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Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

- Lead teams in the implementation and support of networking products, including Switching, Routing, Firewall, Cloud, and Zero Trust solutions.- Collaborate with clients to gather network design requirements and provide customized solutions, aligning with business objectives.- Identify and resolve design, performance, and security challenges, delivering strategic recommendations to improve network efficiency.- Managed critical troubleshooting efforts for high-priority network issues, ensuring resolution within SLAs.- Produced detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports and presented findings to clients, demonstrating clear communication and problem-solving skills.- Supported recruitment processes by interviewing candidates and mentoring junior engineers, fostering team development.- Assisted in pre-sales activities, creating solutions and conducting proof-of-concept demonstrations to secure new business.- Presented technical expertise to prospects and partners, enhancing client confidence in company offerings.

During my career break, I dedicated my time to pursuing personal goals that encompassed personal projects, professional networking, and entrepreneurship.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

- Led infrastructure refreshes for 50+ hospitals and clinics, optimizing performance and reliability.- Managed network integration projects in multi-vendor environments, focusing on scalability and performance.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of network solutions aligned with organizational strategies.- Developed automation workflows using Ansible to streamline network provisioning, improving operational efficiency.- Led a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and project oversight.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

- Led the design and implementation of digital transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating across teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.- Documented high-level and low-level designs for pre-sales and post-sales engagements, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.- Established risk management strategies and maintained control over project scope, cost, and timelines.Acted as a mentor and advisor to junior staff, promoting a culture of learning and innovation.

Columbia, South Carolina, Us

- Managed the design, implementation, and support of critical networking infrastructure, including load balancers, firewalls, and proxies.- Automated Disaster Recovery exercises and network tasks using Python and Ansible, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime.- Led security audits and implemented strategies to mitigate risks, ensuring network security and regulatory compliance.- Actively contributed to team development by mentoring junior staff and driving continuous improvement in processes.

Columbia, South Carolina, Us

• Architected, designed, and maintained private cloud data center/enterprise network environment.• Managed project implementation and maintenance of network standards.• Designed and implemented VMWare vSphere infrastructure.• Utilized PowerShell for compliance and security dashboard creation.• Led audits and remediation of compliance standards.• Managed security policies and operational procedures.

Columbia, South Carolina, Us

• Served as a technical security advisor on AgFirst projects and security implementations. • Improved account management, and organizational posture.• Created vulnerability management programs enterprise-wide to include banking branches. • Served as an active member of ASIRT (AgFirst Security Incident Response Team) to be responsive and engage in security investigations, security breaches, and unauthorized access.• Oversaw AgFirst Systems Security functions and IT Services encompassing NIST, STIG, PCI, PII, SOX and risk analysis enterprise wide. • Supported remote branches with a security focus for Cisco and HP networking.• Employed the vulnerability management lifecycle process to identify server, network, printer, and pc system security weaknesses.• Used Qualys-Guard to track prioritized assets, assess impact, report severity, and remediate weaknesses. • Verified and weighed organizational constraints against vulnerability remediation efforts. • Provided support on assigned technical systems such as Websense, DLP, and Symantec Endpoint Protection.• Development and implementation of security policies and procedures for SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Controls to manage internal controls.

Bachelor'S, Business Administration

Full Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering