Paresh Patel
About Paresh Patel
Paresh Patel is a Senior Network Operations Engineer with extensive experience in integrating service appliances to Cisco ACI deployments and managing complex network projects. He holds multiple degrees in technology and management, and has worked in various engineering roles across the United States and India.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Paresh Patel serves as a Senior Network Operations Engineer at CommonSpirit Health, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for designing, deploying, and managing complex network projects tailored for hospitals and clinics. His work includes maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while ensuring secure network access for both hospital staff and guests. He also integrates service appliances into Cisco ACI deployments, focusing on Application Delivery Controllers.
Education and Expertise
Paresh Patel holds multiple degrees in technology and management. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology from Gujarat University between 1997 and 2001. He later obtained a Master's degree in Network and Security from Strayer University from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he completed a Master's degree in Management Information Systems at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology from 2016 to 2018. His expertise includes designing Data Center Networks using Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure and configuring secure Site-to-Site VPN tunnels.
Background
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Paresh Patel accumulated extensive experience in network engineering. He worked as a Senior Network Engineer at DENSO for one year and as a Networking Specialist at Hira Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for four years. His earlier roles include Network Engineer at BHULA CORP and System Engineer at HIMSON TEXTILE ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED. This diverse background has equipped him with a strong foundation in network operations and management.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Paresh Patel possesses a range of technical skills relevant to network operations. He configures SNMP Strings for network insight and vulnerability assessment using SolarWinds. He analyzes and troubleshoots complex Layer 3 and Layer 4 issues with Internet Service Providers, coordinating with vendors to ensure network reliability. His responsibilities also include designing Wireless LAN Controllers with PCI security compliance and developing migration plans for transitioning to Cisco ACI.
Professional Experience Timeline
Paresh Patel's professional journey spans over two decades. He began his career as a System Engineer at HIMSON TEXTILE ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED from 2001 to 2006. He then worked at Cotmac Electronics Pvt Ltd as a Senior System Engineer for one year before moving to BHULA CORP as a Network Engineer from 2007 to 2010. He served as a Networking Specialist at Hira Technologies Pvt. Ltd. from 2010 to 2014, followed by a role as a Senior Network Engineer at DENSO in 2015-2016. Since 2016, he has been with CommonSpirit Health.