Prashant Sarojakshan

About Prashant Sarojakshan

Cloud & Infrastructure Architect with 13+ years of experience designing and deploying large-scale telecom cloud platforms. Specialized in OpenStack, Kubernetes and Linux infrastructure with expertise in distributed systems, virtualization, automation and cloud networking.Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with a strong foundation in security best practices, incident response and vulnerability assessment. Proven ability to architect resilient solutions, lead cross-functional teams and deliver measurable results in high-availability environments.Passionate about cloud security, AI and deep learning research. I enjoy exploring how neural networks, distributed computing and automation intersect to deliver reliable, intelligent infrastructure. I regularly study emerging AI frameworks and experiment with novel architectures to improve system efficiency and fault tolerance.Key achievements:• Architected CNIS infrastructure for T-Mobile cENM, ensuring network resilience and security compliance.• Led the upgrade of AT & T’s Integrated Cloud platform from Icehouse to Newton, improving scalability across multiple regions.• Automated infrastructure diagnostics using OpenStack Ansible and custom scripts, reducing troubleshooting time by 40%.• Designed L3 fabric networks using Juniper and Extreme switches to support SDN and data-center virtualization.• Deployed and managed OpenStack services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Swift, Keystone, etc.) using Mirantis Fuel and Ansible playbooks.• Built and maintained highly available Linux servers and virtualization platforms (KVM, VMware), ensuring 24/7 service uptime.I thrive on solving complex technical problems and collaborating with peers to push the boundaries of what’s possible. If my experience and research interests resonate with you, feel free to connect or reach out for a discussion or recommendation.Beyond my current work, I\'m eager to expand my impact through authoring technical white papers, exploring patentable innovations, and engaging in conferences, webinars, and hackathons. I\'m always open to collaborating on research, speaking or volunteering at events, and contributing to the broader technology community.

Experience

1. Solution Architect

   爱立信

   Mar 2021 — Present · Plano, TX, US

   Designed and deployed CNIS infrastructure for telecom cloud platforms supporting T-Mobile cENM environments, ensuring carrier-grade reliability and scale.• Implemented Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) and Ericsson Cloud Container Distribution (ECCD) to provision and manage compute and storage resources.• Built L3 fabric networks using non-Clos architecture with Juniper and Extreme switches, delivering secure connectivity across the platform.• Configured Juniper EX4300 and Extreme SLX data center switches and automated network and security policies.• Developed deployment documentation including Low-Level Design (LLD), Method of Procedure (MOP), and product integration frameworks to standardize deployments.• Conducted hardware and functional acceptance testing with customer units and cross-functional teams to validate solution readiness and performance.• Partnered with engineering teams to optimize resource allocation and capacity planning, reducing deployment time and operational overhead.• Led cross-functional troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for performance issues, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Education

• Bhabha Engineering and Research institute.

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Science and Engineering

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Openstack
• Ubuntu
• Rhel
• Iptables
• Networking
• Dns
• Shell Scripting
• Storage Area Networks
• Rhce
• Troubleshooting
• Nagios
• Hyper-V
• System Deployment
• Contrail
• Cluster
• Cloud Computing
• Red Hat Linux
• Solaris
• Nfs
• Redhat
• Xen
• Private Cloud
• Hybrid Cloud
• Linux System Administration
• Puppet
• Linux
• Unix
• Hardware
• Ccna