Experienced Network Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in setting up, diagnosing, and enhancing network systems. Proficient in troubleshooting intricate network problems and improving functionality using solid knowledge of Cisco technologies, VLANs, STP, OSPF, and managing firewalls like Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Fortinet. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, implementing ITIL practices, and leveraging SolarWinds, Nagios, and Wireshark tools for proactive network control. Demonstrated expertise in resolving issues related to DNS, TCP/IP, SMTP, and SNMP while maintaining a strong grasp of the OSI model.