ajit kumar
@ajitkumar1
Senior network engineer specializing in LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center and network security.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior network engineer with 12+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting LAN, WAN, SD-WAN and data center networks. I hold CCNA, CCNP and AZ-305 certifications and have strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Aruba, Juniper and security platforms.
My background includes designing HLDs/LLDs and network documentation using VISIO and Lucid, leading migrations and device selections, and planning and implementing SD-WAN sites using VMware/Velocloud. I have managed device configurations across routers, switches and firewalls and supported monitoring platforms like SolarWinds.
At Oracle I led 24x7 network and security operations, improved monitoring and alerting, reduced incident response times by 30% and increased uptime by 20% while driving post-incident analysis and capacity planning. In prior roles I executed large migrations, data center racking/staging, and multi-vendor integrations.
I mentor and lead network teams, manage escalations, and emphasize documentation, process (incident/change/problem management) and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
OLManaged 24x7 remote operations for Oracle corporate network and datacenter security, leading monitoring and alerting improvements that reduced incident response times by 30% and increased uptime by 20%.
Sr Network Engineer
Future First Info Service Pvt. Ltd
Oct 2020 - Sep 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Planned and executed data center and site changes, performed device OS upgrades and configured network/security devices including Palo Alto and ASA, and led Velocloud SD-WAN migrations to improve availability and monitoring.
Sr Network Engineer
ThoughtFocus IT Service Pvt. Ltd
Jul 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Designed and implemented network solutions and monitoring for Point72, managed security rules on Palo Alto/ASA, and resolved vendor/coordinated incidents to meet SLAs.
Network Engineer (Consultant)
Sasken Technology Ltd
Apr 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Executed circuit migrations, IOS upgrades and routing protocol implementations (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS) across enterprise projects, and installed/configured edge SD-WAN (VeloCloud) devices for customers.
Backhaul Engineer
Reliance Jio
Apr 2016 - Apr 2018 (2 years)
Resolved routing and switching issues across backhaul networks, configured Cisco and Juniper routers/switches and ASA firewalls, and implemented redundancy protocols (HSRP/VRRP) to maintain network stability.
Network Admin
Alien Techno Solution Pvt Ltd
Oct 2011 - Apr 2016 (4 years 6 months)
Coordinated with branch sites to configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches and ASA firewalls, maintaining VLANs, STP, trunking and port security to ensure reliable branch connectivity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
V.M.K.V. Engineering College
Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering
Grade: 70%
Completed Bachelor of Engineering under Vinayaka Mission's University with 70% in May 2010.
A.E. & C.S. Pavan Polytechnic
Diploma, Engineering (Diploma)
Grade: 52.8%
Completed Diploma under the Department of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka with second division (52.8%) in 2005.
S.D. High School, Baghakool
High School Certificate, Secondary Education
Grade: 50.8%
Completed High School (BSEB) with second division (50.8%) in 2002.
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