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Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Enhanced cybersecurity posture by designing and implementing PaloAlto Firewalls, Netskope Zero Trust Network Access, and Tenable Nessus vulnerability management.Managed global enterprise network spanning the US, EU, UK, and India, ensuring 99.9% network availability and compliance with ISO 27001 standards. Achieved CIS benchmark compliance and conducted vulnerability remediations across 100+ network devices, reducing security risks by 30%.Led proactive vulnerability management, identifying and addressing critical vulnerabilities, resulting in a 25% reduction in security incidents.Supervised a cross-regional team, enhancing collaboration and operational efficiency.Earned 4 professional certifications in Identity and Access management, Cybersecurity and Cloud security.Received 6 awards for outstanding performance and innovation.Trained and mentored 200+ staff members in cybersecurity best practices, improving overall security awareness.Promoted 5 times within the organization, demonstrating consistent excellence and leadership.

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Highly skilled and proactive network administrator with a proven track record of maintaining uptime, performance, and security at Clinisys.Highlights:Expertise in Network Operations: Assisted in design and implementation, provided support across various OS environments, configured equipment, and maintained workstation connectivity.Server Management: Successfully managed servers, hardware, applications, and services, ensuring smooth operation and optimal performance.Security & Policy: Developed and monitored network resource usage policies, evaluated security improvements, and recommended system upgrades.Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting: Proactively monitored network performance, identified and resolved issues, and tested product releases to minimize impact.Technical Expertise & Documentation: Maintained technical knowledge through continuous learning, contributed to team success, and created valuable support documentation.SOP Compliance: Ensured all systems and infrastructure adhered to company guidelines and standard operating procedures.Key Projects: SD-WAN Champion: Revamped WAN with VMware NSX, Boosting Performance and SavingsModernized Infrastructure: Replaced complex IPsec VPNs and MPLS with agile VMware NSX SD-WAN, simplifying network and eliminating limitations.Optimized Performance: Improved network availability and boosted user experience through strategic traffic routing, intelligent policies, and failover mechanisms.Cost Reduction: Achieved significant cost savings by eliminating network complexity and maximizing technology utilization.Business Impact: Delivered tangible business outcomes by driving operational efficiency and enabling future growth through modern networking.

Kolkata Area, India

Reliable and resourceful network engineer with experience building, maintaining, and optimizing Clinisys' network infrastructure.Highlights:Network Foundations: Established and maintained network performance, built configurations and connections, and resolved technical issues.IP Management & Security: Managed IP addresses, audited access, and secured the network through policy implementation and monitoring.Optimization & Collaboration: Maximized performance through troubleshooting, upgrades, and collaboration with network architects.Technical Expertise: Configured network devices, updated servers, and maintained knowledge through continuous learning.System Availability: Ensured the highest level of system and infrastructure availability for optimal business operations.Key Project: Elevated Company's Defense with Palo Alto Firewall DeploymentStrategic Deployment: Designed, implemented, and optimized Palo Alto firewalls aligned with CIS benchmarks and industry standards.Enhanced Security: Fortified digital defenses with custom policies and rules, mitigating network risks proactively.Agile Defense: Continuously monitored and fine-tuned firewall configurations, adapting to evolving cyber threats.Culture Shift: Fostered cybersecurity awareness within the organization, raising trust and positioning the company for robust digital resilience.

Kolkata Area, India

Responsible for managing Clinisys India Network infrastructure.Awarded Titan Network Engineer H1 2016

Kolkata Area, India

Managing the LAN infrastructure.

Varanasi Area, India

Managing LAN infrastructureTraining of students and staff.ISO 9001:2008 TSG Incharge

Varanasi

• Training of Staff and students of Nayan Academy of Higher Education• Block unauthorized web access by implementing authentication• Managing the LAN infrastructure.

Msc It, Information Technology

Master of Science in Information Technology

Cisco Certified Cyber Ops Associate Scholarship

-The self-paced e-learning path for this certification includes three courses and two exams, representing a significant monetary.

Certificate - Introduction To Information Security, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, 82%

Certificate in Introduction to Information Security by NPTEL and IIT Madras.

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature, General

Bachelor Degree in English Literature, Psychology and Economics.