Zaid Rasool

Edison,NJ

Summary

Dedicated and highly motivated Network Engineer with 6 months of hands-on experience in network design, routing, switching, and troubleshooting. Possessing a solid technical foundation with a CCNA certification and a Master’s degree in Computer Science. Aiming to leverage technical expertise and problem-solving skills to contribute to the efficient operation of a dynamic network environment.

Overview

Certification

Work History

Network Engineer

Rooman Technologies

07.2025 - 12.2025

Installed, configured, and maintained networking hardware such as Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls for clients across various industries.
Led troubleshooting efforts for network performance issues, ensuring minimal downtime and improving overall system reliability by 15%.
Collaborated with senior engineers to design and implement scalable, secure network solutions for clients.
Managed VLANs, IP address management, and VPNs to ensure secure and efficient data transmission.
Utilized network diagnostic tools like Wireshark and SolarWinds to monitor network performance, providing actionable insights to optimize operations.
Conducted training sessions for junior staff on best practices for network configuration and security protocols.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

St. Francis College

Brooklyn

01-2025

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

University of Kashmir

01-2023

Skills

Network Design & Implementation: Expertise in designing and deploying reliable and scalable network infrastructures, with a focus on security and performance
Routing & Switching: Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewall configurations; skilled in both IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Proficient in diagnosing and resolving complex network issues quickly to maintain business continuity
Network Security: Adept in securing networks through firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network access control

Tools & Technologies: Proficient with tools like Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, SolarWinds, PuTTY, and other diagnostic platforms
Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), and macOS network environments
Cloud Platforms: Basic knowledge of cloud networking services (AWS, Azure)

Websites

linkedin.com/in/zaidrasool

Accomplishments

Best Network Security Project – Awarded for the "Design and Deployment of Multi-Tier Firewall Protection for Enterprise Networks" at St. Francis College, 2024.
Top Intern of the Year – Recognized for exceptional troubleshooting skills and proactive solutions during the internship at Rooman Technologies.
Dean’s List – St. Francis College, 2024

Affiliations

Cisco Networking Academy – Active Member since 2023
Network Engineering Professional Forum – Member, contributing insights on new technologies and trends
IEEE Communications Society – Member, attending annual networking seminars and workshops.

Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Networking Routing and Switching Cisco Certification | January 2025
CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Certification | September 2024

Languages

English

Hindi

Telugu

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