# Akhila Veeragandham

> Senior Network Engineer | SD-WAN • MPLS • Hybrid Cloud (AWS & Azure) • Network Automation | Terraform • Ansible• Python | DevOps/SRE | CCNP | AWS SAA

Location: United States, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/akhilaveeragandham

I am a Senior Network Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing, automating, and securing enterprise and cloud network infrastructures across on-prem and hybrid environments.

My expertise spans traditional routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN) as well as modern cloud networking across AWS and Azure. I specialize in building highly available, scalable architectures that support mission-critical workloads with 99.99% uptime.

What differentiates me is my strong focus on network automation and DevOps integration. I leverage Terraform, Ansible, and Python to eliminate manual configuration, enforce infrastructure consistency, and integrate networking workflows into CI/CD pipelines. I believe networking should be version-controlled, testable, and automated — not manually configured.

I also bring hands-on experience implementing zero-trust security models, firewall architecture (Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco ASA), hybrid cloud connectivity, and Kubernetes networking. My background includes designing multi-region cloud architectures, implementing Transit Gateway strategies, and optimizing SD-WAN performance to reduce latency and operational costs.

Beyond technical execution, I actively apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles — defining SLOs/SLIs, improving observability through Prometheus and Grafana, and performing deep root cause analysis to enhance infrastructure resilience.

I thrive in cross-functional environments where networking, cloud, DevOps, and security intersect. My goal is to build scalable, automated, and resilient network platforms that accelerate business growth while maintaining strong security and reliability standards.

Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Associate | CCNP Enterprise | Terraform Associate | CKA | Azure Administrator | Security+

## Work Experience
### Senior Network Engineer – DevOps / SRE @ AT&T
Jan 2025 – Present | Dallas,United States
As a Senior Network Engineer (DevOps/SRE) at AT&T, I design and manage highly available AWS and hybrid cloud network infrastructure using BGP, SD-WAN, Direct Connect, and site-to-site VPN. I automate provisioning with Terraform and Ansible, integrate CI/CD via Git and Jenkins, enforce zero-trust security policies, and monitor performance using Prometheus and Grafana to ensure reliability, scalability, and uptime.At

### Network Automation Engineer @ Tata Consultancy Services
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Hyderabad, Telangana, India
I worked as a Network Automation Engineer managing large-scale MPLS backbone networks and hybrid cloud connectivity. I optimized BGP and OSPF routing for high availability and minimal packet loss. Leveraging Python and Ansible, I automated configuration management, compliance audits, and device onboarding, significantly reducing manual errors. I supported SD-WAN migrations and implemented Azure hybrid connectivity using ExpressRoute and VPN Gateways while enhancing network security and centralized monitoring using ELK Stack.

### Network Engineer @ Bharti (Bharti Airtel Limited )
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Bengaluru
As a Network Engineer at Bharti Airtel, I supported enterprise LAN/WAN environments, configuring VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, and IPsec VPNs. I implemented high-availability solutions using HSRP/VRRP, managed firewall policies and NAT rules, and performed advanced L2/L3 troubleshooting while assisting in AWS VPC migration and disaster recovery initiatives.

### Network Engineering Intern @ Bharti (Bharti Airtel Limited )
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | India
During my internship at Bharti Airtel, I supported senior engineers in monitoring and maintaining MPLS backbone infrastructure serving enterprise and telecom customers. I assisted with configuration and troubleshooting of Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices, including VLAN provisioning, trunking, and routing verification. I monitored BGP and OSPF neighbor relationships, performed configuration backups, and participated in SD-WAN pilot deployments. Additionally, I contributed to firewall rule audits, WAN outage troubleshooting, and network documentation, gaining hands-on exposure to large-scale telecom network operations and SLA-driven environments.


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Management Information Systems
Northern Illinois University

### Bachelor of Technology - BTech in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
QIS College Of Engineering and Technology


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/akhila-veeragandham-167127213
- GitHub: https://na
- Portfolio: https://na

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Last updated: 2026-04-17