Gurinderbir Sandhu
About Gurinderbir Sandhu
Gurinderbir Sandhu is a Network Technician at TELUS in British Columbia, Canada, with extensive experience in network engineering and IT security.
Company
Currently, Gurinderbir Sandhu is employed at TELUS as a Network Technician in British Columbia, Canada. TELUS is one of Canada's leading telecommunications companies, offering a wide range of services, including internet, television, and mobile communications.
Professional Experience
Gurinderbir Sandhu has accumulated significant hands-on experience throughout his career. He previously worked as a Peer Tutor at the Tutoring & Skills Department in Peterborough, Canada, in 2017, for 3 months. Earlier in 2015, he served as a NOC Engineer at Videocon Telecommunications Ltd in India for 7 months. His expertise includes monitoring network alarms, troubleshooting issues, and escalating them to appropriate departments when necessary.
Education and Expertise
Gurinderbir Sandhu earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology between 2010 and 2014. He furthered his education by attaining a Postgraduate degree in Wireless Information Networking from Fleming College from 2016 to 2018. His education laid a solid foundation in network technologies and electrical engineering principles.
Technical Skills
Gurinderbir Sandhu possesses in-depth knowledge of various routing protocols, including BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, RIPv2, and OSPF. He is proficient with Cisco and Meraki products and has experience with Meraki switch models, Nexus 9K enterprise switches, ASA devices, and Meraki access points. His skill set extends to troubleshooting wireless technologies on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Additionally, he has a strong understanding of IT security concepts and practices.
Professional Projects
During his Bachelor's degree, Gurinderbir Sandhu completed a significant project on a PC remote control system. He also interned for six months at Bharti Airtel Limited in their switching department, gaining valuable industry experience. These projects and internships have equipped him with practical skills and knowledge applicable to his current role.