As a Network Engineer on Google's Edge team, I managed and optimized Google's global network of Points of Presence (PoPs). Key responsibilities included: * Global Network Design: Engineered and maintained Google's production networks, ensuring high availability and performance across PoPs worldwide. * Automation and Tool Development: Developed automated network solutions and tools, reducing manual tasks and improving operational efficiency. * BGP Support for RPKI: Implemented enhancements to support Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), a critical BGP security feature preventing route hijacking and enhancing network security. * Testing and Deployment: Created sandbox environments for secure network deployment and integration testing. Developed CI systems and network device regression tests using Golang, IXIA, Ondatra, and GRPC. * New Product Introductions (NPIs): Contributed to NPIs by drafting design documents, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and testing new features. * Configuration and Optimization: Optimized network device configurations using Configlet and the Google Network Model to ensure peak performance. * Leadership and Mentoring: Mentored new engineers, participated in the interviewer panel for network engineers, and shared insights at industry events. * Creative Contributions: Designed the team’s logo and swag, enhancing team identity and cohesion. * Strategic Impact: Contributed to strategic planning and execution of network expansion projects, ensuring scalability to meet global demand.

Not breaking Prod while automating with Go and Python

* Serving as the focal point for all network-related topics inside the tech ops organization* Design Network solutions for new applications, services, and sites.* Troubleshoot issues across the entire network stack: ISPs, Routers, firewalls, switches, load balancers etc* Identify and drive opportunities to improve automation for the company; scope and create automation for deployment, management, and visibility of our services* Using Ansible and Python to automate Network tasks

• In charge of the entire High 5 Games network infrastructure and point of contact 24x7.•  Support the cloud infrastructure as well as the internal enterprise infrastructure systems.•  Detailed knowledge of LAN/WAN Network Protocols which include HSRP,BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, NAT, VPC, Port-Channeling, port-mirroring and spanning-tree.•  Router and Switch management/monitoring tools (Solarwids).•  Protocol problem analysis using packet capture tools like Wireshark and TCPDump.•  Support intermediate level router configurations and is well versed in Layer 2 & 3 switch configurations.•  Support technology products in the areas of Network Infrastructure (Core & Remote) switches and routers, Firewall/VPN Security, and Meraki Wireless systems.• Utilize network diagnostic tools to troubleshoot network problems using linux as my prefer os for troubleshooting. I use tools like dig, iperf, nmap, netstat, tcpdump etc…• Troubleshoot, maintain, improve and expand local and wide area networks, routing protocols, remote VPN; Internet and voice connections.• Troubleshoot desktop network issues at all of our sites.• Research, test and implement new technologies and products.• Plan, coordinate, lead and implemented the move of our entire headquarter network from our old one-floor site to two floors at One World Trade Center.• Rebuild our datacenter with new Palo Alto’s Firewalls and Nexus Devices.• Move our entire Network sites (Headquarter, Datacenter and one Branch) from static routing to dynamic routing(OSPF).• Moved all of our Site-to- Site VPN from the ASA to a new Palo Alto firewall.• Moved all of our network address translation from the old ASA to the new Palo Alto firewall.• Separated our datacenter into different zones using VRF.• Created a small web app using Django(python web framework) that use IPERF to track the bandwidth between our MPLS connection on our east coast sites.• Implemented a new TACACS server using TACACS+ on Linux CentOS.

• Provide Network Engineering services in support of large managed service customer networks• Managed two major client accounts, one in the financial sector and the other one in the medical sector• Work with customer technical teams to provide solutions for customers' internetworking communications requirements• Investigate, design, plan, and implement physical and logical communications networks• Prepare schematics to define and illustrate network design solution with Visio• Write management documentation such as Statement of Requirement (SoR) and Record of Changes (RoC)• Prepare work orders containing instructions to be used by technicians to configure network hardware and software• Provided End of Support (EOS) for Switches, Routers and Access Points to be replaced• Upgraded CATOS/IOS on Layer 2 & 3 Switches and Cisco Routers utilizing FTP Server for Cisco IOS software image• Configured Access Control List (ACL) changes, cleanup and troubleshooting• Configured LAN technologies such as Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), VLAN, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), EtherChannel and load-balancing port-channels• Perform router/switch network hardware/software upgrades• Work independently and on multiple projects/activities concurrently• Provide IP Routing Strategy - Routing Protocol Development (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF)• Performed network audit to comply to costumer standards • Create Python scripts to automate network’s repetitive tasks• Create automate report using the python (main language) & Perl

Provide Network Engineers support on the design, implementation, lifecycle and technical troubleshooting support for the following technologies:Cisco Router (2800, 2911 and 3800 models, IOS ver 12.4) -Configuration of ACLs, Routing Protocols(OSPF,BGP,EIGRP and RIPv2) Cisco Switch (3560 Models, IOS ver 12.2) - Configuration of VLAN, Cisco Redundancy Protocol HSRP, Configuration of Static ACLs.Cisco Secure ACS (Hardware Appliance, rev 4.1; - Responsible for maintenance of user accounts, ie password resets. Management of all network devices via TACACS and RADIUS protocols for secured privileged level access for all network based users.Work with Telcos in troubleshooting, turn up and testing data circuitsProvided training and mentoring for the Help Desk and Operations groups on various network support and troubleshooting techniquesMonitor and troubleshoot the entire LAN/WAN

• Interface with various Telcos for circuit testing and turn up• Support CiscoSecure Access Control Server for VPN Users• Managing / provide support to all LAN and WAN network across the US• Diagnose and solve Frame relay / T1 lines and routers connectivity problems• Support the convertion fromToken ring to EIGRP Network• Monitoring and managing network resources using NAGIOS• Troubleshoot software, network, and printing issues in an AIX and Solaris UNIX environment• Troubleshooting of Cisco 2950 and 3500 switches.• Managing User accounts using Active Directory• Remotely Troubleshoot PC related issues including laptop and desktop hardware problems, system software and any PC issues that the user may encounter• Troubleshooting of personal computers. On line Support to customers concerning their computer problems.• Maintain documents of work perform during the day• Maintenance UNIX accounts for users and vendors