Vivek Vijay

Experience

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  InterCAD Systems Pvt. Ltd.

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  Application Engineer

  Taught Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, and Bentley STAAD to students and professionals. Mastered additional design software like SketchUp, Lumion, 3Dsmax, Maya, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Created educational materials and drafted shop drawings for civil and mechanical projects. Developed conceptual models in SketchUp based on client demands. Rendered models using Lumion and created LOD 4 models with Revit for client approval. Consulted clients on analysis for building projects and provided solutions using Autodesk products. Transitioned from student to employee based on demonstrated progress. Managed projects, conducted remote meetings, and demonstrated project management skills. Show less

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  BIMLABS GLOBAL

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

  Application Engineer Lead

  Collaborated with universities and polytechnic colleges, teaching AutoCAD and Revit to 100+ students. Conducted in-house training on Revit parametric modeling for students and professionals. Served as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting Autodesk Revit and associated applications. Used advanced collaborative tools like Navisworks and Autodesk ACC for multi-disciplinary coordination. Undertook BIM-based projects, including parametric modeling for clients such as Dior. Created 3D models with SketchUp and rendered them in Lumion for commercial and residential projects. Specialized in clash detection and point cloud analysis. Led architectural and MEP BIM modeling initiatives for residential and industrial projects. Managed an offshore team of 40 members, overseeing two team leads. Show less

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  University of Oklahoma

  Jul 2018 - May 2020

  Graduate Assistant

  Utilized GIS for a 50-year urban development analysis, identifying an underdeveloped neighborhood. Employed geospatial analytics for a bakery distribution study and informed business locations. Conducted watershed boundary delineation for flooding and environmental conservation analysis. Contributed to urban planning studies and enhanced graduate course curriculums. Researched hydraulic dam designs and authored a policy memo for the City Planning Office.

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  Hilliary

  Jul 2019 - May 2020

  Planning and Development Intern

  Drafted fiber layouts with AutoCAD, created 3D designs of company buildings using SketchUp, and rendered with Lumion. Utilized ArcGIS, Google Earth, and Google Maps for locational analysis and planning. Mapped the fiber optic network and supervised installations for efficient implementation. Designed infrastructure plans for commercial buildings, contributing to company development initiatives. Conducted demographic and economic analyses, utilizing census data for future development projections. Wrote grants and secured a $16.9 million grant from the USDA for rural infrastructure development. Show less

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  Broadcom

  Nov 2021 - Apr 2023

  Network and Infrastructure Engineer

  Monitored networks across California and regions in APAC, EMEA, and the Americas using DX Spectrum and NetMRI, managing Cisco switches, routers, F5 BIG IP, and Palo Alto firewalls. Utilized Spectrum NetOps for live device status and cost-effective network inventory management while troubleshooting infrastructure devices and client security applications like Symantec Endpoint, WSS, and OKTA. Designed and implemented LAN, WAN, and wireless networks for corporate offices and data centers, providing global WAN support and analyzing bandwidth. Managed IP addresses through Infoblox, configured DNS records, and deployed Voice Gateway solutions. Oversaw Wi-Fi systems using Airwave and Aruba controllers, resolving latency and interference issues. Contributed to cloud migration projects and handled load balancing and application security using F5 LTM, GTM, and ASM. Installed and configured Palo Alto firewalls, developing security policies, NAT configurations, and managing HA setups while upgrading versions and troubleshooting traffic routes. Show less

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  A10 Consultancy Inc

  Nov 2021 - Apr 2023

  Senior Network Engineer

  Designed and implemented network strategies in data centers to reduce data redundancy, while configuring and documenting LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructures across corporate offices, data centers, and distribution centers. Deployed wireless bridge setups (Mesh APs) for off-site buildings and utilized Aruba 802.11ac access points and mobility controllers. Handled SSL certificates, DHCP Proxy, SNMP, and advanced wireless features for seamless business and guest connectivity. Configured and managed enterprise BGP setups and resolved BGP-related issues for remote branches and partners, working with Cisco routers and switches. Experience includes handling F5 LTM, GTM, and ASM for load balancing, integrating Panorama with Palo Alto firewalls, and troubleshooting traffic using logs and packet captures. Performed infrastructure upgrades on Cisco switches, routers, Juniper firewalls, and Nexus systems, including system image upgrades and VPC peer link configuration. Provided network support for VPN and point-to-point sites, troubleshooting wireless and LAN issues like latency and interference, and resolving problems with Cisco APs, RF scanners, printers, and Palo Alto firewalls across the US and Canada. Show less

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  GDNinfo

  May 2023 - now

  Network and Infrastructure Engineer

  Monitored global networks for clients in the UK and US using DX Spectrum and NetMRI, managing Cisco switches, routers, F5 BIG IP, and Palo Alto Prisma firewalls. Utilized Spectrum NetOps for live device status and optimized inventory management while resolving issues with infrastructure devices and client security applications like Symantec Endpoint and OKTA. Designed and implemented LAN, WAN, and wireless networks for corporate offices and data centers, providing WAN support and analyzing bandwidth. Developed firewall rules, conducted POC testing for next-gen firewalls, and upgraded Palo Alto devices to meet security policies. Managed IP addresses through Infoblox, configured DNS records, and deployed Voice Gateway solutions. Oversaw Wi-Fi systems using Airwave and Aruba controllers, addressing latency and interference issues while creating wireless security policies. Contributed to cloud migration projects, including GCP integrations, load balancing, certification renewals, and application security using F5 LTM, GTM, and ASM. Leveraged GitHub for version control and collaboration in integration projects, installed and configured Palo Alto firewalls, developed security policies, and managed HA configurations while effectively troubleshooting traffic routes. Show less

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  Eldopas

  Jun 2024 - now

  Founder

  Drive the vision of creating a safe and empowering digital space, prioritizing user well-being and ethical technology practices. Lead the conceptualization and development of innovative solutions. Oversee prototype creation, systems architecture, and UI/UX design for a user-centric approach. Manage and build teams, particularly in social research, to align projects with community needs. Oversee project management to ensure successful execution of company objectives. Conduct interviews and participate in the recruitment and team-building process. Handle various operational tasks necessary to guide the company towards its mission. Show less