Vipul Kolekar

Experience

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  Vertiv

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  Quality Control Engineer
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  Orient Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

  Feb 2020 - Dec 2020

  Network Engineer
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  Nelco Limited

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2024

  Network Operations Engineer

  ● Responsible for developing and deploying advanced network-based technology solutions for the enterprise.● The Network operations team has responsibilities in the area of Data Centre LAN/WAN, Quality of service, Network management, Performing activities and many more according to customer requirement.● Working on Sniffing tool i.e., WIRESHARK for complete analysis of end-to-end TCP communication establishment and packet transmission based on OSI layer. ● Managing Data Centre –Data Recovery drill activities for Ministry of finance department project (Multiple bank Activities for various switch, servers traffic diversion and maintaining CR) ● Working on EXINDA /ALLOT for the bandwidth analysis and monitoring. ● Static LAN routing, Access list, RIP and OSPF configuration on both router and switch. ● PRTG configuration and monitoring the utilization of the BW and monitoring traffic pattern. ● Working and having good knowledge in providing solutions through GILAT and IDIRECT technology. ● Complaint management, resolutions and troubleshooting regarding all the queries related to network connectivity and resolving the issue in define SLA as the criticality of the complaint. ● Router and switch testing, configuring and implantation on devices like CISCO 1900, 2900, 3900, 4300 series and Juniper SRX 220,420 series router and switch, L3 switches catalyst 650. ● Learning and working on network security like IPsec and working on SonicWALL and Sophos basic monitoring and analysis. ● Monitoring tools like Wireshark, PRTG, What’s UP Gold, and Nagios server. ● EXINDA QOS tool, cellular connectivity (Huawei router ARS509) and Data center management. ● VLAN, STP, TCP, UDP, Trunk, Topology, Basic learning on firewall, Access list, RIP, OSPF, BGP, Cellular connectivity, Backhaul management. Show less

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  Pioneer Infotech (P) Ltd

  Apr 2023 - now

  Sr. Network Engineer

  ● Configuration/Troubleshooting of Network Devices (Router, Switches, McCafé proxy, FortiGate Firewall),Health checks, Monitoring Links & Devices in Kiwi Syslog Server and Solar winds Orion SNMP.● Planning & executing weekly changes based in Network incidents or business need (Vlan changes on Trunk,IOS upgrade, Vrf forwarding, DNS & HA failover, Commission /decommission of network devices)● Managing the all-India BNP Paribas bank branches MPLS links.● Upgrading and maintenance like IOS upgradation of routers and switches.● Handling Infoblox 610 & 620 for DNS/DHCP configuration and requirements.● Working on Cisco ISE for NAC authentication & Cisco WLC 5508 and 9800.● Documentation of the network including diagramming, device inventory, IP assignment, VLANs and changedocumentation.● 16x6 Network Support for 6 data centers across Mumbai and Chennai location and support for the smoothfunctioning of end-to-end communication for over 8000 of users.● Proactive monitoring of the network using Zabbix and microfocus tools.● Preparing POA and sharing the same with BNP Paribas Operation team prior to the activity andimplementation change with Team and operation till activity closure.● Configuration and troubleshooting knowledge of WAN and MAN, MPLS links.● Working on assigned fault tickets and providing resolution to the customer.● Hands on cisco series (ASR 9K, ISR 4451, Catalyst 3650, 3750, 9300, Nexus 3548-XL, 9310YC-FX.etc)● Working on Routing Protocols like EIGRP, OSPF and BGP. Show less