Akash Pawaiya

Experience

1. Senior Network Engineer Ii

   Cisco

   Apr 2023 — Present · Thane, IN

   Collaborate with clients or internal teams to understand network requirements and objectives. Design network architectures and solutions using Cisco NCS 560 routers, considering factors like scalability, redundancy and performance. Implement and configure NCS 560 routers based on the design, ensuring optimal operation and integration with existing infrastructure. Configure routing protocols such as ISIS, BGP on the NCS 560 routers to ensure efficient data forwarding. Implement switching features like VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and EtherChannel to facilitate network segmentation and high availability. Configure access control lists (ACLs) and other security features on the NCS 560 routers to protect the network from unauthorized access and potential threats. Set up QoS policies on the NCS 560 routers to prioritize specific types of network traffic, ensuring optimalperformance for critical applications and services. Implement mechanisms like High Availability (HA) protocols and techniques to ensure network uptime and minimize downtime due to hardware or software failures. Utilize monitoring tools to proactively monitor the performance of NCS 560 routers and identify potential issues. Troubleshoot complex network problems, analyzing logs, traffic patterns, and other data to determine root causes.

Education

• Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

  2006 — 2010