Hardik Gandhi
Morgan Hill,USA
Summary
Accomplished network engineer specializing in SD-WAN solutions and complex routing protocol migrations. Successfully led infrastructure upgrades that minimized service disruptions and improved traffic engineering across enterprise networks. Combines technical expertise with strategic project management to achieve significant operational improvements.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Network Engineer
Adobe, Inc
San Jose, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded adoption of Versa SD-WAN solution, developing expertise from proof of concept to production rollout.
- Executed SD-WAN software and firmware upgrades across enterprise WAN edge fleet, ensuring minimal service disruption during deployment.
- Collaborated with private cloud team to establish data center interconnect path, implementing dynamic BGP routing for seamless service migration and optimized traffic flows.
- Designed and executed conversion from OSPF to BGP routing protocol, ensuring proper tagging with BGP communities.
- Led data center core switch refresh, transitioning from legacy VSS architecture to NX-OS based VPC technology.
- Directed campus network refresh projects, upgrading access and distribution layer switching infrastructure to enhance overall network performance.
Network Engineer 3
eBay, Inc
San Jose, USA
04.2018 - 07.2024
- Led Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN from proof of concept to production rollout on Linux/KVM environment, including regional routing design.
- Directed OSPF-to-BGP migration for NA-region hub-and-spoke infrastructure and BGP-based internet traffic re-routing across multiple regional gateways.
- Developed Python/Ansible automation for BGP failover, MAC/route-table validation, and device health checks, streamlining OS upgrades across Cisco Nexus and Arista platforms.
- Managed tech refresh and bug scrub projects to migrate Cisco 4500X to Catalyst 9500 core switches and upgrade Catalyst 9X00/ISR4451 platforms through hardware certification lab testing.
- Supported new office and data center builds by configuring Nexus, Arista, and Juniper equipment.
- Led Zoom Phone rollout for knowledge workers by defining user templates, authentication processes, and call flows to enhance communication.
- Provided P1 support and 24x7 on-call coverage; followed CAB change procedures while optimizing HQ site routing.
Network Engineer Consultant
Tupoin, Inc
San Jose, CA
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Upgraded network equipment across eBay offices and data centers, completing router migrations and dual-ISP circuit upgrades without downtime.
- Redesigned VoIP traffic routing over MPLS network for 10 customer service locations, implementing three levels of redundancy to ensure reliability.
- Troubleshot multi-vendor devices and resolved L1/L2 issues during deployment of Aruba wireless controllers and access points, enhancing network performance.
- Executed DNS/DHCP entries and managed ISE onboarding for TACACS authentication, strengthening security protocols across the network.
- Developed, designed, and deployed new network gear for customer service office, overseeing BOM creation to go-live phases.
- Managed business tickets on eBay's platform, addressing change and incident requests efficiently.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Electrical Engineering
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA12-2015
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India05-2013
Skills
- SD-WAN implementation
- OSPF/BGP routing
- Network automation
- Network architecture design
- Switching protocols
- Network configuration
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), In Progress
Timeline
Sr. Network Engineer
Adobe, Inc
07.2024 - Current
Network Engineer 3
eBay, Inc
04.2018 - 07.2024
Network Engineer Consultant
Tupoin, Inc
08.2016 - 04.2018
Master of Science (M.S.) - Electrical Engineering
Temple University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Gujarat Technological University