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Rajlaxmi Jadhav

Sydney,Australia

Summary

A resourceful and expert in Telecommunication and Network Engineering with strong project experience across multiple IT and networking platforms. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes. Skilled in resolving Network and Data centre operations. Organized and motivated employee adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Engineer

University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Sydney, NSW
04.2023 - Current
  • Monitoring system performance to promote network speed, availability and reliability using testing tools as PRTG, Syslogs for UNSW Datacentre environment.
  • Diagnosed and resolved routing issues related to BGP and OSPF, including loop prevention, route flapping, and path optimization. Utilizing tools like Wireshark and network simulators to model and test routing changes before deployment.
  • Configuring Cisco, Fortinet routers and switches for installation, PABX fibre patching and upgrades for Wi-Fi, CITM. Collaborated with project managers for allocating and consolidating switch port for Audio Video devices and Building management systems (BMS).
  • Working on Network refresh and cloud migration project, including tasks such as switch audit, decommissioning, consolidating and tracing switch ports, as well as assisting field technicians with troubleshooting.
  • Collaborated with CIS Infrastructure and Digital Support teams to diagnose and resolve switch interface and power issues, created change order for replacement of faulty or damaged network hardware components with Interactive to improve network performance.
  • Implementing and managing Microsoft Identity, Entra solutions to enhance security and mitigate risks associated with malicious logins.
  • Identifying and troubleshooting customer issues and BAU related to malfunctioning of Cisco, Aruba access points, Eduroam, Uniwide as well as addressing intermediate internet connectivity problems throughout UNSW campus and Data center.
  • Provided hands-on implementation and ongoing maintenance of Azure infrastructure and designing including virtual machines, networking, and storage solutions. Ensured optimal performance and reliability of cloud-based workloads.
  • Drafted Network design, diagrams and documentation including configuration guides and standard operations. Placed Hardware replacements using BOM and interactive tools.

L2 Engineer

Telstra
Sydney, NSW
12.2020 - 04.2023
  • Performed testing in Telstra’s data centre to verify seamless integration of client edge routers and modems with Telstra’s telecom infrastructure, ensuring compatibility with various NBN fibre optic connections such as FTTN, FTTP, HFC, and fixed wireless.
  • Creating and assigning tickets, incidents, request and change order on ServiceNow, Capture resolving issues and escalating when required.
  • Strong understanding of VPN, IPsec, DHCP, DNS, HTTP/S, MPLS, BGP, and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking.
  • Analysing packets, protocols, and configurations from the hosted systems to Telstra and Consumer Telecom Devices. (Modems, Routers, NCD, DPU, Ports etc.).
  • Using Telecommunication and Network Management Tools to reboot, restart and reset managed Telstra and NBN devices using software’s as NEM DEMS, T&DM, Modini, CAPTURE, etc.
  • Managed private, hybrid, and public cloud environments, along with operating systems like Windows and Linux, and utilized SDN virtualization technologies.
  • Using NBN Co-Service Portals to assist NBN field technicians and work with NBN Network Systems to find NBN issues related with Node, servers and NBN network devices and drafting clients network profile within Telstra system.
  • Running network tests to check if there are Server outages or Network maintenance and providing network backups if required as well as giving SLAs for network restoration.
  • Troubleshooting network issues over phone, email, online chat and by using Trouble Management system tool (TMS).
  • Keeping up to date with Telecomm Yammer tools and communities for knowledge sharing and insights.

Technical Support

CAD Group
Sydney, NSW
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Troubleshooting complex network issues with Juniper and Fortinet switches, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and resolve problems.
  • Created and maintained interactive reports and dashboards in Power BI and Tableau, providing stakeholders with actionable insights and performance metrics.
  • Deployed secure network architectures utilizing Azure Network Security Groups, firewalls, and VPN solutions. Implemented Microsoft Azure networking best practices for enhanced security and performance.
  • Managed user accounts, permissions, and group policies in Active Directory and Fortinet.
  • Monitored system performance and health using tools like Nagios and SolarWinds.
  • Implemented and managed role-based access control in both cloud and on-premises environments to ensure secure and appropriate access to resources.
  • Assisting onsite technicians for fixing and maintaining PABX with patching, cabling troubleshooting Power units and carrying out required hardware replacements.

Education

Master of Engineering - Telecommunication and Industry Management, System Engineering for Managers, 4G/5G Mobile technology, Cybersecurity for Mobile platforms

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney
01.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Shivaji University

Skills

  • Cisco
  • Fortinet
  • Cisco prime
  • Aruba central
  • Aruba Uxi
  • Zabbix
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Entra
  • Microsoft Identity
  • Palo alto firewall
  • DC power systems
  • GlobalProtect VPN
  • Infoblox
  • Netdisco
  • Netbox
  • DigiCert
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Solarwinds
  • ServiceNow
  • Wireshark
  • Prtg
  • TCP/IP, BGP protocol
  • F5 load balancer
  • IBGP
  • Tunnels & NAT
  • Archibus
  • Aruba uxi
  • Google Nest wifi
  • Cloud CDN
  • Wireless LTE
  • SD-WAN
  • MPLS networking
  • MVC application support
  • Digicert
  • Telstra routers
  • Aruba access points
  • Cisco wireless
  • Cisco Packet Tracer
  • Troubleshooting
  • HTTPS
  • FTTP
  • SMTP protocols
  • Security technologies
  • Servers
  • Fortinet
  • VMware
  • Vsphere Hypervisor 65
  • Switching and Routing
  • Dotnet
  • Amazon web support
  • Google cloud
  • Azure storage
  • Digicert
  • Java
  • Python

Certification

Cisco Mentor me Program, Working with network components and understanding system engineering and management in projects.

Projects

5G Effects on Human Health Network Slicing and Topology Management Risk management and Risk analysis using Natech’s model Automated Body mass index machine using Matlab and piezoelectric sensors for measurement

References

Available on Request

Timeline

Network Engineer

University of New South Wales (UNSW)
04.2023 - Current

L2 Engineer

Telstra
12.2020 - 04.2023

Technical Support

CAD Group
01.2020 - 10.2020

Master of Engineering - Telecommunication and Industry Management, System Engineering for Managers, 4G/5G Mobile technology, Cybersecurity for Mobile platforms

University of Technology Sydney

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Shivaji University
Rajlaxmi Jadhav