Network and Automation Engineer Resume Malakai Kumar Network and Automation Engineer (412) 555-6842 malakai.kumar@example.com linkedin.com/example/malakaikumar Pittsburgh, PA 15222 STRENGTHS Automation Delivery Built Python workflows for onboarding and validation, giving operations a repeatable path through complex device changes. Network Troubleshooting Used packet analysis, logs, and routing data during incidents, becoming a trusted resource for difficult connectivity issues. Configuration Assurance Compared device state with engineering standards before maintenance, helping teams address exceptions with clear evidence. Cross Functional Work Coordinated with engineering, architecture, operations, and software teams; clear handoffs made shared changes easier to execute. Operational Growth Moved from manual analysis toward reusable tooling, improving release discipline and building stronger judgment through each change. SKILLS Python Network Automation TCP/IP Subnetting Routing Switching BGP OSPF IS IS EIGRP Concepts Packet Analysis OSI Model Configuration Management Network Telemetry Git LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 3.9 Years Network Automation Engineer at Allegheny Fiber Networks (2.2 Years) Network Operations Engineer at Keystone Communications Services (1.7 Years) SUMMARY Network and automation engineer with four years supporting enterprise and service provider infrastructure across core network lifecycle operations, Python automation, configuration assurance, telemetry analysis, and multi vendor troubleshooting. Builds practical tooling for device onboarding , provisioning, validation, configuration management , upgrades, migrations, modernization, and device retirement. Applies TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, switching, packet analysis, OSI model fundamentals, BGP, OSPF, IS IS, and EIGRP concepts during production changes and lab validation. Uses Git, CI/CD practices, configuration data, operational datasets , system logs , and network telemetry to improve release quality and operational visibility. Partners with engineering, operations, architecture, and software teams, documents repeatable procedures, and exercises sound judgment during maintenance windows. Brings a steady focus on reliability, scalability, compliance, service continuity, and practical network improvement. EXPERIENCE Network Automation Engineer Allegheny Fiber Networks July 2024 - Present Pittsburgh, PA Own automation and lifecycle operations for core routers across a multi vendor production network. Partner with engineering, operations, architecture, and software teams on deployments, upgrades, migrations, compliance, and service continuity. Built Python onboarding workflows, standardizing router inputs and pre deployment checks across production environments. Created configuration audits, giving operations actionable exception reports before scheduled maintenance windows. Integrated telemetry , snapshots, and logs into operational views for routing anomaly investigation and reliability planning. Validated BGP and OSPF changes through packet analysis during capacity expansions and hardware refreshes. Maintained Git repositories and CI/CD checks, improving review discipline and release repeatability for tooling. Coordinated migrations and retirement work, documenting rollback criteria, validation steps, and post change results. Network Operations Engineer Keystone Communications Services October 2022 - June 2024 Harrisburg, PA Supported routing and switching infrastructure serving regional enterprise and carrier connectivity. Combined Python scripting, packet analysis, lifecycle testing, and documentation with careful production support across upgrades, migrations, and configuration deployments. Supported provisioning and monitoring for routing and switching infrastructure serving enterprise connectivity customers. Developed Python parsers for configurations and logs, reducing manual comparison during upgrade preparation. Investigated TCP/IP , subnetting, and packet flow issues through operational datasets and packet analysis. Validated BGP, OSPF, IS IS , and EIGRP concepts across production and lab change plans. Executed pre change and post change testing for refreshes and configuration deployments. Maintained diagrams, procedures, change records, and standards for consistent engineering shift handoffs. PROJECTS Network Lifecycle Validation Platform 2024 Created a Python based validation workflow for configuration inputs, device state, telemetry, and deployment checks. The work supported safer onboarding, upgrades, migrations, compliance reviews, and retirement decisions across multi vendor network infrastructure. Routing Telemetry Analysis Lab 2023 Built a lab workflow for examining routing data, system logs, packet captures, and configuration snapshots. Results supported anomaly identification, troubleshooting practice, route validation, and clearer recommendations for network performance improvements. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by network operations leadership for dependable automation support during major maintenance windows. Received team recognition for clear migration documentation and practical troubleshooting during infrastructure refreshes. Led peer knowledge sharing on Python tooling, configuration validation, and packet analysis fundamentals. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Robert Morris University GPA: 4.0 2022 Pittsburgh, PA Coursework: Network engineering, Python programming, database systems, information security CERTIFICATIONS Cisco Certified Network Associate 2023 Python Institute Certified Entry Level Python Programmer 2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS Programming and Scripting: Python, scripting, regular expressions Network Protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF Routing Technologies: IS IS, EIGRP, subnetting Network Infrastructure: Routers, switches, multi vendor networks Configuration Management: Device configurations, standards, configuration snapshots Telemetry and Logging: Network telemetry, system logs, operational datasets Packet Analysis: Packet captures, packet analysis, connectivity analysis Version Control: Git, branching, code review Delivery Practices: CI/CD, release management, deployment assurance Testing Environments: Network simulation, lab validation, pre change testing Lifecycle Operations: Provisioning, upgrades, migrations, device retirement Network Engineering: Routing, switching, capacity expansion, modernization SKILLS Python Network Automation TCP/IP Subnetting Routing Switching BGP OSPF IS IS EIGRP Concepts Packet Analysis OSI Model Configuration Management Network Telemetry Git PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Association for Computing Machinery, Pittsburgh professional community. Participant, Cisco networking and automation learning community. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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