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Kummathi Kalpana

St. Louis,MO

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Network EngineerNetwork Engineer Intern

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: St. Louis, MO, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Summary

Network Engineer with around 3 years of hands-on experience in configuring, troubleshooting, and supporting enterprise network environments across LAN/WAN infrastructure. Strong knowledge of routing and switching technologies including OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, and Inter-VLAN routing with practical exposure to Cisco routers and switches. Experience in IP addressing, subnetting (IPv4/IPv6), and designing basic network topologies for enterprise environments. Skilled in network security fundamentals including Access Control Lists (ACLs), NAT/PAT, and basic firewall configurations, with exposure to Cisco ASA. Hands-on experience in monitoring and analyzing network traffic using Wireshark to troubleshoot packet-level and connectivity issues. Proficient in network simulation and validation using tools such as Cisco Packet Tracer and GNS3 for designing and testing network topologies. Good understanding of TCP/IP protocol suite, OSI model, DNS, DHCP, and overall network communication concepts. Experience supporting incident management and troubleshooting L2/L3 network issues in lab and simulated enterprise environments. Quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of working in team-oriented environments and adapting to new technologies.

Professional with strong background in network engineering, bringing practical experience and ability to deliver impactful solutions. Skilled in configuring, managing, and optimizing network systems with focus on security and efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing demands. Reliable and results-driven with keen understanding of network protocols, troubleshooting, and infrastructure design.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Engineer

Mastercard
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
05.2025 - Current
  • Troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues in enterprise environments ensuring high availability.
  • Configuring and managing VLANs, Inter-VLAN routing, and trunking (802.1Q).
  • Performing routing configuration and troubleshooting using OSPF and EIGRP.
  • Monitoring network traffic using Wireshark and analyzing packet-level issues.
  • Implementing Access Control Lists (ACLs) and NAT policies for secure network communication.
  • Supporting incident management and resolving network-related tickets in production environments.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve network outages and performance issues.
  • Performing network monitoring and troubleshooting of routers and switches.
  • Assisting in network change implementations during maintenance windows with minimal impact.
  • Monitoring network devices and interfaces to identify performance issues and ensure stability.
  • Supporting DNS and DHCP troubleshooting for end-user connectivity issues.
  • Validating network configurations and ensuring compliance with standard procedures.

Network Engineer Intern

Network Journey
Bangalore, India
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues in lab and simulated environments.
  • Configured and managed VLANs, Inter-VLAN routing, and trunking (802.1Q) in practice setups.
  • Implemented and tested routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP for network simulations.
  • Monitored and analyzed network traffic using Wireshark for troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  • Worked on Access Control Lists (ACLs) and NAT configurations for basic network security.
  • Supported basic incident troubleshooting by identifying configuration and connectivity issues.
  • Assisted in resolving LAN/WAN connectivity issues during lab exercises and simulations.
  • Performed network monitoring and troubleshooting of routers and switches in controlled environments.
  • Assisted in validating network configurations and ensuring correct setup during simulations.
  • Practiced DNS and DHCP configuration and troubleshooting for network communication.
  • Used Cisco Packet Tracer and GNS3 to design, configure, and test network topologies.
  • Documented configurations, troubleshooting steps, and network diagrams for learning and reference.

Education

Master’s - Computer Science

Missouri University of Science and Technology
05-2025

Skills

  • Routing Technology: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
  • Network Devices: Cisco Routers (2900 series), Catalyst Switches (2960, 3560)
  • LAN Technologies: VLAN, STP, EtherChannel, Inter-VLAN Routing, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
  • Security: Access Control Lists (ACL), NAT, PAT, Basic Firewall (Cisco ASA)
  • Tools: Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3
  • Protocols: IPv4, Subnetting
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Cisco IOS
  • Network configuration

Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Telugu
Full Professional

Timeline

Network Engineer

Mastercard
05.2025 - Current

Network Engineer Intern

Network Journey
07.2021 - 08.2023

Master’s - Computer Science

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Kummathi Kalpana