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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Prabu Mohan

Piscataway

Summary

Seeking a Lead Network Consultant / Network Architect position where I can leverage my expertise in network design, administration, and technical support to deliver scalable solutions and strengthen network performance within IT, telecom, and ISP organizations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Network Consultant / Network Architect

Wipro Technology Services
05.2019 - Current
  • Leading enterprise network operations and large-scale infrastructure transformation programs across North America, including project management, migrations, and implementation initiatives.
  • Defining and governing enterprise network architecture aligned with long-term business objectives, infrastructure strategy, and technology roadmaps.
  • Designing, implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, access points, WAN optimizers, SD-WAN platforms, and cloud networking solutions.
  • Acting as a senior technical authority for networking platforms including Cisco SD-WAN, Meraki, Nexus data center switches, cloud firewalls, and hybrid networking in AWS environments.
  • Leading major network transformation initiatives such as SD-WAN migrations, new site deployments, and data center modernization while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and project timelines.
  • Ensuring optimal network performance, reliability, and user experience across LAN, WAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud environments through monitoring, QoS optimization, and proactive analysis.
  • Managing data center network architecture, operations, and project implementations with focus on high availability, scalability, and infrastructure expansion.
  • Driving strategic capacity planning and lifecycle management for enterprise data, wireless, security, and voice infrastructure.
  • Contributing to technology initiatives focused on network scalability, automation, infrastructure modernization, and cloud integration.
  • Engaging with enterprise architects and technology stakeholders to design and implement scalable and secure networking solutions.
  • Managing network lifecycle activities including software upgrades, vulnerability mitigation, hardware refresh planning, and compliance with security standards.
  • Planning and coordinating project execution, operational activities, and resource allocation across engineering, operations, and vendor teams.
  • Implementing and optimizing network monitoring and performance analytics platforms to ensure service reliability and operational efficiency.
  • Providing performance reporting and executive updates on network reliability, risk, compliance, and infrastructure improvements.
  • Managing change control processes for network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, and cloud networking platforms.
  • Leading complex troubleshooting, incident escalation, and root cause analysis for critical network outages, including vendor coordination and hardware RMA management.
  • Evaluating network infrastructure for end-of-life risks and driving proactive technology refresh and modernization initiatives.
  • Designing architectural solutions to support evolving enterprise requirements, including cloud adoption, hybrid connectivity, and enhanced security frameworks.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including security, cloud, application, and business stakeholders, to support operational and strategic initiatives.
  • Troubleshooting complex networking issues related to routing protocols, WAN optimization, switching, SD-WAN, and data center networking technologies.
  • Providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams while promoting architectural standards and operational best practices.
  • Driving innovation through automation, emerging networking technologies, and continuous infrastructure improvements.

Senior Network Engineer

Capgemini Technology Services
03.2011 - 05.2019
  • Managing, maintaining, implementing, and configuring the network of our client’s Data center, Corporate Offices, and all its agencies globally (US, EMEA, and APAC).
  • Troubleshooting and break-fixing network-related issues (LAN & WAN). Also, provide support to customer queries and solutions for improvement of the network and the migration path.
  • L2/L3 remote Support for network management and troubleshooting and also work on trouble tickets to fix the issue ASAP.
  • Configuration and troubleshooting routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
  • Work on eRequests based on client requests and adding ACLs, NAT, IP address management for Vendors and Clients to provide them access to our resources.
  • Open/follow-up/escalate the carrier trouble ticket till the resolution and RFO.
  • Coordinate with end-user technology for troubleshooting network issues and for replacing defective parts or installing new hardware.
  • Installing, configuring and managing Nexus 5k and 7k in the Datacenter.
  • Review of Syslog daily to check for any hardware issues, errors, and compliance, and work towards fixing them.
  • Capacity Management, proactive monitoring of device performance, reviewing all critical links for utilization and error thresholds and generating reports whenever required using NetQoS.
  • Checking for compliance on all network devices using HP NAS & Net Doctor to ensure the configuration is as per Client standards and fixing them if any compliance is found.
  • Managing and fixing DNS and DHCP issues using IP Control.
  • Using Splunk for syslog monitoring and NetFlow Analyzer (CAPCNFA) to perform analytical tasks to identify issues and fix them.
  • Use Clarus to troubleshoot VOIP phone-related issues.
  • Providing support for the wireless users using Cisco Prime.
  • Working on the proactive user tickets raised by the customers related to LAN and Wifi issues by logging in to Cisco Prime and different tools.

Lead Engineer, Customer Support

HCL Comnet LTD.
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Given support to our VSAT and leased line customers, used by BSE and NSE Trading members like Karvy Stock Broking, Zen Securities, and Steel City Securities, and by some banking customers, including SBI, SBH, Indian Bank, ICICI Bank, and KVB.
  • Specialized in VSAT, DAMA, and PAMA Technologies.

Education

B. Tech - Electronics & Telecommunication

SSK College, Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
Chennai
01-2013

Diploma - Computer Science Engineering

Central Polytechnic College
Chennai
01-2005

Skills

  • CCNA, CCNP, and Cisco SDWAN Certification with nearly 17 years of experience in Network Administration/ IT Technical Support and Project Management
  • Currently associated with Wipro Technologies as a Lead Network Consultant
  • Insightful experience in operations and support functions of mission-critical business solutions using IT as a tool
  • Well-developed skills in providing configuration, technical solutions based on deploying and supporting Cisco Enterprise Networks, and troubleshooting complex problems, cutting across a broad range of networking technologies
  • An effective communicator with strong team management, leadership, analytical, and coordination abilities
  • Well-versed with Incident, Problem, and Change management tasks
  • Combination of Implementation, Technical Design / Engineering, and high-level customer engagement for Advanced Cisco Networking

Certification

  • Azure OPEN AI for Executives – AI ACADEMY Certified
  • GitHub Copilot - AI ACADEMY Certified
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (Routing)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (Switching)
  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation (SDWAN)
  • CISCO ID - CSC011457795
  • SYSTEM HARDWARE

Declaration

I hereby declare that the particulars furnished above are correct and true to the best of my Knowledge. Place: New Jersey Date: Prabu Mohan

Positive Attributes

Hardworking Nature, Ability to work in a Group Coherently, Good problem-solving abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, Professional and Positive attitude.

Work Authorization

H-1B non-immigrant VISA with I-140 approved for the UNITED STATES

Timeline

Lead Network Consultant / Network Architect

Wipro Technology Services
05.2019 - Current

Senior Network Engineer

Capgemini Technology Services
03.2011 - 05.2019

Lead Engineer, Customer Support

HCL Comnet LTD.
01.2006 - 01.2011

Diploma - Computer Science Engineering

Central Polytechnic College

B. Tech - Electronics & Telecommunication

SSK College, Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University