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Nandu Rami

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Implementation-focused deployment and operations specialist with 6+ years in large scale, complex, and regulated environments. Experienced in running on-site/ remote discovery, capturing requirements and constraints, and translating findings into clear technical scope and action plans. Excellent communicator who can work across local IT/infra/security teams, coordinating with non-technical and customer facing managers and staff, and vendors to drive cutovers, resolve issues, and keeping deployments moving.

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years of professional experience

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Work History

Network Engineer / Analyst

SSA- Leidos/Tays inc

Baltimore, MD

08.2022 - Current

Support enterprise monitoring/visibility initiatives in a complex public-sector environment by coordinating discovery and technical readiness accross network, security, operations teams
Drive implementation workstreams in an agile delivery environment: track work, document requirements, manage risk/dependencies, and keep stakeholders aligned through execution and go-live support
Administer and enhance Gigamon visibility infrastructure across SSA, supporting SPAN-to-TAP migration, traffic map configurations, and resilient delivery architectures to improve monitoring and coverage and troubleshooting outcomes.
Relevant Project: Spearheaded the end-to-end Riverbed Aternity On-Prem deployment (platform + endpoint agents), including install planning, validation steps, and steady state support; Utilizing Oracle and Vertica DB for reporting and data components and Tableau for dashboard enablement
Produced SOPs, diagrams, and implementation documententation along with providing knowledge transfer to internal teams to ensure support after deployment
Troubleshoot tool flow issues, delivery gaps, and monitored traffic degradation using Wireshark, Packet Tracer, and Gigamon/Riverbed appliances configuration.

Network Systems Specialist

Hill Associates

Rockville, MD

09.2020 - 03.2022

Supervised DOJ's OCDETF migration processes and facilitated network assistance across confidential classified platforms.
Worked on site readiness/discovery across an agency footprint in preparation for VoIP cutover, validating data drops, port connectivity and power outlet readiness to ensure locations were cutover ready
Assessed EUD requirements and documented findings to inform technical scope, materials planning and cutover sequencing
Coordinated with local site contacts and central IT teams to resolve readiness gaps(cabling, patching, port activation, labeling, endpoint placement) and supported cutover execution and stabilization
Maintained access control, and assisted in ensuring compliance with regulations

Computer Support Specialist

Tanager Inc.

Annapolis Junction, MD

01.2019 - 09.2020

Supported hotel technology deployments and refreshes by performing occasional site walk-throughs/discovery: documenting EUD needs, network drop locations, connectivity expectations, and power requirements ahead of go-live
Coordinated and coached local staff/contractors to confirm DD&PO availability, validate device placement plans, and identify readiness gaps that could impact overall readiness timelines
Assisted in go-live support for new or upgraded systems: staged equipment, validated workstation/network connectivity, troubleshooting during rollout windows, and documented issues/resolutions
Served as "hands-on" IT point of contact during site activity; tracking tasks, escalating infrastructure issues when needed, and keeping stakeholders informed

IT Specialist (Part-Time)

Orion Systems LLC

Reisterstown, Maryland

05.2016 - 01.2019

Supported EUD readiness; imaging, application installs, patching, account provisioning, and troubleshooting to maintain operational uptime
Performed basic network connectivity checks for endpoints and coordinated escalations as needed