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Ravi Pande

Seattle,United States

Summary

Network Engineer with over 9 years of experience in data center network design, deployment, operations, automation and new device/product qualification for 1 gig switch. Expertise includes routing, switching, and troubleshooting, with a proven ability to enhance network efficiency and reliability. A strong background in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful network initiatives, coupled with a commitment to mentoring junior engineers. Skilled in automating processes to significantly reduce operational load and improve device configuration deployment. Eager to leverage extensive technical knowledge and innovative solutions in a challenging network engineering role.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Network Development Engineer

Amazon Web Services(AWS)
Seattle
02.2017 - Current
  • Piloted and integrated new 1-gig switch into DC network, collaborating with supply chain and Network OS teams for onboarding.
  • Designed True Out of Band network for uninterrupted DC access during isolation events.
  • Migrated L2 console network to L3, enhancing monitoring, troubleshooting, and security protocols.
  • Automated manual deployment processes, reducing deployment time by 40 hours per DC across 20+ new DCs.
  • Mentored junior engineers and improved onboarding processes for Network engineers, conducting over 50 interviews.

Network Operation Engineer

Yahoo(Collabera)
Buffalo
12.2016 - 02.2017
  • Monitored and troubleshot Yahoo’s network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with data center engineers, network architecture teams, and vendors to resolve complex network issues.
  • Configured and maintained network devices, leveraging expertise in various networking protocols.
  • Implemented network performance improvements through proactive monitoring and analysis.

Technical Support Engineer Intern

Mukesoft
Mumbai
01.2013 - 08.2013
  • Provided technical support for driver maintenance, software installation, and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • Guided clients in problem identification, researched solutions, and ensured accurate issue recording and closure.
  • Monitored, tested, and resolved hardware and software issues related to LAN-based applications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address network challenges and improve system efficiency.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunications

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

Skills

  • Routing (OSPF, BGP)
  • Wireshark
  • Python Network Automation
  • TROUBLESHOOTING
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Gns3
  • Linux

Timeline

Network Development Engineer

Amazon Web Services(AWS)
02.2017 - Current

Network Operation Engineer

Yahoo(Collabera)
12.2016 - 02.2017

Technical Support Engineer Intern

Mukesoft
01.2013 - 08.2013

Master of Science - Computer Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunications

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI