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Nikitha Nayanolla

Fairborn,OH

Summary

Network Engineer with over 4+years of experience in designing and managing secure network infrastructures. Expertise in optimizing performance and reliability using Cisco, Palo Alto, and AWS technologies. Proven ability to configure routers, switches, and firewalls, and implement SD-WAN solutions for scalable connectivity. Strong troubleshooting skills and commitment to delivering high-availability solutions aligned with business goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Engineer

Verizon wireless system
08.2024 - Current
  • Directed Enterprise Network Modernization initiative by revamping and elevating legacy infrastructure with Cisco Viptela SD-WAN, increasing site-to-site performance and scalability by 40%.
  • Implemented next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA) and IPS/IDS systems, reducing external attack surfaces and minimizing threat exposure by over 60%
  • Streamlined network configuration and patching tasks through Python and Ansible, reducing deployment time by 30%, and virtually eradicating manual configuration errors.
  • Enhanced cloud network efficiency on AWS and Azure through strategic routing path adjustments and load balancing, achieving 25% better application response times.
  • Developed real-time monitoring dashboards utilizing SolarWinds, NetFlow Analyzer, and tcpdump to proactively identify anomalies and maintain 99.9% network availability.
  • Implemented enterprise VoIP systems (Cisco CallManager, SIP) across all branches, attaining 99% uptime and enhancing unified communications.
  • Provided Tier-3 network support, addressing high-impact incidents within SLA, ensuring uninterrupted operations across all business-critical systems.
  • Trained 5 junior engineers, elevating technical documentation and implementing ITIL-aligned change and incident management practices across team.

Network Engineer

Ensis Technologies
07.2020 - 07.2023
  • Engineered and supervised comprehensive LAN/WAN infrastructure for over 150 users, ensuring 99.9% uptime and enhancing network reliability across all locations.
  • Executed the deployment and configuration of over 50 Cisco routers and switches (ISR 921, 4431, 1120 series), optimizing routing efficiency and minimizing network latency by 25%.
  • Implemented hybrid SD-WAN solutions, leveraging Cisco Viptela and Meraki, enabling seamless failover, and decreasing WAN costs by 30%.
  • Enhanced security framework by overseeing NGFW (Palo Alto, Fortinet), IPS/IDS, and IPSec VPNs for 200+ devices, guaranteeing compliance with internal policies.
  • Employed SolarWinds, PRTG, and NetFlow Analyzer for real-time monitoring and alerts, proactively addressing 95% of issues before user impact.
  • Spearheaded implementation of VoIP systems with Cisco CallManager and Avaya, boosting call quality and lowering communication overhead by 40%
  • Provided round-the-clock support for critical outages, attaining 98% resolution rate within established SLAs and reducing operational disruptions.
  • Guided and developed 5 junior engineers, establishing process documentation and ensuring adherence to ITIL-based practices and internal SOPs.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

TKR College of Engineering And Technology
India, Hyderabad Telangana

Skills

  • Network hardware and software: Cisco ISR routers (921, 1120, 4431, 8200), Cisco Catalyst switches (2900XL, 3500XL, 2950, 3550, 3750), firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Fortinet), SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, Meraki), VoIP (Cisco Call Manager, Avaya, SIP trunking), F5 load balancers (BIG-IP LTM, GTM, ASM)
  • Network protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, NTP, HTTP/S, FTP, SSH, VPN, MPLS, QoS
  • Routing and switching: VLANs, VTP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, 8021Q, EtherChannel, VRRP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, BGP
  • Network security: next-generation firewalls (NGFW), IPS/IDS, ACLs, IPsec VPN, RADIUS, AAA, MFA, SIEM, 8021X
  • Monitoring and analysis: SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, NetFlow Analyzer, Splunk, Wireshark, tcpdump, Nmap
  • Network tools: Secure CRT, PuTTY, Traceroute, Ping
  • Cloud and virtualization: AWS, Microsoft Azure
  • Automation and scripting: Python, Ansible, C
  • IT methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, ITIL, operating systems: Windows, Linux, macOS, ticketing and collaboration tools: Jira, ServiceNow
  • Ticketing and collaboration tools: Jira, ServiceNow

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Timeline

Network Engineer

Verizon wireless system
08.2024 - Current

Network Engineer

Ensis Technologies
07.2020 - 07.2023

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Dayton

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

TKR College of Engineering And Technology

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