Santosh Gupta, Network Support

Santosh Gupta

Network Support

NCR

Location
Qatar
Education
Master's degree, IT
Experience
8 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :8 years, 3 Months

Network Support at NCR
  • Oman - Muscat
  • My current job since February 2018

▫ Working for client OmanTel in Network Department.
▫ Working on IGW network.
▫ Handling the Operation of the Datacenter.
▫ Working on working environment of Datacenter including the passive part like Power, AC, Rack Layout.
▫ Handling the Infrastructure Network including the L2 Switches, Nexus along with different servers.
▫ Managed the Perimeter Firewall team.
▫ Handled the Proper Tac case related to Vendor devices.
▫ Implementing the Change Request Management for implementing changes in Network.
▫ Handling the Peering related task and project work.
▫ Troubleshooting of issues related to MPLS, Routing, Switching in IGW network.
▫ Working on new integration of IPT clients.
▫ Working on new project of adding new clients on IPT, L3 VPN or L2 VPN service in the Network.
▫ SPOC for NCR at Omantel related to the Technical points.
▫ Working closely with Juniper JTAC and ATAC for timely resolution of major issues related to products.

Senior Network Architect at Ali Bin Ali Technology Solutions
  • Qatar - Doha
  • February 2016 to February 2018

▫ Working on Ali Bin Ali client at Qatar for Designing, Planning and Operation of the network.
▫ Client -1: Doha Festival City
o Major responsibilities include various oversight tasks for the stages of development, systems acceptances and operations of the following:
 WiFi Network.
 Metro CCTV Network.
 Critical Communication platform TETRA Project of Ministry of Interior.
 Mall Management Communication Project TETRA.
 DataCenter Infrastructure Management.
 CCTV MPLS Backhanding.
 Inbound Internet Services.
 DHFC Campus Network.
 Developed the Campus Network Operational Handbook
o Vendor Selection for any new task/project in the DHFC.
o Conducting POC and evaluating the vendors.
o Evaluation of new Technology/product against ROI.
o Providing subject matter expertise in interactions with Vendors, partners and customers.
o Ensuring Network Operation are conducted in disciplined manner with proper process and procedures.
o Budget preparation and approach for approval with needed documentation.
o Prepared the standard and process for the operation of the network.
▫ Client -2: beIN Media Group
o Profile includes Network optimization and migration from the legacy network to new Infrastructure comprising updated access design, security, load balancer and appropriate protocol.
o Design and Integration of the new remote Network for the company acquired to connect to Corporate HQ.
o Worked on planning and integration of new Multicast Network for IPTV for channels released.
o Handled the operation of the Datacenter Network with latest equipment and software of ACI running on Nexus 9000 series.
o Worked on Nexus 7000 series as distribution layer for the access network with introduction of vPC feature and providing the load balancing as one of its features.
o Worked on the newer Nexus 9000 series working on ACI OS.
o Manged the entire IP schema and allocation with Infoblox.
o Working on the daily issue and work related to Cisco ASR, Cisco Wireless WLC 8510 & 5508, Firewall i.e. ASA and Palo Alto with Load balancer F5 and Netscaler for the server farm.
o Re-Designing of Network for new Media Channel Company and integrating with the HQ incorporating the cost saving factor, network element re-usability and Network Optimization.
o Worked on multi-homing of the network with ISP and planned the network to accommodate the introduction of new ISP.
o Planned and integrated the SCOM monitoring system for the Corporate HQ and remote sites.
o Managing Vendor and defining the scope of work as per the project with complete documentation.
o Preparing the Bill of Material for the switches, modular cards for the expansion and new sites.
▫ Client-3: Nokia
o Worked with customers, architects, solutions to perform detailed design and integration of all parts of the solution, multivendor equipment and the related IP services.
o Performing ASR upgrades according to related project plans at customer premises.
o Planning and perform testing of new 3G and 4G entity (FNS, FNG, Flexi Controller, Femto) in lab environment followed by controlled introduction into customer live network.

Education

Master's degree, IT
  • at Somaiya College, Mumbai University
  • April 2020

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Bachelor's degree, Computer
  • at Mumbai University
  • April 2020

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Master's degree, Computer
  • at Mumbai University
  • April 2020

Bachelor's degree, Comp
  • at Mumbai University
  • April 2020

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High school or equivalent, Comp
  • at Mumbai University Mumbai University Maharashtra Board
  • April 2020

High school or equivalent, Comp
  • at Maharashtra Board
  • January 1995

Specialties & Skills

APPROACH
AUDITING
BROADBAND
BUDGET PREPARATION
BUDGETING
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CAPACITY PLANNING

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