Vikram Koushik Koppolu

About Vikram Koushik Koppolu

I\'m Vikram — a hands-on Network Engineer with 4+ years of experience architecting, securing, and optimizing enterprise networks that just work — whether it’s deploying Palo Alto NGFWs across critical assets, building VPNs for global teams, or resolving complex routing issues before users even notice.I thrive in high-stakes environments where uptime, security, and scalability aren’t just checkboxes — they’re non-negotiables. From configuring BGP/OSPF and troubleshooting with Wireshark, to rolling out Meraki infrastructure across multi-site offices, I bring precision, proactivity, and people skills to every network I touch.🧠 What sets me apart?I translate packet captures into plain English for executives.I automate the boring stuff (Python + Ansible) to focus on what matters.I document like an auditor and think like a hacker.I collaborate like I’m already on your team. Master’s in Management Information Systems (Lamar University, Texas) Focus: Network Security, Cloud Networking, Automation, and Incident Response Tools: Cisco | Palo Alto | Meraki | SolarWinds | Infoblox | AWS | Git | ServiceNowLet’s connect if you\'re looking for someone who understands both the wire and the why.

Experience

1. Network Engineer

   DXC Technology

   Dec 2023 — Present · TX, US

   Communicated technical network plans to cross-functional teams during the implementation of 15+ VLANs and routing policies on Cisco ISR routers, improving segmentation and reducing broadcast traffic by 30%.•Presented firewall rule sets and access control strategies to stakeholders while deploying 6+ Palo Alto NGFWs, increasing application visibility by 40%.•Drafted and disseminated documentation for VPN configurations and MFA enforcement across 12+ tunnels, improving secure remote access and onboarding experience.•Reported WAN health metrics and performance trends monthly to senior IT leaders using SolarWinds and NetFlow insights, driving action on 20+ latency issues.•Led wireless deployment meetings with remote office IT leads while rolling out Meraki infrastructure across 5 sites, ensuring alignment and timely execution.•Collaborated effectively with SOC teams during P1 incident response; authored recovery playbooks in Confluence to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance.

Education

• Lamar University

  Master's degree

  2022 — 2024

• Edvanta Degree College

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  2017 — 2020

• SR Digi School

  SSC

  2014 — 2015

• Master minds

  Intermediate

  2015 — 2017

• JK Shah Institutions

  CA

  2015 — 2020