OBJECTIVE
To seek career related experience in the field of Telecommunications with
special interest in networking.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Telecommunications Dec 2009
. George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
GPA 3.83
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication
June 2006
. BVCOE, University of Mumbai, India
GPA 3.7
CERTIFICATIONS
. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certified - Oct 2009
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Routers & Switches : Cisco 2800, 3800 series and Cisco 2924
Catalyst
. Protocols : TCP/IP, IPSEC, Frame-relay, ATM, RIP, BGP,
OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP
. Network Tools : Wireshark, Norton Ghost
. Designing Tools : HTML, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Flash
. Operating Systems : Linux, Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/7,
Server 2003, MAC OS X
. Desktop Applications : Microsoft Office Suite 2007, Exchange
2003, VMWare
. Programming Languages : C, C++, Action Script 2.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
System Support, George Mason University Aug 2008
- Jan 2010
. Administer the user accounts and shared accounts with Active
Directory.
. Manage accounts with group policy and running IPSec services.
. Troubleshoot end to end connectivity/performance in LAN/WAN
environment.
. Manage desktop clients through Remote Desktop Connection Management.
. Configure and implement RAID system.
. Troubleshoot workstation problems, install upgrades and provide end-
user technical support.
. Image the workstations using Ghost Server.
. Install, configure and administer Symantec Endpoint Protection on
faculty/staff workstations.
. Resolve printer and other accessories related queries.
. Configure and administer email clients like MS Outlook and Mozilla
Thunderbird.
Graduate Research Assistant, George Mason University Aug 2007
- Aug 2008
. Website development for Microbiomics Center of Department of
Environmental Sciences and Policy.
. Worked with MySQL database with PHP interface for tracking samples for
molecular analysis.
. Install software and hardware updates for MAC and Desktop machines.
. Administer and maintain MAC and PC lab.
Network Administrator, Exel Consultancy, India June
2006 - July 2007
. Design, Implement, Maintain and Troubleshoot configurations on routers
and switches.
. Develop, Maintain and Monitor procedures for all server backups.
. LAN / WAN Design and implementation with Firewall and VPN support.
. Install and configure TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Terminal Services.
. Install, administer and maintain the workstations with software and
hardware migrations.
. Patch up, Backup/Restoration, Security Solutions, DHCP maintenance,
WINS and DNS services.
PROJECTS
Softswitch - SIP based service Fall
2008
. Configured business-type services: voicemail, conferencing and call
forwarding for Asterisk software.
. Configured X-Lite for VoIP connectivity between 15 users and tested
the services.
. Tested the Asterisk related configuration files with X-Lite Softphone
software.
Broadband System Design using Satellite Fall
2007
. Developed business strategy for satellite system with respect to user
broadband needs.
. Designed satellite with parameters provided by engineering group.
. Implemented and carried out network operations for the system.
CPS - Cellular Positioning System 2005-06
. Designed a hardware model provides tracking with positional details of
the user being traced.
. Implemented the model using a wireless transmitter and a receiver.
. Provided database lookup for static and dynamic information to the
Tracker.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
. Ranked 1st in class project at GMU on 'Internet Connectivity for
Disadvantaged Users'.
. Member of IETE (The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication
Engineers), India.
. Organized a National Level Technical & Cultural Festival 'ABHIYAAN'.