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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Manage and Administer entire Network Infrastructure comprising of offices globally and AWS.• Spearheaded deployment of Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Threat Defense (FTD) in AWS and remote offices.• Configuration of Cisco AnyConnect Remote Access VPN (RA VPN) as well as IKEv1 and IKEv2 site-to-site tunnels.• Deploy, manage, and administer Inpixon’s AWS infrastructure including VPCs, Public and Private Subnets, Internet Gateways, NAT Gateways, EC2 instances, Route 53 Zones, VPC Endpoints.• Management of Wireless Network Infrastructure involving Cisco and Aruba Access points.• Microsoft Office 365 administration, boosting collaboration and data accessibility.• Pioneered the design and implementation of PRTG Monitoring Solution.• Implemented Aruba ClearPass NAC solution for secure, certificate-based authentication for Wired and Wireless networks, device profiling and posturing.

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

• Engineered optimal WiFi operations by configuring Aruba 2530 switches and Aruba 315 wireless access points.• Revamped the wireless infrastructure, replacing Motorola 7131 Access points with modern solutions for improved performance.• Successfully integrated Cisco Meraki MR33 Access point with cloud-based management.• Led the day-to-day management of services including Windows Active Directory, Exchange 2016, Unitrends Backup server, and Virtual Environment using Xenserver.• Proficiently managed and orchestrated Storage Area Network (SAN) configurations utilizing Dell servers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) setups leveraging QNAP servers for seamless data storage and accessibility.• Implemented robust security measures through configuration of Remote Access VPN, DHCP, LDAP integration, and Content Filtering on Sonicwall NSA 4600 and FortiGate 60D Firewall.• Implemented VLANs and IP segments, revamping the Layer 2 network structure at a client site.• Provided daily desktop support to users, addressing Windows 7/10-related issues.

• Managed and aligned strategic and operational objectives for multiple clients across diverse locations in a 24x7 environment.• Configured and maintained Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) including 2500, 4400, and 5500 series.• Implemented dynamic routing protocol comprising OSPF and BGP with redistribution using Tag and Prefix list.• Spearheaded Cisco Flexconnect configuration for WiFi support to remote sites. • Created Access lists, Route-Map and Service policies as per requirement.• Coordinated with Engineer & MPLS Service Providers to resolve the connectivity issue.• Successfully configured IPsec VPN, DMVPN as per requirement.

Airoli, Navi Mumbai

• Delivered remote support to Axis Bank branches nationwide, optimizing network operations.• Managed network components including Routers, Switches, Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Access Points (AP), Prime Infrastructure, and Mobility Services Engine (MSE).• Configured switching aspects (VLAN, Inter-VLAN and HSRP &VTP) on Cisco switches.• Configured static routes, EIGRP & BGP for Axis Bank n\w.• Led escalated issue resolution and provided tailored network-based reports based on customer requirements.• Utilized Cisco ASR 1000, 7200, 2800, 2900, 1900, 1800, and 1700 series routers for robust network performance.• Managed Cisco 6500, 4500, and 2900 series switches, alongside HP Procurve switches, for seamless operations.

Mumbai Area, India

• Responsible for the project management throughout the entire project lifecycle, including project initiation, project delivery, post implementation review and project handover.• Configuration and Maintenance of Cisco Routers and Switches.• High Availability, NAT, Access Rule configuration of Cisco ASA Firewalls. • Deciding the required number of Access points after conducting a thorough site survey of the proposed location.• Managed the deployment of Wireless Controller (2100, 2504, 4402 and 5508) and access points.• Configured Cisco Aironet 350, 1100, 1200, 1230, 1240 and 1500 series of wireless access points.

Post Graduate, Applied Network Infrastructure And Systems Administration, Cgpa 3.92

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Electonics And Telecommunication Engineering