Shivam Saxena | Freelancer Resume

SHIVAM SAXENA Sr. Network Engineer – CCNA Certified – Immediate Joiner OBJECTIVE Excel in a Senior Network Engineering role in a Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and MPLS, utilizing skills in network administration, troubleshooting, and design to drive company growth. CONTACT - --- CORE COMPETENCIES               SD-WAN Architecture vManage, vBond & vSmart Configuration, Management and Troubleshooting. vEdge and cEdge onboarding. Provider Edge and Customer Edge provisioning. Solarwind & Controller Integration SD-WAN Policy Creation MPLS L3 VPN Circuit Delivery Dynamic Path Control WAN Optimization Security in SD-WAN (e.g., Encryption, VPN) Endpoint and Network Security Service-Level Agreement (SLA) Monitoring Configuration Management Version Control and Software Updates EDUCATION  Completed Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering in Year 2017 from RGPV University. TECHNICAL SKILLS         Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN & MPLS Expertise. Completed CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) Enterprise intensive batch classroom training. Sound knowledge on redundancy protocols like HSRP, VRRP and GLBP. Protocol services - MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, OMP, Static. Installation of Routers and Switches. Deep knowledge about OSI model. Switching protocols – STP, Ether channel, Port Security. Designing VLAN & VTP. PROFILE SUMMARY        Senior Network Engineer with extensive expertise in Cisco Viptela SD-WAN and MPLS technologies. Proficient in managing SDWAN control components as Manager, Validator and Controller along with edge devices as PE, CE, VE, troubleshooting network issues, and configuring MPLS L3 VPNs with BGP and OSPF. Skilled in designing efficient network architectures and managing SD-WAN policies, templates, and profiles. Recognized for strong customer relationships and successful project delivery. Experienced in optimizing network performance across diverse vendor devices. Recently achieved secure network communications through timely certificate renewals. Knowledgeable in redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP) for critical site optimization. WORK EXPERIENCE Senior Network Engineer | Orange Business, Gurugram | Jul’22-Present Key Result Areas:  Managing and troubleshooting SD-WAN control components to ensure efficient network management and optimal performance.  Managing software versions for SD-WAN components and ensuring network security through timely certificate renewals.  Setting up alert definitions and email notifications to proactively identify and address network issues.  Leading projects to upgrade network infrastructure, resulting in improvement in network speed and reliability.  Ensuring all network designs and implementations adhere to industry standards, best practices, and company policies.  Working with vendors and third-party service providers to procure network related services, raising TAC cases & managing relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective solutions.  Providing guidance to customers on network access lists and responding to notifications for service window authorizations.  Supporting Azure cloud load balancer and SolarWinds as a shared resource for smooth operations and integration. Network Engineer | BHARTI AIRTEL, Gurugram | May’19- Jun’22 Key Result Areas:  Expert in live network troubleshooting. Developed high-level and low-level designs for MPLS networks, ensuring robust and efficient network architecture.  Configured and managed dynamic routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS for a stable and efficient network environment.  Designed and deployed Layer 3 VPNs to deliver secure, scalable, and flexible networking solutions for clients.  Provisioned Hub & Spoke and Mesh topology on mpls sites.  Provided advanced technical support for MPLS issues, swiftly troubleshooting and resolving network incidents to minimize downtime.  Collaborated with network operations, engineering, and project management teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.  Ensured all network designs and implementations adhered to industry standards, best practices, and company policies.  Stayed updated with the latest MPLS and networking technologies to continually enhance design practices and solutions.  PRODUCT HANDLED      Viptela Router: vEdge 100B, vEdge 1000, vEdge 5000. SDWAN controllers: vManage, vBond, vSmart 20.9.3.1 Cisco Router: cisco841, cisco2821, cisco2911, ciscoISR4221, ciscoASR1001X, cisco1111 Huawei Router: AR 151, AR161, AR 201, AR1220E, AR6140-9G-2AC, AR2220E Cisco Switch: 3750, SG300, 2960. WORKING TOOLS            SD-WAN Manager NSO Service Now Metasolv M6 DT tool Solarwinds ThousandEyes Azure VS Code Git Hub Azure Devops SOFT SKILLS      Communication Empathy Adaptability Perseverant Time Management PERSONAL DETAILS      Date of Birth: 11th April 1996 Languages: English, Hindi Base Location: Gurugram Home Location: Bhopal Passport No.- Z-        Offered telephonic support to field engineers for MPLS L-3 VPN circuit provisioning and troubleshooting. Managed site migrations, bandwidth upgrades, and new site installations. Proficient in troubleshooting devices from multiple vendors. Led disaster recovery drills and designed high-redundancy solutions. Configured customers on mesh or hub-spoke topologies and adjusted based on backhaul or NOC design comments. Troubleshot MPLS network issues, including BGP, MP-BGP, VRF, and IGP (OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP) configurations. Implemented SD-WAN policies, templates, and profiles for efficient traffic management. Contributed to team expertise in SD-WAN technologies. Managed full configurations of CE routers along with mpls configurations on PE routers. Oversaw Cisco SD-WAN components, including vManage, vSmart, vBond, vEdges, and cEdges. Network Engineer | AGS TTL, Delhi | Mar’17- Jul’18 Key Result Areas:  Installed, configured, and managed LAN and WAN networks, including advanced Switched LAN setups.  Managed devices from vendors like Cisco and Huawei, and executed path manipulation using route-maps, prefix-lists, and BGP attributes.  Ensured timely resolution of complaints and requests in line with SLAs.  Designed and maintained IT infrastructure, including routers, switches, and servers.  Developed efficient IP addressing schemes, monitored performance, and backed up configurations.  Coordinated with network teams for issue escalation until resolution and conducted failover activities for network redundancy.  Maintained and updated LAN software applications. TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS     Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (previously Cisco Viptela SDWAN) Trained CCIE - Enterprise (previously CCIE Routing & Switching) Trained CCNP – Enterprise (previously CCNP Routing & Switching) Trained CCNA (Previously CCNA Routing & Switching) Certified| CSCO- | 2023 - 2026. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS     Recognized by Orange Business and GlaxoSmithKline for outstanding customer trust. Received commendation from Orange Business management and directors for dedication and efforts. Honored as Best Performer by Bharti Airtel, Wipro, and Renovision. Appreciated by Bharti Airtel, Wipro, and Renovision for successfully executing critical activities.