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Rajesh Reddy Palaparthi

Lathrop

Summary

Network Engineer with over 11 years of experience specializing in the design, deploy, and management of high-performance data centers. Deep expertise in routing, switching, and troubleshooting complex network issues. Proficient in designing and implementing robust data center networks using core routers, switches, and security devices from vendors such as Juniper, Arista, and Palo Alto Networks. Skilled in IP routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, and MP-BGP, as well as advanced data center technologies like VXLAN, EVPN-VXLAN, and MC-LAG. Demonstrated success in leading data center build projects, ensuring scalability, high availability, and reliability for AI, HPC, and enterprise workloads. Adept at project management, developing automation initiatives, and aligning network strategies with corporate objectives. Proven track record in delivering on-site network management, troubleshooting, and support services, with a strong aptitude for resolving client challenges through innovative solutions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Network Engineer

Tesla Inc
03.2021 - Current
  • Data Center Design and Maintenance: Spearhead the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of new and existing data centers, with a focus on scalability and efficiency. Spent countless hours meticulously planning and building data centers to support cutting-edge AI and Autopilot workloads, ensuring robust infrastructure for mission-critical operations.
  • Global Network Design and Management: Architect and manage mid- to large-scale networks in a global environment, ensuring seamless connectivity across geographically distributed sites. Optimize network topologies to handle high-throughput, low-latency requirements for AI training and inference.
  • Specialized Data Center Deployments: Lead the deployment of diverse data center types, including Dojo, ECU, GPU, and HPC environments, tailored for Tesla's Autopilot and AI training initiatives. Ensure compatibility and performance optimization for specialized hardware and software stacks.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and application teams, to align on design goals and drive innovative infrastructure initiatives. Foster collaboration to support Tesla’s key application teams in achieving rapid growth and scalability.
  • High Availability and Reliability: Design and implement network architectures that guarantee high availability and reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring uninterrupted service for critical AI and Autopilot workloads.
  • Requirements Analysis and Solution Design: Gather and analyze networking requirements from stakeholders, propose tailored solutions, and develop actionable plans to meet business and technical needs. Translate complex requirements into scalable, cost-effective network designs.
  • Network Monitoring and Metrics: Monitor, analyze, and report key performance metrics for network services, leveraging advanced tools to ensure optimal performance. Proactively identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to maintain service excellence.
  • Automation Development: Develop and implement automation methods to streamline the rapid deployment, configuration, and updating of network equipment. Utilize scripting and orchestration tools to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual overhead.
  • Network Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level assistance in diagnosing and resolving complex network issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Lead root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
  • Product Proof-of-Concept (POC) Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations of new networking products and technologies through POCs, assessing their suitability for Tesla’s infrastructure. Provide detailed recommendations based on performance, scalability, and cost considerations.
  • Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Maintain a comprehensive network knowledge base and operational "Run-Book" to document configurations, processes, and best practices. Ensure clear, accessible documentation to support team collaboration and operational continuity.

IT Network Engineer 4

Juniper Networks Inc
11.2014 - 03.2021
  • VXLAN/EVPN: Designed and deployed EVPN/VXLAN solution for Juniper Core Datacenter in support of Extending L2 Network and vMotion between Regional/Global Datacenters.
  • Fusion Enterprise/Datacenter: Designed and deployed HQ Core Layer and Distributing Layers with JunOS Fusion Enterprise technology using EX9204 as aggregation device and EX4300 as satellite devices.
  • MIST Wireless: Led the Global Wireless deployment project for Juniper Networks.
  • Amazon Cloud Systems (AWS): Designed and Built the Amazon Cloud system (AWS) for Juniper Network Public Cloud systems by creating Different VPC's in US-West-2, US-East-1, AP-East-1 regions using both Direct Connect and IPsec tunnel.
  • Contrail Healthbot: Developed Contrail Healthbot solution for Telemetry monitoring of EVPN/VXLAN DC fabrics and Juniper POPs.
  • SD-WAN: Working on the Juniper SD-WAN project using CSO (Contrail Service Orchestration) on moving all the remote offices and Tier - 2 and Tier - 3 sites.
  • Experience and involved in Python Scripting along with Ansible and Gitlab as a part of Network Automation.
  • GigamonHC2: Worked on Gigamon HC2 project on replacing the Gigamon2404 with GigamonHC2 on worldwide Core Point of Presence Datacenters of Juniper.
  • SDN: Implemented Software defined networking on IP/MPLS View and North Star Controller.
  • Designed and Replaced the Network for North American regional Tier 2 sites.
  • Experience in Building Ansible(Enterprise) Network Management tool on Docker.

Education

Master's - Computer Science

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
05.2015

Skills

Networking hardware
  • Different types of Arista, Juniper, and Cisco platforms: 40G, 100G, 400G, and 800G for ultra-high-speed connectivity
  • Palo Alto Networks: PANs (next-generation firewalls) for advanced security and network protection
Networking protocols and technologies
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols
  • Data center technologies: VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) for network virtualization, and EVPN-VXLAN for advanced Layer 2/3 services over VXLAN
  • Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, and MP-BGP for robust and scalable routing in complex networks
Automation and tools
  • Programming and automation: proficiency in Python (scripting), Ansible (configuration management), Git (version control), and Terraform (infrastructure as code) for automating network deployment, configuration, and management

Websites

Timeline

Staff Network Engineer

Tesla Inc
03.2021 - Current

IT Network Engineer 4

Juniper Networks Inc
11.2014 - 03.2021

Master's - Computer Science

University of Central Missouri

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