Ashok Dwividi
IP/MPLS | Network Architect | BGP‑LU • BGP‑CT • SR‑MPLS | DNAC • SD‑WAN • ACI • EVPN‑VXLAN | Zero Trust & Firewall Architecture
- Role
- Sr Lead Infrastructure Architect at Kyndryl
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ashok Dwividi
Global Network Architect with 18+ years designing and leading large‑scale IP/MPLS, ISP backbone, enterprise networks, cloud interconnects, and Zero Trust security architectures across India, APAC, Middle East, and Europe. I specialize in building carrier‑grade MPLS cores, multi‑region enterprise WANs, SR‑MPLS and BGP‑CT engineered architectures, and cloud‑integrated fabrics that deliver ultra‑low latency, resiliency, and operational excellence.My strengths include L3VPN/L2VPN architecture, BGP‑LU for scalable inter‑AS transport, deterministic color‑based routing (BGP‑CT), high‑availability campus designs using DNAC + ISE, and advanced DC architectures leveraging EVPN‑VXLAN and Cisco ACI.I help organizations modernize their network, security, and cloud foundations through:IP/MPLS transformation for ISPs and large enterprisesSD‑WAN + Zero Trust adoptionCloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) with full redundancyFirewall policy lifecycle governance (Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco)Automation using Python, Ansible, and DNAC programmabilitySegmentation frameworks and compliance‑driven network controlsAcross my career I’ve availability architectures for mission‑critical environmentsSub‑10ms routing paths for mobility, fintech, and cloud‑native workloads40% OPEX savings through IP modernization and routing optimizationGlobal SD‑WAN rollouts, multi‑region cloud on‑ramps & enterprise device DNAC automation programs improving MTTR by 35%I bring a blend of service provider depth, enterprise scale, and cloud‑driven design, enabling me to architect networks that are future‑ready, secure, and resilient.Open to senior global opportunities: Principal / Director – Network Architecture Principal IP/MPLS Architect Global/Regional Network Architect (ISP/Cloud/Enterprise) SD‑WAN | Cloud Network | Zero Trust Architecture Leadership
Experience
Sr Lead Infrastructure Architect
Aug 2020 — Present · IN
Designed IP/MPLS + SD‑WAN for Noida International Airport → availability, 60% faster failover, regulatory segmentation.Architected <10 ms private 5G transport with SLA tiers for OT workloads (manufacturing/mining/campus).Led EVPN/VXLAN DC fabrics & multi‑cloud on‑ramps → 22% latency reduction; standardized services across DCs.Built telemetry + automation (Ansible/SNMP/streaming) → 35% faster RCA, lower MTTR/MTTD.Governed multi‑vendor delivery: Airtel Packet Core Cloud, Hindalco Private 5G, VIL Core Migration, DBS zCloud, Dubai Islamic Bank SDA/DNAC.Partnered with CIO/CTO/Security/DC/App leaders to ensure BFSI/telco/regulatory compliance.Designed MPLS/SR transport with BGP‑LU/BGP‑CT for deterministic multi‑region routing and predictable failover.Built EVPN‑VXLAN & ACI multi‑site fabrics (EPG/service graphs) for SP‑grade latency and tenant segmentation.Modernized NOC with DNAC assurance/telemetry, automated audits, KPI dashboards.
Education
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RIGHTS, NEW DELHI
PGD
University of Lucknow
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
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