Rishabh Mishra

Experience

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  Cisco

  Jan 2021 - now

  ● Worked with the Cisco CX PDI team for network design and implementation, collaborating with Solution Architects to develop High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) aligned with customer requirements and industry best practices.● Performed network deployment, configuration, and validation at the customer site, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to design specifications.● Automated device provisioning using Jinja2 templates with Cisco DNA Center (now Catalyst Center), improving deployment efficiency.● Conducted NRFU (Network Ready for Use) testing, validating redundancy, forecasting failure scenarios, and proactively minimizing downtime. Show less ● Lead Network Consultant for EMEA customers, driving the delivery of Business Critical Services (BCS), translating customer needs into actionable solutions and optimizing network performance.● Strengthened customer relationships through QBRs and MSRs, collaborating with HTOMs and TAC engineers to expedite issue resolution, contributing to multiple contract renewals.● Designed and deployed campus networks for three new U.S. branches, developing HLD/LLD, implementing best-practice configurations, and ensuring seamless deployment via Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center).● Conducted proactive network audits, generated health reports, and developed dashboards to enhance infrastructure stability and performance.● Achieved CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (#68395) and multiple other Cisco certifications, continuously advancing technical expertise. Show less ● Developed a Python-based traffic analyzer to parse and structure Wireshark logs from Cisco firewalls, transforming raw data into a GUI-based format for simplified troubleshooting. ● Gained hands-on experience in network assessments and infrastructure optimization through Cisco’s Business Critical Services (BCS), understanding project workflows and risk mitigation strategies. ● Achieved CCNA & Cisco DevNet Associate certifications, strengthening expertise in networking fundamentals, automation, and programmability. Show less

  • Network Consulting Engineer - III (Enterprise Networking)

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Network Consulting Engineer - II

    Sept 2022 - Oct 2024

  • Network Consulting Engineer - I

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Consulting Engineer Intern

    Jan 2021 - Jul 2021