Himanshu Bhalla
Network Cloud Operation Manager | Enterprise Networking | Azure Cloud | Hybrid Connectivity | SD-WAN | Network Security | AI-Assisted Operations
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Senior Network & Cloud Infrastructure Consultant with 15+ years of experience designing, implementing, migrating, and supporting enterprise network environments for global customers. Expertise spans enterprise routing & switching, Microsoft Azure networking, hybrid cloud connectivity, SD-WAN, data center networking, network security, load balancing, and network automation. Proven ability to architect scalable and secure enterprise solutions, lead technical delivery, manage complex migration projects, and collaborate with cross-functional global teams.
Experienced in using AI-powered tools to accelerate troubleshooting, improve operational efficiency, and support infrastructure automation. Currently seeking senior opportunities in Network Architecture, Cloud Networking, Infrastructure Architecture, Hybrid Cloud, and Enterprise Security.
Experience
Manager – Network Consulting - Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
(2015-05)
- Lead enterprise network architecture, cloud networking, migration, and transformation initiatives for global customers.
- Design and implement secure enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, hybrid cloud, and data center solutions.
- Architect Microsoft Azure networking solutions including Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints, NSGs, Route Tables, Azure Load Balancer, and Application Gateway.
- Support AWS and Google Cloud networking including VPC, VPN, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Cloud Interconnect, and cloud load balancing.
- Design secure hybrid connectivity between enterprise data centers and public cloud platforms.
- Prepare High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), implementation plans, migration runbooks, and operational documentation.
- Lead technical workshops with customers, architects, security teams, and project stakeholders.
- Provide Level-3 troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis for enterprise production environments.
- Improve operational efficiency using Python, Terraform, Ansible, Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and AI-assisted troubleshooting.
- Mentor engineers, review solution designs, support governance activities, and drive technical excellence.
- Successfully delivered enterprise network transformation programs for multiple global customers.
- Designed scalable hybrid cloud connectivity supporting secure enterprise workloads.
- Reduced troubleshooting effort through automation and AI-assisted operational workflows.
- Led critical production implementations while maintaining high service availability.
- Standardized documentation and migration methodologies across multiple engagements.
Technical Specialist - HCL Technologies Ltd.
(2011-01 - 2015-05)
- Supported enterprise LAN, WAN, and data center infrastructure across more than 40 countries.
- Managed Cisco enterprise routing and switching infrastructure.
- Supported BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP, HSRP, EtherChannel, ACLs, and routing policies.
- Managed DNS and DHCP using Alcatel-Lucent VitalQIP.
- Coordinated with telecom providers and vendors for incident resolution and circuit provisioning.
- Created operational documentation, topology diagrams, and technical procedures.
- Monitored enterprise infrastructure using BMC BPPM, CA Spectrum, CA eHealth, and Entuity.
Lead IT - IBM Daksh Business Process Services Pvt. Ltd.
(2008-10 - 2010-12)
- Managed enterprise LAN and WAN infrastructure.
- Configured Cisco switching technologies including VLANs, ACLs, STP, EtherChannel, and HSRP.
- Performed incident management, monitoring, and network support.
- Created operational documentation and network topology diagrams.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
