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Snigdha Kumari

Snohomish,WA

Summary

Results-driven Network Engineer with 11 years of expertise deploying and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure. Dedicated technology professional with strong track record of accurately conducting system repairs and troubleshooting. Offering exemplary planning, project management and communication talents. Deliver related Network Engineering services associated with the planning, deployment, installation and management of data center networks. Experience in the setup of ACL's, OSPF, EIGRP and BGP installation. Hands on experience with Configuring VLAN setup on Various Cisco and Arista Routers and Switches. Hands on experience with configuration of Mac and Ubuntu OS hosts and mobile devices.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network System Engineer

Amazon
Seattle, Washington
07.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for Managing Kindle Automation Lab operations, encompassing various responsibilities
  • Spearheaded the configuration and maintenance of Ubuntu and macOS hosts, ensuring seamless compatibility with testing frameworks
  • Setup and calibration of iOS, E Ink, and Android devices, resulting in comprehensive and accurate testing
  • Developed automation scripts using Ansible on Linux systems to monitor lab devices, optimizing operational efficiency and minimizing disruptions
  • Strategically managed device procurement, ordering, and maintaining inventory
  • Effectively collaborated with QA teams to identify testing requirements, implement automation strategies, and enhance testing processes
  • Demonstrated expertise in Android debugging, shell scripting, and adb command line usage for troubleshooting and process improvement
  • Actively participated in cross-functional meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and opportunities for refinement.

Network Engineer II

Microsoft
Redmond, Washington
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for the Configuration of Arista (7010 and 7050) and Cisco Routers (6000,2500,3000,2600 ) using RIP, IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
  • Creation and modification of configurations for Cisco or Arista switches and routers based on customer requirements such as IP scopes, VLAN creations, IP helpers, and port changes
  • DHCP IP scope management of reserving IP addresses or creating IP address exclusions within the scope based on customer requirements
  • Ran queries showing current IP scope utilization
  • Ran reports on network devices showing current connections and VLANs configured
  • Creation of Visio diagrams showing the network topology of devices in a lab
  • Responsible for the network monitoring of all routers and switches across the infrastructure
  • Deployment of Arista and Cisco Routers and Switches based on customer requirements
  • Adhere to SLAs by responding, resolving or escalating issue in a timely manner
  • Support environment through Men and Mice tool
  • Coordinate changes with teams and external resources(DNS Record Requests, Subnet creations).

Network Engineer

Verizon
Temple Terrace, PA
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Primary Responsibility include performing move changes to network following standard ITIL ticketing process.
  • Troubleshoot WAN infrastructure running OSPF as a core routing .
    Troubleshoot of TCP/IP problems and connectivity issue in multi-protocol Ethernet environment.
  • Configuration of standard,Extended ,Named Access List to allow users all over the company to access dierent applications and Blocking others.
  • Managed, tracked and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
  • Used Nokia 7750 Service Router (SR) portfolio to yield performance, scale and versatility for the full array of IP edge and core applications.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
    Technology / Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, DN, IPSec/SSL VPN.
    Monitoring and Managing Network Devices Such as (Router, Switch, Bluecoat packet shaper, ASA).
  • Very Good Knowledge of routing and switching protocols e.g. BGP, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, VTP, STP, HSRP etc. Configuration of routing and switching equipment (Router, Switch, ASA).
  • Remote support of on-site engineers and end users/customers during installation.
  • Used Ciena Router to unify IPs.
  • Remote troubleshooting and fault finding if issues occur upon initial installation.
  • Used IXIA to prevent network attacks.
  • Capacity management and audit of IP addressing and hosted devices within data centers.
  • Worked on issues related to Routing, Switching and Layer 2 security in VLANs, MAC binding, Port security, Tunnel setup, new LAN setup, etc.
  • Establishing networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
  • The design and implementation of new solutions and improving resilience of the current environment.

Network Engineer

AT&T
Bengaluru, Karnataka
09.2011 - 10.2015
  • Managed, tracked and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes
  • Demonstrated strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Technology / Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, IPSec/SSL VPN
  • Monitoring and Managing Network Devices Such as (Router, Switch, Bluecoat packet shaper, ASA)
  • Very Good Knowledge of routing and switching protocols e.g
  • BGP, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, VTP, STP, HSRP etc
  • Configuration of routing and switching equipment (Router, Switch, ASA)
  • Remote support of on-site engineers and end users/customers during installation
  • Remote troubleshooting and fault finding if issues occur upon initial installation
  • Capacity management and audit of IP addressing and hosted devices within data centers
  • Worked on issues related to Routing, Switching and Layer 2 security in VLANs, MAC binding, Port security, Tunnel setup, new LAN setup, etc
  • Establishing networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards
  • The design and implementation of new solutions and improving resilience of the current environment
  • Maximizing network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network architects on network optimization
  • Undertaking data network fault investigations in local and wide area environments, using information from multiple sources
  • Securing network system by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access
  • The support and administration of firewall environments in line with IT security policy
  • Responsible for implementing, maintaining, supporting, developing and, in some cases designing communication networks within an organization or between organizations
  • VPN connectivity issues, Slowness, disconnection, Routing, Switching, unable to connect etc
  • RCA, Log Analysis, Problem determination, Incident management and Implementation for all the clients
  • Troubleshoot VPN connectivity issues like S2S, C2S, and SSL, Switching, Routing problem etc
  • As per client network setup
  • Use of Bluecoat packet shaper device to allocate fixed bandwidth for different project as per client usage and to achieve better network efficiency
  • Documenting network changes and updating diagrams accordingly
  • Worked on UD and BMC Remedy ticketing system to address customers network related issues
  • Cisco ASA 8.x - Failover, Routed Firewall, packet capturing, Routing, Switching etc.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics Technology

Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering
04.2011

Skills

  • BGP/OSPF/EIGRP Routing Protocol
  • Change Management
  • Men and Mice tools
  • IP address structure
  • VLAN aggregation
  • Nokia 7750 Service Router
  • Ansible
  • E-Ink Device Calibration
  • Ciena
  • ARISTA & CISCO Routers and Switches
  • Port security
  • Subnetting expertise
  • IXIA
  • Firewall management tools
  • SNMP monitoring
  • Linux
  • Shell Scripts

Certification

  • CCNA
  • CCNP

Timeline

Network System Engineer

Amazon
07.2022 - Current

Network Engineer II

Microsoft
07.2021 - 06.2022

Network Engineer

Verizon
04.2019 - 06.2021

Network Engineer

AT&T
09.2011 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics Technology

Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering
Snigdha Kumari