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
Operating Systems
IT Support, Cloud, & Other
IT Support & Hardware
Virtualization & Cloud
Scripting
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:
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:
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:
My Projects
Intrusion Detection System (ML)
A simple IDS using Machine Learning with a Streamlit GUI.
Secure Home Network Gateway
Implemented Pi-hole and Unbound on a Raspberry Pi for network-wide ad-blocking & DNS privacy, with Tailscale integration.