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Dhruvi Patel

IT
Mississauga,ontraio

Summary

Dynamic Network Administrator with proven expertise at Ellkay LLC in configuring Cisco ASA and Firepower firewalls, enhancing security and compliance. Skilled in VPN solutions and network troubleshooting, I excel in incident management and cross-functional collaboration, driving operational efficiency and ensuring seamless connectivity for distributed teams. Passionate about delivering tailored network solutions.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Ellkay LLC
Elmwood Park, NJ

Network Administrator
08.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Configured, deployed, and managed Cisco ASA and Firepower firewalls for optimal security and compliance.
  • Designed and implemented site-to-site and remote-access VPN solutions for secure connectivity.
  • Administered SFTP servers by updating user permissions and monitoring transfer logs for compliance.
  • Utilized network analysis tools to identify performance anomalies and security threats proactively.
  • Tracked and managed incidents through JIRA, ensuring timely resolution with cross-functional teams.
  • Developed and maintained technical documentation to enhance knowledge sharing and onboarding processes.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to design customized network solutions that meet organizational goals.
  • Maintained detailed network topology diagrams and configuration inventories to support audit readiness.

Education

Fleming College
Peterborough, ON

Post Graduate Degree from Wireless Information Networking
08.2019

University Overview

Ahmedabad University
Gujarat, India

Bachelor of Computer Applications
06.2017

University Overview

Skills

  • Cisco Firepower and ASA management
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Network analysis
  • Technical documentation
  • Firewall management
  • VPN configuration
  • Network monitoring
  • Windows and Linux platforms
  • LAN, WAN, and VPN solutions
  • Wireshark and PuTTY expertise
  • Programming in C, C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Network security
  • Server management and IP addressing
  • Customer support and analytics

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)
  • Cisco IP Switched Networks (CCNP Switch)

Languages

Gujarati
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programs4-day work weekPaid sick leave401k matchTeam Building / Company Retreats
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Interests

Reading

Travelling

Photography

Photo and video editing

Learning new skills

Timeline

Network Administrator
Ellkay LLC
08.2020 - Current
Fleming College
Post Graduate Degree from Wireless Information Networking
Ahmedabad University
Bachelor of Computer Applications
Dhruvi PatelIT