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RAHUL RAJ BONTHA
FARMINGTON HILLS,MI
Summary
Results-driven Network Engineer with 7+ years of experience in deploying and maintaining LAN-WAN infrastructure at a large enterprise level. Dedicated technology professional with strong track record of accurately conducting system repairs and troubleshooting. Offering exemplary planning, technical documentation, project management and communication talents.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate
Work History
Network Engineer
DTE Energy (contracted Through 24X7 Systems Inc)
Detroit, MI
01.2019 - Current
- Design and implement Cisco ACI Multisite Fabric across two data centers in an active-active state. Also using the ACI default blacklist model to implement L4 segmentation with the help of EPG, Contracts and filters
- Designed and created a dedicated service block for the client environment with Nexus 9K switches and used VX-LAN to extend L2 across the data centers using multicast/anycast-gateway
- Implemented the segmentation across the DTE network using Firewalls to protect all the data center infrastructure from user traffic and Implemented service graphs within the ACI fabric to implement L7 inspection via an external Palo Alto firewall for key and critical applications
- Upgrading Infoblox DHCP/DNS Infrastructure from Trinzic TE-1405 to Trinzic IB-1415 and IB-1425 and implementing anycast DNS through BGP routing. Day to day maintenance through software upgrades and applying patches
- Reducing DTE real estate by closing remote sites during COVID and accommodating employees to work from anywhere/Home
- Upgrading ACI fabric and migrating MSO orchestrator to new Nexus Dashboard environment.
- Migrating Energy Trading remote datacenter into ACI fabric and planning on deployment of ACI remote leaf solution for data replication to a disaster recovery site.
- Upgrading Gigamon packet broker infrastructure from HC2 cluster and TA-10 taps to HC3 cluster and TA-25 and TA-200 taps and updating Netscout to process the Network Traffic and understand Network Utilization and bottle neck patterns.
- Migration of Cisco assets from Cisco Prime to Cisco DNA. Using Cisco DNA for plug and play provisioning of Cisco routers and switches out of the box. Performing software upgrades for Cisco network routers and switches using DNA.
- Setup of a new Cisco ISE server for secure login to remote equipment using TACACS + and SSH and connected in disturbed deployment mode. Solid understanding of infrastructure services like, authentication systems(RADIUS, LDAP, TACACS etc) and ability to troubleshoot the service impediments. Working knowledge of virtual environments and related systems and network implementation, with ability to debug and troubleshoot. Ability to understand and set up of services like DHCP, Syslog, SNMP, monitoring and similar services.
Network Engineer Consultant
DTE Energy (contracted Through IP Heights Llc)
Detroit, MI
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Designed and Implemented Cisco Nexus 7K-5K-2K architecture in a HA pair across the data centers using VDC, VPC, OTV technologies and performed regular code upgrade using ISSU to mitigate any vulnerabilities. Implemented VPC best practices to configure high availability across access layer Nexus 5K-2K switches.
- Extensively worked on creating new VLAN's to span across the data centers using OTV on Nexus 7K . Extensive knowledge on creating new VDC's across Nexus 7K to manage data center core and access layer using single switch. Replaced the entire Nexus 5K switch during a sudden hardware failure and worked with Cisco intensely to find out the root cause of the failure. Established Nexus 3k's in the Core Infrastructure.
- Design DTE’s remote sites across the US using the following technologies: Metro Ethernet, MPLS, Internet-based IPSec VPN’s, Aviat Microwave, WiMAX, SONET, Dark Fiber and cellular technologies (sierra wireless & Digi router) with backup and automatic failover redundancy to primary and backup data centers. Worked on ASR 1006, 1002, 1002-X series routers.
- Setup Cisco ISE server in a disturbed redundant deployment mode for secure login to remote network equipment using TACACS + and Radius.
- Extensively worked on field communication networks (FCN) to convert the old serial-based substation network into GOOSE (IEC 61850) supported IP based network with industrial hardened devices and multiple PDC design
- Designed and configured highly redundant wireless mesh across the state of Michigan for Automated Meter Reading (AMI) project using Cisco, Tropos, Digi routers and APN solution with ATT and Verizon cellular network over Internet and MPLS to provide Gas and Electric meter reads across the DTE service territory.
- Actively working on NERC-CIP (The North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection) Compliance requirements by patching cyber network assets on monthly cadence and providing secure network as best as possible. Deployed switches for PCI (Payment Card Industry) network and segmented it with corporate network. Keeping the IVR System behind the firewall and securing the end points
- Continuously monitor the network infrastructure for any vulnerabilities in software and hardware, resolve as per product vendor recommendations and industry best practices.
- Leading Network Asset Health project to replace Network Hardware that end of support and upgrading devices to meet Cisco gold standard images over 100+ sites spread across all over USA.
- Configured Multicasting between various VLAN's for an audio video Audio Fetch application which enables employees to view TV and listen to audio on mobile via vendor application. Implemented QOS among the company WAN network to provide best services.
- Deployed network for the implementation of Tripwire and Cyberark through VXrail deployment. Deployment of Vblock and Vmotion Network for hosting enterprise critical database and applications.
- Deploying internal and external Wireless Access Points for remote sites and HQ campus. Deploying Cisco Wireless Controllers (5520's) WLC's in backup datacenter for redundancy. Deploying Cisco 9800 Wireless Controllers as part of Wireless Enhancement project. Actively performing Wireless Surveys across various sites to improve the Wireless coverage as per the Site requirements using Ekahua Pro tool. Deploying Access points for motion control of tripper cars in Fuel Supply galleries for Power Plants.
- Configured Palo Alto Firewalls in transparent mode or VWire mode (Virtual Wire Mode) for the inspection of through traffic.
- Handled P1, P2 and P3 tickets during on call rotation.
Network Engineer Consultant
DTE Energy (contracted Through Xenon Infotek Inc)
Detroit, MI
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Diagnose, resolve, and document hardware network problems on time, troubleshoot and repair any network problems for LAN, MAN (Metro Area Network) and WAN.
- Refreshed End of Life Routers and Switches at various Sites. Shifted to 4331 ISR and 4431 ISR routers and 2960X Switches. Assisted in migrating core switches from 6500 to 6800.
- Extensive troubleshooting which includes solving issues related to congestion in the network.
- Upgrading Cisco Prime Infrastructure from 3.0 to 3.1.
- Upgrading Security K9 licenses on ISR 4331 and ISR 4431 to HSEC licenses to increase the bandwidth of the IPSEC VPN Tunnels.
- Adding devices in Network Node Manager and Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco ACS, Cisco Works.
- Monitoring Network Capacity and generating reports for Network bandwidth usage site wise using Net Scout.
- Solved various duplex mismatch issues within the network due to SONET connections and adapters between various WAN circuits.
- Setup of a new Cisco ISE server for secure login to remote equipment using TACACS + and SSH and connected in disturbed deployment mode.
- Working on regulated network like PCN (Plant Control Networks) and FCN (Field Control Networks).
LAN Technician
NRI Institute Of Technology
Agripalli, Andhra Pradesh, India
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and diagnose, resolve hardware network problems on time, troubleshoot and repair any network problems for organization’s LAN.
- Install, configure, and maintain personal computers, UNIX workstations, file servers, ethernet networks, network cabling, and other related equipment devices, and systems, adds or upgrades and configures modems, disk drives, data acquisition boards, CD ROM units, printers, and related equipment.
- Evaluate and/or recommend purchases of computers, network hardware, peripheral equipment, and software;
- Provide computer orientation training to new staff joining the organization. Ensure timely user notification of maintenance requirements and effects on system availability.
- Document network problems and resolutions for future reference.
Intern
Efftronics Systems Pvt Ltd
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
05.2012 - 05.2012
- Industrial Training on Wireless Road Traffic Signal System used at major traffic junctions and Battery Health Monitoring System for implementation in Indian Armed forces.
Education
Masters in Digital Sciences - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Lingayas Institute of Management And Technology
Andhra Pradesh, India05.2013
Skills
- Network Management : Microsoft Visio, Infoblox, Gigamon, Netscout, HP Network Node Manager, Solarwinds, PRTG Network Monitor, Uptime, Graylog, Wireshark, GNS3, Cisco ACS, Cisco ISE, Cisco Works, Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, Cisco CSPC, Cisco Meraki, FluidMesh, Cisco Multi-Site Orchestrator, Cisco Nexus Dashboard, Panorama Automation using Ansible and Python
- LAN/WAN : Spanning Tree, VLAN, VTP, VXLAN, OTV, VPC, Fiberchannel, HSRP, GLBPP, VRRP, ACL's, Metro Ethernet, VPLS, Aviat Mircowave, Wimax, Dark Fiber, Tropos, SONET, DWDM, MPLS, PPP, ATM, Frame Relay, IPSEC over GRE tunnel
- Routing Protocols : RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
- Hands on Experience: Cisco ACI Fabric (APIC-SERVER-L2, Nexus 9504, 93240YC-FX2, 93108TC-FX, 93180YC-FX, 93108TC-FX3P, 93108YC-FX3)Cisco routers (ASR 1K, 1K-X, 1K-HX, ISR-G3, G2, G1), Cisco catalyst switches (9K, 6800, 6500, 3850, 3750, 3650, 2960) Cisco Nexus (9K, 7K, 5K, 3K, 2K) , Nexus 93108, Nexus 93240 , Cisco Industrial Series (CGR, IR, CGS, IE), Cisco CAT OS 4006 switches, Stratix 5700 Switches, Cisco Wireless Controllers (9800, 5520, 5508, 3504, Wism blades) and Unified Access Points (3602, 3702, 3802, 2802, 4802, 1522, 1542, 1562, 1572, IW6300, 1260, 9310AXI), Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA Firewalls Ekahua Pro Wireless Survey tool
Certification
- Cisco ID : CSCO13106058
- CCNA, CCNP ENTERPRISE
- Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation
- Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
Timeline
Network Engineer
DTE Energy (contracted Through 24X7 Systems Inc)
01.2019 - Current
Network Engineer Consultant
DTE Energy (contracted Through IP Heights Llc)
06.2016 - 12.2018
Network Engineer Consultant
DTE Energy (contracted Through Xenon Infotek Inc)
03.2016 - 05.2016
LAN Technician
NRI Institute Of Technology
06.2013 - 04.2014
Intern
Efftronics Systems Pvt Ltd
05.2012 - 05.2012
Masters in Digital Sciences - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Kent State University
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Lingayas Institute of Management And Technology