Ronit Bhattacharjee

About Me

Throughout my career (17+ years), in Computer Networking, I have successfully managed products, delivered highly complex projects, supported mission critical operations, designed elaborate networks and continue to oversee large scale implementations. As a Lead Designer, I work directly with clients and senior stakeholders to ensure success throughout the project’s lifecycle. Clients and senior management have consistently recognised my ability to understand the big picture and identify critical success factors.

  • Age 40
  • Residence Bangkok, Thailand
  • e-mail mail@ronit.xyz

What I Do

Network Design

I have delivered end-to-end network designs for Enterprise LAN, Enterprise WAN and Service Provider Backbone networks.

Problem Solving

Adept at breaking down complicated problems into smaller chunks and logically resolving them one by one. Have been recognised multiple times over my career.

Management

Key Stakeholder Management, Cost & Resource estimation, Leading technical teams, Mentoring juniors, Product/Project life cycle management

Network Technologies

Expertise in protocols like STP, REP, OSPF, MP-BGP, LDP & technologies like MPLS (Layer 2 & Layer 3), SD-WAN (Nokia Nuage), QoS etc.

Network Security

Expertise in Access Control, Firewalls (Cisco and Fortinet), Stateful Traffic Inspection and various network security standards.

Resume

Education

2007
Nagpur University

Bachelor of Engineering

Electronics & Telecommunications

2002
CBSE, India

Grade 12

Major in Science & Mathematics

Experience

Feb 2021 - Current
Alstom Group, Bangkok

Wired Network Architect

As the Wired Network Architect, my responsibilities include shaping the future of Wired Networks for our CBTC products, working collaboratively with the product team to design suitable wired network products and the with the project network design team to understand their requirements. Also, ensuring that the network products integrate well within the wider system.

Additional duties include supporting network design and operations of critical signalling projects globally.

Feb 2020 - Jan 2021
BT, Gurgaon

Specialist Network Designer

As a Specialist Network Designer, my responsibilities include leading transformation of high stakes, complex & high visibility projects. My responsibilities include requirement analysis, managing client expectations, proposing optimised solutions/designs, working on feasible migration plans, closely working with other internal teams and senior management. Responsible for leading a team of skilled network designers.

Also worked with C2M product design team to convert concepts to solutions to bring to the market.

Dec 2015 - Feb 2020
Bombardier Transportation

Wired Network Engineer

Successfully deployed the signalling networks for Delhi Metro Line 7, Changzhou Metro Line 1, São Paulo Metro Line 5 and supporting the deployment of Bangkok Metro Pink, Yellow & Gold lines, along with MRT Singapore and Metro Melbourne from a product level.

Mar 2012 - Dec 2015
BT, Gurgaon

Network Consultant

As a Lead Network Designer, I was the technical owner for high visibility projects. My responsibilities included requirement analysis, managing client expectations & proposing optimised solutions, closely working with other internal teams and senior management. Responsible for designing high and low-level network/site designs, with a hands-on approach while guiding a team of skilled network designers.

Additional duties included supporting key RFPs/bids to ensure solution viability, both financial & technical.

Successfully led the global WAN transformation for BASF, KPMG, Williams Lea, ICAP & KPMG to BT’s global MPLS based products.

Jul 2008 - Mar 2012
Aricent Group, Gurgaon

Network Specialist

As a Technical Lead for the Routing Protocols team, I ensured timely resolution of high visibility outages and complex issues, while closely working with and managing relationships with global teams. My responsibilities included assisting team members with their cases, reviewing backlogs, conducting case analyses and giving performance feedback of team members to the team manager.

I worked in multiple teams during my tenure, including Cisco Architecture Team, LAN switching team, WAN technologies team and Routing Protocols team.

Additional duties included working with the Cisco Pre-Sales team to propose network designs, competitive analysis and responding to RFPs.

Jul 2007 - Jul 20008
Alliance Broadband Services, Kolkata

NOC Assistant

As a NOC assistant, I was responsible for hands-on installation & configuration of switches, both on-premises and at customer site, provision of new leased line and broadband circuits, troubleshooting issues related to QOS, bandwidth, latency and resolving outages.

Networking Skills

Enterprise Networks

90%

Service Provider Networks

75%

Network Security

75%

Troubleshooting Skills

90%

Network Protocols

OSPF

80%

BGP

90%

MPLS (L2/L3)

60%

SD-WAN

40%

LAN Switching

90%

Knowledges

  • Network Design
  • LAN Switching
  • Routing Protocols
  • Network Security
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Mentoring
  • Flexibility

Certificates

Cisco Certified Network Associate

6 Dec 2022
Cisco

Cisco Certified Network Professional

Enterprise
29 May 2023
Cisco

Cisco Certified Specialist

Enterprise Design
Enterprise Core
29 May 2023
Cisco

Portfolio

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Mockups
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YouTube Videos

Contact

San Francisco

415-832-2000

alex@example.com

Freelance Available

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