Abhilash Kamtam
Network Engineer @Arlington County Government
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WORK HISTORY
Network Engineer @Arlington County Government
Arlington, VA, US
Engineered and deployed a Meraki SD-WAN solution across county-wide WAN sites, achieving a 35% increase in network performance and monitoring efficiency for these locations.• Optimized and resolved sub-optimal routing in OSPF and BGP on the MPLS core layer, leveraging route-maps and prefix lists to significantly enhance network performance and stability.• Orchestrated the automation of out-of-band (OOB) configuration deployment for a distribution switch refresh project using Ansible, achieving a 95% reduction in manual errors and standardizing configuration templates for distribution switches.• Configured and optimized firewall policies on Palo-Alto’s PA-5400 Series, regulating network traffic, enhancing security and performance by 40%.• Implemented IPSEC VPN design, connection protocols, tunnel configuration, encryption, and integrity protocols, ensuring secure communication channels and compliance with security standards for partner networks.• Actively involved in cloud networking for Azure, optimizing load distribution and resource utilization for high availability and cost-effectiveness.
EDUCATION
University of Maryland
Master of Engineering - MEng
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Post-Graduate Diploma
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
ABOUT ABHILASH KAMTAM
Dynamic Cybersecurity Professional | Network and Security Engineer | CCNA | CCSA | AWS Certified SysOps Administrator With an M.Eng in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland and over five years of hands-on experience in network and security engineering, I bring a proven track record of deploying robust security measures and optimizing network infrastructures. From spearheading automation initiatives to implementing cutting-edge firewall technologies, such as Checkpoint, and Palo Alto, I thrive on delivering innovative solutions that exceed expectations. At Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute - University of Maryland, I led the design and installation of Cisco switches and routers, optimized routing protocols, and orchestrated comprehensive security measures, ensuring seamless network functionality with minimal disruptions. With certifications in CCNA, AWS SysOps Administrator and Check Point Security Administration, I am poised to tackle complex challenges and drive transformative change in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Let\'s connect and explore opportunities to secure and innovate in the digital realm.
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