Naveen Joshi
@naveenjoshi
Associate SME in Network and Security with 14 years' telecom networking experience.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an Associate SME in Network and Security with 14 years of telecom networking experience, including eight years focused on network and security operations. I specialize in firewall operations (Palo Alto, Checkpoint), network design and troubleshooting, and managing critical incidents and emergency changes.
My experience spans hands-on configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, WLC/AP, F5 load balancers, and multi-vendor MPLS deployments, as well as preparing LLD/DLD documentation and coordinating customer bridge calls for joint troubleshooting. I hold PCNSE, CCNA and AWS certifications and have repeatedly been recognized for analytical problem solving and SLA-driven operational support.
I seek challenging roles where I can apply deep network-security expertise to improve uptime, security posture and operational efficiency while mentoring teams and driving effective change management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
MLAssociate SME – Network and Security
Microland Limited
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years)
Manage Palo Alto firewall operations, troubleshoot network/security incidents (P1–P3), and implement changes while administering F5 load balancers and Cisco network devices to maintain SLA compliance.
Field Manager
Evolve Technologies & Services Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 3 months)
Maintained and troubleshot Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls, enforced security policies, and performed network performance tuning and hardware/software maintenance across customer sites.
Field Manager
Accord Synergy Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Implemented network rollouts and MOPs for Cisco routers, coordinated subcontractors for LTE projects, and led troubleshooting and NMS alert resolution to reduce outages.
Project Coordinator
Heena Networks
Jun 2015 - May 2016 (11 months)
Managed WAN link establishment and BTS acceptance testing, provided customer technical support, and supervised quality control and commissioning of telecom equipment.
Operational Engineer
Accord Synergy Pvt. Ltd.
Mar 2014 - May 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Configured BTS and LAN connectivity for media testing, handled alarm troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to improve GSM site QoS and managed spare replacements.
Project Engineer
Heena Networks
Aug 2011 - Feb 2014 (2 years 6 months)
Led site surveys, installation, commissioning and handover of LAN and telecom projects, managing teams to meet rollout timelines and quality standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Communications
Completed Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communications, graduating in 2011.
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