1. Harshad Kulkarni
25 S 10th
Street Apt # 01 San Jose, CA-95112 harshadvkulkarni@gmail.com · (315)351-6435
Objective
Obtain an opportunity in a fast-paced, result oriented environment utilizing my analytical and quantitative skills in
problem solving and creating smart engineering solutions.
Professional Summary
 Outstanding certifications include CCNA (CSCO10578460 ) CCNP (BSCI,BCMSN) , MCP
 Working knowledge of mobile network testing tools like: Ixia
 Proficient in configuration and troubleshooting Routing Protocols like RIP, OSPF, EIGRP
 Implemented switching with redundancy through Inter-VLAN Routing, Trunking, STP, RSTP,
Professional Experience
Aruba Networks, Sunnyvale CA Oct 2008 – Present
Systems Test Engineer
 Build test lab configurations to emulate network topologies.
 Performed feature and regression testing during the system test phases as well as verification of bug fixes.
 Exercised testing methodologies that focus on longevity scalability and functional characterization.
 Focused on concurrent guest administration of Aruba's various controller platforms with GUI and CLI
 Implement and execute security test cases includes WEP, WPA/TKIP, WPA2/AES, 802.1x testing
 Configuration & testing of WLAN controller (Aruba 800, 2400, 3200 & 3600) & wireless Access Points.
 Actively involved in documentation of various TOI (Transfer of Information) sessions for NOC.
Cyret Technologies, Manassas VA May 2008 – July 2007
Network Administrator (Intern)
 Installation and maintenance of Cisco routers, switches, Windows servers.
 Staging routers in the lab based environment based on hardware templates, and engineering guidelines
before they are installed in the production network.
 Configured RIPV2, OSPF, IP Addressing, etc based on the guidelines provided by architecture team.
 Configuration of routing protocols, Access-Lists.
SUNY IT, Utica, NY Aug 2006 – May 2007
ITS Network Engineer
 Assisted the network support team for LAN installations and troubleshooting.
 Installed peripherals and related software, and schedule backups.
 Restore the client stations using Norton Ghost.
 Handled help desk inquires and solving trouble tickets.
 Helped to manage Active directory and domains.
Education
 Bachelor of Science in Electronics : Pune University
 Master of Science in Telecommunications: State University of New York Institute of Technology at
Utica

2.  Key Projects: IPSEC VPN tunneling Protocols
References will be provided on request