Bhavesh Patel
About Bhavesh Patel
Bhavesh Patel is a Senior Director of Site Reliability and IT at TouchBistro, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in networking and IT, having held various roles at companies such as Achievers, Symantec, and Q9 Networks.
Current Role at TouchBistro
Bhavesh Patel serves as the Senior Director of Site Reliability & IT at TouchBistro since 2022. In this role, he oversees the reliability of IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and availability. His responsibilities include managing site reliability engineering practices and leading IT initiatives that support the company's operational goals.
Previous Experience at TouchBistro
Before his current position, Bhavesh Patel worked at TouchBistro as the Director of IT from 2019 to 2022. During this time, he was responsible for overseeing IT operations and implementing technology solutions that enhanced business processes. His leadership contributed to the development of IT strategies that aligned with the company's objectives.
Professional Background in Networking
Bhavesh Patel has extensive experience in the networking field, having worked in various roles since 2005. His career includes positions such as Senior Network Engineer at Achievers and Network Engineering Specialist at Q9 Networks. He has also held roles at Symantec, where he focused on security infrastructure and network engineering.
Education and Certifications
Bhavesh Patel holds a Bachelor of Applied Computing from the University of Guelph, where he studied Distributed Computing and Wireless Communication. He also earned advanced diplomas in Wireless and Telecommunications Technology and Computer Engineering from Humber College. He is a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), specializing in Routing and Switching, with certification number 28223.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Bhavesh Patel possesses expertise in advanced networking protocols, including MPLS and IPv6 Tunneling. He is experienced in implementing Quality of Service (QoS) and managing load balancers such as F5 and CSS. His skills extend to router security measures and maintenance tasks, demonstrating proficiency in command-line environments like Linux and Cisco IOS.