Ruchit Patel

Network professional with track record of ensuring reliable and secure network operations. Possesses deep technical knowledge and proactive approach to problem-solving. Known for effective collaboration in team settings and adaptability to evolving technological needs. Experienced with network design, implementation, and maintenance. Utilizes advanced troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical issues efficiently. Knowledge of network security protocols and best practices ensures robust and secure system performance.

• Objective: Modernize and optimize the existing network infrastructure to improve performance and security.
• Details: Plan and execute the upgrade of network components such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. Implement VLANs, QoS policies, and secure network configurations.
• Tools/Technologies: Cisco Meraki, FortiGate, Azure Load Balancer, Network Mgmt Tools.

• Objective: Transition on-premises applications and data to a cloud environment for improved scalability.
• Details: Develop and execute a cloud migration strategy, including the setup of virtual machines, databases, and storage in platforms like AWS or Azure. Ensure minimal downtime and data integrity.
• Tools/Technologies: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Azure (Virtual Machines, Storage), Cloud Migration Tools.

• Objective: Create a robust disaster recovery plan to ensure business continuity in case of system failures or data loss.

• Details: Design and implement backup and recovery solutions, including offsite backups and redundancy. Test and document disaster recovery procedures.

• Tools/Technologies: Acronis, OneDrive, RAID, Backup Software.

• Objective: Enhance system security and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Details: Conduct a security assessment, implement security measures such as multi-factor authentication. (MFA), encryption, and regular security updates. Ensure systems follow standards like GDPR or HIPAA.
• Tools/Technologies: Security Tools (e.g., FortiGuard), Compliance Management Software.

• Objective: Implement a system for real-time monitoring and alerting to proactively address potential issues.
• Details: Set up monitoring tools to track system performance, availability, and security. Configure alerts and automated responses for critical issues.
• Tools/Technologies: Prometheus, ELK Stack, Datadog, Monitoring Software.

• Objective: Streamline and automate Active Directory (AD) management tasks to improve efficiency.
• Details: Develop scripts for automating user account creation, modifications, and deletions. Implement group policies and AD security configurations.
• Tools/Technologies: PowerShell, Active Directory, Group Policy Management.

• Objective: Deploy and manage virtual machines and containers to refine resource use and scalability.
• Details: Set up and manage virtualization environments using VMware or Hyper-V. Implement containerization with Docker or Kubernetes for application deployment.
• Tools/Technologies: VMware, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes.

• Objective: Implement a new help desk and IT support system to improve ticket management and user support.
• Details: Deploy and configure a ticketing system, develop workflows for ticket resolution, and integrate with existing tools for better user support.
• Tools/Technologies: Jira Service Desk, Zendesk, ITSM Tools.

• Objective: Use Infrastructure as Code to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure.
• Details: Develop and implement IaC scripts for deploying and managing infrastructure resources in cloud environments.
• Tools/Technologies: Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation.

• Objective: Strengthen network security to protect against cyber threats and unauthorized access.
• Details: Implement and configure advanced firewall rules, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs. Conduct regular security audits.
• Tools/Technologies: FortiGate, Cisco Firewalls, IDS/IPS Tools.