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• Network architect with more than 13 years’ experience designing, configuring and supporting enterprise networks• Highly skilled in network troubleshooting and network engineering• Expert skills in optimizing existing networks to increase efficiency• Strong background in training network courses and team leadership• Proven skills in advanced routing, switching and security• CCIE , CCNP , CCSP , CCNA , MCSE2003 Skills & Expertise• Routing Skills: OSPF[v3], ISIS EIGRP, BGP & MP-BGP, VRF[lite], MPLS , NHRP, IPv6 Routing, PfR, Policy Based Routing, Multicast Routing and PIM.• Switching Skills: STP, Q-in-Q, Switching Security Mechanisms, Cisco VSS, MEC, vPC, L2 QoS, FabricPath,• Security Skills: IPsec, dot1x, VPN Technologies, NG IPS, NG Firewall, NAC solutions, Malware Protection , DMVPN , MGRE .• Network Services: QOS, FHRP, WCCP, NTP, DHCP , DNS Hands-on experience:• Cisco Routers: Cisco ASR 1k, ISR4400, 7600, 3900, 2900 , 2800 , 3800 .• Virtual Networking: Cisco CSR 1000v, ASA 1000v, NAM 1000v, Nexus 1000v .• Network Management: Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Netbrain .• Monitoring Products: Solarwinds, Nagios, Cacti, Zabbix , PRTG .• VoIP: CUCM , CUC , Quantum , Ericsson , Asterisk , Panasonic .

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