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Archana User

@archanauser2

Network & security engineer driving resilient, automated enterprise infrastructure solutions.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can design and secure scalable networks, lead automation and Zero Trust initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally, and grow in cloud-native and infrastructure security responsibilities.

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

Verizon logoVE
Current

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%.

VO

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.

FE

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.

Missouri University of Science and Technology logoMT

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.

AS

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 logoCU

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 logoMT

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 logoUM

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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