Prasad K

About Prasad K

Have around 8 years of professional experience in Network engineering, performing…

Experience

1. Network Engineer

   Microsoft

   Apr 2020 — Present

   Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4. Configured IP access filter policies. • Create and test Cisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls, and MPLS switching for stable VPNs. • Implementing traffic engineering on top of an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network using Frame Relay and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF). • Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6500, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN. • Working on Cisco switches (6509, 6513, and 4510) for LAN requirements that include managing VLANs, Port Security and troubleshooting LAN issues. • Work with Cisco product teams and SVS Lab to refine UCCE roadmap for smoother resolution of security vulnerabilities. • Analyze the current network structure and submit detailed reports to IT leadership on how to make the network more efficient • Ensure proactive monitoring for all network devices. • Successfully put in Palo Alto PA 5520 firewalls to protect information Center and provided L3 support for routers/switches/firewalls. • Design and manage partner connectivity solutions (i.e. VPN) to enable studio collaboration. • Management of roughly 800 nodes through Solar Winds Orion network performance monitor • Performed LAN operations and troubleshooting which involves working on VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, Trunking, STP, RSTP, port aggregation & link negotiation. • Engage in regular network troubleshooting activities and resolve network connectivity issues. • Develop methods and tools to be used to test and implement new LAN/WAN equipment • Work closely with IT leads to determine future network needs and plan for network changes. • Implement Zone primarily based Firewalling and Security Rules on the Palo Alto Firewall Exposure to wild hearth feature of Palo Alto.