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Navya Sri Nekkalapu

@navyasrinekkalapu

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Network Engineer with 4+ years of hands-on experience.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my skills in network engineering and offers opportunities for growth in cybersecurity and cloud technologies.

I am a Network Engineer with over four years of hands-on experience in configuring, securing, and maintaining enterprise-level network infrastructures. My expertise lies in routing and switching protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP, as well as next-gen firewalls including Palo Alto and Cisco ASA. I have a proven track record of optimizing network performance and strengthening security postures across diverse environments.

In my current role at Nex-Tech Communication, I led the migration from legacy MPLS to SD-WAN, significantly improving bandwidth and reducing latency across over 60 branch locations. My efforts in automating edge router provisioning using Ansible have reduced deployment time by 60%, showcasing my commitment to efficiency and innovation. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in network monitoring tools and scripting for automation to enhance operational effectiveness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Network Engineer

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Nex-Tech Communication

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Led the migration from legacy MPLS to SD-WAN over fiber across 60+ branch locations, significantly improving bandwidth and reducing latency. Automated edge router provisioning using Ansible, which reduced deployment time by 60% and minimized human error.

SD WAN OSPF BGP Ansible Solarwinds Wireshark MPLS DMVPN

Network Support Engineer

Sundaram Finance

Feb 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 10 months)

Assessed over 100 branches to identify major gaps in firewall age, VPN encryption, and LAN segmentation. Deployed Palo Alto NGFWs with threat prevention, URL filtering, and dynamic app ID policies across all sites, and phased out legacy Cisco ASA and FortiGate firewalls.

Palo Alto NGFW Cisco ASA Nmap Wireshark

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Webster University

Masters, Cybersecurity

Focused on advanced topics in cybersecurity, including network security, data protection, and threat intelligence. Gained expertise in securing complex systems and infrastructures.

Swarna Bharathi Institute of Science & Technology

B.tech, Electronics and Communication Engineering

Studied the principles of Electronics and Communication Engineering, covering areas such as circuit design, signal processing, and communication systems. Developed a strong foundation in hardware and software aspects of communication technologies.