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Principal Network EngineerSenior Network Engineer/Network ArchitectSenior EngineerSenior Network Engineer/Team LeaderUC Support/Network EngineerLocation Preference
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Lakhwinder Smagh
Mickleham,VIC
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Summary
Experienced network professional adept at managing large-scale network projects and ensuring seamless connectivity for enterprises. Known for delivering reliable network solutions and enhancing system security. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs.
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
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Certification
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25
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Network Engineer
Thales Australia
09.2020 - Current
- As a principal network engineer, I have been involved in oneSky project to deliver Network Design/ and automation for implementing sites across Australia that will manage Australian Air space.
- Below are my key responsibilities
- Design and architect the complete end to end network for oneSky project.
- Extensive work experience of configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Nexus switches
- Use Ansible playbooks to deploy entire site.
- Use Cisco pyATS framework to perform unit test to report the operational state of the network being deployed.
- Design and configure mission critical networks.
- Participate in BID’s for international Thales customers.
- Used Python to generate yaml files to be consumed by Ansible to Automate Network deployment.
- Used Jinja2 templating language to crate YAL files for Network automation.
- Designed and deployed interdomain multicast for ATM system’s using Juniper SRX firewalls.
- Travel across sites for Troubleshooting and deployments.
- Design and deployment of Multicast solution for OneSky project.
- Design and deploy OSPF, BGP routing protocols
- Design and deploy IPSEC/GRE encryption for achieving encryption across sites.
- Design and deploy MPLS as core technology across WAN.
- Work type: - Contract Full Time
Senior Network Engineer/Network Architect
Fujitsu Australia
05.2012 - 09.2020
- As a Network Architect I have lead projects below for a utility company in WA and setting up Fuj cloud 2.
- Lead a team of engineers and DC ops to successfully migrated Checkpoint and Juniper firewall to Cisco ASA firewall working as HA pair across 2 Data Centers
- Lead a project to replace the existing Core infrastructure consisting of Cisco 6509 and Cisco 3750 switches with Cisco Nexus 9K switches spread across 2 DC’s using DWDM.
- Lead a project to setup a fabric using brocade VDX IP switches to run VMware (VXLAN) cloud platform on top of them.
- As a Senior Network Engineer, I work on customer’s IPTEL/Routing environment for making changes to their existing environment or as desired by customer.
- Working as a Network Architect for BAU.
- Developed scripts for network automation using python for configuring vlans on switches
- Configuration and support of VMware NSX environment.
- Configuration and management of Nexus 7K, 5K, 2K and 1K switches
- Configuration and management of Cisco ASR 9K and 1K routers
- Configuration and management of F5 load Balancers.
- Configuration and Installation of Cisco Call Manager 9.0, 10.5
- Installation and Configuration of Cisco Unity 10.5
- Installation and configuration Cisco IM& Presence server 10.5
- Administration of Cisco VCS platform for Jabber clients.
- Implementation and configuration of Wireless Network using WLC and LWAPP
- Configuration of routing and Ethernet switching on Cisco and Juniper devices.
- Creation of highly redundant network design using HSRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
- Configuration of Voice gateways (MGCP, H.323)
- Provide Level 3 Support for IP Telephony issue.
- Configuration of IVR’s for ARC and integrating it with Cisco Call Manager
- Configuration and administration of Juniper secure access gateways
- Configuration and administration of Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX and Juniper Screen OS firewall
- Configuration and Management of Juniper routers
- Configuration and management of Nexus 5548 and Nexus 9K switches using vPC.
- Network design creation for data centers using Nexus 5548 and Nexus 9K.
- Working with DWDM circuits to increase the total bandwidth or Dark fiber.
- Configuration of Multicast networks
- Configuration of Brocade vdx switch in forming a cluster for Fujitsu Cloud.
- Configuration and management of VMware NSX (SDDC) and its components.
- Working for Fujitsu IAAS, DAAS infrastructure.
- Working as Mentor for Junior engineers
- Work type: - Permanent Full Time
- Achievement: - I was awarded the Fujitsu start award for my communication and coordination skills for upgrading the Network Equipment upgrade.
Senior Engineer
Logicalis Australia
09.2011 - 02.2012
- As I a senior engineer, I am involved in pre sales activity to designing network and solution for customers across the following technologies
- Network Design
- VOIP Design
- Wireless Design
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Pre sales tasks for network, wireless, VOIP services
- Design and implementation of Networks using industry standard protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF,GRE Tunnels
- Design of very specific QOS parameters for VOIP and important application for customers
- Design and implement of VOIP platforms (CUCME, CUE, CUCM, Cisco Unity)
- Prepare documentations for UAT
- Prepare and configure Cisco ASA for IPSEC tunnels
- Website: - www.au.logicalis.com
- Work Type: - Permanent Full Time
- Achievement: - I was promoted to senior position within 3 months of joining Logicalis due to my knowledge across various technologies
Senior Network Engineer/Team Leader
Datacom
09.2010 - 09.2011
- As a Senior Network Engineer at Datacom, I work onsite at GE Money, I am heavily involved in BAU support and the projects that run at GE, I also proactively managed the GE network and make recommendations
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installation and Configuration Cisco router and switches.
- Resource allocation and mentoring network engineers.
- Design and implement routing changes
- Creation of highly redundant network design using HSRP, EIGRP, BGP, GRE Tunnels, QOS
- Created detailed configuration details for configuring Cisco 3845, 7200, ASR 1000 Series routers for routing/voice/encryption
- Managing Packet shapers (Packeteers)
- Managing Citrix Netscaler
- Administration of Cisco Secure ACS
- Administration and configuration of Checkpoint and Cisco ASA firewalls
- Configuration of Zoning on Cisco MDS switches (9500 series) for SAN
- Worked as Team Leader for 6 months in this position
- Website: - www.datacom.com.au
- Work type: - Contract Full Time
UC Support/Network Engineer
iVision
05.2010 - 09.2010
- As a UC support engineer, I worked for iVision for 3 month contract supporting their wide range of customers with IPTEL issues
- Configuration and Installation of Cisco Call Manager 6.0, 6.1, 7.0.
- Installation and Configuration Cisco router and switches.
- Creation of highly redundant network design using HSRP, EIGRP, BGP
- Provide Level 3 Support for IP Telephony issue.
- Configuration and installation of Cisco Contact Centre Express 7.0
- MAC for CCX 7.0
- Preparing simple scripts for CCX7.0
- Website: - www.ivision.com.au
- Work type: - Contract Full Time
Network Engineer
Alphawest
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Alphawest draws on its 20 years of ICT experience to help Government and Commercial organizations find a scalable ICT solution to meet today’s business requirements and those in the future.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Configuration of Cisco Call Manager 7.0.
- Configuration of Cisco Unity
- Implementation and configuration of Wireless Network (WLC4402)
- Installation and Configuration Cisco router and switches.
- Configurations of EIGRP, BGP across multiple sites owned by ANZ bank.
- Creation of highly redundant network design using HSRP, EIGRP, BGP
- Configuration for DMVPN tunnels for encryption
- Configuring MPLS Layer 3 VPN’s (MPLS VPN technologies, MPLS vrf lite)
- Creation of a detailed design document for international ANZ sites.
- Created detailed designed document for ANZ ATM in international countries.
- Created configuration details for encryption for ANZ data.
- Created detailed configuration details for configuring new Cisco 3845 router for routing/voice/encryption
- Configuration of Voice gateways (MGCP, H.323, SIP)
- Provide Level 3 Support for IP Telephony issue with new international site.
- Website: - www.alphawest.com.au
- Work type: - Contract Full Time
Network Engineer
Intelligent IP Communication
03.2008 - 09.2009
- Intelligent IP is a dynamic next generation integrated IP telephony communications solutions specialist. IIPC deliver leading edge, innovative solutions to corporate organizations throughout Australia.
- Duties and responsibilities:
- As a Network Engineer I have to travel to client sites (interstate) to do installation of VOIP networks.
- Installation and Configuration Cisco router and switches.
- Configuration and management of Wireless LAN controllers (WLC4400), Cisco LWAPP using all the wireless technologies (802.11a/b/g/n).
- Configuration and Installation of Cisco Call Manager 6.0, 6.1
- Configuring MPLS Layer 3 VPN’s on Juniper and Cisco routers.
- Configuration and cutover of ISDN 2, 10, 20, 30 services on Cisco routers.
- Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco router as SIP, MGCP, H.323 Voice Gateways.
- Implementing IP phones 7911, 7912, 7940, Polycom 601, Polycom 650 using SIP protocol.
- Configuring end to end QOS on router and switches.
- Installation and Configuration of Asterisk Based Soft PBX for VOIP.
- Configuration and troubleshooting of different WAN technologies DSL, ADSL, SHDSL, FIBRE, Frame Relay, ATM in core as well on CPE Routers
- Installation and Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco ASA, PIX firewalls.
- Configuration of IPSEC site to site tunnels using PIX firewall and Cisco Routers
- Configuring and troubleshooting static routes and routing protocols RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP
- Installation and configuration of Call Manager, Cisco Unity, Cisco attendant console.
- Use of Microsoft Visio for designing network diagrams for clients.
- WAN protocols PPP, L2TP
- Ethernet VPN’s
- Configuring Polycom video conferencing units (HDX 4000, 8000, 9000).
- Website: - www.iipc.com.au
- Work type: - Permanent Full Time
Cisco Engineer
PK Business Advantage (Invizage)
10.2007 - 03.2008
- Invizage is one of Australia's most established I.T. service providers. Invizage has a client base of over 7,000 customers. Invizage provides trusted advice on technology solutions that are selected from a range of competing vendors.
- Duties and responsibilities:
- Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco Routers and Switches.
- Designed IP and VIOP network for internal systems (Invizage).
- Configured layer 3 switches (3550, 3560) for redundant network with quality of service (QOS).
- Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco PIX firewall.
- Configuration of IPSEC site to site tunnels using PIX firewall and Cisco Routers
- Configuring HSRP, GLBP on Cisco switches for High Availability.
- Configuring and troubleshooting static routes and routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF and BGP
- Assist junior engineers with troubleshooting Cisco routers and firewalls.
- Provide telephone support to our contractors to set up new Cisco router according to customer requirements.
- Provide training to junior engineers with the current trend in configuring Cisco routers.
- Design networks for clients.
IT Support Officer
Education Access Australia Pvt Ltd, Melbourne
08.2006 - 10.2007
- Education Access Australia (E.A.A) is a fast growing, dynamic commercial training organization that offers vocational training under the nationally recognized Technical and Further Education (TAFE) system of the Australian Government.
- Duties and responsibilities are:
- Providing IT support to all staff and students.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting with the operation of all Routers (Cisco), Switches, Servers (Windows 2003 servers), Computer (Windows XP), Databases, Software’s, and administration services.
- Working with active directory, creating users deleting users, maintaining the correct working of active directory.
- Maintenance of the following servers.
- Windows 2003 server DNS, DHCP, Domain controllers, ISA Server, Print Server, File server
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of 2 Cisco Routers connected to each other via ADSL line.
- Maintenance of two domains in this organization with 60 computers in each building.
Network Engineer
Nirmal Datacomm Pvt Ltd New Delhi
11.2001 - 10.2003
- Nirmal Datacomm Pvt. Ltd is a dynamic and quality conscious company that thrives on continuous innovations and uncompromising excellence. Nirmal Datacomm specializes in offering LAN and WAN access solutions based on quality products, flexible design approach and competitive price- performance platform.
- Key responsibilities were:
- Installation and configuration of Cisco Routers and Switches.
- Installation and configuration of Cisco PIX firewall.
- Installation and configuration of VOIP using Cisco Products.
- Installation configuration and troubleshooting of layer 2 and layer 3 (Cisco) switches.
- Providing last mile access solutions (64 kbps &2 mbps) to our clients involving leased line setups through total integrated solution based on routers and switches
- Configuring and troubleshooting static routes and routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
- Designing of IP networks using sub netting and Variable length subnet masks (VLSM).
- Configuring VLANs on Cisco switches.
- Establishing Serial Point-to-Point connections using HDLC, PPP encapsulation.
- Configuring, establishment and management of Frame Relay connection.
- Configuring, establishment and management of ISDN connection
- Website address: http://www.nirmaldatacomm.com/
Education
Master of Information Technology - Computer Networks
Latrobe Uni Bundoora
Bundoora, Australia02-2006
Bachelor of computer Science - undefined
Punjab Technical University
Jalandhar, Punjab, India05-2001
Skills
- Network troubleshooting
- Network security implementation
- Local area networks
- Network automation
- Wide-area networks
- Quality of service configuration
- Deep packet inspection
- Switching technology expertise
- Firewall configuration
- Routing protocol mastery
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Networking and routing protocol expertise
- Effective communication
- Routing protocol expertise
- Network security systems
- Cisco switching expertise
- Packet trace analysis
Certification
- Juniper Network Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIP-DC)
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert x 2 (R&S, SP) #37406.
Timeline
Principal Network Engineer
Thales Australia
09.2020 - Current
Senior Network Engineer/Network Architect
Fujitsu Australia
05.2012 - 09.2020
Senior Engineer
Logicalis Australia
09.2011 - 02.2012
Senior Network Engineer/Team Leader
Datacom
09.2010 - 09.2011
UC Support/Network Engineer
iVision
05.2010 - 09.2010
Network Engineer
Alphawest
10.2009 - 05.2010
Network Engineer
Intelligent IP Communication
03.2008 - 09.2009
Cisco Engineer
PK Business Advantage (Invizage)
10.2007 - 03.2008
IT Support Officer
Education Access Australia Pvt Ltd, Melbourne
08.2006 - 10.2007
Network Engineer
Nirmal Datacomm Pvt Ltd New Delhi
11.2001 - 10.2003
Bachelor of computer Science - undefined
Punjab Technical University
Master of Information Technology - Computer Networks
Latrobe Uni Bundoora