Akhil Chilukuri
Princeton
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in system performance monitoring and network security implementation. Experienced in troubleshooting and enhancing IT infrastructure, ready to drive impactful improvements in network reliability and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer/Data Center Technician
NVIDIA
Santa Clara
10.2024 - Current
- Configured routers, switches, firewalls and other hardware to deploy and manage LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
- Installed software updates on servers, routers, firewalls, and other network devices.
- Provided technical support to users experiencing difficulties with their networks.
- Corrected network faults and malfunctions to restore connectivity to individual users and entire facilities.
- Replaced faulty or damaged network hardware components to improve performance.
- Collaborated with other IT professionals to identify system needs and implement comprehensive solutions.
- Employed firewalls and VPNs to safeguard network security.
- Performed tests on newly installed hardware and software to provide components that interface correctly with each other and network.
- Upgraded internal system components, CPUs, memory, hard drives and network cables.
Systems Engineer/Technician
Bank of America
New York
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed and maintained system architecture documentation for financial applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot system issues effectively.
- Monitored system performance and conducted regular maintenance checks.
- Troubleshooted technical issues related to servers, networks, storage systems, virtualization platforms and other IT infrastructure components.
- Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
- Calibrated scientific or technical equipment.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Assisted in the development of disaster recovery plans for critical IT infrastructure components.
- Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
- Installed new appliances, wiring and machinery in homes with defective equipment.
Data Center/Storage Systems Technician
Spotify
India
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Designed or modified engineering schematics using computer-aided design software.
- Assisted with the installation of operating systems such as Windows 7, 8, 10 and Linux OS.
- Installed and configured audio equipment for live events and studio sessions.
- Maintained hardware and software systems for optimal performance and reliability.
- Provided technical support to users, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Installed and troubleshot wide range of voice, data, fiber optics and security systems.
- Participated in material review board activities to control nonconforming material, containment activities, timely material dispositions and root cause corrective actions.
- Managed inventory of IT assets such as servers, workstations, printers.
- Enforced safe job site and maintained compliance with company, OSHA and customer-specific safety standards.
- Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
- Calculated design specifications or cost, material and resource estimates.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal and people skills to work well with clients.
- Improved electrical installations by standardizing procedures for production and field personnel.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2023
Skills
- Network troubleshooting
- Firewall configuration
- LAN/WAN management
- System performance monitoring
- Data center operations
- Technical documentation
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Cisco wireless routers and switches
- Network security implementation
- Hardware installation
- SNMP monitoring
- Xsan 2 administrator
- DNS implementation
- Layer-2/3 protocols
- Subnetting expertise
- VLAN aggregation
Timeline
Network Engineer/Data Center Technician
NVIDIA
10.2024 - Current
Systems Engineer/Technician
Bank of America
06.2023 - 10.2024
Data Center/Storage Systems Technician
Spotify
06.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Information Technology
Wilmington University