Thambi Raja

Experience

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  Teranet Networkz

  May 2008 - Mar 2015

  Network Implementation EngineerManage the daily activities of L2 engg. Utilized professional and people skills to maintain an energetic and motivated team environment. Distributed Projects to qualified team members. Ensured compliance of service level agreements. Followed-up with customers upon completion of work to ensure satisfaction.• Administration, installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches Prepare the Visio diagram of the network topology• Leading implementation through on call Support for implementation team.• Handling all types of LAN/WAN issue including Wireless.• Creating, updating and managing network documentation using tools such as MS Visio and MS Project• Engineering for the new site implementations.• Maintains records and prepares periodic and special reports of network links utilization and back up of the all the network devices.• Interact and bridge with IT and external vendors to resolve issues in a timely fashion• Responsible for extracting the business needs of the customer to help determine solutions to complex business problems. Show less Network/Voice implementationfor Cisco Campus, Branch offices, Extranet/Partners, DC, DMZ Net, ISP & Corporate Firewalls.Well versed with Incident Management & Change management, Address management process.• GEM (Global Extranet Management) Engineer for Cisco’s extranet/partners access management program.• Implementing access restrictions for Cisco’s extranet partners per their project requirements.• Implementing URL filtering solution for Extranet Partner sites &troubleshooting any access issues.• Configuring VPN Groups on Cisco VPN 3000 Series concentrators for New User based VPN partner sites.• Trained new hires on latest technologies and on various Cisco internal network architecture/topologies.• Configuration, Support & Maintenance for Site to Site VPNs to Cisco Extranet Partners.• Datacenter/DMZ Support for configuring L3, VLAN, SPAN & Access restrictions using ACLs.• Cisco Corporate Firewall Access restrictions implementation.• Network Support for LAN/Wan.. Show less Customers Network to ensure smooth services.Handling all types of LAN/WAN issue including Security.• Installation, Configuring and Troubleshooting: Cisco 1800/ 2600/ 2821 series routers.• Installation, Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco 2960/ 3560/ 3750 series switches.• Installation, Configuring and Troubleshooting: Cisco routers and Switches.• Follow-up with hardware vendor for replacement in case of device failure.• Coordinating with ISP for WAN Link Maintenance..• Preparation and submission of daily/weekly/monthly SLA Reports Show less

  • Technical Services Team Lead

    Jul 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Networking Engineer

    Jan 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Infrasturture Engineer

    May 2008 - Dec 2010
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  Global Extranet Network services @ Cisco

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Network Operations Analyst

  Global Extranet Network ServicesAssigned to research, develop, implement, and support Network solutions for project teams assigned to Cisco Extranet, ODCs at partner locations.Standardization of Cisco offices and ODCs at partner sites with the latest hardware & software.Attained flexibility in changing ISPs; eased extranet connection with clients/partners; enhanced issue logging; and made organization more accountable for their actions through ease of tracking.• Preparing proposal of network design per Cisco IT standards.• Coordinate with other vendors for site readiness.• Configuring routing, switching& applying access restrictions at partner networks as per Cisco InfoSec policy.• Deploying Voice related configurations on CUCM cluster & H323 gateways.• Preparing audit reports of existing Cisco offices and its partner sites and do their fleet upgrade with latest hardware and software per Cisco IT approved standards.• Expansion/Relocation/Decommission of Cisco offices &ODCs at partner offices.• Configuring Cisco user based VPN solutions for partners with access restrictions.• Working with Cisco’s Information Security team for implementing access restrictions using ACLs and URL filtering.• Project-managed upon group Extranet from concept, through design, development, and implementation. Navigated the changing priorities to deliver the project on time, and to specification.• Monitored project progress, ensured vendor compliance with contract agreement, and resolved complex technology issues.• Influenced, overcame challenges, and secured client buy-in to establish an extensive VPN based Extranet that harness several technologies. Show less

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  3vays Technologies pvt ltd

  Dec 2016 - Mar 2017

  Project Management Officer

  • As first point of contact for the project, met weekly with vendors, conducted site visits and communicated daily with technicians facilitating the change.• Manage specialized technical projects, monitoring progress, controlling costs, hiring and supervising contractors, and providing status reports.• Developed detailed, comprehensive communication plans, change management plans, risk assessments, and standard operating procedures.

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  HCL-CISCO

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2018

  Senior Technical Lead