Aravind Reddy Mulagolla

Designing and supporting the consolidation of data centers utilizing Cisco 6500, Nexus 2K, 5K, and 7K
infrastructure.
Configure and maintain all Palo Alto Networks Firewall models (PA-2k, PA-3k, PA-5k, etc.). As well as a
centralized management system (Panorama) to manage large-scale firewall deployments.
Working closely with knowledge center management to investigate the information center sites for cabling
necessities of assorted network equipment.
Migration from Checkpoint firewall cluster to Cisco ASA 5580 firewalls in a failover pair configuration.
Provided Level-3 Network support for Cisco Switches and Cisco ASA 5500 Series Security.
Implemented Site-to-Site VPNs over the Internet utilizing 3DES, AES/AES-256 with ASA Firewalls. Experience in
converting PIX rules to the Cisco ASA solution.
Experience in converting PIX rules to the Cisco ASA solution.
Involved in Fabric Path migration to Cisco ACI.
Good knowledge on fabric discovery activity and verifying APIC and leaf health.
Configured Network Hierarchy settings, Repository, and profiles on Cisco DNA.
Experience with configuring Cisco DNA policies, such as group-based, IP-based, and application-based policies for
QoS.

• Responsible for implementing, supporting, and maintaining 24x7 network services.
  Configured and troubleshooting HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, DMVPN, MPLS WAN, QoS, and Route Maps.
  Installing and Configuring Nexus 9k, 7k, 5k, 2k, Cisco 6800, 6500, 4500, 3800, and 3600 switching platforms.
  Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving VLANs, OSPF, QoS, etc. Support, monitor, and manage the IP network.
  Performance monitoring of applications and web servers to maintain quality of service and network stability.
  Maintained core switches, creating VLANs and configuring VTP.
  Designed IP addressing schemes, VLANs, and switch port assignments, and implemented EtherChannel.
  Gained hands-on experience with VLSM, STP, VTP, VLAN Trunking.
  Education and Training
  Installed and set up Cisco routers and switches using CLI, according to deployment plans.
  Applied access lists and NAT configurations based on implementation guidelines.
  Hands-on experience on different F5 load balancing options and features, including Persistence, SSL offload
  functions, HTTP profiles, iRules, etc.
  Change management, monitoring network performance with network tools.
  Deployed a large-scale HSRP solution to improve the uptime of colocation customers, in an event where a core
  router became unreachable.
  Responsible for maintenance of multiple CheckPoint-1 firewalls on NT environment.
  Worked with vendors and the Engineering team to test new hardware and procedures.
  Prepared and maintained documentation using MS Visio.
  Route configuration and point code checks for System Technician and Network Technician.
  Hands-on experience on 802.11 a/b/g/n Ethernet standard for wireless technology, WAPs, WLCs.
  Worked with other team members in testing the network architecture.
  Implemented and configured redundancy protocols HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP for Default Gateway Redundancy.
  Implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting various routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
  Upgrade multiple Checkpoint firewalls and NG on distributed NT environment. And manage network security
  policies, which include access control, NAT, content security, and authentication.
  Performing network monitoring, providing analysis using various tools like Wireshark, SolarWinds, etc.
  Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall administration, rule analysis, and rule modification.
  Worked extensively in configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Cisco ASA 5500 series firewalls.
  Hands on with configuring routers and switches through CLI or console for brand new Cisco devices.

Network layer tasks included configuration of IP Addressing using FLSM, VLSM for all applications and servers
throughout the company.
Configured STP for loop prevention on Cisco Catalyst Switches. Configured VTP to manage VLAN database
throughout the network for Inter-VLAN Routing.
Worked in setting up inter-VLAN routing, redistribution, access lists, and dynamic routing.
Involved in configuring and implementing Composite Network models consisting of Cisco 3750, 2620, and 1900
series routers and Cisco 2950 and 3500 Series switches.
Implemented various Switch Port Security features as per the company's policy.
Configured OSPF and EIGRP on 2901 and 3925 Cisco routers.
Configured VLANs to isolate different departments. Troubleshoot issues related to VLAN Trunking, HSRP failover
issues.
Configured IPSEC VPN on SRX series firewalls. Involved in implementation of trucking using Dot1Q and ISL on
Cisco Catalyst Switches.
Worked with snipping tools like Ethereal (Wireshark) to analyze network problems.
Performed scheduled virus checks and updates on all servers and desktops.
Involved in Local Area Network (LAN) implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance as per company's
requirements.
Involved in L2/L3 switching technology administration, including creating and maintaining VLANs, port security,
trunking, STP, inter VLAN routing, and LAN security.
Hands-on experience in maintaining and troubleshooting RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols. Configured STP
for loop prevention and VTP for Inter-VLAN Routing.