DHCP.
  • Other Technologies:
    My knowledge extends to various networking protocols and technologies, including DHCP, FTP, DNS, Telnet, SSH, TCP, IP, ARP, ICMP, HTTP, and HTTPS.
  • Firewalls:
    I am experienced with firewalls from various vendors, including Cisco ASA, SonicWALL, Fortinet, and Mikrotik.
  • Tools:
    I have worked with network testing tools like Wireshark and NMAP, which are essential for capturing and analyzing network packets, detecting vulnerabilities, and troubleshooting network issues.
  • Wireless Solutions:
    My familiarity with Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti (UniFi APs), and RF devices demonstrates my expertise in deploying and managing wireless networks. This knowledge enables you to optimize wireless coverage, ensure secure access, and troubleshoot wireless-related issues.
  • Projects: My involvement in projects such as Cisco Meraki implementation, Ubiquiti in-house server deployment, Cisco core switch deployment, point-to-point connectivity setup, Fortinet EMS configuration, Forti Client VPN implementation, and authentication management highlights my hands-on experience and ability to deliver network solutions across various technologies and platforms.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager

Delhivery LTD
Gurugram
05.2018 - Current
  • New Site handover end to end project related to IT.
  • Providing L3/L4 Support to network across PAN India sites.
  • Lead NOC Admin and proper monitoring of NOC.
  • Providing guidance for problems and questions.
  • Participating in business meetings and tech events.
  • All IT-Infra passive work accountability related to upcoming sites/projects.
  • Enhancement in automation of system readiness, and other configuration over network devices.
  • Ensuring awareness of Team processes and management updates among all shifts.
  • Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.
  • Supporting Shift Leads in management coordination of shift works where necessary.
  • Incident and change management for all network and security related issues.
  • Maintaining all IT-Infra related activity i.e. troubleshooting, new set-up etc. at PAN India sites.
  • Handling more than 500 sites.
  • Manages day-to-day service delivery of team members to ensure all action plans, goals, and objectives are completed in timely manner, with high quality, and within acceptable financial parameters.
  • Responsible for managing 24x7 support schedule.
  • Here I am working on switching ring topology to avoid latency. Cisco 9300, 9200, 3560,SG-300/350 devices.
  • Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Wireless network set-up, Cisco Meraki and Unifi APs along with cloud key.
  • Responsible for configuration of SonicWALL firewalls- Creation of rules, NAT, IPsec VPN configuration, Failover configuration, security contexts, Clustering.

Network Engineer

Aclive Technology (Client Infosys)
Gurugram
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Full knowledge of the business and architecture of the network.
  • Manage the installation of data communication lines, networking and security equipment
  • Ensure Network Operations notification and escalation procedures are accurately followed
  • Accountable for the support, installation, maintenance of:

I. Switches routers and firewalls

II. Cisco ASA, Routers and Switches.

III. Bluecoat, Checkpoint, Riverbed.

Network Engineer

CSS Corp PVT LTD
Chennai
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Provided the tech support towards Juniper SRX.
  • Providing 24x7 supports to Customer, with maximum uptime.
  • Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and Network Security.

Network Engineer

Core Network Solution
Meerut
08.2012 - 03.2016
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
  • Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
  • Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
  • Conducted scheduled maintenance during non-peak hours for uninterrupted service.
  • Monitored system performance to promote network speed, availability and reliability.
  • Educated and trained personnel on new technologies.

Education

MBA - IT And Finance

Shubharti University
Meerut

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

SD College
Muzaffarnagar

Skills

  • Having more than 10 years of Experience
  • Managerial experience
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Infrastructure solutions
  • Change Management
  • Network device monitoring
  • IP address structure
  • Firewall functionality
  • Cisco equipment familiarity
  • VLAN aggregation
  • LAN switching technologies
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Continuous improvements
  • Strategic Planning
  • Documentation and Reporting

Timeline

Sr. Manager

Delhivery LTD
05.2018 - Current

Network Engineer

Aclive Technology (Client Infosys)
01.2017 - 05.2018

Network Engineer

CSS Corp PVT LTD
03.2016 - 08.2016

Network Engineer

Core Network Solution
08.2012 - 03.2016

MBA - IT And Finance

Shubharti University

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

SD College
Sapan Chaudhary