Akash Patel

647-***-****

ac8mym@r.postjobfree.com

Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

https://www.akashpatel.tech/

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

●5+ years of experience working in a Network Environment.

●Experience in troubleshooting and testing configuration on routers, switches & various network issues.

●Able to work in a fast-paced environment within tight timelines Attention to details and a quick learner

●Ability and willingness to keep abreast of technological developments with a strong ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing the environment.

●Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently, to set priorities and to work efficiently under pressure, able to multitask and meet short/long term deadlines, work efficiency as a team member.

●Experience with building the private cloud, Devstack, Docker, Kubernetes, Docker-Swarm, Load Balancing, Web Server, Encryption with SSL, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Python.

●Experience with firewall updates, Up to date patching, Connect into Active Directory identity management and authentication, Clean up disk space, Expanding drives in Linux Server.

●Strong problem-solving skills, work well in team environments, excellent interpersonal skills

●Excellent communication and presentation skills, ambitious, quick learner, a team player

●Strong organization skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, able to prioritize projects and timelines

EDUCATION

MASTER ENGINEERING IN COMPUTER NETWORKS

RYERSON UNIVERSITY: Toronto, Canada.

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

B H GARDI COLLEGE OF ENG. & TECH. : Gujarat, India.

Certifications

● COMPTIA A+

● JNCIA-JUNOS

● CCIE R&S (Written)

● CCNA R&S

● CCNP R&S TSHOOT

● (ACE) Exam - PAN-OS 8.1 Version

● Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies (beta)

● Preparation for AWS Solutions Architect Associate Exam

TECHNICAL SKILLS

NETWORKING BASICS:

Storage/Server Networks, Ip Protocols, Lan Wan Switching, SDN, Network Design/Architecture, Proficient in Troubleshooting, Server Migration, Active Directory, VLSM

IT TECHNOLOGIES:

Elastic Search, Load Balancing, Dev-Ops Technologies Like Docker, Docker-Swarm, Kubernetes, Private Cloud, Web Server.

SOFTWARE AND NETWORKING TOOLS USED:

Riverbed, Gns3, Cisco Packet Tracer, Fortigate Firewalls, JBOD, UCS, Cisco Routers, Juniper Routers, Cisco Nexus Switches, Mds Switches, VPN, Super Putty, F5 load-balancer, Wireshark, VM Workstation, Open NMS, Open Stack, Viptela,VM Ware, Vsphere, ESXi Data Centre, OPEN STACK.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Html, Php, XML, Python, SQL, Java, Software Development Life Cycle, Data Clustering & Warehousing & Microsoft Office Suite, Ubuntu, Red Hat Linux, Debian, Centos, Windows XP/7/8/10, Windows Servers, Microsoft Visio.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

Organizational, Team-Work, Decision Making, Time-Management, Strong Problem Solving, Logical Skill, Hardworking, Quick-Learner, Self-Motivated & Goal Oriented, Out of Box Thinker with A Managerial, Qualitative & Technical Acumen, Multi-Task, Under High Pressure & Time Constraints And Troubleshoot Any Hardware, Software, And Network Related Issues

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NETWORK SPECIALIST– M.ENG. STUDENT / RYERSON UNIVERSITY, Toronto JULY 2017 – OCT 2018

Responsible for testing, deploying & Troubleshoot In Server and data center side.

●Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, IGRP, MPLS, STP, RSTP, TCP/IP, VPN, LAN/WAN switching, IPv4 and IPv6, subnetting, router summarization and route maps on Cisco Systems Products & Juniper Products.

●Configured an encrypted VPN tunnel using IPsec and GRE to connect two private networks.

●Simulated a web browser using shell scripting by parsing the URL, query the DNS server.

●Experience with building the private cloud, Devstack, Docker, Kubernetes, Docker-Swarm, Load Balancing, Web Server, Encryption with SSL, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Python.

●Use ELK for monitor logs of system and data traffic and analysis of system utilization.

●Developed and implemented the telephony system with VoIP and PSTN using RSVP, H.323, SIP, MGCP, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) and Call Manager Express (CME). Implemented Quality of Service & TCP/UDP performance with/without QOS.

●working with Nexus 9K and ACI is a plus, as well as other SDN solutions, such as VMware NSX.also, troubleshoot SD-LAN Issues.

●work with Ethernet, IP, DWDM, PWDM and other related optical carrier service solutions.

●Configure Cisco and Juniper router through the command line.

●Configured the VMware environment using vSphere, VMware ESXi host, freeness - configuring the virtualized network for the environment like creating Vss and Vds, migration of VMs (VMotion) and many more server related tasks, also working on UCS configurations. Deployment technologies Like SCCM.

●Robust scripting and programming skills in Linux/UNIX environment and Python.

●Extensive experience developing and maintaining highly secure architectures using LINUX.

●Monitored & design network with a traffic analyzer, riverbed, Sniffers, Ethereal, Wire Shark.

Technical Skills: Ip Protocols, VMs, Docker, ELK, Cloud Development, Troubleshooting, SCCM, Open NMS, Windows server & 7/8/10, Linux, Quick learner, data cluster.

NETWORK SUPPORT ANALYST - IBM, Markham, Toronto. AUGUST 2016 – SEPTEMBER 2017

Responsible for Troubleshooting, Upgrading & developing data center and network usage.

●Upgrading Cisco IOS Bootstrap, installing the terminal server for gaining access to each of the routers and access each router's console port through reverse Telnet, Checked the routers whether operating properly or not.

●Configuring Layer 3 port-channel between Router and Switch using ssh encryption. Working with IP Protocols.

●Installation and maintenance of the structured cabling system Rack & stack Also make the design on Microsoft Visio of IT hardware in Data Centre.

●Create and Troubleshoot SD-WAN environment using ITIL Process.

●dictate the access between zones, configure security access using access lists on FortiGate Firewalls.

●Client support for USA client and sometimes Canada clients. handling the P3 & P5 Issue Working with Cisco L3 devices Switch access point L3 devices Router, Firewall, VPN, and core switches, sometimes solve P2 Issues.

●installing, configuring, and maintaining any UNIX or Linux system, including systems that supply the core Internet.

●Updated for new distributions, system administration, including storage management, network design, and administration, security, web hosting, automation, virtualization, DNS, security.

Technical Skills: Cisco, Juniper Product, F5, Netscaler, ESXi, VMS. Active Directory, Firewalls, Microsoft Visio, Wan, Security. IOS, NX-OS, Administration, Teamwork, Service Now..

Network Field Engineer - Bfg Enterprise Services, Saskatoon, SK June 2015 – May 2016

Analyze the system diagnose issues problem find a solution and do troubleshooting on the remote site.

●Assessed the customer’s application, troubleshoot and diagnose issues through research and/or re-creation to determine the root cause.

●Proactively analyses troubleshooting system & network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults.

●Work with Technology Planning, Operations, Sales and Contractors to support the customer.

●Conduct installation, configuration, and maintenance of network & Produce timely and detailed service reports

●Troubleshoot mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment.

●Engaged in the implementation, documentation, and deployment of both small and large-scale IP network supporting infrastructure

Technical Skills: Troubleshoot, cabling, log analyze, Time management, SLA, Customer handling, MS Excel.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - VODAFONE, India JANUARY 2014 – APRIL 2015

Supported maintenance and enhancement projects related to the customer service system

●Maintain network availability and network issues before they affect company or line of business operations.

●Interacted with vendors to resolve complex network problems. Documented the infrastructure implementation and configuration. Also, we use Microsoft Visio to create complicated diagrams.

●Monitor the network infrastructure using a variety of tools and reach to resolve any alert switch may arise.

●Created knowledge base articles and uploading it on Sharepoint.

Technical Skills: Sharepoint, Documented implementation, resolve network issues.

Network Technician - Freelancer.com, India Mar 2012 – Jan 2014

Worked on Small customer based task.

●Provided Solution computer repair services to small business & private customers. Consulted with customers regarding technological needs as well as technical problems.

●Diagnosed software issues, Installed updates or new software, & removed a malicious virus.

●Disassembled system on-site to diagnose issues & make selected repairs. possess strong problem-solving skills to be able to work quickly under pressure. also able to understand technical and manuals & have a good knowledge of technology.

Publication

Grid Computing: An Overview : International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering

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