Nimantha Fernando

Engineering Trainee

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Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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About me
Network Engineer at Superloop ( CCNP R&S | 2x JNCIS (SP/ENT) | NSE-3)
Education
- University of Ruhuna- Faculty of Engineering
  2013 - 2017
  Bachelor of Science (BSc) Electrical and Information Engineering
- Joseph Vaz College
  1996 - 2010
  Ordinary Level, Advanced Level PHYSICAL SCIENCES
- University of Ruhuna
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  Bachelor of Science - BSc Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Experience
- Sri Lanka Telecom
  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
  Engineering Trainee
  Key Areas:International Transmission Maintenance Center (ITMC)SEA-ME-WE 3 , SEA-ME-WE 4 , SEA-ME-WE 5 Submarine CablesSynchronous Digital hierarchy (SDH)Optical Transport Network (OTN)SEA-ME-WE 3 , SEA-ME-WE 4 , SEA-ME-WE 5 Submarine CablesSynchronous Digital hierarchy (SDH)Optical Transport Network (OTN)DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing)CDMA OperationsNational Transmission Maintenance SystemOPMCMulti Service Access Node (MSAN)FTTH (Fiber to Home) Show less
- Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd
  Dec 2016 - Mar 2017
  Engineering Trainee
  Transmission OperationsMobile Access Network Microwave Links (ODU, IDU)Exfo Ethernet TesterAnritsu Site MasterService QualityTransmission Network PlanningIPRANIn-Buliding Site(IBS)
- KBSL Information Technologies Limited
  Dec 2017 - May 2018
  System Engineer
  ISP Gateway Router Configuration and Troubleshooting(Cisco & Juniper)Network Monitoring through Cacti and Solarwinds PlatformsConfiguring Carrier Grade NAT with Cisco ASA and A10 PlatformsConfiguring and Troubleshooting of IPSec VPNs(Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Juniper SRX)Configuring Internet Leased Lines for Enterprise Customers
- Dialog Axiata PLC
  May 2018 - Jul 2021
  Enterprise Solutions Engineer
  Designing and Providing Internet Leased Line, L2 VPN and L3 VPN to Enterprise Customers as per the customized requirement with minimizing the cost.Providing Managed Firewalls SolutionsProviding IDC Solutions to Enterprise CustomersFiber implementation for the Enterprise Customers and Convert the Existing Radio Links to Fiber.Desigining and Implementation of FTTH and DOCSIS networks for High Rise Buildings
- Sri Lanka Telecom
  Jul 2021 - Nov 2023
  Network Security Engineer
  Configuring and Troubleshooting Firewalls(Checkpoint & Fortigate)Configuration and Troubleshooting WebProxyIPSec & SSL VPN Configuration and TroubleshootingConfiguring and Troubleshooting of Web Application Firewall(WAF)Troubleshooting LAN/ WAN networks including OS Upgrades.Configuring Routing with OSPF, BGP as per the requirement.Implement and Upgrade of L3 VPN Links according to the requirementCoordinating with Structured Cabling and Fiber Laying Teams for Cabling RequirementsManaging the Endpoint Protection Solution(EDR) Show less
- Superloop
  Nov 2023 - now
  Network Engineer
Licenses & Certifications
- Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 1: Certified Associate
  Fortinet
  Jul 2019
- Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 2: Certified Associate
  Fortinet
  Jul 2019
- Understanding of Cisco Network Devices
  Cisco
  Feb 2020
  View certificate
- Juniper Networks Certified Specialist, Service Provider Routing & Switching (JNCIS-SP)
  Juniper Networks
  Nov 2023
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- Juniper Networks Certified Specialist, Enterprise Routing & Switching (JNCIS-ENT)
  Juniper Networks
  Dec 2023
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- Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 3: Certified Associate
  Fortinet
  Jul 2019
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing and Switching (CCNP Routing and Switching)
  Cisco
  Jan 2020
  View certificate
- Cisco Certified Networking Professional -Enterprise
  Cisco
  Jan 2020
  View certificate
- Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
  Juniper Networks
  May 2021
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- Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA Routing and Switching)
  Cisco
  Sept 2017
  View certificate