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Rakesh Raj Valiya Veetil

Network and Security Engineer
Amstelveen,Noord Holland

Timeline

Expert System Engineer - TomTom International B.V.
01.2020 - Current
Senior Infrastructure Specialist - Symantec
06.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Associate - EY
08.2011 - 06.2018
Bharath University - ,
07.2005 - 01.2010

Work History

Expert System Engineer

TomTom International B.V.
Amsterdam, Noord Holland
01.2020 - Current
  • Researched and recommended network products, services, protocols and standards for network development.
  • Spearheaded and led major network installation and upgrade project.
  • Analyzed and defined network requirements, optimization and support for network modernization project.
  • Prioritized simultaneous projects to perform effectively under shifting deadlines in fast-paced environment.
  • Implemented WAN and LAN designs in multi-datacenter configurations.
  • Developed and wrote recommendations for departmental policies, procedures, technical standards and guidelines.
  • Analyzed, troubleshot and enhanced network performance to drive efficiency.
  • Reviewed technical specifications from internal clients to confirm adequacy, accuracy and functionality.
  • Diagnosed network problems.

Senior Infrastructure Specialist

Symantec
Pune, Maharashtra
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
  • Drafted post-mortem documentation analyzing instances of network system failures and detailing required repair and restoration efforts.
  • Managed and administered tasks for networks, routing and shaping traffic to reduce service interruptions and network strain.
  • Designed and implemented cloud network infrastructures along with intra- and inter-data center connections.
  • Improved overall user experience through support, training, troubleshooting, improvements and communication of system changes.
  • Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
  • Monitored network hardware operations to evaluate proper configuration.

Senior Associate

EY
Bengaluru, Karnataka
08.2011 - 06.2018
  • Enterprise Network Infrastructure Implementation.
  • Identified issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques to alleviate downtime and system failure.
  • Escalation point of major incidents.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting the Network Infrastructure.
  • Configuring Data Center network devices to onboard new applications.
  • Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Summary

Dedicated and certified cloud networking professional with a strong background in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-based networks. Seeking a challenging role in cloud networking to leverage my expertise in enhancing network performance, scalability, and security

Skills

  • Network design
  • Azure Networking
  • AWS Networking
  • Cloud Firewalls
  • Network security architecture
  • Wide Area Networking
  • High level Network design
  • Low level Network design
  • Express Route
  • Direct Connect
  • Azure virtual WAN deployment
  • SDWAN
  • AWS Cloud WAN deployment
  • IaC[Infrastructure as Code]
  • Multi cloud connectivity
  • Palo Alto Prisma Access SASE
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • Network Automation
  • Git
  • Cisco ACI design
  • Cloud services
  • Virtualization
  • NFV[Network Function Virtualization]
  • Virtual firewalls in Public Cloud
  • Enterprise Architecture

Education

Bharath University, Bachelor Of Technology
07.2005 - 01.2010

Certification

  • PCNSE - Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Expert
  • AZ500 - Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • AZ700 - Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
Rakesh Raj Valiya VeetilNetwork and Security Engineer