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Hemanth Katuri

@hemanthkaturi

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Cisco Certified Network Professional with expertise in network automation.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a challenging role in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and growth.

I am a Cisco Certified Network Professional with extensive experience in network design, implementation, and management. My career has been dedicated to enhancing enterprise network performance through innovative solutions and automation. I have a strong background in TCP/IP layer implementation, security solutions, and network automation scripting.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed and optimized complex network infrastructures for leading organizations, including AWS and Charter Communications. My hands-on experience with various networking technologies, such as BGP, OSPF, and MPLS, has equipped me with the skills to troubleshoot and resolve critical network issues efficiently. I am passionate about leveraging my technical expertise to drive operational excellence and contribute to the success of my team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Network Development Engineer

Intrepid Fiber Networks

Mar 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Designed and planned network rack deployments in new datacenters, configured routing and ISP backhaul networks, and developed automation scripts for data collection. Managed security networks and troubleshot outages while collaborating with field technicians.

BGP MPLS Ansible AWS OSPF

Network Engineer III

Charter Communications, Inc.

Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 (11 months)

Managed and troubleshot core and backbone network operations, resolving outages and hardware failures. Worked with vendors and field technicians to ensure network reliability and performed maintenance planning.

BGP OSPF MPLS Cisco Juniper Nokia Python

Network Development Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Nov 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year)

Deployed and delivered network scaling for AWS's border network, created automation templates, and managed device configurations. Collaborated with technicians for troubleshooting and ensured safe turnup of new devices.

BGP MPLS Python Juniper AWS Git Linux Change Management

Network Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Sep 2019 - Aug 2020 (11 months)

Upgraded and re-based customer-facing AWS DirectConnect devices, managed change processes, and established BGP connections. Collaborated with customers and technical managers to ensure smooth deployments.

BGP MPLS Python Juniper Git Change Management

Network Engineer

AT&T

Sep 2018 - Jul 2019 (10 months)

Designed and deployed Cisco routers and switches, converting sites from MetroEthernet to MPLS. Implemented routing protocols and ensured successful migration while maintaining network performance.

MPLS BGP EIGRP Cisco Documentation

Network Engineer

CapitalOne

Feb 2018 - Sep 2018 (7 months)

Configured L2 and L3 technologies, managed IP networking equipment, and resolved network issues through a ticketing system. Collaborated with the NOC team for effective network management.

VLAN OSPF EIGRP Cisco DNS Configuration Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Cumberlands

Executive Master's, CyberEngineering

2024 - 2026

Grade: 3.9

Enrolled in an Executive Master's in CyberEngineering, emphasizing cybersecurity principles, engineering practices, and risk management.

University of Cumberlands

Executive Master's, Business Administration

2021 - 2023

Grade: 3.4

Pursuing an Executive Master's in Business Administration, focusing on leadership, strategic management, and business operations.

Murray State University

Master's, Telecommunications Systems Management

2016 - 2017

Grade: 3.8

Completed a Master's degree in Telecommunications Systems Management with a focus on advanced telecommunications technologies and management strategies.