Bijaya Ankalgi

A skilled Network Engineer with over ten years of experience, I design, monitor, implement and manage networks to meet user needs and organisational specifications. A clear and concise communicator, I also liaise effectively with user groups, organisational decision-makers and vendors. With highly developed analytical problem solving skills, I am quick to learn new tasks and acquire understanding of new concepts. Currently seeking a new role, I am open to Network Engineering opportunities in any industry. Key technical skills include: Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, networking topologies, VLAN, VTP, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP), VRRP, 802.11 wireless networking standards, routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) deployment Understanding of complex networks such as IP, IP subnetting, Ethernet, MPLS. Proven experience with network management systems such as Cisco LAN Management Solution, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Statseeker and Intermapper, and strong Cisco IOS and CatOS configuration skills Expertise in Cisco products including 2500, 2600 and 3600 series routers and 1900, 2900, 3500, 3750, 3750X, 4000/4500 and 6500 series switches Experience in analysis, technical design and implementation of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies Demonstrated knowledge of physical layer requirements for data communication networks Good understanding of HP 4000/2424 and HP A5800 switches