Amit Kumar
Senior Manager, Network Services @SharkNinja
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager, Network Services @SharkNinja
Ottawa, ON, CA
Oversee an extensive global network infrastructure spanning 30 offices across nine countries. Ensure network availability of up to 99.99% for over employees. Act as the technical lead for network infrastructure at SharkNinja.Design and procure LAN and WAN infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and security. Proficient in deploying large-scale networks, such as Windows DHCP servers, remote access VPN (Cisco Secure Client), IPsec tunnels (SD-WAN, policy-based/route-based), DIA services, MPLS links, Azure Express Route, and other relevant technologies.Purchase, install and configure network appliances, including Cisco routers (ISR4451, Cat8300, switches (Catalyst 9500, 9300, 9200), wireless LAN controllers (5520, 9800), firewalls (ASA, FTDs, PaloAlto), servers (Cisco Identity Service Engine), and OOB management solutions (Opengear).Implement robust network security measures through zone-based and segmented best practices. Configure and manage load balancers and WAN optimization equipment. Utilize Cisco’s SDA solution (Cisco Catalyst Center) for network automation and assurance. Taking care of numerous network moitoring and management tools.
EDUCATION
Happy Model School
10+2, Non-Medical
Father Agnel Polytechnic
3 year Diploma, Electronics and Communication Engineering
ABOUT AMIT KUMAR
I am a Senior Network & Security Leader with 20+ years of experience architecting, implementing, and managing complex enterprise and hybrid cloud networks. I have a proven track record of designing resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructures, leading global teams, and driving technology strategies that align with business objectives.My expertise spans multi-vendor environments—including Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, F5, and Riverbed—covering network architecture, routing & switching, firewalls, SD-WAN, identity & access management, and network automation using Python and Ansible. I specialize in hybrid cloud connectivity, Zero Trust security models, and network optimization to ensure high availability and performance across international operations.I thrive at the intersection of technical depth and strategic leadership, mentoring teams, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and partnering with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust network solutions. I am passionate about building secure, efficient, and future-ready networks that empower organizations to achieve their goals.
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