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Yashpal Dumpala

Birmingham,Alabama

Summary

  • Network Engineer with 5 years of experience optimizing high-performance network infrastructures in complex enterprise and cloud environments, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity to support business operations.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with strong foundation in network design and troubleshooting. Proven track record of optimizing network performance and enhancing system reliability in diverse environments. Demonstrated expertise in implementing security protocols and managing complex network infrastructures.

Network engineering professional with proven ability to enhance system performance and ensure network reliability. Known for effective problem-solving strategies and proactive system maintenance. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving technical needs, leveraging deep knowledge in network architecture and security protocols.

  • Skilled in configuring Cisco switches (Catalyst 2960 series) and routers, managing firewall policies, and implementing robust security protocols to enhance network reliability and security.
  • Proficient in advanced networking concepts, including LAN switching, WAN routing, and protocols like TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, with load balancer experience (Cisco ACE and F5).
  • Extensive experience using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds (NPM, NetFlow Analyzer, NCM) and Cisco Prime, ensuring proactive network analysis and swift troubleshooting.
  • Knowledgeable in cloud networking and virtualization (AWS, Azure, VMware, Xen), and adept at configuring secure VLANs, VTP, and trunking for dynamic network requirements.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills with a customer-centric approach, leveraging Python and Linux scripting for network automation and streamlined operations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Engineer

SafeCode Soft
01.2024 - Current
  • Configured and upgraded Cisco switches and routers via CLI, enhancing network stability and security
  • Created and managed VLANs, including VLAN trunking and inter-VLAN routing, for optimized traffic flow and network segmentation
  • Administered switching technologies on Cisco devices (Catalyst 2960, SF300-24P, SG200-26P), configuring port security for compliance and optimized firewall policies on Palo Alto and Juniper for enhanced protection against unauthorized access
  • Conducted routine network backups and troubleshooting using SolarWinds and Wireshark for proactive network monitoring
  • Contributed to network administration and IP Address Management (IPAM) across various network segments to ensure scalability
  • Tech Environment: Cisco (routers, switches, ASA firewalls), Palo Alto, Juniper, AWS VPC, SolarWinds, Wireshark, VPN
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.

Network Analyst

University of Alabama at Birmingham
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Managed and maintained a campus-wide network infrastructure across 15+ buildings, reducing downtime by 40%
  • Implemented network monitoring and alerting tools, achieving a 50% improvement in response times and reducing MTTR
  • Assisted with firewall configuration and VPN setup, securing access to research labs and protecting sensitive data
  • Collaborated with IT to enforce network security policies, reducing unauthorized access incidents by 25%
  • Tech Environment: Cisco, Juniper, Firewalls, VPN, SNMP, Network Monitoring Tools (PRTG, Nagios)

Network Engineer

NTT DATA
09.2019 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated with engineers to ensure network device compliance with standards, enhancing consistency and reliability
  • Installed, configured, and maintained enterprise-level network hardware, collaborating with clients on infrastructure deployment
  • Managed IP Address Management (IPAM) using FLSM and VLSM addressing for efficient IP allocation and subnetting
  • Troubleshot L1 and L2 network issues, resolving connectivity and configuration challenges
  • Configured Site-to-Site and remote VPNs on Cisco ASA 5500 series for secure communication
  • Conducted routing and troubleshooting for BGP, OSPF, and RIP, maintaining VLAN configurations on Cisco routers
  • Documented and analyzed firewall logs (Cisco PIX series) to maintain security and optimal firewall performance
  • Supported IT security measures and disaster recovery protocols, fostering network resilience
  • Tech Environment: Cisco IOS, MPLS, SNMP, Wireshark, Firewalls, BGP, OSPF, VPN
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.

Network Support Engineer Intern

Education Culture Private Limted
12.2018 - 04.2019
  • Provided Level 1 and Level 2 support for network incidents, achieving a 90% first-call resolution rate
  • Set up VLANs and ACLs for network traffic segmentation, improving security and data integrity by 15%
  • Conducted network assessments to identify and implement performance improvements
  • Supported Cisco router and switch configurations, gaining hands-on experience in network infrastructure
  • Tech Environment: Cisco Routers and Switches, VLAN, ACL, Network Security, Troubleshooting
  • Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
  • Improved network performance by troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Lovely Professional University
Punjab, India
06-2019

Skills

  • Networking Protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, VLAN, UDP, HTTP, FTP, DNS, SNMP, SMTP, POP, IMAP
  • Network Equipment: Cisco (Routers, Switches, ASA Firewalls), Juniper, Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Firewalls: Juniper SRX, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Checkpoint
  • Routing: EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, BGP, MPLS, PPP
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (VPC, Direct Connect), Microsoft Azure (VPN Gateway, NSG)
  • Network Monitoring: Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG
  • Tools & Scripting: Python (for automation), PowerShell, Cisco Packet Tracer, Putty, Microsoft Visio
  • Methodologies: ITIL, Agile
  • Hardware: Server and Desktop Hardware Repair and Installation
  • Programming Languages: Java, Python, MATLAB
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS Redshift
  • Network configuration
  • LAN switching technologies
  • Layer-2/3 protocols
  • IP addressing and subnetting

Certification

  • Cyber Security
  • Azure Administrator

Projects

Global Network Upgrade Project, Led design and deployment of an MPLS-based WAN, connecting 5 regional offices, reducing latency by 30%, and enhancing cross-site communication., Configured BGP for efficient route management, ensuring reliable data flow and optimized network performance., Cisco MPLS, BGP, Cisco ASA Firewalls, Network Monitoring Cloud Network Architecture on AWS, Developed secure VPC configurations for multi-tier applications, reducing data exposure risks by 40%., Enabled seamless cloud-to-site VPN connectivity for 300+ users between AWS and on-premises systems, ensuring secure, remote access., AWS VPC, VPN, Route 53, Security Groups, NACL

Timeline

Network Engineer

SafeCode Soft
01.2024 - Current

Network Analyst

University of Alabama at Birmingham
04.2023 - 12.2023

Network Engineer

NTT DATA
09.2019 - 08.2022

Network Support Engineer Intern

Education Culture Private Limted
12.2018 - 04.2019

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Lovely Professional University

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