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Vaibhavi Deshpande

Pune

Summary

Network operations leader with 7 years of experience in enterprise network infrastructure and multi-vendor operations. Managed critical incidents and ensured SLA compliance while coordinating cross-functional teams. Skilled in LAN, WAN, MPLS, and network security technologies, with hands-on experience in Cisco, Juniper, and VMware environments. Delivered effective troubleshooting and operational process improvements.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager - Network Operations

VOIS
Pune
02.2023 - Current

Managing UK Enterprise customers, handling L2/L3 VPN, ILL, DIA, SD-WAN (Cisco, Juniper CSO, VMware, Meraki), and DSL services, along with fully managed LAN services including VLAN configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Facilitated customer calls for live troubleshooting, providing updates and guidance to resolve issues efficiently. Troubleshooting L2 services using ECPA tests, optimizing routing for MPLS customers, and resolving bandwidth, latency, QoS, and speed-related issues. Working on resolving BGP and routing issues, ensuring seamlessHandled P1 issues such as reachability, link-down, and traffic disruptions, and P2 issues including packet drops, latency, and slowness, ensuring timely resolution.slowness, and upload/download problems. Working with vendors including Alcatel, Cisco, and Juniper to perform IOS upgrades, hardware Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement permanent fixes, improving network reliability and performance while reducing MTTR.nce network reliability and performance. Supporting continuous service improvement initiatives, driving operational efficiency and improving customer satisfaction.

  • Managed daily operations for customer service teams to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Organized and facilitated training programs for new employees to improve their skills.
  • Created initiatives focused on improving processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Engineer - Service Assurance / L2 Engineer / Shift Lead

Tata Communications Ltd
Dighi
11.2019 - 01.2023

Led shifts managing customer escalations, ensuring rapid resolution and proactive impact management, resulting in 15% reduction in average resoTroubleshot routing issues using BGP, OSPF, and static routing protocols, enhancing network performance and connectivity.connectivity. Resolved critical ILL issues, including reachability failures, no-internet cases, speed/throughput concerns, and website accessibility problems, improving overall service reliability.

  • Designed and implemented network solutions for global communication systems.
  • Partnered with different departments to increase efficiency in service delivery.
  • Conducted system testing and troubleshooting for optimal performance.

Network Intern

Tata Communications Ltd
Dighi
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Configured network devices to support effective communication across multiple locations, ensuring reliable connectivity for users.
  • Troubleshot network issues to maintain seamless connectivity for users, contributing to uninterrupted service.
  • Collaborated with team members to document network configurations and updates.
  • Completed 6-month college internship in SOC, gaining exposure to IP, Voice, and Transmission teams while troubleshooting basic customer issues and applying workarounds under supervision, enhancing understanding of enterprise network operations and service assurance processes.

Skills

  • IOS upgradation
  • RMA
  • BGP/MPLS protocols
  • VPN configuration
  • Service reliability
  • Service delivery management
  • Vendor management
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Team leadership
  • Client engagement

Technical Skills

VLAN, Inter-VLAN Routing   VTP, DTP   EtherChannel/Port Channel  LACP, ISL & 802.1q  STP, RSTP, HSRP, VRRP  Static routing  OSPF, BGP, ISIS  MPLS, MPLS L3 VPN  GRE, DMVPN, IPSEC - NAT  (Static, Dynamic, PAT)  Access-Lists (ACL)  Prefix-Lists  Route-Maps, Route Filtering  QoS, Traffic Flow Monitoring  OSI Model, TCP/IP - LAN &  WAN Technologies  Cisco SD-WAN  Juniper SDWAN  Firewall Security Rules,   Creating Zones  Clustering & High Availability

Languages

  • English, Native
  • Hindi, Native
  • Marathi, Native
  • Spanish, Beginner

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network
    Associate (CCNA),
    Cisco Certified Network
    Professional (CCNP),
    Red Hat Certified System
    Administrator (RHCSA),
    Silver Peak Certified SD
    WAN Professional (SPSP),
    Fortinet: FCF,
    Introduction to Threat 3.0

Hands On

  • Cisco: 2900, 3500, 4000, 9K and 10K series, ASR, Catalyst.
  • Juniper: MX10, MX20, MX 40, MX80. SRX1500, NFX250, NFX300, NFX320.
  • Alcatel: 7750SR, 7450ES, 7210SAS.
  • ADVA FSP 150/500
  • Huawei switches.

Tools

  • Network & Monitoring: Citrix, First Line Remedy (FLR), ServiceNow (SNOW), Netcool, Weather Report, Magic Stable net
  • Terminal & Configuration: PuTTY, Secure CRT
  • Network Analysis & Simulation: Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3
  • Logistics & Support: BYBOX

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Network Operations

VOIS
02.2023 - Current

Engineer - Service Assurance / L2 Engineer / Shift Lead

Tata Communications Ltd
11.2019 - 01.2023

Network Intern

Tata Communications Ltd
01.2019 - 06.2019
Vaibhavi Deshpande