Naveen Kumar Doddi

About Naveen Kumar Doddi

ABOUT ME:I design, configure, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructures, leveraging several years of experience as a seasoned Network Engineer. My expertise spans across various domains of networking, including Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), routers, switches, and firewall networks. Specializing in 802.1x, MAB authentication, RADIUS, and TACACS,WHAT AM I KNOWN FOR:I am known for my deep proficiency in managing and securing network environments, with a focus on products like Cisco ISE, F5 BigIP, Cisco ASA, and Palo Alto firewalls. I excel in 802.1x, MAB authentication, RADIUS, and TACACS, ensuring seamless and secure network authentication. My expertise includes monitoring and mitigating threats using tools like Elastic, Splunk, Wireshark, and SolarWinds. In addition, I have a strong background in network automation using Python and Java, driving efficiency and scalability. My skills with F5 BigIP load balancing and AWS cloud solutions further enhance the reliability and performance of network infrastructures.WHO I WORK WITH:I collaborate daily with cross-functional teams, including Network Security Engineers, DevOps teams, Developers, Product Managers, and System Administrators. Together, we ensure seamless network operations, optimized performance, and integrated security at every stage.WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: • Automation Pioneer: Developed an AI-powered system for automating network operations, from troubleshooting to remediative scripts and device management via REST API. This system, built with ReactJS and Python (Flask). • DevOps Expertise: I have extensive experience in DevOps engineering, ensuring security is embedded into each phase of the CI/CD pipeline. I specialize in compliance checks using Rapid7 and DevOps tools, driving both performance and security. • Cloud Proficiency: My expertise in AWS and cloud-based infrastructure allows me to design scalable solutions, automate workflows, and optimize cloud operations for various business needs.Specialties: • Network Engineering & Security: Cisco ISE, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Firewalls, 802.1x, RADIUS, TACACS, Elastic, Splunk, Wireshark, SolarWinds, Rapid7 • Network Automation & DevOps: Python, Java, Ansible, F5 BigIP (LTM/GTM), AWS (EC2, S3), DevOps Tools (Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins), CI/CD Pipelines • Cloud & Infrastructure Management: AWS, Cloud Infrastructure Architecture, Automation with AWS Lambda, Serverless Architecture • AI & Automation: AI-driven networking automation systems built with ReactJS and Python (Flask)

Experience

1. Network Security Engineer

   Statefarm Insurance

   May 2019 — Present

   Seasoned Network Security Engineer with extensive experience in infrastructure engineering and architecture, focusing on network security and automation. Proficient in vendor tools such as F5, NAC (ISE), AWS, Akamai, and firewalls- Proven expertise in Python scripting for network automation over the past 6 years, including the development of an AI-driven system that autonomously troubleshoots network issues and executes remediative scripts using ReactJS and Python- Hands-on experience with NAC products like Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), with deep knowledge in 802.1x, wired and wireless configurations, enhancing network access control and security- Proficient in configuring and managing F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM) for corporate applications, ensuring high availability and optimized load balancing through automation with Ansible and Python- Skilled in network monitoring tools such as Zabbix using SNMP and SolarWinds, coupled with proficiency in other management tools like SPLUNK and Wireshark. Leveraged AWS Lambda for serverless automation, enhancing cloud-based application performance- Comprehensive understanding of vulnerability scanning activities, offering technical support for scanning issues with Divvy and Stealthwatch, while configuring and optimizing Palo Alto Firewalls for cloud resources with a focus on policy enforcement and threat mitigation- Functional experience with Akamai to detect and identify potential threats in real-time, integrated with deep knowledge of network security firewall products like Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and Cisco ASA- Adopting a DevOps mindset, instrumental in creating automation and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, and Jenkins, aligning with the requirement of 2+ years\' experience in building network automation pipelines- Strong background in cloud AWS and on-premises infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and optimized performance across hybrid environments.

Education

• Southeast Missouri State University

  Master's degree, Technology management

  2016 — 2017