Pankaj B.

I am a seasoned Network and Cloud Engineer with a robust track record, boasting over 8 years of industry experience. My journey has been marked by noteworthy roles, including my tenure as an Ex-Cisco Technical Consulting Engineer (TAC) and Project Commissioning Engineer. In a career that spans nearly a decade, I've distinguished myself by designing, deploying, and configuring complex Telecom networks. One of my proudest achievements was my contribution in the deployment of the Telecom network for the world's second-largest oil refinery, Al Zour - KIPIC. My expertise extends across a wide spectrum of technologies. I have hands-on experience with Cisco's IOS and NX-OS as well as ASA and PA firewalls. In addition, I'm well-versed in Paloalto's PanOS, and I'm equally comfortable navigating the realms of Linux, MacOS, and Windows operating systems. My proficiency also extends into the cloud, where I have a practical knowledge in Amazon Web Services (AWS). I can help you : - Design/implement small and mid scale enterprise networks. - Configure Cisco Routers (ASR 1K & 9k, 2900, 2800, ISR 4K, 878, 888), Switches (Cat 6500, 3750, 3850, 2900, 2960, SG- 300, SG-500, [Nexus 5K, 7K and 9K]) - Configure Cisco ASA Firewalls , Fortigate, Sophos and Palo Alto in HA. - VMWare workstation & VirtualBox Expert. - Expert in configuring Routing protocols - Configuration and troubleshooting Expert and Switching Expert (VLANs, STP and its flavours, Etherchannel or port-channel, LACP, VPC, VxLAN, OTV). - IPsec VPN Configuration Expert (both IKEv1 and IKEv2 with ESP and AH) - Linux & windows server Expert. - Configure DNS, DHCP, Active Directory. - Connect or migrate existing network setup to AWS cloud - Wireshark/tcpdump Traffic Capture & Analysis Expert. - Bandwidth & throughput analysis - Troubleshooting related to Network and Cloud connectivity I hold esteemed certifications mentioned below: - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Cisco Certified Network Professional - Enterprise (CCNP-ENT) - Paloalto Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) - VMware Certified Professional (VCP) - Certified Ethical Hacking version 10 (CEHv10) - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate These certifications underscore my expertise in core networking technologies and protocols. I possess an in-depth understanding of critical elements like VPN, TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IPsec, IKE, PIM and more. My AWS certification and hand on experience of over 5 years has further enriched my knowledge. Let's collaborate to drive your projects forward, harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology and my years of hands-on experience.