Lakshmi S Kalyanam
Seattle,WA
Summary
Highly skilled and results-oriented Senior Network Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing complex network infrastructures. Expertise in managing LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN solutions with a strong focus on network security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor teams, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable, and future-proof network architectures. Adept at implementing industry-leading protocols, technologies, and tools to improve network performance and mitigate risks.
Professional network engineer prepared for advanced roles in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting. Skilled in routing, switching, firewall configuration, and network security protocols. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Network Engineer
Mercedes-Benz
07.2024 - Current
- Implemented advanced security protocols such as IPsec VPNs, SSL VPN, and network segmentation. Led vulnerability assessments and network hardening initiatives to achieve PCI-DSS compliance.
- Led efforts to implement and manage firewalls (Palo Alto) improving overall network security posture and ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.
- Management of a multi-site LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN architecture connecting data centers and branch offices ensuring optimal performance and seamless integration with business-critical applications.
- Managed Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP configurations, ensuring robust, scalable, and resilient network connectivity across multiple office locations and data centers.
- Coordinated network projects, including hardware upgrades, migrations, and new installations, ensuring on-time delivery and minimal service disruptions. Managed relationships with external vendors like Cisco and F5 for optimal network service delivery.
- Leveraged SolarWinds for proactive network monitoring and capacity planning, identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing performance improvements.
- Provided hands-on support for configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, and wireless controllers. Assisted in the design and deployment of network segments across multiple client environments
Senior Network Engineer
Deloitte
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Administer and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches, Arista switches, and wireless LAN controllers.
- Manage OSPF, EIGRP, BGP routing protocols and configure QOS, TCP/IP, VLSM, ACLs.
- Apply patches and code upgrades as per customer recommendations.
- Analyze network performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical resolutions.
- Collaborate with field operation teams for on-premises break/fix support.
- Managed purchasing and installation of networking equipment such as core routers and switches.
- Configured, tested and maintained LAN/WAN components and connections.
- Designed scalable WAN architectures to accommodate growing bandwidth requirements while minimizing costs.
- Established effective communication channels between IT departments fostering collaboration on technology-related initiatives supporting business growth.
- Evaluated emerging trends in networking technology applying innovative solutions where appropriate to improve overall efficiency.
- Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work.
- Established and monitored key performance metrics to verify consistent compliance with important networking standards.
- Deployed cloud-based network infrastructure, reducing on-site storage and hardware maintenance costs by 35%.
Network Engineer
Diebold Nixdorf
04.2018 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
- Evaluated emerging networking technologies to identify infrastructure improvement opportunities.
- Integrated fixed wireless connectivity into facilities requiring high-speed networks.
- Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Boosted system availability by conducting regular maintenance tasks, including firmware updates and hardware replacements.
- Trained junior engineers on industry best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment that prioritized knowledge sharing.
- Designed and deployed scalable network infrastructure for increased efficiency and reliability.
- Created VPN infrastructure and allowed for secure remote connections.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate contracts, procure equipment, and receive timely technical support when needed.
- Optimized routing protocols to improve data transfer speeds across the organization''s network infrastructure.
NOC Engineer
TCS
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Monitored network performance and health using tools such as SolarWinds, and Wireshark to identify and resolve issues with latency, packet loss, and connectivity in real-time.
- Acted as first line of defense for network incidents, diagnosing issues and escalating to appropriate engineering teams when necessary. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve high-priority incidents, reducing downtime and ensuring business continuity.
- Analyzed network performance metrics to identify trends and potential bottlenecks, implementing optimizations to improve bandwidth utilization and overall efficiency.
- Provided technical support to internal teams and clients, assisting with connectivity issues and troubleshooting complex network-related problems. Resolved issues within SLAs, improving overall customer satisfaction.
- Performed regular configuration changes and updates on routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring compliance with security policies and operational standards. Maintained and updated network documentation for configuration management.
Education
Master of Information Systems -
Trine University
Detroit, MI05.2024
Skills
- Network Design & Architecture: LAN/WAN/SD-WAN, Network Optimization, QoS, Load Balancing, High Availability
- Routing & Switching Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IPsec, SSL VPN, TCP/IP, Wireless Networking
- Network Security & Compliance: VPNs, Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), Vulnerability Assessment, Panorama
- Monitoring & Performance Tools: SolarWinds, Splunk, Nagios, NetFlow, SNMP
- Network Automation: Python, Ansible
- Cloud Networking: AWS, Azure, Hybrid Cloud Integration
- Certifications: CCNP, ITIL, NIST
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)
- CompTIA Security+
- ITIL Foundational
- Microsoft Azure L100 and L2100
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Network Engineer
Mercedes-Benz
07.2024 - Current
Senior Network Engineer
Deloitte
05.2021 - 07.2022
Network Engineer
Diebold Nixdorf
04.2018 - 03.2021
NOC Engineer
TCS
09.2016 - 03.2018
Master of Information Systems -
Trine University
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