Network Engineer with Cloud & On-Prem Expertise

Summary

Dhruvang Patel Network Engineer

Chicago, IL +1-773-***-****) *********************@*****.*** LinkedIn Network Engineer with 4+ years of experience managing on-prem and cloud (AWS/Azure) network infrastructures. Skilled in VLANs, OSPF, BGP, IPSec VPNs, and automation using Python and Ansible. Proficient with Cisco/Juniper devices, firewalls, and monitoring tools like SolarWinds and Wireshark. Focused on delivering secure, stable, and streamlined network operations with strong troubleshooting and clear documentation.

Skills

Networking & Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP/RSTP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, NAT, PAT, MPLS, Metro Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, Subnetting, VLSM, CIDR, Supernetting

LAN/WAN & Cloud Networking: Ethernet, VPN (IPSec, SSL), SD-WAN, AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network/VNets, Hybrid Cloud Connectivity, SDN

(VMware NSX, Cisco ACI)

Network Devices & Hardware: Cisco & Juniper Routers/Switches, Cisco IOS, Wireless APs & Controllers, Firewalls (Cisco ASA, Fortinet), Load Balancers (F5)

Optical Networking: DWDM (fundamentals), Fiber Optics, SFP Modules, WAN Circuit Troubleshooting Security & Access Control: ACLs, Port Security, MAC Filtering, WPA2/WPA3, RBAC, SSH, MFA, IDS/IPS (Basics) Monitoring & Analysis Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, NetFlow, SNMP, Syslog, SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG Automation & Scripting: Python (Basics, Netmiko, Paramiko), Bash/Shell, Ansible (Foundational), Terraform (Basics), REST APIs, Git (CLI) Virtualization & Cloud Services: VMware ESXi, VirtualBox, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS Simulation & Lab Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, EVE-NG Operating Systems: Windows Server (2019/2022), Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS) Documentation: Microsoft Visio, Excel, Network Diagrams, Configuration Files, Change Logs Troubleshooting & Soft Skills: OSI Model Troubleshooting, Packet Capture & Analysis, Network Optimization, Incident Logging, ServiceNow, JIRA, Team Collaboration, Client Communication

Experience

Rackspace Technology, USA Dec 2024 - Present

Network Engineer

Familiar with DWDM architecture and optical transport technologies; supported fiber-based WAN circuits, performed link troubleshooting, and coordinated with service providers for connectivity issues.

Designed and deployed enterprise network infrastructure across 50+ sites and AWS/Azure cloud using Cisco/Juniper routers, ASA/FortiGate firewalls, and F5 load balancers, improving overall network uptime by 25%.

Implemented and enhanced BGP, OSPF, EIGRP routing protocols, VLANs, MPLS, and SD-WAN, reducing network latency by 20% and enhancing secure data flow in hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.

Monitored network performance with SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, and Wireshark, proactively detecting and resolving 95% of incidents within SLA, minimizing downtime and improving service reliability.

Automated network configuration and monitoring using Python and Ansible, reducing manual effort and standardizing operations.

Collaborated on hybrid cloud, SDN, and security compliance, improving resilience and ensuring secure enterprise communications. Wipro, India Jan 2020 - Aug 2022

Network Support Engineer

Provided LAN/WAN support for 30+ sites, managing routers, switches, VPNs, and firewalls, maintaining 99% network availability and ensuring uninterrupted business-critical operations.

Troubleshot and resolved network incidents, packet loss, and connectivity issues using Wireshark and SolarWinds, reducing average resolution time by 35% and improving overall network reliability.

Configured and enforced ACLs, port security, MAC filtering, and VPN policies, strengthening network security and compliance across multiple sites and critical business applications.

Maintained comprehensive network documentation, change logs, and incident reports, improving audit readiness, team collaboration, and operational transparency by 50%.

Assisted in deploying network monitoring and alerting tools, analyzed traffic patterns, and optimized performance, increasing throughput by 15% and reducing latency across LAN/WAN infrastructure. Project

Enterprise Network Infrastructure & Automation

Created and deployed enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud (AWS, Azure) environments, including Cisco/Juniper routers, switches, ASA/FortiGate firewalls, and F5 load balancers.

Executed and configured routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VLANs, MPLS, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud connectivity to optimize network performance and security.

Mechanized network configuration, deployment, and monitoring using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, and Terraform, streamlining operational processes and standardizing configurations.

Monitored and troubleshot network performance with SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Wireshark, and NetFlow, ensuring reliable connectivity and proactive incident management.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science Jun 2025

DePaul University, Chicago, IL, USA

Bachelors in Computer Engineering Apr 2022

Alpha College of Engineering and Technology, Gujarat, India Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate – CCNA

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