Hi, I'm Atharva Patil

IT Support | Aspiring Network Engineer

A detail-oriented IT professional with 1.5 years of experience in IT support, network troubleshooting, and systems administration. Currently preparing for the CCNA certification to deepen expertise in network fundamentals.

About Me

Hello! I'm an IT professional with a solid foundation in technical support, system administration, and network troubleshooting built over 1.5 years of hands-on experience. My passion lies in understanding how networks function and ensuring their stability and security. I thrive on diagnosing complex connectivity issues (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and maintaining both wired and wireless infrastructures.

To further solidify my expertise, I am actively pursuing the CCNA certification, focusing on network fundamentals and routing protocols. My goal is to leverage my support background and growing networking knowledge to excel in a challenging role where I can contribute to robust and efficient network environments.

Total Experience

1.5 Years

Education

Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA)

Diploma in Hardware & Networking

My Technical Skills

Networking & Operating Systems

Networking

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP LAN/WAN Router & Switch Configuration Basic Firewall Configuration

Operating Systems

Windows 10/11 Windows Server 2019 macOS Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Kali, ParrotOS)

IT Support, Cloud, & Other

IT Support & Hardware

Active Directory Hardware Repair & Troubleshooting ITSM & Ticketing Systems Remote Support (AnyDesk, TeamViewer)

Virtualization & Cloud

VMware VirtualBox Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Scripting

Python (Beginner)

My Experience

Desktop Engineer

S2 Infotech International Ltd. (Client: Govt. of Maharashtra, Mantralaya)

May 2025 - Present

First point of contact for network troubleshooting (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP). Deployed and maintained network configs for 150+ users. Provided hardware/software support for Windows/macOS and mobile.

Key Skills:

Network Troubleshooting DNS & DHCP LAN/WLAN Management Video Conferencing Support

Help Desk Technician

SP Consultancy

Dec 2023 - Dec 2024

Provided remote IT support, managed OS updates and security patches, diagnosed hardware malfunctions, and performed network troubleshooting. Documented issues and solutions in the knowledge base.

Key Skills:

Remote IT Support Hardware Troubleshooting OS Patch Management

Penetration Tester Intern

ShadowFox (Remote)

1 Month

Gained hands-on experience with Nmap, Wireshark, and Metasploit. Completed tasks from port scanning and traffic analysis to Wi-Fi cracking. Documented a full penetration test report.

Key Skills:

Nmap Wireshark Metasploit Penetration Test Reporting

My Projects

Graphical representation for Intrusion Detection System project

Intrusion Detection System (ML)

A simple IDS using Machine Learning with a Streamlit GUI.

Graphical representation for Expenses Tracker project

Expenses Tracker

A Streamlit app to track and analyze personal expenses.

Secure Home Network Gateway Project

Secure Home Network Gateway

Implemented Pi-hole and Unbound on a Raspberry Pi for network-wide ad-blocking & DNS privacy, with Tailscale integration.

Certifications

CCNA Certification (In Progress)
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate Verify
TryHackMe Intro to Cyber Security Verify
TryHackMe Pre-Security Path Verify
Python for Everybody Specialization Verify
MKCL Certifications (Network, Security, Hardware) Verify
Certificate in PC Maintenance - MSBVET Verify

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