Engineer Network

KAUSHAL CHAUDHARI

****, * ******** **, *** # **, Long Beach, CA, 90815 • Cell: 562-***-**** • Email: *******.*********@****.***

OBJECTIVE: To obtain the position of an Engineer in a respectable company where I can fully utilize my technical, analytical and excellent communication and inter-personal skills for the benefit of the company.

EDUCATION

• Master of Science (Electrical Engineering) - California State University, Long Beach

August 2010 (G.P.A. 3.5/4.0)

• Bachelor of Engineering ( Electronics Engineering) - University of Pune, India

May 2006 (G.P.A. 3.2/4.0)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003/2008, Windows XP/Vista/7, DOS, Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian), Macintosh.

• Network/Protocols: LAN/WAN, OSI, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, MPLS, HSRP, Spanning Tree, VLAN, VTP, Frame Tagging, Telnet, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, DNS, BIND, SNMP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, ARP, Frame Relay and Ethernet.

• Network Security: Firewalls, IPSec, SSH, VPN, PPTP/L2TP and SSL.

• Client/Server Applications: Apache, Mysql, Send Mail, Samba, IIS, Active Directory, MS Outlook, MS Office, MS Exchange Server 2007, VMware ESXi Server 3.0 and 3.5, IBM Lotus Notes.

• Wireless: GSM, WiMAX, CDMA.

• Programming Languages: C, C++, Perl and ASP.

• Softwares : Microsoft SharePoint, MS Visio, MS Office Live Meeting, Tunnelier, Putty, Network performance Monitoring Systems(Cacti and Nagios), OTRS service support system, HP Web Jet Admin, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, PageMaker, FileMaker Pro, Enterprise Management System.

• Simulation Tools : Qualnet Developer, OPNET IT GURU, OPNET Modelar, Cadence

WORK EXPERIENCE

Alchemy Communications, Los Angeles (05/2010 - Current)

Job Position: Jr System Administrator

• Configured switches (Cisco Catalyst 2900, 3500). Created and managed VLAN’s in the VTP domain.

• Configured and deployed Cisco Routers (2600, 2800) using routing protocols. Monitored network performance using monitoring tools. Generated weekly reports.

• Knowledge of configuring routing protocols (RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF) and routed protocols (IP,IPX)

• Configured firewall (Fortigate) for online security and Virus and spam protection to keep the network clean.

• Created VPN and enabled secure remote access to users. Used tunneling protocols PPTP/L2TP (IPSec).

• Worked with multi-functional teams installing/upgrading products from Cisco, HP, Dell, Fortigate and Extremeware.

• Optimize LAN using performance reports and monitoring applications in a 24/7 environment.

• Develop, configure and support a Microsoft Windows Server and Linux (CentOS/DEBIAN) Environment.

• Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure.

• Configured and managed domains. Deployed group policies.

• Supported Web server, DNS updates with Bind, FTP, Mysql, Veritas Backup Exec and various application installations.

• Used Cpanel, Plesk and Webmin for system administration in UNIX network.

• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures. Verifying the integrity of all hardware, server resources, reviewing system and application logs.

• Responsible for the overall health of the network through proactive monitoring to ensure maximum availability.

• Excellent verbal and written skills with a details oriented approach for completing projects and assignments.

California State University, Long Beach (01/2008- 05/2010)

Job Position: Network Engineer Assistant

• Efficient in the installation, Configuration and administration of Windows Server 2003/2008, Linux (CentOS/Ubuntu) and Exchange 2007.

• Monitor, deploy, and maintain active network gear: switches, routers, and firewalls. (Cisco/Extremeware)

• Engaged in design, installation and configure of routing, switching, WAN/LAN, Firewalls, load balancers and network security issues.

• Responsible for creating, modifying, removing VLAN configurations as per the need.

• Provide administration of VMware and related virtual servers. Provide various server builds, maintenance, hardware and software upgrades.

• Configuring, troubleshooting and maintaining DNS, DHCP, FTP, SSH, Telnet, Bind, Samba and AD related issues.

• Used Microsoft SharePoint to manage projects, web based collaboration, alerts and for document management.

• Maintain client network servers, file and print servers, VPN gateways.

• Used Perl for database connectivity and driving other programs.

• Troubleshoot and resolve system and network connectivity issues to ensure optimal performance.

• Installed, configured, and maintained various systems, including mobile devices and VPN access.

• Worked with Sr Network engineers in network build and implementation projects.

• Meet regularly with college leadership to develop strategic planning for technology implementations and budget.

• Optimized Onsite Technology network systems through regular maintenance of internal network and computers.

• Actively involved in the research, acquisition and configuration of all new network and server hardware systems.

Aviva Global Services Private Ltd., Pune, India (10/2006 – 07/2007)

Job Position: Technical Support Executive

• Worked with the team and successfully developed outsourced business with British companies.

• Review, analyze and support network systems, hardware and software for 500 employee firm.

• Troubleshooting pertaining to Performance, Network Administration, Application Conflicts and system Bugs.

• Collaborated with senior network administrator to manage and maintain Active Directory on Windows 2003.

• Managed, monitored & maintained Windows 2003 servers & workstations.

• Managed and maintained external DNS servers for internet name resolution of hosted domains.

• Awarded best team member for the month of January 2007.

ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Communication and Networking Projects & knowledge

• Designed and simulated two networks to evaluate the quality of video in a WiMAX network using Qualnet.

• Analyzed the signaling introduced by the IEEE802.16e standard for mobility in WiMAX systems.

• Designed a simulation study to compare performance of a network under IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards.

• Compared the performance of different protocols in an Adhoc network.

• Worked in a team of 3 to configure different Network environments. Used Visio to create diagrams. Successfully implemented Networks using to simulators and analyzed the network performance.

• Knowledge of protocols SMTP, POP, IMAP, DNS, FTP and HTTP.

• TCP/IP and IP routing fundamentals which include RIP/OSPF/EIGRP routing protocols.

• Successfully simulated and implemented rake receiver to achieve efficient signal reception in CDMA environment.

• Analyzed the working of GSM being deployed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, India’s Largest Telecom Service Provider. Worked on project to increase the range of a GSM antenna.

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

• Computer Communication Networks, Wireless and Mobile Networks and Security in Wireless Networks, Advanced Digital System Computer Architecture, Statistical Communication Theory, CMOS Electronics, VLSI, Mixed Signal IC Design.

AWARDS/ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS

• Active member and Marketing coordinator for the Indian student Association at the California State University, LB. Responsibilities include organizing various cultural and commercial events throughout the year.

• Worked as an active member of IEEE committee of college during undergraduate studies.

• Recognized as the most valuable player in Cricket at California State University, Long Beach.

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