V. K. Nikhil Anand
Talegaon Dabhade,MH
Summary
Seasoned Network Architect with 16+ years' experience in Network Design, Cloud Solutions, and Project Management. Proven expertise in driving digital transformation and cloud migration initiatives. Skilled in crafting innovative solutions for both private and public Cloud environments. Strong track record of success in collaborating with diverse teams to deliver results. Proficient in network architecture design and implementation, cloud solutions architecture, SDN, NFV, and vendor management. Extensive experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM cloud platforms, VMware NSX, and hybrid cloud environments. Holds multiple certifications and academic credentials in computer science and IT. Passionate about creating secure, scalable network solutions and contributing to team excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Lead, Offering Management
IBM/ Kyndryl
11.2019 - Current
- Created Cisco ACI and Network Monitoring dashboards for Kyndryl offerings, collaborating across teams and OEMs in Cloud technologies domain.
- Architected solutions for network environments across GCP, AWS, Azure, VMware NSX, and Hybrid cloud setups, leveraging expertise in Network design.
- Designed Tailored Security Solutions within AWS and Azure, emphasizing compliance integration and Analytical skills.
- Managed VCF environments covering compute, storage, networking, and management aspects, ensuring Production services reliability.
- Optimized VCF solutions for performance, scalability, and availability in hybrid cloud setups, integrating with Azure and AWS, showcasing expertise in Cloud technologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in VMware NSX-T for advanced networking and security policies in hybrid cloud architectures, leveraging Network infrastructure knowledge.
- Proficient in configuring and managing NSX-T networking and security services, including logical routing and firewall, demonstrating strong Troubleshooting of network deployments skills.
- Possessed extensive knowledge of network virtualization concepts and technologies like overlays and VXLAN, highlighting expertise in Overlay virtual networks.
- Expertise in network automation using NSX-T APIs, troubleshooting deployments, and resolving network issues, showcasing proficiency in Problem solving.
- Provided network consultancy services, integrated compliance and data regulatory requirements into solutions, and acted as a technical interface to clients, utilizing Analytical skills.
- Demonstrated strong collaboration and communication skills, provided technical leadership on key projects, and offered network-specific expertise to engineering and support teams in Networking domain.
- Managed Go-To-Market strategy from a technical perspective, demonstrated and prototyped Google Cloud product integrations, and recommended migration strategies and enterprise architectures on Google Cloud Platform.
- Drove the technical strategy of Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE), focusing on infrastructure scalability, reliability, and observability, leveraging expertise in Large scale distributed systems and Architecture.
- Designed innovative solutions to reduce cloud migration time significantly and collaborated with external partners, particularly VMware, showcasing expertise in Launching networking software products.
- Developed a technical roadmap for Google Cloud VMware Engine to constantly innovate and implement novel systems solutions, emphasizing Software design principles.
- Led the design, build, and deployment of solutions leveraging Google compute platforms for VMware workloads at large scale, ensuring Running high growth production workloads.
- Influenced best engineering practices and provided leadership for cloud developer technology within Google and across cross-functional engineering teams, managing software engineering teams and Testing.
Manager – Service Delivery
Cognizant
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Efficiently managed delivery of virtualized network environments, providing administration, support, and maintenance for VBlock infrastructure
- Successfully integrated VMware NSX with VMware vRealize Log Insight, enhancing monitoring and analytics capabilities
- Responsible for VBlock infrastructure management, administration, support, and security ring fencing
- Integrated VMware NSX with VMware vRealize Log Insight, developed reports for performance and troubleshooting
- Managed Cisco UCS hardware, firmware upgrades, and system profiles
- Participated in developing customer architectural strategies, including technology standardization and virtualization
- Automated network implementation, configuration, and management, deploying NSX components and expanding transport zones
- Developed custom blueprints and workflows using NSX, vRA, and vRO to automate and simplify tasks
- Utilized ServiceNow ticketing system and supported operations and maintenance of VMware virtual infrastructure
- Performed system administration and management duties for virtual and physical infrastructure across all sites.
Assistant Manager
Vodafone India Services Pvt. Ltd
09.2014 - 11.2017
- Led planning, deployment, and optimization of enterprise networks for migration to three new sites, involving 900+ users.
Maintained Network SLA consistently above 98% for four years, ensuring high availability and reliability.
Acted as SPOC for network operations in Pune, managing a team of 16+ resources.Served as SME for deployed network technology, overseeing Technical Management Support.
Created high-level and low-level system designs for NFV/SDN-based network transformations and integrations.Spearheaded PoC development for network transformations, driving innovation and efficiency.
Validated changes across critical network technologies including firewall, VPN, routing, switching, UC, WLC/Wi-Fi, and IDP/IPS systems, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
Conducted proactive capacity planning for IT network devices to maintain 24/7 availability, resulting in optimized resource utilization and minimized downtime.
Vigilantly managed Availability and Event Management for network operations, ensuring prompt resolution of issues and maintaining uninterrupted service.
Team Specialist
Mphasis. An HP Company
05.2010 - 09.2014
- Network lead for HP account managing 13 + client sites and 7 Network resources
- Planned, deployed, and optimized enterprise networks and VPN
- Proactively forecasted capacity and managed technology vendors to implement service improvement plans, ensuring adherence to compliance HP standards
- Consistently maintained Network SLAs above 98% throughout the tenure
- Skillfully orchestrated and managed regular activity calendars and audits, fostering collaboration among IT Operations, InfoSec, BCP teams, and legal departments, ultimately ensuring thorough documentation, gap resolution, and operational efficiency.
Senior Network Administrator
Digital Group Infotech Pvt. Ltd
02.2008 - 04.2010
- Managed daily operations and designed a 3-tier network security infrastructure, implementing automation and best practices to enhance efficiency and adhere to ITIL and ISO 27001 processes for robust security and compliance
- Led a team responsible for administering and supporting mission-critical technologies within LAN & WAN, ensuring audits and internal testing results meet business standards with zero high vulnerabilities, and coordinating change activities for 100% successful implementations while adhering to network policies.
Technician
AFK KHADKI
10.2002 - 12.2007
- Monitored LAN & WAN infrastructures, maintaining 99% uptime for LAN supporting 1000+ users.Developed test procedures for Network Operating Systems, documenting tests and providing recommendations based on results
- Conducted site surveys, facility analysis, and interviewed network management and users.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of complex projects
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities for process improvements and resource optimization. Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, resulting in long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Glocal University
India06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Carlox Teacher University
India05.2014
MBA - Information Technology
Symbiosis (SCDL)
India12.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science And Eng
IETE
India12.2003
Certification
- GCP - Cloud Network Engineer
- Aviatrix ACE–Networking Associate
- GCP - Professional Cloud Architect
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- GCP - Cloud Security Engineer
- AWS Certified Solutions – Associate
- GCP - Associate Cloud Engineer
- CCIE DC LAB Attempted
- VCP - Professional - VMware Cloud 2023
- CCDP, CCDP, CCNA & CEH
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Tamil
Timeline
Senior Lead, Offering Management
IBM/ Kyndryl
11.2019 - Current
Manager – Service Delivery
Cognizant
11.2017 - 10.2019
Assistant Manager
Vodafone India Services Pvt. Ltd
09.2014 - 11.2017
Team Specialist
Mphasis. An HP Company
05.2010 - 09.2014
Senior Network Administrator
Digital Group Infotech Pvt. Ltd
02.2008 - 04.2010
Technician
AFK KHADKI
10.2002 - 12.2007
Master of Science - Computer Science
Glocal University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Carlox Teacher University
MBA - Information Technology
Symbiosis (SCDL)
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science And Eng
IETE
- GCP - Cloud Network Engineer
- Aviatrix ACE–Networking Associate
- GCP - Professional Cloud Architect
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- GCP - Cloud Security Engineer
- AWS Certified Solutions – Associate
- GCP - Associate Cloud Engineer
- CCIE DC LAB Attempted
- VCP - Professional - VMware Cloud 2023
- CCDP, CCDP, CCNA & CEH
Skills
- Data Centre Networking (Design &Deploy)
- Solution development and innovation
- SDN & Network Function Virtualization
- Capacity and scalability planning
- Network Security & Load balancing
- People, Asset and Vendor Management
- Network orchestration and Automation
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Network Integration & Migrations
- ITIL & ITSM Best practices
- Cloud Networking (AWS, AZURE, GCP & IBM)
- Collaboration and communication
- GCP: Compute Engine, Cloud Load Balancing, Storage, Cloud SQL, VPC, DNS, VPN & Firewall
- AWS: VPC, EC2, ELB, S3, Lambda, WAF, Route 53, Direct Connect, SG, NACL & Transit Gateway
- Azure: VNET, NLB, Storage, Database, DNS, ExpressRoute, NSG, VPN, monitor and Azure Firewall
- VMware SDDC: vSphere Networking-V/T, log insight and Network insight & VCF Stack in cloud
- IBM Cloud: Cloud VS, LB, Object Storage, Cloud DNS, VPN Services & Cloud Firewall
- IaC Tools: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible & Deployment Manager
- Aviatrix: CoPilot and Airspace
- Data Center Technologies, Cisco UCS & DELL Vxrail
- Routing/Switching/Firewall/Load balancers/Network security
- Knowledge of Cisco ACI, OpenStack, OpenShift, Docker and Kubernetes
Key Profile Highlights
- Extensive experience in designing and developing cloud architectures for AWS, Azure, and GCP to drive digital and cloud transformation.
- Proficiency in managing Enterprise Network, VMware and Cloud Networking projects, including solution design, planning, and overseeing project delivery.
- Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and operating cloud-native enterprise solutions on public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP and IBM. Expertise in Enterprise Architecture Guidelines in the Cloud, Landing Zone Design, IT-Modernization Consulting, and program governance.
- With expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), adept at designing and managing comprehensive environments spanning compute, storage, networking, and management components. Additionally, skilled in NSX-T environment design, deployment, and optimization, with proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting various networking components like logical routers, switches, distributed firewalls, and load balancers.
- Strong team player, quick learner, fast thinker, and proven problem-solving skills, combined with effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
Technical Skills
- AWS:VPC,EC2, IAM, S3, CloudFront, Lambda, Storage Gateway,WAF and LB.
- Azure: Landng Zone, Vnet, Hub and spoke, Traffic manger, Firewall and LB
- GCP :compute engine, cloud load balancing, cloud storage, cloud SQL, stack driver monitoring.
- IaC tools: Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible and cloud deployment manager.
- VMware SDDC: vSphere, NSX-V/T, VRA, VROPS, Log insight and Network insight & VCF Stack in cloud.
- Aviatrix: CoPilot and Airspace,
- Data Centre Networking (Design, Deploy & Maintain). Data Center Technologies & Cisco UCS.
- SDN & Network Function Virtualization .Network Routing, Switching Security & Load balancing.
- Network orchestration and Automation.Network Integration & Migrations.
- Cloud Networking (AWS, AZURE, GCP & IBM).Solution development and innovation. Collaboration and communication
- Capacity and scalability planning. ITIL & ITSM Best practices.
- Compliance & Risk Management People, Asset and Vendor Management
- knowledge of Cisco ACI, OpenStack, OpenShift, Docker and Kubernete
References
References will be furnished on request
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