Bhavik N. Patel bnpatel@syr.edu | (315)706-1093

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EDUCATION M.S., Telecommunications and Network Management, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY (GPA 3.75) May ‘15 B.E., Electronics and Telecommunication, Mumbai University, Mumbai, India May ‘12 Related Coursework: Enterprise Wireless Network, Emerging Wireless Technologies, Enterprise Network Mgmt. I, II & III;

Intro to Information Security, Managing Information Systems Projects, Independent Wireless study (802.11ac)

CERTIFICATIONS Certified Wireless Network Administrator, CWNP Aug ’14-Aug ‘17 Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless, Cisco Aug ’14-Aug ‘17 Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching, Cisco June ’14-June ‘17 Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician, Cisco June ’14-June ‘17

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Network Analyst, Center for Convergence and Emerging Network Technologies (CCENT), SU Aug ‘14-Present

Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot and administer all existing systems in physical and virtual environments

Support IT projects in server and networking systems (routers, switches, wireless controllers and APs)

Maintain proper documentation of both resolved and unresolved issues Faculty Assistant, CCENT Wireless Test bed, Syracuse University Feb ‘14-Present

Design Labs and create documentation for students of Wireless class to understand and use various wireless tools

Create an environment for feature testing of enterprise and consumer products in wireless test bed

Document reports from obtained test results and provide reference guides for future testing

TECHNICAL SKILLS Wireless Tools: Metageek Chanalyzer pro, inSSIDer, Xirrus WiFi inspector, AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer, Survey Pro,

AirMapper, WirelessMon Site Survey, Wireshark, AirpCap, Cisco Packet Tracer, iPerf/JPerf, Tamosoft Throughput test

Hardware: Aruba 3600/800 controller, AP 225/135/105; Meraki MX15/MR34/MS22P/MX80; Cisco 5500/2500 controllers/APs; Cisco 3560/3650/3750G POE series switches, Cisco 2911 router, Dell Poweredge R200/R2950

Operating systems: Windows Server, ESXI 5.5, Openfiler 2.99, Windows, Chrome OS, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux, Android

Assembly & Scripting languages: Cisco IOS, Junos, Aruba OS/Mobility Controller & Python, JavaScript, VBScript

Knowledge Areas: LAN Switching, Routing; WiFi, Network Roaming and Troubleshooting

PROJECTS Implemented 802.11ac/n roaming, CCENT, Syracuse University Jul ‘14-Aug ‘14

Designed 802.11ac/n AP and controller test bed for implementing roaming environment

Tested dense deployment 802.11ac vs 802.11n AP association while roaming in 5GHz spectrum range Implemented 802.11ac AP and controllers test network, Syracuse University March ‘14-April ‘14

Deployed Aruba 802.11ac controller based AP test bed for implementing enterprise like implementation

Performed and documented test results in areas of Single/Multi-Client Rate Vs Range and Multi-Client Stress test

Assessed propriety features of devices including Aruba Radio Management (ARM) and RFProtect Spectrum analysis Cisco-Meraki Company Profile Project, Syracuse University Feb ‘14-March ‘14

Analyzed technology & products from Cisco Wireless to understand the range in its enterprise product line

Presented cisco Multi Domain product range as a part of course work to understand about industry’s trend in WiFi

Explored the history, company structure, stocks and press releases of the company as a part of the team work Tested 802.11ac routers for theoretical throughput of 1.3Gbps, CCENT, Syracuse University Feb ‘14

Delivered a YouTube video on throughput comparison for 802.11ac 2x2 Vs 3x3 clients (link) Mar ‘14

STRENGTHS Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and make quick decisions with limited information Ability to work well in a team environment with a focus on knowledge sharing and collaboration Proficiency in written and oral communication, team-work and leadership skills