Swapnil Kothawale
@swapnilkothawale
Network Security & Infrastructure Lead specializing in enterprise networking, cloud security, and zero trust architecture.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Network Security & Infrastructure Lead with 16+ years of experience in enterprise networking, cloud security, and zero trust architecture. I’ve led security architecture and operations across Cisco ASA, FTD, Juniper SRX, and Citrix ADC, with a clear focus on threat detection and measurable resiliency.
At TCS, I reduced incident resolution time by ~30% through advanced diagnostics and policy optimization. I design and enforce access control policies aligned with zero trust and defense-in-depth, manage firewall rule lifecycle and audits, and speed root-cause analysis using packet capture, syslog analysis, and cross-platform correlation.
Previously at Accenture and Wipro, I delivered large-scale enterprise and data-center networks, including Cisco ACI leaf-spine architectures, and built cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP. I’ve also led global network transformations (including SD-WAN via Meraki), mentored engineers, and authored HLDs, LLDs, SOPs, and runbooks to standardize operations and improve service delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led enterprise network security architecture and operations across Cisco ASA/FTD, Juniper SRX, and Citrix ADC, reducing MTTR by ~30% through advanced diagnostics and policy optimization. Designed zero-trust-aligned access controls and implemented Cisco ACI segmentation (EPGs, contracts, L3Outs) for scalable hybrid connectivity.
Designed and deployed large-scale enterprise and data center networks, including Cisco ACI leaf-spine architectures, and delivered hybrid cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Led SD-WAN (Meraki) and cloud migration programs and enforced secure traffic flows using firewalls, IPS, and load balancers while standardizing operations with HLDs/LLDs and runbooks.
Managed enterprise and service provider networks focused on BGP-based routing, MPLS, and WAN services, delivering PE-CE routing and ensuring high availability. Led incident, problem, and change management aligned with ITIL standards and coordinated global teams to meet SLA targets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pune University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Commerce
Earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Pune University, completing the program in 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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