Vinal Patel Email & Phone Number

Reno, Nv, Us

Tokyo, Jp

Being Network Architect, I led global network architecture initiatives, aligning IT strategies with business growth and reducing operational costs. I designed and implemented SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, and multi-cloud infrastructure for high availability and scalability. I architected DNAC automation solutions, driving efficiency in network management, security, and performance monitoring. Spearheaded the transformation of monitoring tools like LiveNX, Solarwinds, and Riverbed, reducing downtime by 50%. I optimized network performance for business-critical applications through QoS policies, resulting in a 60% decrease in outages.

Tokyo, Jp, Jp

As a Senior Network Engineer, I provided architectural leadership and mentorship on networking and security technologies like Cisco, PaloAlto, Zscaler, Riverbed, Infoblox and F5. I designed Solarwinds and LiveNX network monitoring tools to enhance performance visibility, proactive alerting and reducing incidents by over 50%. Additionally, I built end-to-end business critical applications performance analytics, reducing outages recovery time by over 60%.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

As a Senior Network Engineer, I designed cutting-edge Cloud Data Center solutions using Spine Leaf topology and various networking technologies. I also developed Python scripts for efficient network configuration and troubleshooting, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. Additionally, I configured BGP, OSPF routing protocols, and resolved IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity issues across 50+ Comcast Data Centers, ensuring seamless network operations.

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Provided managed services to utility providers, EPCOR and Capital Power Corporation.Led the configuration and maintenance of routing and switching at six data centers consisting Nexus, Citrix NetScaler, Check Point, ASA, Palo Alto and WLC. Designed and tested remote sites to DC WAN optimization solutions using Cisco WAAS. Provided subject matter expertise and troubleshot BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, DMVPN, SSL, and IPsec site-to-site VPN for network reachability and performance optimization.

Fort Mcmurray, Alberta, Ca

Provided managed services for Network, Security, VoIP and Wireless to Catholic and Public School Districts, HVAC, Oil and Gas maintenance suppliers, Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Designed LAN/WAN data network solutions using Cisco Firewalls, Routers, Switches and Wireless technologies considering high availability, multi homed and secure infrastructure. Managed routing and switching, troubleshoot, configured site-to-site IPSec, SSL VPN, advance ACLs on ASA 5520, 5505, ISA 550W and Meraki Cloud managed MX400, MX100 and MX80 Firewalls. Successfully migrated Cisco ASA platform to Meraki Cloud managed Firewalls. Designed and implement QoS on both LAN and WAN traffic prioritization to resolved and achieved critical business application performance. Performed Wireless assessment over 15 plus sites using Fluke OptiView XG table, designed secure Wireless solution using Meraki MR34 Cloud managed AP and implement onsite. Rebuild Solarwinds Server, configure NPM, NTA, NCM, SAM, IPAM and VNQM modules to utilize features efficiently and automate alerting.

Supported Clients small to mid size Accounting and Law Firms, multiple Subway restaurants, Pharmacy distributors. Analyzed network/systems, maximized network availability by utilized available resources efficiently, customized hardware, tune up software and security features. Managed network, produced performance and capacity reports, performed trend analysis using NMS and packet captures. Provided tier 2 and 3 supports, assisted customers remotely for LAN, WAN, Cisco VoIP and Wireless networks related technical problems including routers, switches, servers, laptops, UPS and centralized printers. Planned schedule maintenance, IOS upgrade for Cisco, Juniper, HP, Nortel, D-Link, Netgear and Linksys devices. Imaged deployment on Laptops, Desktop using Acronis and Norton Ghost image software tools.

Performed various networking project activities for Bank of Nova Scotia, Wal-Mart, Boston Pizza, Shopper Drug Mart. Staged Cisco Catalyst switches, routers and access points. Deployed over 500 Cisco 3750, 3560, 2950, 2921, 2821, 871 devices managed and troubleshot IP based networks. Validated routing solutions, performed testing in lab environment and configured network using EIGRP, OSPF, BGP. Configured access rules, troubleshot VLAN, B2B IPsec VPNs, DMZ, MPLS networks related issues and resolved Cisco PIX, ASA, Juniper, Sonicwall firewalls issues in enterprise environment. Installed LAN/WAN protocols, ACL, NAT, performed IOS backups and upgrades. Analyzed network traffic, monitor using SNMP, IBM Tivoli, PRTG and WhatsUp Gold. Commissioned IBM x-Series Servers, Storage, Desktop PC's, Laptops, APC UPS and network connected POS devices, prepared network diagrams and documented using Microsoft Visio, Runbook and MoPS.

Designed Microsoft network infrastructure solutions for small to mid size banks, retail Pharmacy distribution chains, Schools, Colleges with thin Client networking hardware and centralized managed Servers, increased Data Security, reduced Power consumption's and maintenance overhead. Tested method of procedures, planned maintenance, configured and successfully implemented. Administered and provided tier 3 support for LAN and WAN consisting of files, emails and print Servers, Cisco routers 2911, 2811, 2600 switches 3550, 2950 SMC, D-link and 3Com network devices. Analyzed network traffic, rolled-out network devices at multiple sites, supported on-call 24x7, configured Cisco PIX and Cyberoam firewalls.Performed installation and remote management of DNS, Web and mail Servers. Planned, deploy and maintained Active Directory on Windows Server 2000, 2003 platforms. Investigate and resolved hardware and software issues, escalated calls to mobile support team where problem could not be resolved remotely/over the phone. Educate and provided training to end users for Internet security related topics which resulted 25% calls reductions.

Collected Clients requirements including budget, programming needs and existing computer hardware configuration to develop software application. Designed algorithms and coded in Visual Basic as front end and Oracle, MS SQL, Access as back-end database for small business Clients with multiple sites i.e. Medical Laboratory and media advertisement agency. Deploy customized software, provided training to end users and prepared user guides for Clients reference.

Responsible for to verify input/output data flow and reports. Compiled customized programs and software procedures coded in Visual Basic for small business Clients.

Bachelor, Computer Science

Diploma, Computer Network Engineering

Cisco Certified Network Associates, Networking

Diploma, Computer Programming

Diploma, Lan And Network Engineering