Manager Engineer
Resume:
AKSHAY R. KATHIN
************@*****.***
PROFILE
• Network Engineer with extensive background in Electronics and Telecommunications
• Cisco Certified Network Associate – Routing and Switching
• Cisco Certified Network Associate – Voice
CORE COMPETENCIES
Virtualization (VMware) Hardware/Software Troubleshooting System Integration
Desktop Support System Installations/Upgrades Connectivity Maintenance
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Protocols: RIP, OSPF, ICMP, IGRP, EIGRP, VTP, VLAN, STP, HDLC, PPP, Frame-relay,
DHCP, VOIP
• Networks: LAN, WAN, WLAN, T1 and VPN
• Applications/Tools: Cisco Unified Call Manager 9.1, Cisco Unity Connection 9.1, Cisco Unified Presence
Server 8.6, Cisco Telepresence Server (VCS Expressway), VMware Workstation 8,
VMware vSphere Client 5.1, VPN Access Manager 2.2.2, Cisco Packet Tracer 6.0.1,
GNS3
• Operating Systems: Red Hat Linux 3, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS X
• Programming Languages: C, C++, Core Java, Verilog
WORK EXPERIENCE
Network Engineer, Datavox Inc. July 2013 –
Present
Projects:
Oiltanking
• Installed vSphere, configured VM Host and port channels, deployed OVA templates on UCS 220 M3 (BE6K)
• Configured and deployed Voice Gateways (2921, 2951, VG224), Cisco IP Phones (6945, 7937, 8945) and UCS 220
M3 rack server (BE6K)
• Configured e-phones, e-phone dn, dial-peers, end users, route patterns, route groups and route lists, partitions and
calling search spaces on Call Manager 9.1
• Configured SRST Fallback Mode
Texas Children’s Hospital
• Deployed Voice Gateways (2951, VG224), Cisco IP Phones (7937, 7965) and UCS 220 M3 rack server
• Configured e-phones, e-phone dn and speed-dials
Murphy Oil
• Performed basic configuration of Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server (VCS Starter Pack Express)
• Deployed Voice Gateways (VG224), Cisco IP Phones (7945, 7965) and UCS 220 M3 rack server
• Punched down 25 pair Amphenol tail
• Made customized Ethernet cables using Wire Cutter, Wire Crimper and RJ45 Data plugs
American Midstream
• Configured and deployed Voice Gateways (2911), Cisco IP Phones (7945) and UCS 220 M3 rack server
• Imported users from Active Directory using LDAP Synchronization and Authentication on Call Manager 9.1
• Configured Voicemail and Voicemail to email forwarding on Cisco Unity Connection 9.1
• Configured Instant Messaging (IM) on Cisco Unified Presence Server 8.6
• Performed integration of Call Manager, Unity Connection and Presence Server
City of Deer Park
• Configured T1/E1 HWICs and Network module for Voice Gateway
• Built and deployed Cisco IP Phones (6901, 6921, 7937, 7945, 7965)
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• Configured and deployed Voice Gateways (2911, 2921) and Cisco Catalyst Switches (3560x-24, 3560x-48)
• Configured Voicemail to email forwarding on Cisco Unity Connection 9.1
Graduate Assistant, University of Houston Jan 2012 – Jan 2013
• Tutored and Graded Math courses: Finite Math, Engineering Math, Linear Algebra and Calculus
• Assisted students switch between Courseware and Blackboard domains on the server
• Created and maintained database of 950 students and their tests using MS Excel 2012
Junior Network Administrator, Moneysoft Computers July 2010 – July 2011
• Installed and tested computers and related network hardware in a LAN/WAN environment
• Provided IT support and troubleshooting to computer users within the office
EDUCATION
• Masters in Electrical Engineering, University of Houston GPA: 3.56/4
• Bachelors in Electronics and Telecommunication, Mumbai University, June 2010
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
• Analyzing Packet Statistics Tool :
Wireshark 1.8.4
Created a network of 4 workstations and performed tasks such as dynamic learning of MAC addresses, finding Ethernet
MTU, establishing Telnet session and observing TCP flow control using time sequence graph
• Femtocell Capacity Estimator Tool: MATLAB
R2011a
Created a high capacity Femtocell network by embedding Cognitive Radio and estimated the network capacity using
Matlab simulations
• Leaf Image Classification using Fourier Descriptors Tool:
MATLAB R2011a
Created an image classification system that distinguishes 75 different leaves and characterizes them into one of the 10
different categories using Fourier Descriptors
LEADERSHIP
Sports Secretary, Graduate Indian Students Organization at University of Houston Aug 2012 – May 2013
• Led the GISO team to arrange pick-ups and temporary accommodations for 120 students arriving in Houston during
Fall 2012 semester
• Organized 2 sports and 3 cultural events on campus
ACHIEVEMENTS & HONORS
Distinction in the University Examination of Mathematics
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Student member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Member of College Workshop “Wireless Mouse-Controlled Robot”
• Winner of ASCE Soccer tournament 2011
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