Hi, I’m
SAJID BASHA SHAIK
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Cloud and Network Engineer with expertise in LTE/5G systems, TCP/IP protocols, and cloud infrastructure. Extensive experience in AWS, router configuration, subnet design, and network simulations. Proven track record in troubleshooting complex systems and managing critical network issues to ensure optimal performance. Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, delivering projects efficiently and enhancing system security against cyber threats.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Inhand NetworksVirginia, USA
Freelance Network Engineer
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Troubleshoot router firmware issues and validate `.bin` / `.dat` upgrade files across multiple hardware types.
- Conduct ARP scanning and Telnet configuration on multiple devices connected via LAN switches.
- Write and test configuration files to deploy subnets and routing logic in isolated lab environments.
- Scripted automation for multi-device router upgrades, and error logging.
- Validated network performance under different simulated conditions, and reported issues to the firmware team.
- Troubleshot complex network issues, reducing downtime and improving user satisfaction.
Cognizant Technology SolutionsHyderabad, India
Programmer Analyst
02.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Built RESTful APIs and backend services for an AWS-hosted pharmacy order platform using Java Spring Boot.
- Managed continuous integration pipelines and automated test suites to support 99% uptime SLAs.
- Reduced latency and improved backend performance with efficient code and data-handling logic.
- Followed Agile sprint cycles, and conducted regular code reviews and unit testing (JUnit/GTest).
- Performed root cause analysis to identify system issues.
Education
University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, MD, USA
Master of Science from Telecommunications Engineering
12.2024
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Networks and Protocols, WLAN, Cellular Communications, Analog & Digital Communications
- GPA: 3.204/4.0
Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of EngineeringIndia
Bachelor of Technology from Computer Science and Engineering
05.2022
University Overview
GPA: 7.64/10
Skills
- Network protocols and configurations expertise
- TCP/IP and subnetting skills
- OSPF and VLAN management capabilities
- Router configuration proficiency
- Cloud services expertise: AWS, EC2, IAM, Lambda, S3, VPC
- Programming languages knowledge: Python, Java, C
- Object-oriented programming skills
- Wireless technologies knowledge: LTE/5G NR
- Wi-Fi standards familiarity 6/6E/7
- Signal processing experience with USRP B210
- Network analysis capabilities using Wireshark
- Version control experience with Git
- Development environments familiarity: Eclipse and Visual Studio
- Software testing proficiency using GTEST
- Infrastructure as code practices using Terraform
- Project management experience with JIRA
- Agile methodologies understanding
- Network firewall deployment skills
- Layer-2/3 protocol knowledge
- Network monitoring tool expertise
- Cost estimation abilities for projects
- datacenter network implementation skills
- Firewall security measures knowledge
- data encryption practices
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Security Associate, 2021
- JNCIA (Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate), 2022
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate), In Progress
Professional Interests
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Network Automation
- Wireless Systems
- System Administration
- DevOps
- Network Security
Academic Projects Research
- Load Balancing Techniques in Cloud Computing, 08/24 – 12/24, Surveyed and analyzed dynamic scheduling algorithms and DNS-based load balancing architectures in AWS.
- 4G/5G Protocol Stack Development | srsRAN, USRP B210, 04/23 – 05/24, Built and deployed LTE ENodeB and Core Network stack using srsRAN and B210 USRP., Programmed SIMs for test devices and validated COTS UE attach procedures.
- Cellular Base Station Simulation for Coverage Optimization, 01/23 – 05/23, Created Python-based simulation modeling sectorized cell sites with RSRP and pathloss predictions., Explored antenna downtilt effects on coverage and handover statistics.
- Digital Communication Lab | GNU Radio, B210 USRP, 08/23 – 12/23, Generated AM/FM/PM signals and built OQPSK/QPSK mod-demod circuits with PLL and ISI testing.
- Traffic Light with Crosswalk Simulation | Arduino, Python, 02/24 – 04/24, Designed and built a live simulation of urban traffic signaling with responsive pedestrian controls.
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkInternshipWork Location
On-SiteHybridTimeline
Freelance Network Engineer
Inhand Networks
04.2024 - Current
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2022 - 11.2022
University of Maryland, College Park
Master of Science from Telecommunications Engineering
Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering
Bachelor of Technology from Computer Science and Engineering
Similar Profiles
Zuber Yousuf FarooquiZuber Yousuf Farooqui
Senior Sales Manager at Change Networks and COMMANDO NetworksSenior Sales Manager at Change Networks and COMMANDO Networks
Durgesh UbareDurgesh Ubare
Associate Director - Content and Marketing at Sugarbox Networks (Margo Networks Pvt Ltd)Associate Director - Content and Marketing at Sugarbox Networks (Margo Networks Pvt Ltd)
SIMRANJIT SINGHSIMRANJIT SINGH
Software Engineer at Mokila Networks(Subsidiary Of Keywest Networks,US)Software Engineer at Mokila Networks(Subsidiary Of Keywest Networks,US)
Mecca BullockMecca Bullock
Administrative Assistant at National Institute Of HealthAdministrative Assistant at National Institute Of Health
Monica JonesMonica Jones
Administrative Associate II at TranswesternAdministrative Associate II at Transwestern