Gursharan Gatoria
About Gursharan Gatoria
Gursharan Gatoria is a Network Administrator with expertise in managing SonicWALL Firewalls and Cisco ASA. He has worked at Hatch since 2019 and has extensive experience in network administration across various roles in India.
Work at Hatch
Gursharan Gatoria has been serving as a Network Administrator at Hatch since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing network infrastructure and ensuring the security and efficiency of network operations. His expertise in configuring SonicWALL Firewalls plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the company's network. Located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Gursharan has contributed to the organization's network management strategies for over five years.
Education and Expertise
Gursharan Gatoria holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Bhaddal Institutes, which he completed from 1999 to 2003. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Broadband and Mobile Communication Networks from the University of Kent in 2005. His educational background supports his proficiency in network administration and management, particularly in areas such as Cisco ASA configuration and network monitoring.
Background
Before joining Hatch, Gursharan Gatoria accumulated extensive experience in the IT sector. He worked at Bristlecone in various roles, including System Administrator and Associate Consultant, from 2008 to 2014. He also served as an IT Lead and Senior System Engineer at Xoriant from 2017 to 2019. His diverse roles across different companies in India provided him with a solid foundation in network management and system administration.
Technical Skills and Tools
Gursharan Gatoria possesses a range of technical skills relevant to network administration. He is proficient in managing and configuring SonicWALL Firewalls and Cisco ASA in both standalone and high availability modes. His experience includes using network monitoring tools such as PRTG and SolarWinds, as well as implementing VLAN, VTP, trunking, and port channels. Additionally, he is familiar with RADIUS, Barracuda Spam Filter, and Backup systems, and utilizes Rancid for network configuration management.
Professional Experience
Gursharan Gatoria's professional experience spans over a decade in various IT roles. He began his career at Bristlecone and later transitioned to Xoriant, where he held positions such as Senior System Engineer and IT Lead. His roles involved significant responsibilities in infrastructure management and system administration. His comprehensive experience in these areas has equipped him with the skills necessary to excel in his current position at Hatch.