Yasir N.

A seasoned Network & Security Automation Engineer with a 13-year career history, I have a proven track record of constructing customer-focused, security-centric, and large-scale data center networks. My expertise lies not only in the technical domain but also in playing a pivotal role in architectural decision-making and the mentorship of team members. Presently, I am dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency through the automation of repetitive tasks. I am enthusiastic about bringing my comprehensive skills and experience to a product-based company where I can tackle new challenges and contribute to innovative solutions. Outside of my professional life, I cherish family time, particularly teaching my kids the joy of bike riding. I am proficient in working with a diverse range of multi-vendor products and technologies, such as firewalls, routers, switches, load-balancers, WLAN, 802.1x NAC, and fiber optics. I am also skilled in creating custom Ansible Credential Plugins(in Python) to securely fetch credentials from Password Managers using APIs, and developing roles and playbooks to manage and modify passwords effectively. In addition, I have proven expertise in establishing and maintaining development environments for both team and personal testing purposes and conducting comprehensive checks to verify device configurations and protocol statuses. I have also implemented a PKI-based solution for 5G sites, integrated new 5G sites on Ericsson Network Monitoring portal, and tested and validated new features in a lab environment. By leveraging my skills and experience, I am committed to contributing to the continued success of Visa through the implementation of cutting-edge networking solutions that maximize performance and minimize downtime. I am passionate about learning new technologies and staying updated with the latest trends and best practices in the network and security domain. I am also a team player who values collaboration, communication, and feedback.