Pradeep Kumar
DENTON,TX
Summary
Results-driven Cloud Network Engineer with over 5 years of hands-on experience in architecting, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure and cloud-based solutions across multi-client environments. Proven expertise in network security, cloud networking (AWS & Azure), SD-WAN, firewall administration, network automation, and zero-trust architecture. Adept at managing hybrid cloud environments, designing scalable virtualized networks, and leading implementation and troubleshooting of complex network systems. Certified in CCNP, Azure, and Zscaler ZIA/ZPA technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud Network Engineer
NOV Energy
09.2023 - Current
- Deployed and maintained enterprise-wide Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange (ZIA & ZPA) for 10,000+ users.
- Implemented cloud-based SD-WAN solutions improving latency by 40% across global locations.
- Automated firewall configuration tasks with Terraform & Python, reducing manual effort by 60%.
- Migrated key applications to Azure & AWS, including VPC peering, Route53 configurations, and IAM policies.
- Led the implementation of VPN, SAML/OAuth2, and identity integration with Azure AD and Okta.
- Troubleshot high-priority issues spanning hybrid cloud, LAN/WAN, firewalls, and access points.
- Delivered hands-on training and playbooks for internal network and DevSecOps teams.
- Key Tools: Palo Alto, Zscaler, Cisco, Azure, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Okta, Python, Jenkins
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
Network & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Infosys Technologies
12.2019 - 11.2021
- Led deployment of Palo Alto firewalls, with advanced security profiles and URL filtering policies.
- Designed and managed LAN/WAN infrastructure, reducing network downtime by 30%.
- Integrated SIEM solutions (Splunk) for log monitoring, alerting, and security incident analysis.
- Collaborated with security teams for OWASP vulnerability assessment and Zero Trust adoption.
- Supported CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure code using GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps.
- Created robust documentation for site topology, IP schemas, firewall rules, and DR strategy.
- Supported Windows/Linux-based VMs in AWS and on-prem VMware clusters.
- Key Tools: Cisco Nexus, Palo Alto, Splunk, Azure, VMware, CloudWatch, GitLab CI/CD, VPC, BGP
Network Operations Engineer
Hexaware Technologies
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Supported data center and branch LAN/WAN operations across 20+ sites.
- Handled incident response and escalations using LogicMonitor and ServiceNow.
- Executed VLAN design, firewall NAT rules, and DNS/DHCP management.
- Participated in 24x7 on-call support and network upgrades with minimal downtime.
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2023
Skills
- Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure, OCI, VPC, Route53, IAM, EC2, VPN)
- Network Security (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, IDS/IPS)
- Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP, QoS)
- Zero Trust Architecture & SD-WAN Solutions
- Network Automation (Python, Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell)
- Virtualization & Scripting (VMware, Bash, Shell, CloudFormation)
- Network Monitoring (Splunk, LogicMonitor, Prometheus, Datadog)
- Firewalls, Proxies & VPN (Fortinet, Meraki, Cisco, Palo Alto)
- SIEM Integration, Endpoint Security, DNS/DHCP Administration
- Configuration Management & CI/CD Integration
Certification
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
Timeline
Cloud Network Engineer
NOV Energy
09.2023 - Current
Network & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Infosys Technologies
12.2019 - 11.2021
Network Operations Engineer
Hexaware Technologies
01.2019 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Business Analytics
University of North Texas
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