Akanksha Bakshi
About Akanksha Bakshi
Akanksha Bakshi is a Sr. Network Engineer at Expedia, Inc. with extensive experience in network security and support, holding a CCIE certification in security.
Title
Akanksha Bakshi holds the title of Sr. Network Engineer at Expedia, Inc. since 2014.
Professional Experience at Expedia, Inc.
Akanksha Bakshi has been a Sr. Network Engineer at Expedia, Inc. since 2014. Prior to this, she worked as a Network Security Administrator from 2012 to 2014, focusing on Internet Services and GIS in Gurgaon.
Previous Roles and Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Akanksha was employed at several companies in Gurgaon, India. She worked at Aricent Group as a Network Specialist (2011-2012), Network Engineer (2009-2011), and Associate Network Engineer (2008-2009). Earlier in her career, she held a position as a Customer Support Engineer at Cisco Systems for 3 months in 2011, and worked as a Technical Support Associate at Sitel from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Certifications
Akanksha Bakshi earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Management in IT & Operations from Management Development Institute (2013-2016). She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Maharshi Dayanand University (2003-2007). Additionally, she completed her Senior Secondary and High School education at Father Agnel School (2002-2003). Akanksha has achieved the CCIE certification in security, signifying expert-level competence in areas such as VPN and AAA.
Technical Expertise
Akanksha Bakshi specializes in configuring and monitoring network infrastructure. She is proficient with devices such as Cisco ASA and PIX, Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco IPS, and Silver Peak. In her role, she provides Tier 3 support for break/fix issues related to Cisco Routers/Switches and other network technologies.