NEHA KULKARNI
Network Engineer · Infrastructure in motion

Route the
Signal.

I design resilient networks, tune high-traffic paths, and turn complex infrastructure into calm, observable systems. A cinematic portfolio built around the language of packets, routes, and reliable connections.

EDGE
GW
CORE
SW
DC
LEAF
WAN
POP
01 / Signal profile

Quiet networks.
Loud results.

Infrastructure is my medium. I focus on availability, clean segmentation, measurable latency, and recovery paths that behave exactly when pressure arrives.

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Network Engineer with a systems mindset and a bias toward observable, fault-tolerant architecture. I bridge routing, switching, security controls, automation, and incident response so teams can move faster without gambling on uptime.

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copper@edge:~$ inspect --health
[PASS] BGP convergence ........ 18ms[PASS] Core packet loss ....... 0.00%[PASS] DNS resolution ......... 99.99%[WARN] Branch-17 jitter ........ 4.2ms[PASS] Telemetry coverage ...... 96%
copper@edge:~$ route --next
→ automate the repetitive→ instrument the invisible→ design for failure
02 / Stack map

Where I
operate.

Role-specific strengths spanning enterprise connectivity, hybrid infrastructure, observability, and secure traffic engineering.

A / 01

Routing & WAN

BGP, OSPF, static routing, SD-WAN patterns, path selection, failover, and WAN performance tuning.

B / 02

Switching & Fabric

VLAN design, STP, MLAG, LACP, campus cores, leaf-spine thinking, and clean segmentation.

C / 03

Security Paths

ACL strategy, firewall policy, VPN architecture, zero-trust segmentation, and controlled east-west traffic.

D / 04

Cloud Connect

Hybrid connectivity, private links, transit routing, DNS, address planning, and resilient cloud edges.

E / 05

Observability

SNMP, flow telemetry, dashboards, synthetic probes, packet analysis, alert hygiene, and SLO thinking.

F / 06

Network Automation

Python, API workflows, configuration standards, validation, and repeatable changes that reduce drift.

03 / Route history

Built through
the backbone.

A progression from hands-on operations to architecture, automation, and reliability leadership.

Lead Network Engineer · Northstar Systems

Own multi-region routing strategy, network reliability, migration design, and incident command across critical environments.

Network Infrastructure Engineer · VectorGrid

Modernized campus and data-center switching, introduced telemetry standards, and reduced change-related incidents.

Network Operations Engineer · RelayWorks

Ran NOC escalation, WAN troubleshooting, VPN operations, and structured root-cause reviews for a distributed estate.

Infrastructure Associate · SignalDesk

Supported LAN/WAN delivery, monitoring, rack builds, and documentation while developing a deep packet-level troubleshooting practice.

04 / Featured routes

Networks
under pressure.

Selected case studies framed as topology problems: the constraint, the route, and the measurable outcome.

CASE 01 · WAN RESILIENCE

Three-region failover fabric

Reworked BGP policy and health-based path selection for a distributed service footprint, cutting recovery time and eliminating a single carrier dependency.

CASE 02 · CAMPUS CORE

Zero-drift switching standard

Unified VLAN, STP, and uplink conventions across 28 sites.

CASE 03 · OBSERVABILITY

Packet-to-dashboard pipeline

Turned flow and interface telemetry into actionable SLO signals.

05 / Trust signals

Certified
to connect.

Professional development that reinforces practical network engineering judgment.

CCNP EnterpriseCisco · Professional routing & switching track
AWS Advanced NetworkingCloud networking architecture & operations
PCNSEPalo Alto Networks · Network security engineering
06 / Open channel

Let's route
something real.

Tell me what is breaking, scaling, migrating, or becoming difficult to observe. I'll bring the topology mindset.