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Dheeraj Venkat

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Seasoned Datacenter Design and Infrastructure Specialist with a remarkable 10-year track record, including a 4-year tenure at Meta's (formerly Facebook) network infrastructure, where I played a significant role in design, deployment, and management of large-scale IP network infrastructures, with a focus on data center and Point of Presence (POP) environments. Experienced in designing cutting-edge network topologies and configurations for Data Center Fabric networks. Expertise in Implementation & deployment responsibility internet routing protocols and techniques such as BGP, OSPF, ECMP, MPLS, EIGRP. Proficiency in AutoCAD design, focusing on data center infrastructure layout and component modeling. Leveraged AutoCAD skills at Meta to engineer various data center components, including facilities structure, cabinets, overhead ladder racking, fiber ducts, aisles, mechanical and electrical systems, servers, storage, and networking equipment. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate AutoCAD designs into the broader network infrastructure. Utilized Meta's internal tool, DC360, to provide comprehensive CAD diagrams for all datacenter sites, ensuring accurate representation of infrastructure elements. Familiar with Data Center electrical and cooling configurations (IEC, NEMA, AC/DC power and power redundancy scenarios).

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Datacenter Design and Infrastructure Engineer (Ti)

Meta
03.2020 - Current
  • With over 4 years of experience at Meta, I've worked on numerous projects across Meta Data centers and POP sites, involving the provisioning of Arista 7808 switches with 400G optics and Juniper QFX 10008 for Network backbone and CDN Infrastructure. Managed deployment and migration of Aggregation/Peering routers, enhanced network capacity, and constructed/decommissioned POPs at colocation facilities, augmenting Line Cards for Backbone routers, installing Juniper/Palo Alto firewall devices, implementing Aruba WIFI infrastructure, managing load balancing power on Servertech smart PDUs, and retrofitting out-of-band network infrastructure across 100+ POP sites in AMER/LATAM region.
  • Utilized AutoCAD extensively for planning and designing, covering aspects such as power budgeting, space utilization, security compliance, cooling optimization, and mechanical/electrical systems. Updated and annotated blueprints to ensure accuracy.
  • Key Achievements: Played a pivotal role in expanding datacenter capacities and contributing significantly to greenfield datacenter builds in diverse locations in North America Region. Executed seamless migrations, ensuring uninterrupted operations during transitions. Demonstrated hands-on experience in crafting intricate network topologies and configurations, especially tailored for Data Center Fabric networks.
  • Configured and optimized network protocols, including EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, and MPLS. Possessed in-depth knowledge of AC & DC Power Systems, R56 grounding, FAA regulations, backhaul and access network architectures, CWDM, DWDM fiber technologies, IP Networking solutions, Low-speed analog & TDM circuits, FERC, NERC, and NERC-CIP compliance rules.
  • Utilized AutoCAD for meticulous design and engineering, incorporating TileFlow CFD software for airflow and heat distribution modeling.
  • Collaborated with architectural teams to ensure seamless integration of data center infrastructure within designs.
    Managed pre-cabled network deployments, significantly reducing deployment time at POP sites, and enhancing operational efficiency.
    Led cable cleanup projects at legacy POP sites and oversaw new POP site deployments.
  • Implemented IPv6 across network, streamlined fiber infrastructure pre-cabling in data centers, and successfully audited and fixed non-standard installs across multiple DCs and POPs.
  • Played key role at Meta data centers BIM program, resulting in standardized designs, automation of design quality control, and the creation of an in-house MEP CAD design team. Collaborated with team of BIM experts, regional design managers, and owners for comprehensive project management.
  • Deployed and managed various network devices, including Arista switches, Cisco ISR routers, and Aruba wireless controllers.
    Configured and troubleshooted network protocols, provided operational support for wireless technologies, and implemented SD-WAN solutions.
  • Network Automation: Utilized Python scripts and NETCONF protocol for network automation, improving network availability through high availability protocols.
  • Managed DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP services, ensuring accurate and reliable network time synchronization and IP address management.
    Designed and deployed MPLS Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks (L3VPN) with diverse routing protocols, contributing to secure and efficient data transmission.
  • Enabled IPsec Tunnel-based VPNs and SSL-VPN configurations for cost-effective and scalable remote connectivity solutions.
  • Set up out-of-band networks for IP infrastructure at POP sites using Juniper SRX 1500 firewalls, QFX10002 aggregation switches, and EX4300 access layer switches, enhancing network security and efficiency.
  • Assisted in developing internal run books and workflows, demonstrated proficiency in project delivery methodologies, and coordinated with stakeholders for successful data center design project implementation.
  • Liaised with partner teams, including Project Coordinators and Rack/Stack Vendors, to improve efficiency, tackle challenges, and enhance deployment quality. Worked closely with customer stakeholders to align deployment with business requirements, ensuring high satisfaction levels.

Network Infrastructure Engineer

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Worked as a senior Network Engineer, responsible for Implementation & deployment of internet routing protocols and techniques such as BGP, OSPF, ECMP, MPLS, EIGRP for BOS/New England region.
  • Played key role in the design and deployment of data center network infrastructure, including planning and execution of network cabling and connectivity.
  • Implemented network designs and configurations based on AutoCAD layouts, ensuring optimal connectivity and adherence to industry best practices.
  • Regularly performed upgrades for code and licenses on Nexus 7k and 5k, ensuring network infrastructure remained up-to-date and compliant.
  • Manage daily tasks and projects involving configuring, installing, and troubleshooting, Firewalls, Routers, Switches, and wireless devices.
  • BW Capacity Planning & Projection, New capacity turn-up/ Provisioning and testing: Review of capacity utilization per location/ Pop, region and geographical level and correlate these details with network performance/business transactions for the applications.
  • Implemented and configured MPLS, LDP, Vrf, VpnV4, MPBGP, and MPLS Layer 3 VPN PE-CE Routing, contributing to robustness of network architecture.
  • Managed configuration of essential network services such as NAT, DHCP, and DNS, ensuring optimal functionality.
  • Conducted site surveys to gather data for accurate and detailed AutoCAD drawings, considering factors like power budgeting, space utilization, and cooling optimization.
  • Updated and maintained a centralized database of AutoCAD drawings, ensuring version control and accessibility for relevant stakeholders.
  • Regularly performed upgrades for code and licenses on Cisco Equipment, ensuring network infrastructure remained up-to-date and compliant.
  • Performed network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixed and security configurations.
    Analyze and provide recommendations for emerging network technologies.

Network Engineer

BrandSystems
09.2011 - 07.2014
  • Design and deployment of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Configured and managed Remote POP and branches of Brand Systems Network.
  • Configured and optimized network protocols, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS, to meet specific organizational requirements.
    Implement security measures such as firewalls, VPNs, and access control to safeguard critical data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Utilized SNMP-based network monitoring tools such as Nagios and Cacti to manage networks.
  • Performed Capacity planning for efficient bandwidth utilization.
  • Provided expert-level support for network-related issues, ensuring quick and effective problem resolution.
  • Implemented first hop redundancy protocols like HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP.
  • Upgrades and backups of Cisco router configuration files to a TFTP server
  • Created documentation, including design, security, and end-user documents.
  • Assisted customers in designing, troubleshooting network policies based on customer requirements.

Network Engineer

Aurigo Solutions
09.2010 - 05.2011
  • Performing regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Responding to and mitigating network security incidents.
  • Monitoring network performance and uptime using tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or SolarWinds.
  • Troubleshooting network issues and outages and implementing solutions to restore service.
  • Performing packet capture and analysis using tools like Wireshark.
  • Developing scripts and automation tools using languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline network management tasks.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Southern New Hampshire University
NH USA
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

JNTU
India
06.2010

Skills

    ● Network Protocols: Switching, Spanning-tree, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, IPV6, Multicast, MPLS DNS, DHCP, NTP, HSRP, IPsec, ZTP

    ● Hardware: Juniper SRX, QFX, PTX, EX series, Arista 7504/7808, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ASR, Cisco Switches,IOS XE, IOS XR, Junos, NIOS, Aruba 600, 3000, 6000, MSR200 and MST-200, Palo alto and Asa Firewalls

    ● AutoCAD Software and Tools: AutoCAD 2018-2023, Revit, SolidWorks, TileFlow (CFD software), Photoshop

    ● Network Monitoring: Wireshark, Nagios, Cisco ISE

Certification

  • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional

Timeline

Datacenter Design and Infrastructure Engineer (Ti)

Meta
03.2020 - Current

Network Infrastructure Engineer

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
09.2016 - 03.2020

Network Engineer

BrandSystems
09.2011 - 07.2014

Network Engineer

Aurigo Solutions
09.2010 - 05.2011

Master of Science - Information Technology

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

JNTU

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