Kumar Manoj

About Kumar Manoj

Senior Network Engineer with 13+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing large-scale enterprise network environments. Specialized in network virtualization, VMware/vSphere, and Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM)/KVM, with hands-on expertise in deploying and optimizing virtualized and cloud-based network infrastructures. Proficient in Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, Client Connector, ZDX), Check Point firewall administration, and secure connectivity solutions including VPNs and zero-trust architectures. Experienced in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and hybrid cloud networking, with strong skills in monitoring, performance optimization, and traffic visualization across datacenter and cloud environments. Adept at implementing network segmentation, security controls, and compliance standards, and coordinating upgrades, migrations, and incident resolution using ServiceNow and other ITSM tools. Recognized for delivering highly available, scalable, and secure network services while collaborating effectively with Security, Cloud, and IT operations teams.

Experience

1. Network Architect

   American Express

   Apr 2023 — Present · NY, US

   Performed detailed network capacity planning and utilization analysis across large enterprise environments using Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms, leveraging network flow analysis tools to support current demand and future growth.• Developed comprehensive Cisco-focused technical specifications and network documentation, including detailed topology diagrams, logical/physical designs, and implementation plans for network enhancements and infrastructure upgrades.• Assisted in the execution of planned Cisco network deployments and upgrades, including Catalyst switching, Nexus data center fabrics, VPN, and firewall implementations, following established change management processes.• Managed and maintained Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM) environments, orchestrating KVM-based virtual machines for critical enterprise workloads.• Designed and maintained VMware-based virtual infrastructure to support network visualization tools, enabling real-time visibility into traffic flows and security events.• Deployed and managed enterprise workloads on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), ensuring high availability and secure connectivity for critical applications.• Coordinated closely with network, security, and infrastructure teams to implement Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and security configuration changes across enterprise environments.• Utilized vSphere networking components (vSwitches, Distributed Switches, port groups) to visualize VM-to-VM and VM-to-network communication flows.• Designed and implemented network virtualization solutions to abstract physical network resources, enabling flexible workload placement and improved resource utilization.• Participated in ServiceNow and Remedy incident, problem, and service request resolution related to Cisco routing, switching, VPN, firewall, and wireless technologies, ensuring timely and accurate resolution

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

  Bachelor of Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Board of intermediate

  High secondary, 12 th maths,physics and chemistry

• St Anns High School (SSC)

  10th, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

• St. Francis College

  Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management