Prashanth Kannan

Senior Consultant 2 - Connectivity Network Engineer @Capgemini Engineering

Mississauga, ON, CA

Deployed at one of Canada’s largest retail giants, managing enterprise‑level network infrastructure across 2,200+ stores, 3 data centers, and 40+ distribution centers nationwide. The role includes strategic implementation, configuration, and coordination of secure, scalable networking solutions.Key Responsibilities1. Conducted end‑to‑end network audits to assess performance, security, and compliance.2. Migrated the enterprise SD‑WAN solution from Cisco Viptela to Cisco Meraki, streamlining management and improving operational efficiency.3. Managed and optimized Cisco ACI for data center policy automation and network segmentation.4. Administered Cisco Meraki for cloud‑managed branch network operations.5. Performed advanced configuration and change management across MPLS, IPVPN, and ISN infrastructures.6. Designed and implemented Azure networking components—including vNets, vRouters, VMX appliances, and Azure Firewall—for secure hybrid connectivity.7. Added and configured Azure Firewall rules, created UDRs, managed NSGs, ASGs. Updated Visio network diagrams to reflect infrastructure changes and maintain documentation for all stakeholders.9. Coordinated with client-side teams and technical stakeholders to align network solutions with business objectives and deliver high-performance operations.