Prashant Pandit
Cambridge,USA
Summary
Network Engineer with extensive experience in Cisco ACI and Wi-Fi 6 migrations at Wipro Technologies. Successfully led large-scale projects that enhanced network reliability and implemented automation frameworks using Python and Ansible. Expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex network systems, with strong knowledge of network protocols and security. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while driving team performance and streamlining operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer L3
Wipro Technologies, Novartis AG
Cambridge, MA
01.2024 - Current
- Led large-scale wireless infrastructure migration from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6 across multiple global sites
- Migrated legacy Cisco AireOS Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) to Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series WLCs
- Executed an enterprise-wide End-of-Life (EOL) switch refresh from Cisco 6500/4500 to the Catalyst 9000 series.
- Drove data center transformation by migrating from traditional Nexus environment to Cisco ACI fabric
- Managed large-scale firewall migration from Cisco ASA to Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls
- Designed and deployed the network infrastructure for a new manufacturing facility using Cisco switches and Palo Alto firewalls
- Led migration of network infrastructure monitoring from Cisco Prime Infrastructure to Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)
- Designed and developed end-to-end network automation frameworks using Ansible and Python to streamline provisioning, compliance, and configuration tasks
- Acted as the technical lead on critical Priority 1 (P1) and Priority 2 (P2) incident calls, driving issue resolution and root cause analysis
- Defined and implemented new operational processes to improve network reliability, incident handling, and project delivery
Network Enginner L3
Wipro Technologies, Novartis AG
Basel
06.2018 - 01.2024
- Lead a team of 20 network engineers responsible for managing the network infrastructure for Novartis AG
- Responsible for migration of legacy data center to Cisco ACI
- This includes migration of 4 major datacenter and 1000+ switches on Multipod/Multisite design
- Design develop Ansible script for migration
- Responsible for migration existing wireless infrastructure on Wi-Fi 6
- Responsible for migration of ASA firewall to PaloAlto
- Lead P1/P2 call and provide technical assistance
- Design develops monitoring platform like Netbrian, NNMI, Prime, Appresponse
- Provided configuration recommendations and assistance in customer deployment
- Maintained stable operation of multiple clients' computer networks
- Mitigated risk by analyzing complex computer systems to assess vulnerabilities.
Lead Engineer
Wipro Technologies
Fort Worth
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Lead the team of network engineer responsible for providing global network support in LAN, WLAN, and security area
- Responsible for setting up the proactive monitoring of network
- Periodically monitors, reviews and reports performance
- Responsible for ensuring full lifecycle support staff is trained and adheres to the Novartis Wipro Technologies
- Provided configuration recommendations and assistance in customer deployment
- Maintained stable operation of multiple site networks
- Mitigated risk by analyzing complex computer systems to assess vulnerabilities.
Lead Engineer
Wipro Technologies
Lake Forest
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Provides high-level enterprise network support for more than 200+ site across the globe
- Ensures that the network is running at optimum speed and efficiency through monitoring and optimization
- Plans, coordinates, designs, tests, and implements technical solutions for multiple concurrent projects, either individually or as a member of a project team
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets
- Delivered public presentations to provide plans and updates on projects
- Boosted network, system and data availability and integrity through preventive maintenance and upgrades
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
Network Engineer – Lead
Wipro technologies, British telecom
Pune
11.2006 - 02.2012
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Manage team comprising of 30 team members which is responsible for delivering MPLS service across US and European region
- Working on the British Telecom-MPLS network designed for converged IT services
- Provisioning the Base and Final Configurations that include Base, LAN, QOS and Routing Protocols for the Clients of BT for disparate geographies.
Network Engineer
Tata Consultancy
Mumbai
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Provided network support services for devices in LAN and WAN area
- Provided detailed network diagrams and procedural guidelines
- Project designing of new process and providing solution for different area like Configuration Management, Fault Management, Performance Management
- Commissioning and designing of IPLC and configure LSP on Juniper M5 and M20 Series Router for MPLS network.
Network Engineer
WNS
Mumbai
03.2004 - 04.2005
- Commissioning and designing of IPLC and configure LSP on Juniper M5 and M20 Series Router for MPLS network
- Managing and configuring end-to-end Nortel 7480 connectivity through MPLS network for voice (E1/E3, PRI)
- Implementation of VPN connectivity on Juniper Netscreen firewall for web-based customer of WNS
- Configuration of s2S VPN using Juniper Net screen
- Configuration of new PVC for traffic management.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Computer Science
VJTI
Mumbai, IndiaSkills
- Cisco ACI and Nexus
- Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
- Switching technologies (VLAN, Spanning Tree)
- Wireless networking (WiFi 6)
- Palo Alto and Panorama
- LAN and WAN management
- MPLS and SD-WAN expertise
- Network automation (Python, Ansible)
- AWS services
- Network monitoring tools (DNAC, NetBrain, NNMI, Prime)
Timeline
Network Engineer L3
Wipro Technologies, Novartis AG
01.2024 - Current
Network Enginner L3
Wipro Technologies, Novartis AG
06.2018 - 01.2024
Lead Engineer
Wipro Technologies
01.2015 - 05.2018
Lead Engineer
Wipro Technologies
03.2012 - 12.2014
Network Engineer – Lead
Wipro technologies, British telecom
11.2006 - 02.2012
Network Engineer
Tata Consultancy
05.2005 - 05.2006
Network Engineer
WNS
03.2004 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Computer Science
VJTI
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