Anupam Poudel
Network Engineer with 10+ years of experience in enterprise network infrastructure, data center operations, and routing protocols
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Network Engineer with 10+ years of experience in enterprise network infrastructure, data center operations, and routing protocols. Proven track record managing BGP/EIGRP routing architectures, deploying 40G/100G switching infrastructure, and providing 24x7 support for mission-critical venues including NFL stadiums, NBA arenas, and Fortune 500 data centers. Expertise in physical layer design, structured cabling, fiber optics, and Linux-based network automation.
Strong background in production change management, incident response, and capacity planning for high-availability environments.
Experience
Senior Network Engineer - M S Benbow and Associates (MSB) - New Orleans, LA
(2018-01)
Lead network infrastructure deployments for enterprise clients including Fortune 500 companies, professional sports venues, and casino resorts. Manage full lifecycle from design through implementation and 24x7 production support.
- Deployed top-of-rack switching infrastructure for data center clients using Aruba 8360 and Cisco Nexus 9K platforms with 40G/100G uplinks, including physical layer design and structured cabling specifications
- Configured Cisco Nexus VDC (Virtual Device Context) for data center segmentation and multi-tenancy, managing virtualized switching fabrics and resource allocation
- Extended dark fiber connections between venues with Layer 2 MACsec encryption, coordinating physical infrastructure and security requirements
- Designed and implemented VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) and VRRP/HSRP redundancy configurations on Aruba and Catalyst switches for high-availability campus networks
- Managed enterprise wireless deployments up to 90+ access points with backend switching infrastructure, conducting Ekahau site surveys and coordinating with authentication systems (Purple WiFi, RADIUS)
- Provided 24x7 on-call support for mission-critical venues including Netflix House projects, NFL stadiums (AT&T Stadium), NBA arenas (Chase Center, AAA Arena Miami), and casino resorts (Choctaw casinos)
- Led incident triage and resolution for network outages including ISP failures, whole-site outages, WiFi 6E roaming issues, firewall policy conflicts, and server connectivity problems
- Executed production change windows with comprehensive rollback plans, applying firmware patches, software upgrades, and configuration changes while maintaining service availability
- Performed ARP table analysis and network troubleshooting for Axis Cameras deployments and IoT device integration
- Designed structured cabling systems including cutsheets and construction management for large-scale deployments
- Procured and installed fiber patch panels, rack infrastructure, and performed fiber splicing for MMF/SMF installations
- Conducted DAS (Distributed Antenna System) testing including PIM (Passive Intermodulation) and sweep testing, plus Ethernet certification using Fluke equipment
- Deployed and configured APC and Eaton UPS/PDU systems for data center power redundancy and management
- Implemented network automation using Ansible for configuration management and deployment consistency
- Managed Linux-based network appliances including Aruba Airwave, Aruba Mobility Conductors, Cisco WLC, Fortinet security platforms, and Splunk monitoring
Network Engineer Contractor - OnStar (General Motors) - Warren, MI & Russelsheim, Germany
(2013-01 - 2016-12)
Managed enterprise network infrastructure supporting global OnStar operations across North America and Europe, including data center routing, ISP connectivity, and campus networks.
- Configured and maintained BGP routing (eBGP and iBGP) between ISP connections and OnStar data centers in Warren, Michigan and Russelsheim, Europe, managing route policies and prefix lists for optimal traffic engineering
- Deployed and maintained EIGRP routing infrastructure across Cisco enterprise campus, ensuring stable connectivity for critical telematics services
- Configured OSPF routing at distribution layer for satellite office as contractor, implementing multi-area designs and route redistribution
- Migrated legacy MPLS infrastructure to SD-WAN architecture using Fortinet platforms, improving WAN efficiency and reducing operational costs
- Managed network monitoring and troubleshooting for production environment supporting millions of connected vehicles
Education
Masters - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance - Western Governors University (2023-01 - 2025-12)
Bachelors - Biological Science - University of New Orleans (2008-01 - 2012-12)
