Dhaval Chotalia

About Dhaval Chotalia

As a Network Development Engineer II at Amazon Web Services (AWS) with over eight years of combined experience in network deployment and large-scale infrastructure projects, I focus on designing, scaling, and optimizing data center and network platforms. My work encompasses network topology design, L3/L2 protocol configurations, and efficient data center routing using BGP and OSPF. With proficiency in Python programming and expertise in large-scale deployments, I contribute to streamlining operations through automation. My efforts emphasize operational efficiency and reliability. I hold CCNP and CCNA certifications, showcasing my commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement in the field of network engineering.Core Strengths:Network and Infrastructure Engineer with strong experience designing, building, and optimizing large-scale data center and network platforms.Skilled in Python-based automation to improve reliability, reduce human error, and accelerate delivery.Proven track record leading SEV investigations, driving long-term corrective actions, and providing technical leadership across cross-functional teams.Strong background in complex incident management, network automation for operational and deployment efficiency, and technical leadership across cross-functional infrastructure teams.Deep expertise in routing, switching,VXLAN, EVPN, and hybrid cloud connectivity across large-scale network environments.Mentored engineers and interns through design reviews, code reviews, and operational best practices, improving team execution and technical depth.Deep expertise in wireless technologies with proven experience designing large-scale enterprise wireless solutions for major customers, developing comprehensive test plans, and conducting rigorous software validation in lab environments.

Experience

1. Network Development Engineer Ii

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Apr 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Designed and implemented end-to-end deployment and scaling procedures for large-scale datacenters, enhancing operational efficiency. • Developed automation frameworks using Python and Jinja templates, significantly reducing configuration errors and improving deployment consistency.• Proficient in leveraging advanced AI tools to enhance ticket resolution through intelligent solution recommendations, comprehensive knowledge base searches, and proactive stakeholder engagement• Designed and implemented BGP traffic engineering solutions utilizing advanced path manipulation techniques including local-preference, Multi-Exit Discriminator (MED), AS-path prepending, BGP communities, and Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP) routing for optimized traffic flow• Led SEV-1/SEV-2 incident response efforts, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term corrective actions• Accelerated datacenter scale-out by integrating 12.8T networking gear into Amazon’s capacity turn-up tooling, enabling faster deployment of high-bandwidth infrastructure across global HPC sites.• Architected and implemented end-to-end automated deployment solutions with comprehensive pre-flight validation, post-deployment verification, and intelligent auto-rollback capabilities, enabling zero-touch operations and self-service deployment workflows• Contributed to talent acquisition by conducting extensive technical interviews and participating in pre-brief and debrief sessions to identify and hire top-tier candidates• Managed and owned 100+ concurrent scaling projects simultaneously, leveraging deep technical expertise and exceptional communication skills to coordinate across dependent teams, technical program managers, and data center technicians

Education

• C. K. PITHAWALA COLLEGE OF ENGG. & TECH., SURAT, INDIA

  Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communication Engineering

  2009 — 2013

• Fairleigh Dickinson University

  Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2014 — 2016