Archana User
@archanauser2
Network & security engineer driving resilient, automated enterprise infrastructure solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Network and Security Engineer with over nine years of experience designing, implementing, and securing enterprise network infrastructures. I blend strong technical expertise in routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and cloud networking with a pragmatic approach to automation and incident response.
At Verizon, I optimized and automated large-scale operations to maintain 99.9% uptime, reduced operational costs by 80%, led firewall migrations to AWS, and implemented Zero Trust and NIST/MITRE-based controls that cut network threats by 70%. I have led campus and wireless migrations, campus branch network designs, and multi-site upgrades that significantly reduced downtime and network issues.
I value collaboration, empathy, and clear documentation, producing POCs, MOPs, and SOWs to support implementations and compliance. I pursue continuous learning (MBA in IT, master's in computer engineering, CCNA, Prince2) and focus on scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions that align with business goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Network Security Engineer III
Verizon
May 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Optimized and automated large-scale enterprise network operations maintaining 99.9% uptime and reducing operational costs by 80%; led firewall migration to AWS and Zero Trust security initiatives that cut network threats by 70%.
Network Engineer
Princeton University
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 (3 months)
Led an Aruba-to-Cisco wireless migration including site surveys and ClearPass/NetAtlas/Airwave optimization, reducing network downtime by 80% and improving connectivity reliability.
Network Engineer
Volkswagen
Sep 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Designed and deployed a new campus branch network with HLD/LLD in the data center, improving operational stability and reducing network issues by 70% through proactive traffic analysis and root-cause resolution.
Lead Infrastructure Engineer
FedEx
Jun 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Led large-scale network upgrades across 800 sites, optimized MPLS performance and costs, and resolved complex BGP/OSPF challenges to deliver secure end-to-end enterprise networking solutions.
Volunteer Researcher
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Aug 2018 - May 2019 (9 months)
Tested HWMP protocol efficiency in ad-hoc wireless mesh networks using Raspberry Pi and Linux tools, analyzing packet loss, latency, jitter, and bandwidth to inform mesh topology implementations.
Project Manager - Networking
Ergode IT Services
Nov 2015 - Jul 2016 (8 months)
Designed and implemented secure LAN/WAN infrastructures including SSL and site-to-site VPNs, reducing communication costs and deploying scalable networks with voice and video integration.
Technical Support Engineer
Aasma Solutions
Feb 2012 - Mar 2014 (2 years 1 month)
Optimized and maintained global network infrastructure and wireless access while providing expert Cisco router installation, configuration, and front-line technical support to stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Campbellsville University
Master of Business Administration, Information Technology
2021 - 2024
Completed an MBA with a focus on information technology, covering IT strategy, management, and systems from July 2021 to January 2024.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Master of Science, Computer Engineering
2016 - 2018
Activities and societies: Volunteer researcher testing HWMP protocol in ad-hoc wireless mesh networks using Raspberry Pi and Linux networking tools.
Completed a graduate program in computer engineering focusing on networking and wireless systems from August 2016 to May 2018.
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication
2007 - 2011
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication with coursework in networking, communications, and embedded systems from August 2007 to May 2011.
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