Dipen Patel

Phone: 669-***-****

Address: *** * ******** **, ***#335, Addison, IL, 60101

E-mail: acxgi7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

“Seeking for a dynamic learning experience in the field of networking where I can apply my knowledge to enhance organization’s development in this fast developing field through my dedicated efforts & creative abilities”

SUMMARY:

Proficient in installing, configuring & maintaining Cisco routers (7500, 7400, 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 1800, 1700, 800 series) & Cisco switches (2900, 3500, 4000, 4500, 6500 series).

Extensive experience of working on routers & switches via telnet with ability to troubleshoot remote networks.

Experience developing network security products, preferably with firewalls and intrusion prevention products.

Experience in designing a Frame Relay switch & configuring hosts to be able to use those switches.

Experience in Cisco ASDM tool and PuTTy CLI.

Expertise in TCP/IP protocol suite and Ethernet cables.

Expertise in network Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP etc.).

Expertise in testing and configuring of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features such as VLAN, ISL,STP, VTP, 802.1X, Port Security, L2PT and MPLS, HSRP.

Knowledge of Authentication protocols (CHAP, PAP).

Expertise with implementation of DNS and DHCP protocols and Configuring basic firewall rules with Access Control List (ACL).

Knowledge of Network Management System and monitoring.

Performed Network analysis with packet capturing tools Sniffers, Wire-shark, GNS3, and CISCO Packet Tracer.

Expert in the domain of Ethernet switching, IP routing, MPLS, VPN, Operating Systems, Hypervisors, Software Defined Networking, Network Virtualization and other advanced technologies.

All function associated with installing, configuring & updating Solarwinds Orion’s Network Performance Monitor (NPM).

Knowledge of Storage networking (SAN), Data center Ethernet fabrics and IP routing, Software networking (SDN and NFV) Campus networking, Cloud Networking, Virtualization, Big Data Analytics, Carrier Ethernet, IP, MPLS and VPN technologies.

Extensive experience using MS-Office suite such as Word, Power Point, Visio, Excel etc.

Always enthusiastic to troubleshoot faulty networks.

Highly motivated & detail oriented problem solver with ability to work with others in a team setting, both as an individual contributor and as a leader. SKILLS:

Software: Windows, HTML, C, C++, BSD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Open SSH, MS Office, IP Master, Citrix, Avaya, Cisco Packet Tracer

Core Competencies: New & Emerging Technology, Systems & Network Upgrades, Network Connectivity Issues, Telecom/Video conference Support, Testing & Troubleshooting, System Integration/Migration.

EDUCATION:

Northwestern Polytechnic University, Fremont, CA May - 2016

MS Electrical Engineering, Major – Networking and Wireless security (GPA: 3.54) Pacific University, India June – 2013

Bachelors of Technology Electronics and Communications Engineering (CGPA: 7.73) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Calix Inc. San Jose, CA July 2016 – Oct 2016

Network Engineer

Troubleshooting problems associated with Layer 1/2/3 skills like shift / routing, WAN Hardware and important network links by coordinative with the ISP.

Configured Cisco 2800, 3800 routers and 3750, 4500, 6500 switches as part of the implementation plan.

Worked with Network Engineers in the installation and configuration of Cisco ASA firewalls

Install and maintain voice network systems and services.

IOS upgrades on catalyst series switches 2960, 3560, 3750.

Experience in migration of Solarwinds where upgraded NCM, NPM older version to newer version by using SNMP and ICMP to add this devices.

Configuring Port Mirroring, VLAN, STP, RSTP, SNMP, and Routing Policies on switches

Testbed environment in lab where installed, configured and troubleshoot testbed devices.

Experience with Site-to- Site connectivity through virtual machine.

Perform extensive testing around the upgrade, migration and configuration functionality of our software.

Work allotted tickets to see the purpose of failure and resolve issues remotely utilizing obtainable tools and different Operation Center resources.

Organize weekly meeting, while designing architecture for test bed with requested engineers and network team.

Environment: Cisco 2900/3500/6500 catalyst switches, Cisco 1900/2600 routers, Cisco 5510/5520 firewalls, Solarwinds NCM/NPM, subnetting, Testbeds, SNMP, ICMP, Virtual machines, Shoretel Anupam Industries LTD, Anand, India Jan 2013 – Nov 2014 Network Support Executive (Intern)

Maintaining all the network devices routers, firewalls, switches.

Installing and configuring new cisco instrumentation as well as Cisco catalyst switches 2960,3750 and 6506.

Extensive active expertise with complicated routed local area network and WAN networks, routers and switches.

Managed LAN and Wireless Network and performed troubleshooting On LAN, WLAN, Customer Modems and CPE Router.

Performed data center migration in Access, Distribution and Core layers

Preparation of all Branches Link up time/down time report to maintain SLA with Customer

Installing service pack upgrades.

Knowledge in OSPF, EIGRP and RIP.

Knowledge in Dynamic routing protocols.

Provided on-call support for installation and troubleshooting of the configuration issues

Efficient at use of Microsoft VISIO/Office as technical documentation and presentation tools.

Completed final year project with same industry. Environment: LAN/WAN, VLAN, Cisco Routers and Switches, TCP/IP, VPN, OSPF, BGP and Data Centers.

PROJECTS:

NPU (My university)’s Campus Network implementation in Packet Tracer: The objective of this project is to take a look at the Network for the NPU in campus. The design will be meeting specific requirements, which are implemented in the packet tracer tool. Also assign IP addresses to all access points and servers by using CLI. That represents skill of installing and configuring CISCO devices.

Caller Line Identification:

This was a mini-project, which was quite innovative because it had used a calculator display to implement a caller-line identification system. Apart from this, I had done several mini electronic projects as a hobby.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE AND HONOURS:

Volunteer occasionally with NPU presents and carrier fair, which provides self-development courses that empower people to succeed at the workplace and school.

Second prize in technical festival for Technical Debate Competition conducted by Pacific College of Engineering (Techfest-2012).

Participated in Safety Riding and Technical Training by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

PERSONALITY TRAITS:

Strong assessment/analyzing.

Troubleshooting & problem resolving skills.

Team player/leader; Capable of integrating with and developing effective workgroups.

Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

Able to relate well with people.

AREAS OF INTEREST:

Wireless Networking, Underwater wireless communication, Wireless with Network Attached storage, Wired Networking, Storage Networking (SAN & NAS), Network Analysis, Monitoring

& Design.

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