Bhanu Prakash

Experience

1. Sr Network Engineer

   TIAA

   Jan 2022 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   I have extensive hands-on experience across various facets of network and security infrastructure:# Proficient with all software blades of Check Point Firewall, providing 24x7 on-call support.# Skilled in designing and consolidating data centers with Cisco 6500, Nexus 2K, 5K, and 7K infrastructure.# Experienced in configuring Palo Alto Networks Firewall models and Panorama for large-scale deployments.# Successfully migrated from Check Point to Cisco ASA 5580 firewalls in failover configuration.# Implemented F5 load balancers for application-level redundancy and optimized BGP network for multi-homed redundancy.# Managed enterprise outages and escalated high-priority technical issues, ensuring effective resolution.# Expertise in LAN/WAN development, IP address planning, and Riverbed WAN optimization.# Proficient in Checkpoint to Cisco ASA VPN rule conversion and PIX to ASA migration.# Implemented Cisco ASA security solutions, including Site-to-Site VPNs and VLAN configurations.# Managed TACACS server for VPN and network device authentication.# Hands-on experience with MPLS, OSPF, and traffic engineering.# Automated network deployments across global data centers supporting AWS.# Designed Software-Defined Data Center environments with VMware, VCenter, NSX, and Cisco ACI.# Configured VLANs on Cisco Routers and Switches, and adept with Microsoft VISIO/Office for technical documentation.# Knowledgeable in wireless technologies (802.11 a/b/g/n) and SDN implementations using Cumulus Linux.# Coordinated support efforts with Tier 1, 2, and 3 engineers at HPE and AT & T.# Configured Cisco IOS XR Routing Protocol Language (RPL) for optimal route map configurations.Environment: Nexus 2k/5k/7k, Cisco 6500/7500/7200 Routers, Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches, Juniper SRX100, Fortinet Next Generation Fire Walls, LAN, WAN, OSPF, RIP, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, VPN, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, AWS, TCL, Riverbed,

Education

• Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Trine University

  Master's degree