DHAVAL PAREKH
** **** ****** *****, *** #*, Rochester, NY-14623
Phone: 201-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***, *******@******.***.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full time opportunity in the field of networking and information security.
EDUCATION
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York. (Expected) May 2015
MS in Telecommunication Engineering Technology GPA: 3.40
Major: Telecomm & Networking
Relevant Courses:
Network Planning and Design, Network Security, Network Management, Principles of Telecomm Networks,
Telecommunication Concepts, Wireless Infrastructure Policy, Fiber Optic Telecomm Network, Research Methods.
Certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
K.J.Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Mumbai, India. May 2013
BS in Electronics and Telecommunication GPA: 3.70
Relevant Courses:
Wireless Networking, Computer Communication Network, RF Circuit Design, Optical Fiber Communication.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating systems : Cisco IOS, Linux, VMware, Windows
Application Protocols : TELNET, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, FTP, SMTP
Routing Protocols : EIGRP, OSPF, BGPv4
LAN/WAN Protocols : TCP/IP, STP, Frame relay, PPP, ATM, HDLC, MPLS, VOIP, SONET, T1/DS1
Security Protocols : IPSec, SSL
Languages : C, Python
Software : WireShark, PuTTY, OPNET, Microsoft Visio, Active Directory, Microsoft office
WORK EXPERIENCE
KJT Group, Honeoye Falls, NY. Jan 2015 – Apr 2015
Job Role: IT Intern
Configured and installed SonicWall firewall, SonicPoint NDR router, HP Procurve 2510G switch.
Configured corporate and guest network on SonicPoint NDR router.
Involved in day to day to administration of server as well as firewalls .
Managing Active Directory database including creating passwords, security groups for users.
Providing desktop support including software configuration, data and voice services set up for users.
Working with IT help desk for quick problem resolution and for creating meetings with external clients using Adobe
connect.
Prepared Network site diagrams in MS Visio.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Networking Labs (RIT) Oct 2014
Working with Cisco Routers 2621, 2651 and Cisco Catalyst Switch 3550 for implementation of ACL, OSPF, VLA Ns, EIGRP,
SNMP and TELNET operations.
Creating man in the middle attack and site to site open VPN connection using OpenVPN tool.
Working with tools like Nmap, OpenVPN, Cain & Abel and Snort for implementing port scanning, email encryption, IDS
and IPS.
LAN/WAN Design Project (RIT) Apr 2014
Created a network design with 11 sites for an organization pro viding voice and data services.
Designed Full Mesh (protected and unprotected), Modified Star and Ring (protected and unprotected) topologies for the
new network.
Calculated its traffic statistics, cost parameters and performed link, node failure analysis using OPNET.
Compared the entire network scenario’s to suggest the best one for the company.
Request for Proposal (RIT) Mar 2014
Prepared an RFP for a company with 10 sites.
Designed its network providing voice and data services on a single converged infrastructure using VoIP.
Designed two different networks considering the use of MPLS and private line connection using Microsoft Visio.
Discussed the advantages and disadvantages of using MPLS technology over private line connection.
Calculated the cost and performance of the network using OPNET.
90 Optical Hybrid Demodulator (RIT) Dec 2013
Researched the working principle, applications and benefits of 90 Optical hybrid demodulator.
Simulated its optical power and phase performance using MATLAB.
NIER Analysis (RIT) Dec 2013
Studied Non-Ionized Electromagnetic Radiation (NIER) analysis of Amphenol antennas.
Simulated its radiation pattern and power using MATLAB.
Research Papers (RIT) Dec 2013
Researched and presented paper on Merger of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS.
Studied and presented paper on Local Competition, Universal service, Digital Divide issues in RBOC's (AT&T, Verizon,
CenturyLink).