Ashish Verma
Milpitas,CA
Summary
With over 17 years of extensive technical expertise, I have held diverse roles, including leadership and management of technical teams. Recognized as a trusted advisor in Enterprise Networking, Wireless, and Security Technologies, I possess the ability to engage effectively across all layers of corporations. As a Customer Success Advocate, I excel in translating business requirements into precise technical specifications. My collaborative approach as a team player is complemented by excellent communication and leadership skills, enabling me to mentor a diverse group of professionals from various backgrounds. I have a proven track record of building and leading successful teams, managing multiple projects concurrently, and consistently meeting deadlines. My solid understanding of network design and implementation in enterprises has allowed me to interact seamlessly with Network Administrators worldwide, guiding them through project execution from inception to completion. Demonstrating efficiency, a commitment to the highest level of service delivery, and ensuring customer satisfaction, I have played a pivotal role in assisting customers during their transformative journeys and delivering robust solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Skills
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Wireless Networking
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Management
- Switching Technologies
- Firewall Administration
- Cloud Networking Expertise
- Network Security Implementation
- Network Monitoring Tools
- Project Management
Area Of Expertise
- VPN Technologies (IPsec VPN, SSLVPN, DMVPN)
• Micro Segmentation
• Cisco Switch/Router,IOS, IOS-XE,
• LAN/WAN
• Wireless Controller, AP
• Firewall Solutions( Palo Alto, Firepower, ASA)
• Layer 2, Vlans, STP, HSRP LACP, LLDP, VRRP
• TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP
• Radius, Tacacs, Cisco ACS
• Routing Protocol (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
• Packet Analyzer (Wireshark, TCPDUMP)
• AWS Networking
• VPC, DirectConnect, Transit Gateway
Certification
- CCIE Wireless - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
- Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
- ACCP - Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional
- ACMP - The Aruba Certified Mobility Professional
- MIST Master - Juniper Mist AI Networks Master
- PCNSE- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- CCNP Security
Work History
Sr. Network Architect
Allakos Inc
01.2021 - Current
- Led the design, installation, and maintenance of multiple physical locations
- Managed end-to-end networks, including Cisco CAT and Nexus switches, Juniper Mist wireless, and Palo Alto security
- Spearheaded the design and deployment of new branch locations
- Enabled cloud environments to meet various business needs
- Translated business requirements into technical specifications
Interacted with all layers of the organization to ensure seamless integration - Implemented Zscaler solutions to enhance security posture
- Utilized standard network/routing protocols for network, intranet, and extranet solutions
- Managed external partner connectivity through IPSEC VPNs
Served as an escalation engineer for network incidents - Developed comprehensive plans for upgrading network devices to address vulnerabilities
- Managed Cisco ISR, Cisco NX-OS, and firewalls
- Responsible for managing and provisioning AWS cloud network infrastructure
- Implemented and managed multiple AWS VPC connections using Transit Gateway
- Streamlined IT processes, resulting in improved productivity and reduced operating costs.
- Researched and recommended network products, services, protocols and standards for network development.
- Collaborated with teams in disaster planning, network backup and recovery process monitoring.
- Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.
Security & Enterprise Network Consultant
Groupware Technologies
03.2015 - 01.2021
- Providing pre-and post-sales technical support to the GW sales teams and customers for various technologies and solutions related to Wireless and security from different Vendors
- Performing Wireless Site survey with tools like Ekahau and Air magnet
- Formulate technical action plans for analyzing and resolving complex network problems
- Installing gears and doing POC for customers
- Assisting theteam with any technical or process-related issues
- Working on technical presentation, Competitive Analysis, comparison, BOM, etc
- Designing and Deploying Scalable and High-Availability solutions
- Cost/Benefits Analysis of network solutions as they apply to business objectives
- Participate in ongoing network design reviews in search of improved user experience performance and cost reductions
- Designed feasible solutions for the customers.
- Improved network performance by conducting comprehensive assessments and implementing optimization strategies.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely technical support and addressing their specific needs.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on an in-depth understanding of their business requirements and goals.
Sr Network Engineer (Cisco Backbone TAC/BU)
Cisco Systems
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Analyze and diagnose an average of 5 new wireless connectivity problems per day
- (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Prioritize and expedite network down issues and highly critical problem contributing to minimize network downtime
- Work individually and in group daily
- Participate actively during a normal day shift and in bi-weekly war room case reviews, promoting collaboration and knowledge transfer
- Engage developers as needed and collaborate with them with lab recreates and software defect filing and handling, contributing to software improvement
- Create technical content for delivery and sharing in TAC Wiki
- Interacting with BU and Developers for new Bugs and help them to recreate and move forward for resolution.
- Led successful migration projects for data center consolidations and cloud transitions while minimizing disruption to business operations.
Expert Connect for Wireless and Security
Zones Incorporation
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Acting as Networking Solution Architects
- Creating HLD and LLD for customers with all the CMO and FMO details Intact
- Assisting team with any technical or process related issues
- Working on technical presentation, Competitive Analysis, comparison, BOM etc
- Designing Scalable and High-Availability solutions
- Application Assessment for current infrastructure and designing to be used for IT applications
- Providing capacity planning for the application and performance management on the network
- Cost/Benefits Analysis of network solutions as they apply to business objectives
- Participate in ongoing network design reviews in search of improved user experience performance and cost reductions
- Designing for risk-free implementation of all business and technology solutions Designed feasible solution for the customers
- Regular Reporting and Forecasting: Participate on weekly calls with the ExC Sales Manager to report on sales activities, deal progression and communicate challenges, help needed and business trends
- Lead the development of proposals, presentations, quotes, RFP responses and customer demonstrations
- Primary owner of the customer deliverables.
Escalation Engineer
Aricent Group
10.2007 - 10.2012
- Working on complex escalation cases for Enterprise Network solution
- Optimizing their existing network
- Network planning, design, and standard configurations
- Escalation point for the network team for design issues
- Providing trainings to In-house and external customers
- Conducting Daily reviews on Network Engineer's work and provide guidance on the related subject
- Work in partnership with Cisco Teams in US on skill development and operational Challenges
- Interacting with Cisco Leadership on a regular basis in identifying operational Gaps and coming up with innovative solutions for them.
Education
Bachelor of technology in computer science -
Graphic Era University