Naveen Kumar Potnuru

Accomplished and Cisco CCNA certified IT professional with over 7 years and 10 months of extensive experience in network engineering, systems administration, and technical infrastructure management. Demonstrated expertise in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting complex corporate and enterprise networks (LAN/WAN) using Cisco and Meraki ecosystems. Highly skilled in advanced server administration across Windows Server environments (2000 through 2022), Active Directory management, cloud migrations, network security, and infrastructure architecture.

Proven track record in orchestrating large-scale network deployments and technical support infrastructure to ensure minimal downtime and optimal security compliance.

Senior Network Administrator at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Thadapalligudam (2026-01 – 2026-05)

• Lead the management and operational stability of the entire institutional network leveraging high-capacity Cisco Meraki switches and infrastructure (MS450 Fire Wall, MS425 Core, MS350 Distribution, MS120 Access Switches, and 515 Meraki MR33/36 Access Points).
• Administer the complete campus-wide localization strategy, merging multiple dashboards (1A & 1B) and engineering load balancing across concurrent multi-ISP wide-area connections.
• Maintain, audit, and systematically troubleshoot all essential active and passive network hardware including Firewalls, Patch Panels, Fiber LIU, Fiber Patch cords, Pigtails, and functional SFP Modules.
• Configure and govern central security and authorization platforms, including Active Directory integration for lab systems, Dalo RADIUS server environments, and advanced AAA controls.
• Manage network capacity and physical infrastructure encompassing over 2412 structured data I/O ports and endpoint faceplates.
• Supervise institution-wide IP telephony layout and configurations utilizing centralized Matrix IP-PBX Server systems Managed.
• Spearhead technical validation, preventative maintenance, and procurement workflows for endpoint cybersecurity (Antivirus), server arrays, and surveillance architectures (NVR, Dome, Bullet, and PTZ cameras).
• CCTV canalization for Documentation
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System and Network Administrator at Hextasphere Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (2024-12 – 2025-11)

• Architected and deployed enterprise solutions featuring Dell TZ 570 server configurations integrated within Windows Server 2022 environments.
• Managed Dell SonicWall security firewalls, defining advanced rulesets, filtering parameters, and supervising mission-critical firmware updates.
• Automated endpoint security protocols by enabling Windows 11 BitLocker encryption key recovery policies directly into Active Directory.
• Successfully executed legacy infrastructure transformations by migrating on-premises server frameworks to structured cloud configurations.
• Administered core operations tools including Horilla HRMS software, Spark ticketing frameworks, biometric access applications, and advanced system-wide data recovery routines.
• Drafted formal enterprise technical proposals aligned with strategic business needs and technology roadmap scaling.

System and Network Administrator at Symbiosis Technologies (2021-12 – 2024-08)

• Guaranteed 24x7 infrastructure uptime and strict availability metrics across enterprise LAN, WLAN, security firewalls, and Site-to-Site VPN connections.
• Engineered and deployed specialized operational system scripts designed to enhance server processing speeds and significantly minimize human manual interventions.
• Orchestrated full-scope UNIX/Linux and Windows system environments utilizing hypervisors like VMware and VirtualBox.
• Authored and continually refined comprehensive operational documentation manuals specifying complex localized network topology maps for long-term disaster recovery support.
• Governed corporate directory ecosystems via Active Directory User administration, G-Suite integrations, and Zimbra enterprise mailing servers.

System and Network Administrator at Millennium Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (2017-05 – 2021-06)

• Engineered and trouble sated corporate networks spanning Cisco routers, Layer 2/3 switches, access points, and security firewalls.
• Administered on-premises corporate infrastructure, including active Domain Controllers, local storage, and physical servers via Dell OneView onboarding.
• Diagnosed root-cause system stability disruptions, mitigating critical hardware faults such as OS Blue Screen (BSOD) and Black Screen errors.
• Delivered high-level professional corporate technical training sessions on networking fundamentals and advanced systems engineering modules.

Faculty in Computer Science and Networking at GNR Degree College (2015-08 – 2017-04)

• Conducted specialized instruction on hardware, operating systems, software installation, and fundamental networking.
• Drafted and instituted customized network maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and infrastructure safety blueprints.

System and Network Administrator at Vijay Technologies Software Solution (2013-03 – 2014-12)

• Configured network workstations, managed user accounts, and evaluated active infrastructure health trends to ensure continuous service operations.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science – GCSR College, Rajam (2010-06)