Ayesha Fathima

Senior Network Engineer @AMD

US

Configured Cisco Nexus switches (3k, 5k, 7k) with VPC, VDC, and FCoE setups for data center environments.Implemented Cisco 6500 VSS (Virtual Switching System) in the Data Center Distribution layer.Managed VPN systems utilizing Cisco ISR 800, and ASR routers.Implemented Quality of Service (QoS) with shaping, policing, and priority queuing to optimize network performance.Proficient in Python scripting for automation and participated in the Cisco DNA Voucher Operations Program.Deployed, configured, and managed Cisco DNA Center, ISE, NGFW, Prime, ESA, WSA, VPN, and CWS solutions.Conducted firewall policy reviews, audits, and cleanup using Tufin and Splunk for enhanced security.Managed and maintained cloud environments, ensuring optimal uptime and performance through proactive monitoring and automation.Upgraded Palo Alto firewalls, configured DMZ, PAT, SSL encryption, and App-IDs; migrated from Cisco PIX/ASA. Troubleshot Palo Alto firewalls and configured BGP on Nexus, Juniper, and Cisco ASR routers.Led the migration of systems from Cisco’s legacy data centers to new ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) leaf and spine fabric path data centers.Assessed customer requirements for wireless networks, explaining how Cisco Meraki integrates with existing infrastructure and addresses future needs.