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Samirkumar Patel

Levittown,PA

Summary

Talented Network Engineer with over 10 years’ experience seeks position that will utilize exceptional training, certifications, and experience as a Network Engineer.

Proven track record solving IP network issues in timely and cost-efficient manner while maintaining client Service Level Agreements up-time. Strong experience in troubleshooting, implementing, optimizing, and testing of static and dynamic routing protocols such as IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, BGP. Routed Protocol (TCP/IP). Excellent technical skills on Windows, and Internet connections and peripherals. Extensive knowledge of both PC and LAN hardware and applications. Expert Knowledge in configuring IP Multicast, RSTP and redistribution between routing protocols troubleshooting them and in implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP, STP. Experience in LDAP, DNS and DHCP.Virtual Private network infrastructure design experience and implementation (VPN). In-depth knowledge and 2 years hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Subnetting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP, Ping Concepts. Extensive hands-on experience with LAN/WAN, upgrade Cisco Routers, Switches and IOS using TFTP. Worked and coordinated with ISP vendors in installing Leaser line. Expert knowledge in packet analysis and troubleshooting issues. A positive team player with highly organized and strong work ethics, excellent interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving ability.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Apidel Technologies

Network Engineer
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, Nokia and Ciena.
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
  • Troubleshoot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
  • Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
  • We evaluated emerging networking technologies to identify infrastructure improvement opportunities.

Alltech Enterprises

Network Engineer
08.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide telephone and in-person support to over 100 end users, troubleshooting, diagnosing, resolving, and documenting hardware, software, and network related technical issues
  • Document all technical issues
  • Highlight steps taken to remediate problems
  • Tasked with training new hires on internal systems and procedures
  • Responsible for administration of help desk, hardware inventory, software inventory, network mapping, equipment purchasing, and software purchasing
  • As maintenance technician performed routine maintenance inspections of equipment to identify and respond to problems in a timely manner, thus preventing breakdowns
  • Provided solutions and fixed equipment malfunctioning, system faults and network errors
  • Worked with company’s vendors and supervised subcontractors during various maintenance projects to ensure proper completion of work performed at customers’ facilities

DataTel Inc

Network Associate
02.2009 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Company Overview: https://twitter.com/DataTel_Inc
  • Integrated multi-domain Client-Server network into a domain
  • Leveraged Windows 2000 serve to build a highly functional virtual private network
  • Configured Cisco Switches (1900) using VLAN and Implemented traffic filters using standard and extended access lists
  • Provide support and implementation planning for disaster recovery
  • Worked with configuring IP Multicast, STP, HSRP
  • Configure, troubleshoot, and Performance Tune Cisco routers using EIGRP, OSPF, HSRP and RIP v2 routing protocols, NAT and Generic and EIGRP
  • Configured and resolved various OSPF issues in OSPF multi area environments
  • Responsible for upgrading IOS on Cisco routers and troubleshooting Network related issues
  • Https://twitter.com/DataTel_Inc

Jetking

CCNA Network Associate
04.2004 - 12.2008

Job overview

  • Company Overview: India
  • Quickly resolve all IP network issues to reduce waste and downtime while also ensuring client Service Level Agreements
  • Performed upgrades and migration of OS platforms into different versions
  • Monitored bandwidth and network activity by analyzing information provided by MRTG to ensure both efficient and effective network operation
  • Oversaw migration of WAN links to new service provider, designed full mesh WAN, set up TFTP server to backup, and restored configuration and IOS image files for the TFTP, Cisco routers, and Catalyst switches
  • Configured and supported multiple remote site installations
  • India

Education

Bucks County Collage

Cisco CCNA Certification
01.2015

University Overview

LINUX Certification
01.2004

University Overview

Microsoft of Computer Applications
01.2003

University Overview

E-Commerce certification
01.2002

University Overview

Skills

  • DOS
  • Windows 2000
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Cisco 2900
  • Cisco 2950
  • Cisco 3500
  • LAN
  • WAN
  • TCP/IP
  • Ethernet
  • Routing protocols
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • Checkpoint
  • Network protocols
  • Routers
  • Switches
  • Wireless access points
  • Hubs
  • Spanning Tree
  • VLAN
  • IP
  • LAN/WAN management
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Network configuration
  • Root-cause analysis
  • LAN switching technologies
  • Network device monitoring

Certification

  • E-Commerce certification, India, 2002
  • Microsoft of Computer Applications, India, 2003
  • LINUX Certification, India, 2004
  • Active Cisco CCNA Certification, Bucks County College, PA, 2015

Phone

Phone
cell, 267-746-9575

Working on 10Gig upgrade project

Working on 10Gig upgrade project

Working on the 10Gig project with Comcast as an admin, I have to coordinate with the engineering, provisioning, project manager, field tech, and head-end side tech.

Starting with pre-check site check with EVC channel circuit ID core config ciena config with CVLANS and PVLANS remote IP/gateway IP between Ciena and HUB Router and L2 tunnel config MPLS path between Core router to eg device.

End with Post check and 2-way traffic check light levels with compatible different SFP and confirm with the customer ( AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile)

Timeline

Network Engineer
Apidel Technologies
05.2022 - Current
Network Engineer
Alltech Enterprises
08.2015 - Current
Network Associate
DataTel Inc
02.2009 - 07.2015
CCNA Network Associate
Jetking
04.2004 - 12.2008
LINUX Certification
Microsoft of Computer Applications
E-Commerce certification
Bucks County Collage
Cisco CCNA Certification
Samirkumar Patel