Mit R. Gandhi

Current Address: **** * ***** ********* **, Apt 702, Kingsville, Texas 78363

Contact: 408-***-**** e-mail ID: ac1n15@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/mit-gandhi-83693975

Objective: Seeking a full-time position in the field of Computer Networking where I can contribute my education and fresh perspective as well as enhance my engineering skills.

Professional Summary

Over 2 years of IT experience with CCNA emphasis on LAN, WAN, TCP/IP and troubleshooting.

Working knowledge about multi-layer LAN Switching, configuring VLANS, VTP, and STP etc.

Proven expertise in supporting and troubleshooting hardware, software and networking issues on Windows Server and desktop-based systems. Good knowledge of LAN/WAN network administration and support under Windows NT/2000, UNIX and Linux environment.

Good hands-on experience working with VMware VSphere and Horizon virtualization deployment.

Excellent quantitative, analytical, problem solving and debugging skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, a good Team Player, detail-oriented and a very fast learner.

Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with operations and other technical groups for troubleshooting and problem resolution. Excellent leadership qualities and communication (oral, written, presentation) skills and can also work independently as and when required

Technical Skills

Operating systems and Installation: Window XP/NT/98, 2008/2012 SERVER, UNIX, LINUX, Windows2000, RAID, Python, Microsoft office

Certification: CCNA

Servers: Dell, HP, Seneca, IBM

Protocols Known: TCP, UDP, EIGRP, IGRP, BGP, OSPF, NAT, Spanning-Tree, VTP, IPv4

Router: Cisco 7200 series, Catalyst 6500, 4500

Switches: C2960,3750PoE, 3550, 3560(L2 & L3 Switch)

Troubleshooting tools: tcpdump, ethereal, Wireshark, netstat, traceroute

Software: MATLAB, LabVIEW, Manage Engine Central Desktop, Unidesk Management Tool, VMware Horizon, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Monitoring Tools: Spice works, Solarwinds, Syslog, WSUS, Cacti

Systems Administration: Active Directory, Group Policy, Server Management, Batch jobs

Professional Experience

Texas A&M University-Kingsville Aug 2016 – Aug 2017

IT Assistant Student (Mar 2016 – Jun 2016)

Installation, Patches Upgrade, Inventory Management of Server 2012 R2

Managing Campus IP Cameras and Troubleshooting and Maintenance.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting of Different computer systems and Hardware.

Managing UPD Network and Desktop related issues.

Hands on experience with Aimetis Symphony Client software.

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Network Attached Storage for IP Cameras using RAID Technology.

San Mateo County Transit District June 2016 – Aug 2016

IT Intern San Carlos, CA

Successfully implemented Manage Engine Remote Desktop Environment.

Performed System Administration tasks including system upgrade, backup and recovery on Windows server 2012

Managed IT-Help desk and Desktop support through BMC Track-it! Software.

Performed VMware Horizon and vSphere infrastructure and created Virtual Desktops on the application layer using Unidesk Tool.

Created Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Server and setup PXE boot options for the implementation of the different OS on the company Network.

Worked on Cisco ASA Firewall and Cisco Router / Switches to create a Test lab for the company environment.

Jhaveri Securities Pvt Ltd. April 2015 – Dec 2015

System Administrator Vadodara, India

Configuring and administering Windows 2008/2012, Exchange 2007 environment.

Daily incident management and inventory management.

Configured Cisco Switches (catalyst 3500 series), Routers and monitored network performance using Wireshark and Solarwinds.

LAN/WAN Network Security, Racking and staking.

Remote or onsite support to customers for VPN.

Implemented and maintained internal DNS, DHCP, FTP and WINS network services.

Managed Active Directory and Group Policy for user account management.

Wipro Infotech Pvt Ltd. Mar 2014 – Mar 2015

Network Support Engineer Bengaluru, India

Extensive experience managing Windows Server 2008 Environment.

Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure.

Provided functional and troubleshooting and diagnosing hardware and software problems, including desktop, laptop, WAN, LAN, and remote systems.

Configured, managed File server, Printer server on the network.

Extensive troubleshooting and resolving Network related problems, mainly at Layer 2 and Layer 3

Monitored and troubleshoot LAN, installed and configured routers, hubs and switches, and generated weekly reports inventory.

Netwoxx Systems Pvt Ltd. July 2013 – Feb 2014

Technical Support Engineer Ahmedabad, India

Review, analyze and support network systems, Computers, Printers and peripherals.

Troubleshooting pertaining to Performance, Network Administration, Application Conflicts and system Bugs.

Collaborated with senior network administrator to manage and maintain Active Directory.

Managed, monitored & maintained Windows 2003 servers & workstations.

Provided system support for daily basis desktop and server related issues.

Monitor network, Internet uplinks, and mail server.

Paper Presentations:

MANET (Presented at Texas A&M University in Spring 2016)

Wi-Fi (Presented at S.P.B Patel Institute of Tech. in Fall 2011)

Academic Projects:

Prepared live model of Air Pollution Monitoring Using ZigBee

Image Processing Techniques using MATLAB and LABView

Working of Routing Protocol on Network Layer

Education:

Master of Science GPA: 3.7/4

Major: Electrical, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Texas

Bachelor of Engineering GPA: 3.4/4

Major: Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Saffrony Institute of Technology, Mehsana, Gujarat, India

Additional Skills:

Management and operations skills with multi-vendor environment

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently

Demonstrated skill in presenting complex concepts so as to be more easily understood

Organizational Membership:

Was elected as the Core Member of the Student Association Council for S.P.B Patel Institute of Technology for 2 Years

Organized Tech Fest, Paper Presentation competition and Blood donations camps at S.P.B Patel Institute of Tech at Mehsana, Gujarat, India

Active member of International Student organization at Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Texas

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