Nader Kavandi
About Nader Kavandi
Nader Kavandi is a Network Architect with extensive experience in network engineering and management. He has worked for various organizations, including The Wine Group and Clearway Energy Group, where he has implemented advanced network technologies and conducted performance audits.
Current Role at Clearway Energy Group
Nader Kavandi serves as a Network Architect at Clearway Energy Group, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing network infrastructure and performance. His responsibilities include conducting network performance auditing and performance tuning for various circuits, such as Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), MPLS, cellular, satellite, and fixed wireless. Kavandi's expertise contributes to the efficiency and reliability of the company's network operations.
Previous Experience at The Wine Group
Kavandi worked at The Wine Group in Ripon, California, where he held two positions. He served as a Network Engineer from 2019 to 2021, implementing and maintaining various VPN technologies, including client VPN, IPSEC site-to-site tunnels, FlexVPN, and AutoVPN. Later, he advanced to the role of Senior Network Engineer for a period of 10 months in 2021. In this capacity, he managed network monitoring systems and tools such as SolarWinds, MRTG, and Cisco Defense Orchestrator.
Educational Background in Engineering
Nader Kavandi has a strong educational foundation in engineering. He earned a Master of Science in Agricultural Automation & Robotics Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia, completing his studies from 2008 to 2011. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanical Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. This academic background supports his technical expertise in network architecture.
Experience in Network Administration and Engineering
Kavandi has extensive experience in network administration and engineering across various organizations. He worked as a Network Administrator at Springfield Technical Community College from 2014 to 2017. He also held a contractor position as a Network Engineer at The Save Mart Companies for two months in 2017 and at Stockton Unified School District for two months in 2018. Additionally, he served as a Senior Network Engineer at Swinerton from 2018 to 2019, where he developed configuration templates and network modification standards through scripting and automation.
Technical Skills and Tools
Throughout his career, Nader Kavandi has developed a diverse skill set in network technologies. He has experience with various network monitoring systems and tools, including Wireshark, Cisco ISE, Cisco WOM, IPAM, and Umbrella. Kavandi has also assisted in integrating multi-region Azure public clouds into existing hybrid datacenter/cloud networks, showcasing his ability to work with modern cloud technologies and enhance network capabilities.