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Kothapally Karthik

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Network Engineer at Ericsson India Private Limited configuring Cisco switches and FortiGate VPNs for enterprise networks.

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At Ericsson India Private Limited, I manage Cisco Catalyst 9200, 9300, and 9500 switches and provide L1/L2 support for enterprise network connectivity.

I configure and troubleshoot VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel, STP, and HSRP to support segmentation, redundancy, and network stability.

I also configure FortiGate policies and Site-to-Site and Client/Remote Access VPNs, and support URL and Web Filtering. During upgrades, I manage firmware and configuration backups with rollback procedures.

I investigate switch and firewall incidents, coordinate with Cisco TAC and OEM vendors, and provide 24x7 SLA-driven production support. I hold a B.Tech in CSE (Data Science) and a CCNA certification.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Ericsson India Private Limited logoEL
Current

Network Engineer

May 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Managed and configured Cisco Catalyst switches and FortiGate firewalls in an enterprise environment, providing L1/L2 support and troubleshooting network issues. Implemented VLANs, EtherChannel, STP, HSRP, and VPN configurations to ensure network availability and security.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

BT

B V Raju Institute of Technology

B.Tech, Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

Completed B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with a focus on Data Science in 2024.

CI

Cisco

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Networking

Earned the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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