Saurabh Vasal

Experience

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  Tech Mahindra

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2010

  Technical Associate

  1. Worked as Technical Design Authority (TDA), Network Implementer and L3 engineer for Voice and Data networks for fortune top 100 companies..2. Responsible for requirement capturing from client, designing and making changes in the network.3. Designing, Implementing and troubleshooting of network devices.4. Investigating new technologies and developing scalable and resilient solutions.5. Documenting the changes done on the network.6. Administration and troubleshooting of Cisco Unified Communication 6.0.7. Implementing Dial Plan and Hunt Groups.8. Configuring call manger features and services.9. Configuration of call signaling protocols QSIG, H.323, MGCP and SCCP. 10. Monitoring and Administration of Cisco Call Manager Cluster, Gateways and Gatekeepers.11. Implementing and troubleshooting of OSPF, BGP4, EIGRP, RIP V2 routing protocols in production environment.12. Implementing and troubleshooting of L2 and L3 switches, Spanning tree, Ether channels, trunking issues etc.13. Configuring pre-defined Quality of Service (QoS) parameters.14. Various Onsite and Transition Projects completed successfully. Show less

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  Ericsson

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2011

  Engineer- Configuration Management

  1. Responsible for carrying out configuration of Mobile Packet Backbone Network (VAS, MSS & IN) on need basis for various telecomnucation providers.2. Effectively plan to implement all Configuration activities related to routers (Juniper, Redback, and Cisco) & switches Extreme as per the network requirements.3. Need to carry out changes for planned activity according to severity.4. Defining firewall policies, opening port & configuring routing.5. Establishing connectivity within network - MSS, IN & GPRS.6. Integrating new node, reconfiguration of existing nodes, shifting of traffic etc.7. Ensure that the configuration activity has been carried out properly without any impact on services. Show less

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  HCL Comnet Limited

  Mar 2011 - Dec 2011

  Senior Specialist- Networks

  1. Worked under Project Implementation Team engaged in implementation and designing network, security and QOS for optimized voice and business critical applications.2. Understanding customer requirements to build their network.3. Configuration and troubleshooting customers complete network and designing their policies for traffic movement through multiple paths available / requested by customer.4. Understanding running networks and Hardware up gradation for End of Sale / End of Support devices after understanding customer’s future requirements.5. Working on latest technologies like Cisco Nexus 7010, 5020, 2148, 2248, Virtual Switching System (VSS-6500 switches), ACE etc.6. Resolution of Level 3 issue pertaining to Routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.7. Configuring and resolving complex issues related to VLANs, VTP, STP on 6500, 3650, 3750, 2950 L3 and L2 Switches.8. Configuring and troubleshooting traffic filtering using access-list, prefix-list and redistributing selective routes using route maps and distribute lists in routing protocols.9. Redistributing between IGP to IGP and IGP to BGP for full connectivity between various WAN, LAN networks. Show less

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  Accenture Services India Pvt Ltd

  Dec 2011 - Sept 2013

  Infrastructure Sr. Analyst

  1. Responsible to create High Level designs (HLD) & Low Level designs (LLD) for transformation and BAU projects.2. Produce cost-effective technical solutions / network designs to time, cost and quality as agreed in work packages in order to achieve set business objectives3. Responsible to create the Bill of Materials.4. Preparation and implementation of network device configurations.5. Troubleshoot & resolve issue faced during transformation.

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  BT

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2022

  Specialist Network Designer

  1 Worked as Specialist Network Designer for various contracts involving WAN/LAN, IPT, firewalls and Data center.2 Review requirements and lead discussions with customers to agree on solution scope and cost.3 Involve in pre-sales, requirement gathering & analysis, techno-commercial proposals, service delivery and in-life management.4 Produce cost-effective end to end technical solutions on time with right first time (RFT) approach.5 Provide technical leadership of network design engineers working on the development of network designs6 Driving Concept to Market activities to ensure we are pushing our capabilities as far and fast as possible.7 Supports win new business activities to enable BT to grow.8 Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills combined with a will do attitude, aligned to a pragmatic and decisive acumen.9 Focus on customer requirements and providing them strategic plans for backups, redundancies and minimum downtimes.10 Expertise in various networking technologies such as Routing, Switching, IPT, Security and Data Center.11 Deliver HLD & LLD and Implementation Plans based on the technology/product. Show less

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  NTT

  Aug 2022 - now

  Principal Technical Solution Architect

  Principal Technical Solution Architect has cross domain level knowledge and is accountable for creating integrated digital infrastructure solutions and collaborate and support the architectural consulting function in architecting client’s digital infrastructure solutions. Primary objective is to ensure the optimal functioning of an entity’s Digital infrastructure solution by outlining complex infrastructure solution architecture descriptions across domains, functions and industries, then monitoring and governing the implementation.Key Work Output includes:Provide expert multi-technology advice to internal clients, analysing and providing strategies and solutions on all aspects of infrastructure software, hardware features and related technology components.Advise and execute on the best design for information technology architectures.Designs and communicates high level structure to enable and guide the design and development of integrated solutions that meet current and future business needs.Use client business requirements to advise on the design, deployment and operation of digital infrastructures solution.Create designs that provide holistic views, but also contain the details of the components and interconnections between components.Involved with projects at the time of inception and is involved along with the project manager in the planning and governance of projects and the functional analysis (FA) of developing the initial requirements.Manage the proof of concept (POC) initiatives.Research and investigate emerging infrastructure technologies, particularly on software defined infrastructure features and the best practices associated with these trends.Ensure and maintain expertise and advise stakeholders on digital infrastructure solution methods, processes, best practices, technologies and toolsOwn documentations and deliver trainings to cross functional / internal teamsWork with senior leadership team. Show less

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  BT Group

  Nov 2024 - now

  Specialist Network Designer