Kalyan G

Network Engineer
kalyan9207@gmail.com
+1(856) 390-2352

Cisco certified IT professional with 8+ years of experience in Network design, Routing and
Switching along with proficiency in Installing, Configuring, Upgrading and Troubleshooting of
various Network Devices.

Professional Summary:

 Strong working experience on Versa SD-WAN Technologies.

 Experience in Configuring, Testing, Certifying the Versa SD-WAN (Advantech FWA-
810, 1020, 2320, 3260, 5070) and Versa CSG-150, CSG-770 devices.
 Experience in deploying the Versa SD-WAN to both Branch and Campus design.
 Hands-on experience with 7200, 3900, 3600, 2900 and 2600 Cisco router series
 Hands-on experience in configuring Cisco 2900, 2960, 3560, 3750, 4500, 4900, 6500
series switches.
 In-depth knowledge of OSI and network protocols including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP,
FTP, TFTP, UDP, ICMP, IPv4/IPv6, SMTP and HTTP.
 In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with routing protocols such as EIGRP,
OSPF and BGP.
 Hands-on experience in deploying WAN technologies such as T1/T3, OC and DS3
circuit types
 Expertise in configuring VLANs using multi-layered switches and Cisco routers. Also
have experience with trouble-shooting inter-VLAN routing and VLAN trunking using
802.1q
 In-depth knowledge on IP addressing, VLSM, ARP, Ping concepts, Subnetting,
reverse and proxy ARP.
 Worked extensively in configuring and constant monitoring/troubleshooting Cisco’s
ASA 5500/PIX appliance, configuring VLANs/routing/NAT as per the firewall design
 In-depth knowledge of security protocols and advanced protocols such as IPSEC
tunnels, GRE tunnels, NAT, PAT, ACL’s, VPN, QOS, MPLS.
 Implemented robust traffic filters using extended as well as standard access lists, route
maps, and route manipulation using offset-list
 Experience in implementing redundancy with VRRP and Ether channel technology
(LACP)
 Expert in preparing comprehensive and technical documents/presentations using
Microsoft Visio/Office Suite.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
 Routers Cisco routers 7609, 7200, 3800, 2800, 2600 series, Versa SD-WAN
FWA-810, 1020, 2320, 3260, 5070.
Switches Cisco switches 6500, 4900, 4500, 3750, 2900 series, Arista 7010,
7050.
Routing Protocols EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
Switching LAN, VTP, ARP, STP, PVST+, RPVST+, Inter VLAN routing &
Protocols Multi-Layer switch, Ethernet channels.
Platforms Versa VOS, Cisco IOS, Junos OS, UNIX, LINUX, Windows.
Networking Routing, Switching, Subnetting, Designing, IPsec, VLAN, VPN,
Concepts WAP, MPLS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN.
Monitoring Tools Wire shark, Solar Winds, and Splunk.
Languages Python, Ansible.
AAA Architecture TACACS+, RADIUS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :

Client : Comcast, NJ
Duration : June 2021 – Present
Role : Network Engineer
Responsibilities:

 A strong Experience and understanding on SD-WAN technologies and solutions.

 Experience in working with SD-WAN technology by Versa Networks.
 Responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating the templates on the online Versa
SD-WAN Director.
 Responsible for Configuring, testing and Certifying various routing and switching
features like OSPF, BGP, Class of Service, DHCP, NAT, Traffic Steering.
 Understanding & Implementation of IPSEC & GRE tunnels in VPN technology.
 Responsible for testing and certifying the new Versa SD-WAN devices before
deploying them in production.
 Responsible for running RFC2544 test via IXIA XGS12 on SD-WAN devices to
generate Throughput performance results.
 Responsible for verifying logs and alarms for certain features via Splunk.
 Responsible for Coordinating with team members for preparing network topology and
set up the lab as per testing requirements.
 Hands on experience with configuring and certifying the Versa SD-WAN (Advantech
FWA-1012 ,2320, 3260, 5070) devices.
  Responsible for Upgrading all the SD-WAN devices to latest codes in testing
environment.
 Hands on experience with configuring and certifying the Versa CSG-150, CSG-770
devices.
 Hands on experience with configuring Juniper SRX 320, 345 and Arista 7010, 7050S
switches.
 Responsible for racking up and cabling the devices as per topology.
 Responsible for troubleshooting and solving the various issues by coordinating with
Versa technical team.
 Responsible for troubleshooting and identifying the hardware issues on failed RMA
devices by coordinating with Advantech team.
 Responsible for Preparing technical documentations and presenting readouts to
production teams.
 Responsible for Created Lab demonstrations for new technology deployments with loaner
equipment from various vendors and presented the findings to upper management.
 Hands on experience with configuring Opengear Infrastructure Manager 7200.
 Hands on experience with configuring HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 and ProLiant
XL420 Gen9 servers.
 Responsible for decommissioning the SD-WAN devices, switches and severs completely
from network.

Environment: Versa SD-WAN, Advantech FWA-1012 ,2320, 3260, 5070; Versa CSG-150,
CSG-770; Juniper SRX 320, 345; Arista 7010, 7050S; HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10; Ethernet
and Fiber cabling.

Client : Capital One, VA

Duration : March 2019 – May 2021
Role : Network Engineer
Responsibilities:

 Experience in working with SD-WAN technology by Versa Networks.

 A strong understanding on SD-WAN technologies and solutions.
 Experience in upgrading the Versa SD-WAN FWA- 810 and FWA-1020 Flexes.
 Worked on Cisco 6504, 6506, 6509,4506, 3560 distribution and core Switches.
 Worked on Cisco 3945, 7260, ASR 1002, ASR 1006 routers.
 Strong experience in migrating the site locations to SD-WAN by replacing the Cisco
routers with new Versa SD-WAN devices (Versa SD-WAN Flexes).
 Experience in deploying the SD-WAN to both Branch and Campus design.
 Responsible for turning up BGP between Cisco Core Switches and Versa SD-WAN
Flexes, as well as troubleshooting BGP routing problems.
  Experience in creating, maintaining, and updating the templates on the online SD-WAN
Director.
 Experience in troubleshooting and solving the various routing issues by coordinating with
Versa technical team.
 Responsible for working Cisco Core Switches to clean up the OSPF configuration and
configure the EBGP and IBGP commands on the core switches.
 Experience in Decommission of Cisco 3945, 7260, ASR1002, ASR1006 routers after
completing the site migrations to SD-WAN.
 Responsible for creating and onboarding the Versa SD-WAN flexes to the online SD-
WAN director using staging templates. Also responsible for configuring the flexes from
the director using MPLS and Internet templates.
 Responsible for ordering the new Verizon MPLS and Century Link internet circuits
for SD-WAN and responsible for decommissioning of old MPLS circuits used for Cisco
routers.
 Responsible for troubleshooting complex networking issues in service provider MPLS &
internet.
 Responsible for tasks to set up the LAN configuration. Worked on the entire project from
cabling to IP addressing assignment.
 Strong experience with VISIO in developing network design documentation and
presentations.
 Experience in preparing the Project documentation for all configurations, cabling,
complete technical network design document and multiple template documents required
for SD-WAN network Design.
 Responsible for coordinating with onsite IT Technician for racking up the Versa flexes
and also coordinating with cable vendor to test all the SFP’s and setup the cable
connections.

Environment: Versa SD-WAN Flex FWA-810, FWA-1020; Cisco 3945, 7260, ASR1002,
ASR1006; Cisco switches 6504, 6506, 6509,4506, 3560; Fiber and Ethernet cabling.

Client : Cricket Wireless LLC, Atlanta, GA

Duration : February 2018 – January 2019
Role : Network Engineer

Responsibilities:
 Expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and
documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
 Planning, configuring, and troubleshooting the routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP and
Static Routing on the routers.
  Planning and configuring the entire IP addressing for the client’s network.
 Responsible for troubleshooting complex networking issues in service provider MPLS &
internet.
 Switching related tasks included implementing VLANS and configuring ISL trunk on
Fast-Ethernet channel.
 Thorough understanding of TCP/IP, virtual LAN, HSRP,STP, DNS, SNMP, SMTP.
 Configured Cisco IOS Feature Set, NAT, and Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP).
 Deployed the switches in high availability configuration with HSRP and Configured
UDLD, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
 Responsible and technically documented various test results on the lab tests conducted.
 Performed troubleshooting tasks on Routing and switching and isolated the problem and
finding the cause.
 Configure, troubleshoot, and support Cisco routers 3900 and 3800 series, switches 3700,
4500 series.
 Performed Wireless LAN and 802.11abgn,ac technologies to deliver voice, data video.
 Installed, troubleshot, and configured access points, switches, and wireless controllers.
 Managing and troubleshooting experience on Cisco Wireless WLAN controllers.
 Troubleshooting via Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS), Light weight Access Points
infrastructures (LWAPP).
 Configure, Change & Troubleshoot end to end Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC),
Access Points.

Environment: Cisco routers 3900 and 3800 ; switches 3700 and 4500 series, OSPF, BGP,
VLAN’S, NAT, SNMP, Frame-relay, WLAN, Spanning tree.

Client : Convergent Communications India Pvt Ltd, India.

Duration : October 2014 – February 2016
Role : Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
 Assisted the certification team and perform configuration of LAN\WAN technologies.
 Responsible for the configuration, implementation, and operation of Upgraded Cisco
2500 2600, 3800 series routers and 2950, 3560 series switch configurations.
 Involved in troubleshooting IP addressing issues and taking backup of the configurations
on switches and routers.
 Worked on configuration and troubleshooting application layer protocols like HTTP,
DNS, FTP, SSH, SNMP.
 Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting of DNS and DHCP.
  Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: BGP, OSPF and
EIGRP.
 Responsible for replacing of the older routers and switches with new routers and switches
with the configuration set up.
 Provided testing for network connectivity before and after install/upgrade
 Worked on Switching related tasks included implementing VLANS and configuring ISL
trunk on Fast-Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet channel between switches.
 Prepare the survey reports, the Network design & LAN diagram according to the site
requirements.

Environment: Cisco routers 2500, 2600, 3800, switches 2950 and 3560 series, VLAN’s, IP
Cabling.