LOKESH Pattabathuni

Results-driven Network Engineer with over 3 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures. Skilled in configuring and troubleshooting LAN/WAN environments, routing and switching technologies (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), and implementing security measures including firewalls, VPNs, and access control policies. Proficient with Cisco, Juniper, and other network equipment, with a strong understanding of network monitoring tools and automation frameworks.

Worked on redesigning KPMG’s enterprise network architecture for scalability, team up with cross-functional teams in an Agile

environment, gathering needs, and executing SD-WAN and MPLS, improving performance 50+ global offices and data centers.

Analyzed and optimized the existing network infrastructure, finding performance bottlenecks, and implemented solutions using Cisco

Catalyst switches, Arista routers, and Juniper firewalls, resulting in a 40% gain in throughput and a 30% drop in latency.

Collaborated with cloud teams to integrate AWS Direct Connect into the redesigned network, ensuring secure hybrid cloud

connectivity with low-latency, high-availability connections between KPMG’s on-premises systems and AWS cloud infrastructure.

Executed network automation using Ansible and Python scripts, streamlining configuration managing and ensuring consistent

deployment of network devices across the enterprise, easing manual errors by 25% and enhancing operational efficiency.

Conducted network traffic analysis with Wireshark and NetFlow, optimizing traffic routing and load balancing across multiple data

centers, leading to 25% more efficient resource utilization and improved network performance during peak demand.

Developed network monitoring and alerting solutions with SolarWinds and PRTG, providing real-time insights into

Completed comprehensive academic training in Network Engineering, with a strong foundation in networking principles, protocols, and infrastructure design. Coursework covered core areas such as computer networks, routing and switching, network security, wireless communications, cloud networking, and network management