ANANTHU MAHESH
Sharjah
Summary
Network engineer with extensive experience in configuring and maintaining LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructures. Proficient in Cisco routing and switching protocols, including VLAN, STP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, alongside FortiGate Firewall management. Expertise in VPN technologies, web filtering, and SD-WAN implementation, with strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities. Proven ability to document network configurations and maintain high availability systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4029
4029
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Network and Electrical Infrastructure Engineer
OMA EMIRATES
Sharjah, UAE
01.2018 - 11.2025
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot FortiGate firewalls, including security policies, NAT, IPsec & SSL VPNs, Web Filtering, and IPS.
- Design, implement, and maintain Cisco-based enterprise networks, including routers, switches, VLANs, and inter-VLAN routing.
- Configure and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
- Implement High Availability (HA) and SD-WAN for network reliability.
- Ensure security compliance through ACLs, VLAN segmentation, and user authentication (LDAP/RADIUS).
- Collaborate with IT teams and vendors for network upgrades, troubleshooting, and new deployments.
- Implement and support Cisco routers, switches, and wireless devices.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, and security incidents
- ACS& CCTV system configuration
- Coordinate with vendors and IT teams for infrastructure upgrades.
Electrical apprentice
Kerala State Electricity Board, India
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Erection and maintenance of distribution Transformer
- New service connection and Energy meter installation (single & three phase), CT meter connection
- Taking Energy meter readings of Three-phase CT meter & single-phase meter
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
Rabindranath Tagore University
IndiaElectrical
Government Industrial institute chengannur
Alappuzha, KeralaHigher secondary -
S.v.h.s.s Clappana
Alappuzha, KeralaSkills
- Network Installation & Configuration: Proficient in configuring and maintaining LAN, WAN, WLAN, and Experience with network hardware like routers, switches, and access points
- Cisco routing and switching (VLAN, STP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
- FortiGate Firewall configuration and management (NSE 4)
- IPsec & SSL VPN, Web Filtering, Application Control, IPS
- High Availability (HA) and SD-WAN setup and troubleshooting
- Network Protocols: Expertise in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
- Access Control Lists (ACLs), VLAN segmentation, and port security
- Cabling and installation of racks, patch panels, and network devices
Certification
CCNA - (Course completed)
CCNP ENTERPRISE (Course completed)
Fortinet NSE4 (Course completed)
MCSA-(Course completed)
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Network and Electrical Infrastructure Engineer
OMA EMIRATES
01.2018 - 11.2025
Electrical apprentice
Kerala State Electricity Board, India
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
Rabindranath Tagore University
Electrical
Government Industrial institute chengannur
Higher secondary -
S.v.h.s.s Clappana