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Yogesh Varade

Senior Network Engineer
Bengaluru

Summary

A self-motivated, quick learner Network Engineer with professional work ethics. Having an experience of 7 Years & 9 Months in LAN & WAN environment with sound knowledge of configuring, monitoring & troubleshooting network communication systems. Have served customers around the globe which includes more than 150 countries

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Senior Network Engineer

Oracle
05.2024 - Current

▪ Spearhead the management of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) network availability, ensuring high reliability and
performance for global OCI customers.

▪ Troubleshoot and resolve infiniband and GPU issues to maintain the network consistency and bandwidth.

▪ Leading and troubleshooting the new GPU Data centers for smooth customer experience.
▪ Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 2/3 routing and protocol issues including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, L3VPN, and MP-BGP.
▪ Deliver end-to-end technical, system, and application support to global stakeholders through email, Slack, bridge
calls, and ticketing systems.
▪ Lead execution during maintenance windows and critical outage restorations, driving swift incident resolution and
minimizing customer impact.
▪ Collaborate closely with OEM vendors (Juniper, Arista, Cisco) for hardware and software escalations and issue
resolution.
▪ Coordinate with Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) and Network Region Build (NRB) teams on new region
builds and Gameday validation activities.
▪ Successfully executed high-impact deployment projects such as RADIUS rotation, device upgrades, alert auditing, manual provisioning, and configuration refresh etc
▪ Liaised with global ISPs for circuit-related issues, conducted joint testing, and resolved long-standing connectivity
challenges.
▪ Lead team initiatives on technical training, onboarding, and participate in the hiring and interview process.
▪ Manage resource allocation for critical projects, and oversee team rosters to ensure smooth 24/7 shift operations

▪ Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work.

▪ Analyzed existing network and application architectures, presenting findings on possible enhancements and improvements to senior decision-makers.

▪Mentored junior engineers on best practices in networking technologies, resulting in increased team efficiency and effectiveness.

▪Streamlined troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation of network infrastructure, configurations, and topologies.

▪Standardized processes and procedures for network maintenance and configuration changes, reducing errors and streamlining operations.

System Engineer II

Calix
04.2023 - 05.2024

Calix INC. 24*7

  • Operational support to Large Global clients that have distributed LAN setup as well as product support for SDN and Routers and switches.
  • Troubleshooting various issue such as Switch down, LC down,
  • latencies, packet-loss on various type of devices.
  • Work with Escalation team to resolve escalated problems to resolution.
  • Coordinating & joint troubleshooting on issues with worldwide Vendors.
  • Proactive in handling issues for priority customers & ensuring resolution in timely manner.
  • Day-to-day working on SDN technologies.
  • Planning & performing various break-fix activities like upgrades or RMA of network devices in stipulated timeframe.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service
  • Provided expert support for end-users, ensuring optimal system performance and user satisfaction
  • Designed efficient processes for data backup and storage management, safeguarding vital company information from loss or corruption

Engineer-Network Operations

NTT Global Network
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • NTT GLOBAL NETWORKS, Mumbai, Maharashtra NTT Global Networks, Goregaon
  • 24*7 NOC support to Large Global clients that have distributed WAN setup.
  • Remote management & monitoring of Network Operations. Troubleshooting various issue like Node/link down, routing, latencies, packet-loss on various type of links: T1/E1, T3/E3, DSL, Ethernet/MPLS & backbone links.
  • Work with Telecommunication Service Providers to resolve escalated circuit problems to resolution. Coordinating & joint troubleshooting on issues with worldwide ISPs like AT&T, XO-Verizon, Lumen: CenturyLink - Level3, Vodafone, SFR, Cogent, TATA, Airtel, Optus etc.
  • Work with Hardware/Software Vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Silver Peak, etc. to resolve problems.
  • Proactive in handling issues for priority customers & ensuring resolution in timely manner.
  • Day-to-day working on SDWAN technologies like Silver Peak & Cisco-Viptela.
  • Planning & performing various break-fix activities like upgrades or RMA of various network devices in stipulated timeframe

Customer Service Executive

Tata Communications Limited
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Tata Communications, Pune, Maharashtra
  • Worked on IP-MPLS & ILL technologies for resolving issues reported by TCL customers.
  • Troubleshooting of MPLS based VPN and ILL circuit of managed and unmanaged customer in IPSOC Minor Team.
  • Resolving issues related to Packet drops, Latency, Link Flapping, IP reach-ability, IP Routing, Low throughput, slow browsing, destination IP not reachable, Traffic fail-over, etc.
  • Working with Autonomous System 4755 and providing L1/L2 support for IP/ Data related network issues.
  • Optimize network performance by analyzing hardware and technical issue.
  • Co-ordination with International carrier such as GTT, STC, Super online, Telia, etc. Along with Local providers for ex. MAN, Sify, Aircel, Bharti, TTSL for ILL and MPLS VPN problems.
  • Co-ordination with Peering session for congestion, link down and link errors issue.
  • Escalating matters to higher authorities for resolving issues quickly.

Associate Network Engineer

Lobo Staffing PVT. LTD
12.2018 - 09.2020
  • Tata Communications, Pune, Maharashtra
  • Worked on IP-MPLS & ILL technologies for resolving issues reported by TCL customers.
  • Troubleshooting of MPLS based VPN and ILL circuit of managed and unmanaged customer in IPSOC Minor Team.
  • Resolving issues related to Packet drops, Latency, Link Flapping, IP reach-ability, IP Routing, Low throughput, slow browsing, destination IP not reachable, Traffic fail-over, etc.
  • Working with Autonomous System 4755 and providing L1/L2 support for IP/ Data related network issues.
  • Optimize network performance by analyzing hardware and technical issue. Also provide Co-ordination with International carrier such as GTT, STC, Super online, Telia, etc. Along with Local providers for ex. MAN, Sify, Aircel, Bharti, TTSL for ILL and MPLS VPN problems.
  • Co-ordination with Peering session for congestion, link down and link errors issue.
  • Escalating matters to higher authorities for resolving issues quickly.

Network Engineer

Microsense Limited
07.2018 - 11.2018
  • Monitoring Network and reporting to the ISP when facing packet drops or link down issue.
  • Helping customer if customers are not able to connect to LAN Network.

Education

Bachelors of Engineering - Instrumentation Engineering

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology
Mumbai
05.2018

Higher Secondary School - Science

New English School And Jr, College
Jamner
03.2011

Skills

Network troubleshooting expertise

Internet protocol suite (TPC/IP)

Traffic engineering techniques

Network capacity planning

Data center networking

Software-defined networking

Network automation tools

Data center architecture

Load balancing strategies

Routing protocols expertise

Network architecture design

Switching technologies mastery

SD-wAN implementation

Layer-2/3 protocols

Root-cause analysis

Software

Salesforce

Jira

CMS

Seibel

Service Now

Atlassian

Graphana

Atlas

Python

Oracle Cloud infrastructure

Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA

Timeline

Senior Network Engineer

Oracle
05.2024 - Current

System Engineer II

Calix
04.2023 - 05.2024

Engineer-Network Operations

NTT Global Network
07.2021 - 04.2023

Silver Peak- SPSP

07-2021

Silver Peak- SPSX

07-2021

Customer Service Executive

Tata Communications Limited
09.2020 - 07.2021

Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA

09-2020

Associate Network Engineer

Lobo Staffing PVT. LTD
12.2018 - 09.2020

Network Engineer

Microsense Limited
07.2018 - 11.2018

Higher Secondary School - Science

New English School And Jr, College

Bachelors of Engineering - Instrumentation Engineering

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology
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