A. Sai Laxman Reddy
Senior Network Engineer @Samsung SDS
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Network Engineer @Samsung SDS
Austin, TX, US
Project:Enterprise Security & Hybrid Cloud Network Modernization- Designed and supported enterprise and hybrid‑cloud (Azure) networks using Cisco routing, switching, and security platforms- Managed Palo Alto, Check Point, ASA, and FTD firewalls; optimized rules, resolved incidents, and improved security posture- Automated configuration workflows using Python to reduce manual effort and improve operational consistency- Improved wireless performance by configuring and managing Cisco WLCs, APs, and RF tuning- Engineered MPLS traffic paths using ERO and optimized inter‑site connectivity with BGP, MPLS, and IPsec- Configured F5 LTM/AFM (VIPs, pools, SSL profiles) and resolved SSL offloading and load‑balancing issues- Implemented Site‑to‑Site and Remote Access VPNs; deployed Cisco ISE for 802.1X, guest access, and TrustSec- Managed high‑availability firewalls (ASA/FTD Active‑Standby) and performed weekly configuration backups- Conducted security assessments using Nipper and enforced cloud security policies across AWS and Azure- Participated in Cisco ACI SDN POC to automate workflows and enhance data‑center visibility- Provided 24×7 on‑call support, resolving high‑priority incidents through ServiceNow.
EDUCATION
Osmania University
Bachelor's degree, Computers(BCOM)
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master's degree, Information Technology
ABOUT A. SAI LAXMAN REDDY
Senior Network Engineer (CCNA, CCNP) with 9 years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise, data‑center, WAN, and hybrid cloud (Azure/AWS) networks in 24×7 environments. Strong expertise in Cisco routing/switching (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR/ASR), Arista EOS, Juniper EX/MX/SRX, and Aruba campus/wireless platforms. Skilled in enterprise security with Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco ASA/FTD, and FortiGate, delivering secure segmentation and policy compliance.Deep knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS‑IS, MPLS, VXLAN/EVPN, and Leaf‑Spine architectures. Hands‑on experience with VPN/WAN technologies (IPsec, GRE, DMVPN, MPLS) and advanced load balancing using F5 BIG‑IP (LTM/GTM/AFM), SSL offloading, and traffic optimization. Strong background in wireless, 802.1X, Cisco ISE/ClearPass, and secure access controlProficient in network monitoring, performance tuning, and incident response using SolarWinds, Wireshark, Cisco Prime, SNMP, and ServiceNow. Automation‑focused engineer with Python, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs, and CI/CD workflows. Experienced in DNS, DHCP, PXE, TFTP, NTP, PAM, Infoblox IPAM, documentation, and change management for resilient, audit‑ready operations.
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