I have more than 20 years of experience as an IP network strategist, specializing in network designing, planning and operations. Throughout my career, I have achieved numerous successes, such as leading the design and implementation of large-scale broadband service provider networks that catered to millions of subscribers, with transactions reaching multi-terabit/s speeds.As a strategic leader, I have a strong ability to align technical initiatives with business goals, promote collaboration across different teams, drive innovation, and optimize operational efficiency. I possess expertise in a variety of network vendors, protocols, and technologies, allowing me to tackle intricate challenges and provide reliable solutions.Currently, as the General Manager of Network Engineering and Operations at CYBERNET Internet Services Pvt. Ltd., I am responsible for driving innovation, managing budgets, overseeing network expansions, and ensuring the highest level of service quality. I have a proven track record of negotiating favorable contracts with vendors and leading cross-functional teams to align network strategies with broader business goals.Tech Skills:- Service Provider & Enterprise Networks: MPLS, QoS, FTTx, WiMAX, VPN, ATM, FR, Routing Protocols.- Routers/Switches: Juniper (18 Years), Juniper/Cisco Expert- Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, RIP v1 & 2- Routed Protocols: IPv4 & IPv6, IP address planning.- Metro Ethernet Networks: Q-in-Q, E-LAN, E-LINE, E-Tree, VLAN Translation, VLAN load balancing, Ethernet OAM, QoS, REP, RPR, ERPS, CESoETH, PPPoE, IPoE, MPLS & AAA/Radius integration.- GPON: Q-in-Q, E-LAN, E-LINE, E-Tree, VLAN planning, Ethernet OAM, QoS, Security, CESoETH, CESoverIP, MPLS & AAA/Radius integration.- DSL: BRAS config & management, PPPoE, PPPoA, IPoA, MPLS VPN for PPPoE users, AAA/Radius integration.- MPLS: LDP, RSVP, L3VPN, L2VPN, Traffic Engineering Tunnels, FRR, Link & Node Protection, AToM, L2-InterWorking, EoMPLS, VPLS, Inter-AS MPLS L3VPN, Inter-AS L2VPN, MPLS CoS.- Layer 2 Switching: VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, Layer 2 Security, EtherChannel/Port aggregation, FlexLink.- ATM & Frame Relay: UNI/NNI, PVC, SVC, Traffic Shaping/Policing, P2P & P2MP VPN, VC bundling & multiplexing, LMI.- QoS: Classification & Marking, Congestion Management, Congestion Avoidance, Policing/Traffic shaping.- High Availability: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, SSO, NSF- VPN Tunneling: GRE, IPSec, L2VPN, MPLS L3/2 VPN, DMVPN, L2TP v2/v3, PPTP.
Listed skills include Ccna, Ccie R&S, Juniper Certified Network Associate Enterprise Routing, Juniper Certified Network Specialist Enterprise Routing, and 14 others.