Network Engineer Assistant

Nikhil Pramod Patil

Jersey City, NJ *****************@*****.*** 201-***-**** linkedin.com/in/nikhil-patil-42269b13b Education Pace University, Seidenberg School of Computer Science & Information Systems – New York, NY Master of Science (M.S.) in Telecommunications and Networking Dec 2019 St. John College of Engineering and Management – Maharashtra, India Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering July 2016 Professional Certifications __ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Expected April 2020 CCNA Course Certification (Udemy) March 2020

Nmap Ethical Hacking Course (Udemy) March 2020

Security and Digital Forensics Course (Udemy) March 2020 Professional Experience Pace University Sept 2018 to Dec 2019

Student Assistant – Mathematics Tutor – New York, NY

● Supported student growth and continuous success by tutoring 30+ students per day in the areas of statistics, calculus, and algebra and providing guidance to students during mathematics courses as an embedded assistant

● Contributed to an increase in student grades by leading in-depth test review sessions and responding to questions

● Leveraged knowledge of statistical processes with Excel Add-Ins, MegaStat, and Analysis ToolPak to serve as a resource for student questions and inquiries

● Assisted struggling students by leading pre-class briefs and post-class follow up sessions to ensure understanding and assist in resolving confusion surrounding class topics

Pooja Electrical Works June 2017 to Nov 2017

Network Engineer – Mumbai, India

● Oversaw and configured all computer networks and related software and hardware, including orchestrating network security measures to optimize disaster recovery, data backups, and data, software, and hardware protection

● Conducted in-depth testing and configuration of networking/operating system software, computer hardware, and email applications as well as resolved complex issues in a timely manner while communicating with network users Infinix Services Pvt. Ltd. Oct 2016 to May 2017

Process Associate – Mumbai, India

● Optimized key processes for network equipment connected to the main server and database by performing in-depth analysis and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current industry trends and technologies

● Drove operational efficiency by reviewing and identifying delays, obstructions, and weaknesses in internal processes

● Serviced on-site Cisco routers/switches, including Nexus 5000/4000 and Cisco 5000/900/800 Series

● Resolved a complex service outage issue by recommending the review of all ethernet cables, successfully identifying a faulty cable and reestablishing connectivity

● Supported continuous improvement and success by identifying and communicating quality issues and efficiently delegating tasks to various staff members

Relevant Projects No Food Waste Management May 2019

● Charted the successful development of an Android application enabling those with unconsumed food from events or parties to easily identify and locate nearby food management organizations to prevent waste Attendance System Based on Face Recognition (Capstone) May 2016

● Designed an innovative system with the ability to compare captured images with stored database images for facial recognition in order to efficiently determine student and faculty attendance Reverse Parking Sensor May 2015

● Created a device aimed at preventing accidents by utilizing an infrared transmitter/receiver sensor to sense objects and determine distance based on the combination of LEDs glowing at the receiving station Moving Message Display Dec 2014

● Developed an electronic microcontroller-based device able to move messages from computer commands Technology and Industry Skills .

● Languages: English, Hindi

● Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Ubuntu

● Programming Languages: C++, Java, MATLAB, Basics of Python.

Software: Routing Protocols: RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, IP Networking, HSRP/VRRP, GLBP, PIMv2, IGMP, DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, DLP, Symantec Sandboxing, Orion SolarWinds.

Network Security: IPSec & VPNs, SSL, WEP, WPA2, EAP, Firewalls

Switching Protocols: VTP, Ether channel, VTP, Spanning Tree, SNMP, Trunking, Spanning Tree, VLANs/STP, ARP, SAN

Other Protocols: HTTP, DNS, DHCP, Telnet, FTP, SMTP, TELNET, SSH, Cloud Service, LAN/MAN, TCP/IP

(Internal & Flow control), IPV4/IPV6, NAT, PAT.

Hardware: Working on Cisco 7206, 2800, 2600, 1900, 1841, 1721,886, 876, Routers and Cisco 3750, 2960 switches as well as D Link L3, Cisco small business (SGE2000 24-Port) switches and Linksys Switches Professional Affiliations

● Cisco Networking Academy, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Contact this candidate