$harniiil@network
Profile
Skills, experience, and projects — organized like an engineer would (because you are one).
Network • Cloud • SecurityNetwork engineeringCloud infrastructureSecurity mindset

Impact

Downtime reduced
30%
System uptime
99.9%
Performance improvement
20%
Cloud cost reduction
15%
Responsiveness improvement
40%
Unit test coverage
95%

Tech & Skills

Networking
Routing • Switching • Operations
SubnettingNetwork configurationNetwork designRoutingSwitchingVLANsNATACLsVPNFirewallsWiresharkPacket TracerIOS image managementSwitch & router configurationSecurity patching
Cloud
Infrastructure • Containers • Security
AWSGoogle Cloud (GCP)DockerKubernetesCloud Security
Security
Practical safeguards
Security awarenessVulnerability assessmentThreat mitigation mindsetLeast privilege
Development & Systems
Automation • Tooling
PythonCSQLHTML/CSSSQLiteMySQLGitGitHubDjango (basic)Flask (basic)BootstrapAPI developmentLinux system administrationWindows troubleshootingLinux Kernel (basic)
Soft Skills
How I work with people + problems
Team leadershipCollaborationPresentationsTroubleshootingDebuggingPerformance optimizationTime managementTask prioritizationProject deliveryAnalytical problem solving

Experience

Lab Maintenance
Sep 2025 — Present
Middlesex University London
  • Performed regular maintenance on Cisco 2960/3650 switches, ASA 5560 firewalls, and ISR 1941/4221 routers to ensure stable and secure lab operations.
  • Upgraded IOS and ASA firmware using TFTP, USB, and Console, reducing device boot issues and improving reliability.
  • Conducted routine health checks (interfaces, VLANs, CPU load, configuration integrity) across all devices.
Student Learning Assistant (SLA)
Jan 2025 — May 2025
Middlesex University London
  • Guided students in networking labs using Cisco Packet Tracer (subnetting, configuration, troubleshooting) with secure practices.
  • Supported 100+ students across 12+ lab sessions.
  • Assisted in Python labs: explaining concepts, debugging, and reinforcing secure coding practices.
  • Collaborated with faculty to enhance labs with real-world security scenarios and threat mitigation techniques.
Cloud / Network Support Engineer
May 2021 — Jun 2023
Pantech Instruments (Vadodara)
  • Engineered and optimized network infrastructure for 50+ devices; reduced downtime by 30% and improved performance by 20% with proactive threat detection.
  • Troubleshot and resolved 100+ software/hardware issues across Linux and Windows environments, supporting 99.9% system uptime.
  • Developed and maintained secure AWS-based network solutions, reducing operational costs by 15% and reinforcing cloud security best practices.
  • Integrated automation tools and advanced threat detection mechanisms, improving system responsiveness by 40%.
Student Voice Leader
Nov 2023 — Present
Middlesex University London
  • Represented 100+ students and facilitated communication to enhance digital resource delivery.
  • Chaired monthly meetings focused on improving digital security and academic support initiatives.

Projects

Cybersecurity Analyst (Simulation)
Nov 2024
Mastercard (London)
  • Identified and reported phishing and malware threats, providing actionable intelligence.
  • Assessed vulnerabilities and recommended security training and mitigation strategies.
Cloud Platform Developer (Simulation)
Nov 2024
Verizon (London)
  • Designed a secure VPN product using cloud-native principles (redundancy, resiliency, least privilege).
  • Conducted performance testing using Python and presented 10+ security strategies to enhance cloud security measures.
Slot Machine Game (Python)
Oct 2024
Harvard CS50
  • Built a Python slot machine (100+ LOC) with secure transaction management and robust error handling.
  • Created and executed 10+ unit tests, achieving 95% code coverage to reduce runtime errors.
Investment Trading Platform
Mar 2024
Middlesex University London
  • Built a secure SQLite platform for user auth, portfolio management, and transaction processing.
  • Reduced processing time by ~20% via optimized queries and streamlined flow.
Tetris Game Development
Mar 2024
Middlesex University London
  • Implemented smooth movement, collision detection, and scoring logic for seamless gameplay.
  • Improved performance by ~15% at higher levels with scalable complexity handling.
  • Added dynamic difficulty adjustments, increasing engagement by ~20%.
Bash GUI Tool
Jan 2024
Personal / University
  • Developed a GUI-based Bash tool using Zenity for secure system and file management.
  • Integrated prompts and confirmation dialogs to maintain system integrity.
Random Password Generator
Nov 2023
Personal / University
  • Created a C-based password generator using string manipulation and input validation.
  • Generated secure randomized passwords with a focus on safe handling of input/output.
Certifications
  • Google Cloud Computing Foundations (Fundamentals / Infrastructure)
  • Networking Foundations: Networking Basics
  • Learning Docker
Languages
Gujarati (Native)Hindi (Native)English (Professional)French (Elementary)
Education
  • Middlesex University London
    Computer Networks and Security
    Graduation: Apr 2026
  • Gujarat Technological University (Vadodara)
    Computer Engineering
    Graduation: Oct 2021
Interests
ChessTable TennisMeditationCookingCricket