Passionate & enthusiastic professional with more than 14 years of experience in Networking, Information Security, Application Loadbalancing & Wireless networking.
Believes in professionalism, dedication and client satisfaction
Expertise in network design & implementations, network security, migrations, datacenter consolidation and network build-outs.
My rich & refined experience in the cutting edge technologies of networking enables me to offer the following services
- Implementation of Routing, Switching, Security, Loadbalancing & Wireless networking solutions
- Implementation & troubleshooting of VPN tunnels
- Configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, Loadbalancers, IPS & wireless network devices manufactured by Cisco, Juniper, f5, Checkpoint, Citrix, Fortinet, Bluecoat, Nortel etc.
- Malware removal (Virus/Worm/Trojan/Spyware/Adware/keylogger/Rootkit)
- Packet sniffing & traffic analysis
- Monitoring tools deployment and configurations (SNMP/Syslog/Netflow)
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Cisco Router
Network Administration
Network Security
VPN
Load Balancing
Firewall
Virus Removal
Cisco ASA
Ashrith J.
Bengaluru, India
$50/hr
5.0
23 jobs
💡 AI powered agents to run tasks like research/ analysis and data visualisation tasks
💡 RAG: Retrieval Augmented Generation to minimize hallucinations in any knowledge work
💡 Experience building end to end (full stack) generative AI agents to accelerate knowledge workflows
💡Examples of agents developed: network AI agent, sales agent and personal assistant agent.
⭐ SERVICES:
- AI SEO
- Building RAG systems to prevent hallucinations and ground your AI on real accurate data
- Fine tuning models to specific domains (eg: medical, legal)
- Query to report generation dashboards: Extract data from your database and generate visual and insightful reports in minutes instead of days
- AI agentic system: automate workflows (think RPAs on generic tasks)
- Data modelling
- Feature extraction for downstream NLP tasks
⭐ ABOUT:
4+ years in the field of machine learning, working in building and maintaining machine learning pipelines as well as training and fine tuning neural nets, having worked across American , European and South east Asian development teams.
I have experience training neural nets including:
- LLM post training/fine tuning + Reinforcement learning
- Training Embedding models
- Hyperparameter optimisation
- Data curation for specific downstream tasks
Feel free to connect with me if you have a possible product idea you want built out or advice on how to go about building such tools.
Cheers,
Ashrith Jacob
Python
PyTorch
LLM Prompt Engineering
AI Agent Development
AI Bot
LangChain
Research & Development
Tufayl A.
Bengaluru, India
$200/hr
5.0
17 jobs
SASE Architect | SSE | ZPA | ZIA | CATO | Palo Alto Expert | Experienced Network and Cybersecurity Architect | Networking | Cybersecurity | Programming | Pre-Sales | Project Management | Cloud & Hypervisors
Network & Cybersecurity Implementations and Expertise:
🔸 Extreme Networks Universal Zero Trust Network Access
🔸 Zscaler Secure Private Access and Secure Internet Access
🔸 Extreme Switching, Fabric Connect, Control, Wireless Cloud,
🔸 ExtremeCloud IQ - Controller, Site Engine
🔸 Firewalls- Fortinet, Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama
🔸 Wireless- Extreme Networks, Ruckus Wireless Products, Mikrotik Products, Ubiquiti products etc
🔸 Switching- Extreme Networks Switches, Brocade Switches ICX, SLX. Juniper Mist and Switches. SRX etc
🔸 AAA - Extreme NAC, Aruba Clearpass, FreeRadius, Radius, AD, etc
🔸 Visio Network Diagrams - HLD, LLD
🔸 Cybersecurity: Skilled in UZTNA, ZPA, ZIA, QRadar SIEM, Qualys VA/PT, Burpsuite, and Extreme Cloud IQ SE (NAC, IAM, ZTP). Committed to safeguarding systems and data from threats.
🔸 Programming: Currently studying Python while experienced in HTML, CSS, MySQL, CMS, and other languages. Leveraging programming skills to enhance network functionality.
🔸 Pre-Sales: Possessing negotiation expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills. Collaborating with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
🔸 Project Management: Demonstrating leadership qualities in managing projects. Proficient in scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and timely delivery.
🔸 Cloud & Hypervisors: Well-versed in OpenStack, AWS, VMware ESXi & KVM, and Linux Administration. Maximizing cloud infrastructure efficiency and optimizing hypervisor technologies.
Network Engineering
Network Security
IT Support
Extreme Networks
WiFi
Wireless Security
Wireless LAN Controller
Information Technology
WordPress
Cloudflare
IT Consultation
Network Access Control
Palo Alto Firewalls
Cacti
Parth V.
Bengaluru, India
$30/hr
5.0
20 jobs
I design and build scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructures that power modern applications. My philosophy is simple — automate everything for speed, reliability, and efficiency.
Why hire me?
-Triple-Cloud Expertise: Professional-level proficiency across AWS, GCP, and Azure to ensure your project has the best architectural foundation.
- Seamless CI/CD: Expert at building zero-downtime pipelines for Laravel, Python, React, and Node.js.
- Containerization & Scaling: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (GKE) to keep your systems modern and efficient.
- System Reliability: Red Hat Certified (RHCSA) with a solid background in Linux/Windows administration and proactive monitoring.
Let’s connect to build a rock-solid, automated cloud backbone for your project.
Amazon Web Services
CI/CD
Apache HTTP Server
GitHub
User Identity Management
DevOps
Amazon EC2
Private Cloud
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud
Git
Amazon RDS
Docker
Linux System Administration
Amazon S3 Select
Neelam C.
Bengaluru, India
$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs
My goal is to contribute to an organization that recognizes and nurtures my strengths and abilities, allowing me to further develop my skills while delivering value in roles such as Network Engineer, Wireless Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Cisco Meraki Engineer, and SD-WAN Engineer.
I am a highly qualified and experienced IT professional with approximately 15 years of hands-on expertise in networking, wireless, security, and SD-WAN. My versatile skill set spans across various technologies, working within private-sector technical environments. I have extensive experience with routers, switches, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco Meraki devices, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Prime, Cisco WAAS, Aruba Wireless, Aruba ClearPass (CPPM), Aruba Central, Aruba Gateway, Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, PaloAlto Prisma SD-WAN, Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiExtender, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiCloud), F5 BIG IP, Silver Peak SD-WAN, NetCloud, Cradlepoint, VMware Cloud, OpsRamp, Lucid, MS Visio, and ServiceNow.
I am conscientious, motivated, trustworthy, loyal, and flexible, with a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn. I quickly adapt to new technologies and am a confident communicator. I thrive in dynamic environments, whether working independently or as part of a team, always striving to maintain high standards of professionalism.
Key Expertise:
Routing:
Proficient in IP Addressing & Subnetting, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, eBGP, iBGP, VRF, Static and Dynamic Routing, QoS, RIPv2, RIB, Cisco Routers, Cisco Meraki appliances, and Cisco WAAS.
Switching:
Expert in VLANs, Port Security, Trunking (802.1q), EtherChannel, VTP, STP, MST, RSTP, PVST, Inter-VLAN Routing, CEF, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, POE, SPAN, MAC Table, StackWise, VSS, VPC, VSLP, Flex-Link, and upgrading IOS on Cisco, Nexus, and Cisco Meraki Switches.
Services:
Experienced with DHCP, DNS, MTU, ICMP, NTP, SNMP, SYSLOG, NETFLOW, VTY, SSH/TELNET, CDP, LLDP, WAN, ACL, NAT, PAT, IP SLA, Object Tracking, TCP/IP, TCP, UDP, ARP, GARP.
Security:
Specialist in Policy-based and Route-based VPNs, AAA, ACLs, Cisco ASA, FortiGate, Palo Alto Firewalls, Sophos Firewall, Panorama, Aruba CPPM, Aruba Gateway, Cisco Meraki Firewall (L2 and L3 Security), NAT, SD-WAN, IP Source Tracking, OpenVPN, pfSense Firewall, and Sophos Firewall.
Wireless:
In-depth knowledge of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, Cisco Meraki, Aruba Central, Aruba WLC, Aruba CPPM, WLAN, Cisco AP, Cisco Meraki AP, Aruba AP, and Mist AP.
Systems:
Proficient in Windows, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, Windows Server, ESXi, vSwitch, and vCenter client environments.
Windows Technologies:
Hands-on experience in Windows installation, troubleshooting, file systems, user and group management, device management, disk management, backup and restore, software administration, DNS, DHCP, FTP, WDS, IIS management, remote assistance, VPN, file servers, print servers, disk quota, and group policies.
Network Tools:
Familiar with ServiceNow, OpsRamp, Remedy, JIRA, ScienceLogic, and SolarWinds.
Professional Qualifications:
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
Managing Campus Networks with Aruba Central
Cisco Meraki Network Associate (CMNA)
Aruba Mobility Fundamentals
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
NSE 1/2/3/4 Network Security Associate
Silver Peak Technical Sales Professional
Silver Peak SD-WAN Professional
ICSI | CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Multiple MikroTik Certifications (Routing, Wireless, Security, Traffic Control, Enterprise Wireless)
Certified in Sophos Firewall, pfSense Firewall, OpenVPN, Zabbix Solutions, Sonicwall
Network Engineering
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco Router
Aruba
F5, Inc.
FortiGate Firewall
Computing & Networking
Fortinet
Routing
Firewall
Cisco Meraki
Palo Alto Firewalls
Cisco
Cisco WLC
Adithya R.
Bengaluru, India
$50/hr
5.0
3 jobs
I am a Network Engineer / consultant with 9 years experience with good knowledge in Wireless, Switching & Routing, Security concepts and working experience in Troubleshooting various networks Issues.
Below are my expertise
Networking
WAN, LAN, WLAN ( Aruba, Meraki, Juniper Mist, HPE, Cisco ), Security
Security
Firewalls, Implementing and troubleshooting VPNs.
Web Application Security
Pentesting
OS
Linux( Bash Scripting, Kernel Level understanding ), Windows ( Server Administration)
Other areas,
VMWare EXSi Administration
Application Management with technologies Docker Container, Docker Swarm, Docker Networking, microservices, Kafka, Redis, RabbitMQ.
Prometheus
Grafana
Database Administration with PostgreSQL, mysql.
Tools
Wireshark, Postman, Git, Grafana, Nmap
Trainings -
I am also an experienced trainer in Routing Switching, Wireless and Security concepts like SSL/TLS, PKI Certificates, IPSec VPN.
Network Administration
Network Security
VMWare
Aruba
Microsoft Azure
Routing
Technical Support
Computing & Networking
Wireless LAN Controller
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