1. A. SARAVANAN
Mobile: 9941906246
Email: saran.ashok@yahoo.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain the position of a Network Engineer in an organization where I can utilize my
professional skills and experience towards the growth of the organization.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Having 7+ years of Professional experience in Networking & Security Industry.
• Experience in Network Installation & Troubleshooting Configuration of Routers and
Switches, Firewalls.
• Experience in operation, project planning, and implementation of network infrastructure.
• Good leadership skills and has the ability to guide and provide technical direction and
supervision for a given project.
• Knowledge of ITIL incident, problem & change management
• Handling a team for network Activities.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Working in Precision Informatics as Network Administrator, from Dec2013-till date.
Worked in Kryptos Networks as Network Engineer, from April 2012– August 2013.
Worked in Tata Consultancy Services through Six Sigma Solutions Pvt Ltd (Franchise for TCS) as
Senior Network Engineer, from Aug 2011 – April 2012.
Worked in Wipro InfoTech through Nebula Computers Pvt Ltd (Franchise for WIPRO) as
Network Engineer, from April 2008 – Aug 2011.
Worked in Tychons Solution Pvt Ltd as Network Engineer Support, from June 2007 to March
2008.
Worked in Gemini Communication Ltd as Network Engineer, from Dec 2005 to Nov 2006.
2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employer: Precision Informatics.
Title: Network Administrator
Location: Chennai
Period: DEC 2013 – till date.
Responsibilities:
• Configuration & Installation of Cisco 2900 router, Cisco 3750, 3560 series of Switches.
• Configuration & Installation of HP 5500, 5120,2530,2510,1910 Switches.
• Configuration of IRF, STACKING.LACP and Etherchannel in switches.
• Basic configuration in Palo Alto.
• Manage, Configure & Troubleshooting of Fortigate Firewall 1000c, 621B, Fortianalyzer
200D, Cyberoam, Watch Guard, Sonic Wall.
• Responsible for support of existing security policies and procedures, as well as creation and
implementation of new security procedures, IPSEC, SSL vpn, IPS, traffic shaping,FSSO.
• Monitoring the bandwidth utilizations via Network flow Analyzer.
• Planning, scheduling and implementing change requests, such as IOS upgrade and Password
reset, VLAN configurations, static routing.
• Basic Knowledge in configuring ASA 5505 and check point firewall.
• Conducting designing & implementing the firewalls in the network infrastructure.
• Managed process and acted in the lead role for Network security incident response team.
• Responsible for providing remote support & manage in data center operations (24x7).
• Effectively communicate ticket status with customer, coordinate timeframes for callback or
resolution, and the assignment of priority and severity levels.
Clients Details:
• Dun & Bradstreet Technologies & Data Services Private Limited, Chennai
• Toshiba JSW Power systems PVT ,kudgi
• AGS Cinemas
• Komatsu India Pvt. Ltd
• TVS& Sons
• Hyundai
Employer: Kryptos Consulting Services.
Title: Network Engineer
Location: Chennai
Period: April 2012 – August 2013.
Responsibilities:
• Configuration & Installation of Cisco catalyst 7206 router, Cisco 3650, 3560 series of
Switches
• Responsible for providing support & manage in data center operations(24x7)
• Technical Semi-voice support for Clients (Domestic & International).
• Manage Support and Configure of Juniper & FortiGate Firewall 400,200,80C series
• Configuration of VPN, VRRP, SNMP in Dell Switches Force 10.
• Manage Support and Configure Net gear, Wireless router; Wireless AP and D link Switches.
• Create, update and modify network Visio diagrams and related documents including cable
mapping, rack elevation, IP address allocation and switch port assignments.
Clients Details:
3. • Corner Stone IT Services(U.S )
• Reliable IT Services
• ZNet Live Technologies.
• Rajshree Sugars and chemicals.
Employer: Tata Consultancy Services through Six Sigma Solutions Pvt Ltd
Title: Senior Network Engineer
Client: GENERAL MOTORS
Location: SIRUSERI
Period: Aug 2011 –APRL 2012.
Responsibilities:
• Primary responsibilities include managing and maintaining Data Centre LAN (General
Motors’ project) across the globe.
• Configuring & Troubleshooting TCP/IP, HSRP, VRRP and VLAN’S.
• Experience of monitoring large networks using network monitoring tools such as HP Open
view and HP NNMI Tool.
Employer: Wipro InfoTech through Nebula Computers Pvt Ltd
Title: Network Engineer
Client: Chennai Metro Water
Location: Chennai
Period: April 2008 to Aug 2011
Responsibilities:
• Installation, management, Trouble shooting of Symantec End Point Protection.
• Configuration of OSPF, HSRP and VRRP in of Cisco 7200, 3285, 1841, Dax routers.
• Working as a co-coordinator with BSNL for Broad Band, Lease line circuits for customer.
• Trouble shooting the Internet Lease line problems.
• Installation, management, Trouble shooting of G 703 Modem, Tellabs modem (BSNL).
• Planning & scheduling the network and service down time for various upgrades and
maintenance
Employer: Tychons Solution Pvt Ltd
Title: Network Engineer - Support
Location: Chennai
Period: June 2007 to March 2008
Responsibilities:
• Maintaining LAN/WAN infrastructure
• Co-ordinate the client support
• Working on Firewall (Sonic Wall)
Employer: Gemini Communication, Chennai
Title: Network Engineer
Client: TamilNadu Electricity Board (TNEB)
Location: Villupuram
Period: Dec 2005 to Nov 2006
Responsibilities:
4. • Providing Network Support to Clients.
• Managing network printing
• Planning, Design and Implementation of Wireless Networks.
• Knowledge of system assembling.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
M.E.S (Master of Electronic Science) - 2003 to 2005
Jaya College of Arts and Science - Chennai
University of Madras
B.E.S (Bachelor of Electronic Science) – 1999 - 2002
Jaya College of Arts and Science - Chennai
University of Madras
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Diploma in Hardware and Networking at Accel IT Academy, Chennai.
• Master in Network Administration from JetKing, (India’s No 1 Computer Hardware &
Networking Institute) Chennai.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certified engineer from Sansbound Networking
School, Chennai.
• Cyberoam Certified Network & Security Professional-CCNSP.
• Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) V 6.4
PERSONAL PROFILE :
Father’s Name : A. Asokan
Date of Birth : 19-01-1982
Marital Status : Married
Languages Known : Tamil, English & Kannada
Address : No. 4 Kamarajar Street, Vinayagapuram, Ambattur, Chennai – 53,