Vik G.
Senior Network Engineer @Verizon
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Network Engineer @Verizon
TX, US
Working in large-scale environment, specializing in L1/L2 troubleshooting, network design, IDF and MDF architecture. Proficient in Datacenter Architecture, Spine Leaf Architecture, and support role. Successfully installed, configured, and maintained VMware SD-WAN in enterprise environments. Proficient in VSS, VRF, VPC, and VDC technologies. Experience with Gateway redundant protocols HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP. Worked on Access, Distribution, Core Layer Architecture, and Spine Leaf Architecture in Datacenter environments. Analyzed and provided courses of action on current and emerging security threats. Led migration projects involving the transition to different vendor equipment. Provided operational support for network topologies and connections (TCP/IP, ATM, VOIP, UCCE). Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and support. Committed to staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies through ongoing professional development and training.
EDUCATION
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science
ABOUT VIK G.
In 8+ yrs of my career, I mastered in Designing, integrating, deploying, maintaining, and supporting communication systems, Working with various networking tools, topologies, multi-vendor equipment, and work environments. I have expertise in Configuring and troubleshooting routing, switching, firewalls, proxies, load balancers, DNS, DHCP, network automation, Installing, troubleshooting, and configuring Cisco and Juniper routers and switches, including Cisco Catalyst and Nexus series. I was constantly Working with Cisco IOS/IOS-XR/NX-OS, Juniper JUNOS for configuration and troubleshooting of routing protocols such as MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, BGP v4, MPLS, NAT, VLAN, STP, VTP, HSRP, and GLBP. I have good knowledge of Azure networking resources, including Azure Virtual Network (VNET), IP addressing scheme, DDoS protection, subnets, address spaces, and BGP. I am also good at Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ACS, security groups, tags, and profiles on ISE, Working on Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, migrating from Cisco IronPort\'s and Bluecoat to ZIA, and experience with Zero Trust Network Access Network segmentation using Palo Alto Firewalls and Illumio and implementing policies in Illumio for various segments in the network. I worked on AWS and Azure Cloud connectivity, cloud networking, and cloud security, including Equinix cloud Exchange provider, Migrating from DM-VPN and MPLS circuits to Cisco Viptella, Versa SD-WAN solutions. Good hands on experience on Cisco DCNM, spine-leaf architecture, VXLAN tunneling, migrating from legacy networks to Cisco ACI and Arista Cloud Vision. I am Good at Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco ASA Firewall and Palo Alto Firewalls, Configuring F5 BIG IP and Cisco ACE Load balancers for load balancing and traffic management of business applications, migrating from ACE to F5. I gained more in-depth knowledge while working on F5 LTM, GTM series for the corporate applications and their availability, configuring F5 Viprion load balancers for MS Exchange, Skype for Business, Citrix ICA, AirWatch SEG, as well as other business applications. I have Extensive knowledge in Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols such as FRR CEF, MLS, Ether Channel VLAN, VTP, VMPS, ISL, dot1q, DTP, Spanning tree, PVSTF, HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP, Installing Cisco and Aruba Wireless Controllers and configuring various Wi-Fi standards including 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, Cisco CWAP, LAWP, Aruba 225, 325, AP groups, SSID\'s, Authentication rules, 802.1X for Wireless.
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