Saichandra Rapolu

Architected and deployed VXLAN EVPN fabric and Anycast gateway across Cisco Nexus-based leaf-spine data centers, led NetScaler-to-F5 VIP migrations with automated failover and API-driven cutover workflows, and implemented cloud perimeter defenses in Azure to improve scalability and security.

Implemented and automated Cisco ISE-based 802.1X access control, designed VXLAN EVPN fabrics with Nexus 9K, and built Python/Ansible workflows and CI/CD pipelines to automate firewall backups and network configuration deployments, reducing manual effort and deployment time.

Migrated ASA/FWSM to Palo Alto platforms using Expedition, deployed centralized Panorama policy management, and designed zone-based security and VXLAN BGP EVPN overlays to meet financial-sector segmentation and compliance requirements.

Supported Juniper SRX firewall and AWS VPC networking, administered SSL VPN and routing (OSPF/BGP), and automated SOC blocklist updates and certificate tasks to improve cloud and on-prem connectivity and operational efficiency.

Configured Cisco ASA, routers, and Catalyst switches for LAN/WAN connectivity, implemented HSRP/VRRP and ACLs, and troubleshot VLAN, STP, and routing issues to maintain secure and resilient network operations.

Completed a Master's degree in Computer Information Sciences with advanced coursework in information systems and network technologies.

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science focusing on core computing principles and software fundamentals.