Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Custom Section
Languages
Certification
Interests
Accomplishments
Trekking & Nature walk
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ASHUTOSH NAYAK

ASHUTOSH NAYAK

Pune

Summary

An astute performer with 10 years of experience in managing enterprise networks. Expert in Cisco Wireless, Cisco Routing & Switching, and Cisco Viptela SD-WAN. Proven track record in Device Management through Catalyst Centre and AI-driven monitoring through Catalyst Centre Assurance. Possess Foundational Knowledge of Cisco SDA Fabric & ACI Fabric. Proactive technology specialist with a strong foundation in network management. Drives collaboration across teams to implement effective solutions and streamline operations. Cultivates a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring high standards and value delivery.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Network Analyst

Accenture Solutions (P) Ltd.
03.2016 - Current
  • Expertly manage and troubleshoot Cisco Viptela SD-WAN architectures to ensure optimized enterprise connectivity.
  • Lead Device Management through Catalyst Centre, utilizing a centralized dashboard for real-time network visibility.
  • Leverage AI-driven monitoring through Catalyst Centre Assurance to analyse historical data and provide proactive health insights.
  • Maintain and configure Cisco Routing & Switching infrastructure, including legacy and modern hardware.
  • Apply Foundational Knowledge of Cisco SDA Fabric and Cisco ACI Fabric for advanced network troubleshooting.
  • Manage large-scale Cisco Wireless deployments, creating new Wi-Fi scopes and deploying APs to Flex groups.
  • Utilize HP NNMI for event monitoring and Jenkins for running network automation tasks.

Electrical Engineer

Quality Austria Central Asia Pvt Ltd.
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Responsible for inspection and acceptance of electrical works and telecom tower infrastructure.

RF Engineer (Intern)

Cyber Q Consulting (P) Ltd.
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • Involved in the design, maintenance, and construction of wireless telecommunication equipment.

Education

B.Tech - Electrical Engineering

UPTU Lucknow
01.2011

Skills

  • SD-WAN
  • Routing
  • Cisco Viptela
  • Cisco Routers
  • Cisco Wireless
  • 6500 series Wireless Controllers
  • 9800 series Wireless Controllers
  • 9K series Wi-Fi 6E Access Points
  • Device Management
  • AI-driven monitoring
  • Catalyst Centre Assurance
  • Cisco SDA Fabric
  • ACI Fabric
  • Network Automation
  • Jenkins
  • HP Network Automation
  • Cisco Prime

Custom Section

  • SD-WAN & Routing, Expertise in managing and troubleshooting Cisco Viptela SD-WAN and Cisco Routers.
  • Cisco Wireless, Specialized in 6500 & 9800 series Wireless Controllers and 9K series Wi-Fi 6E Access Points.
  • Catalyst Centre, Proficient in Device Management and AI-driven monitoring through Catalyst Centre Assurance for proactive network insights.
  • Fabric Technologies, Foundational Knowledge of Cisco SDA Fabric and troubleshooting experience in ACI Fabric.
  • Network Automation, Skilled in using Jenkins, HP Network Automation (NA), and Cisco Prime.

Languages

English
Intermediate
B1
Hindi
Elementary
A2
Marathi
Beginner
A1

Certification

  • AZ-104
  • Aviatrix
  • CWNA for Wireless.
  • ITIL

Interests

  • Trekking & nature walk
  • Listening to Music

Accomplishments

  • Accenture Excellence Award Recipient: Recognized for leading the successful upgrade of Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) to version 2.3.7.9, a critical milestone for transitioning the enterprise network to an SDA-enabled architecture.
  • Spearheaded the isolation and resolution of complex carrier network issues impacting guest wireless services, ensuring high availability and seamless user connectivity.
  • Coordinated the renewal and implementation of web server and identity certificates, maintaining secure, trusted, and reliable communications across the Cisco Viptela SD-WAN fabric.

Trekking & Nature walk

  • Regularly engage in nature walks to maintain peak physical fitness and mental clarity, essential for managing 24/7 large-scale enterprise network operations.

Timeline

Sr. Network Analyst

Accenture Solutions (P) Ltd.
03.2016 - Current

Electrical Engineer

Quality Austria Central Asia Pvt Ltd.
07.2014 - 07.2015

RF Engineer (Intern)

Cyber Q Consulting (P) Ltd.
03.2013 - 06.2014

B.Tech - Electrical Engineering

UPTU Lucknow
ASHUTOSH NAYAK