Mohana Sai Bobba

• 9 Years of expertise in networking, specializing in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of complex network systems, including advanced routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
• Successfully deployed a 5G Standalone core network and designed 5G New Radio (NR) infrastructure utilizing Sub-6GHz and mm Wave spectrums.
• Proficient in 5G NR technologies such as FlexFDD. Engineered and implemented enterprise LAN, WAN, data center, SD-WAN, and wireless networks for Fortune 500 companies.
• Successfully migrated legacy infrastructures to advanced technologies like ACI, NSX, and Meraki.
• Azure Network Solutions: Expert in implementing Azure network solutions that align with organizational goals. Skilled in monitoring, troubleshooting, and securing Azure networks, with proficiency in automation and scripting for optimized operations. Specializes in network performance testing and security assessment using tools such as IXIA and SHUNRA to ensure network integrity and resilience.
• Telecom Expertise: Experienced telecom professional with a deep understanding of OSS, NetAct, and M2000 systems, and comprehensive knowledge of NOC 911 operations. Proficient in PBX/IMS solutions, including planning, execution, installation, and user support. Well-versed in DOCSIS technology, Aruba networking, SD-WAN, and Meraki products, ensuring efficient network infrastructure management. Extensive experience with WCDMA networks, 3GPP standards, and wireless technologies, enhancing overall networking proficiency.
• Security Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), including rule implementation, security audits, and vendor collaboration for robust network protection. Proven leadership in guiding teams and providing technical expertise, while staying current with the latest advancements in networking technologies
• Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills: Highly organized with a systematic approach to problem-solving, including root cause analysis and defect resolution using JIRA ticketing. Proficient in creating technical documentation and presentations with Microsoft VISIO and Office.
• Network Management and Maintenance: Managed network inventory, overseeing hardware lifecycle, firmware, licenses, and support contracts. Coordinated maintenance activities, implemented AAA authentication, configured SNMP for monitoring, and resolved VoIP and QoS issues. Deployed load balancers, configured routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and established cybersecurity measures, including firewalls and VPNs.
• Technical Proficiency and Compliance: Conducted network forensics, automated tasks using scripts (Python, Go, Ansible), and embraced containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Ensured compliance with organizational policies, participated in technology meetings, and fostered team development. Monitored KPIs and SLAs, managed issues through ticketing systems, and collaborated with vendors for support.
• Firewall Management: Managed firewalls from Palo Alto, Juniper, and Cisco ASA, including configuration of NAT, VPNs, and other security mechanisms. Tuned ACLs and rule sets to enhance performance, updated firmware, and monitored security logs. Extensive hands-on experience with ASA (5540/5550) and PIX firewalls. Implemented security policies using ACL, firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, and AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS).
• Cloud Solutions: Developed and deployed cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP, selecting the optimal services to meet scalability, availability, security, and cost requirements.
• Virtualization: Managed and configured native solutions on cloud platforms, Red Hat virtualization, VMware vSphere, and other virtualized environments.
• Infrastructure Automation: Implemented automated infrastructure deployments, configuration management, and application deployments using Terraform, Ansible, Chef, and Puppet.
• Routing and Switching: Set up, configured, and troubleshot BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, and VPN technologies, along with other routing and switching protocols.
• Software-Defined Networking: Designed and implemented SDN systems using NSX, ACI, and Nuage Networks to enable network virtualization and automation.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborated closely with team members, including network engineers and technicians, to ensure correct installation and configuration of equipment and to troubleshoot issues.
• Network Architecture and Protocols: In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with Tier II ISP routing policies, network architecture, IP subnetting, VLSM, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, DNS, FT1/T1/FT3, SONET POS, OCX, GigE circuits, and firewalls. Monitored and analyzed app gateway traffic to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance for high availability and scalability of application services.
• Network Performance Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of network performance data, including key performance indicators (KPIs), statistics, and logs, to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Prepared performance reports and provided recommendations to management for network optimization.
• Leadership and Team Management: Led cross-functional teams of engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and training to foster professional growth and development. Managed team resources, budgets, and timelines to achieve project objectives effectively.
• Telecom Expertise: As a telecom professional with expertise in Ericsson NMS, I am seeking a challenging role in a reputable organization where I can leverage my skills and knowledge to contribute to the company's success.
• Platform and Device Upgrades: Proficient in the JUNOS platform and iOS device upgrades.
• Linux and Network Protocols: Telecom professional with expertise in Red Hat Linux, seeking a challenging role in a reputable organization to utilize my skills and contribute to the company's success. Hands-on experience in Cisco IOS/IOS-XR/NX-OS, and Juniper JUNOS for designing and troubleshooting routing protocols including BGP v4, MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, NAT, VLAN, STP, VTP, HSRP, and GLBP.
• LAN/WAN and Frame-Relay Systems: Skilled in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, Frame-Relay, and EtherChannel systems.
• Data Center Switching: Working knowledge of high-performance data center switches such as Nexus 7010, 7018, 7009, 5020, 2148, and 2248 devices.
• Load Balancers: Proficient in working with F5 load balancers—LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, and 8800—and ensuring their availability for corporate applications. Conducted comprehensive network performance tests using IXIA (IXIA explorer, IXIA chariot, IXIA scriptmate, and IX attack) and SHUNRA to test throughput and simulate latency, congestion, packet loss, and bandwidth.
• OSS and Network Operations: Telecom professional with expertise in OSS, NetAct, and M2000, seeking a challenging role in a reputable organization to leverage my skills and contribute to the company's success.
• Switching Technologies: Proficient in VTP, ISL/802.1q, IPsec and GRE Tunneling, VLANs, EtherChannel, Trunking, Port Security, STP, and RSTP.

Certifications: CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE(CCNA), CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK PROFESSIONAL(CCNP)