Bio
My Story
As a natural-born go-getter, my passion for Technology has continuously driven me to expand my knowledge, experience, and relationships within the tech world. With a strong background in Networking and diverse skill set like Network Automation and Network Security, I’m confident in the creative ideas and successful solutions I bring to the table. Keep exploring my site to learn more information about me, and reach out directly with any questions.
My Experience
Roles & Responsibilities
The following is an outline of my current and past work experience. Each role has provided an opportunity to learn, grow, and continue developing both as a person and a professional. Take a look to learn more.
Full Stack Network Project - NexGenT
Oct 2019 - March 2020
Planned, designed, and deployed a robust network infrastructure supporting a headquarters office and 2 branch offices hosting 55 LAN users
Worked on IT operations, architectures, network infrastructure design, configuration, and management to create a network solution with the specifications set by the client
Presented project manager with SoW that included the network topology, basic timeline for project delivery and BoM
Logged 80hrs of command-line configurations on routers and switches that included VLANs, VTP, HSRP, BGP, QoS, DHCP, and STP to ensure proper functionality of the network
IT Help Desk Technician - The University of Toledo
May 2019 - Present
Eliminate problems by investigating issues and walking customers through service scripted protocols
Utilize exceptional people skills by remaining calm during phone calls
Resolved software, hardware, and connectivity issues by asking probing questions and researching, analyzing, and rectifying problems
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Jan 2019 - May 2019
Implemented new routing protocols and security
Developed networking labs for the organization
Network Engineer Intern - BSNL
June 2016 - Dec 2016
Ensured multivendor network devices were properly installed, configured, and maintained
Resolved bandwidth problems and avoided outages by working in conjunction with the customer
Optimized performance by monitoring, troubleshooting, and upgrading networks and designing complex architectures
Network Engineer Intern - Microlink Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Dec 2015 - May 2016
Configured and maintained Cisco routers and switches and applied routing and switching protocols
Demonstrated expertise in L2 and L3 switches, routers, firewalls, DHCP, and QoS
Administration in Linux and Windows environment
Education
My Studies
MS in Electrical Engineering
2017 - 2020
I got my Masters degree from the University of Toledo with a major focus in Networking and Security and building projects that include Network Automation and Network Security
Full Stack Network Engineer
August 2007 - May 2011
I'm pursuing Full Stack Network Professional (FSNP) certification at NexGenT by configuring Routers, Switches, ASA Firewalls and setting up a Backup and Disaster Recovery Management
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering
Sept 2019 - June 2017
I got my Bachelor's from Gujarat Technological University, India focussing on communications and building projects using the concepts of Wireless
My Skills
Tricks of the Trade
7-layer OSI model
TCP/IP
Network Automation
Network Security
IPv4/IPv6
LAN/WAN
