Open to opportunities

Riken
Patel
Networks

CompTIA A+ Certified systems and network professional driven to build, secure, and automate. I architect reliable infrastructure, harden Linux environments, and engineer automation solutions and bringing real-world impact from day one.

Latest Achievement
✅ CompTIA A+ Certified
🪟 Currently active on
PowerShell srcipting
Next Target
🔐 Cybersecurity: Pentesting and it's techniques
A+
CompTIA Certified
3+
Live Projects
SEC+
Next Goal
Linux Server Admin Computer Networking Powershell Cloud Computing Python Automation Active Directory MySQL & SQL API Integration Raspberry Pi Backend JS Azure Data Center Technologies Linux Server Admin Computer Networking Powershell Cloud Computing Python Automation Active Directory MySQL & SQL API Integration Raspberry Pi Backend JS Azure Data Center Technologies
01.

Skills

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Active Directory & Security

Administered and secured Windows Active Directory and Domain Services. Designed and deployed LAMP Linux servers with a strong security focus.

Active Directory Windows Server LAMP
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Cloud & Collaboration

Proficient in GitHub, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Azure basic cloud computing services. Comfortable navigating cloud platforms for real-world deployments.

Microsoft Azure GitHub Cloud Services

Automation & Programming

Virtualization for system performance. Python for automating SQL database tasks and network device discovery. Backend development with JavaScript.

Python MySQL JavaScript Shell Scripting
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API Integration

Experience working with Google APIs to enhance functionality in home network projects. Built cloud-connected Raspberry Pi projects using API-driven automation.

Google API REST Raspberry Pi
02.

Experience

2025

Sales Associate — Food and Consumables Department

Walmart | Aug 2025 – Present

Delivered front-line customer service in a high-volume retail environment, assisting shoppers with product location, inquiries, and checkout, while monitoring and replenishing stock levels following freshness, rotation, and food-safety standards.

Operated POS systems and processed cash/card transactions accurately, collaborating with team members to meet daily department goals and building reliability, time management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced setting.

Customer Service POS Systems Retail Operations Teamwork
2026

Peer Tutor — CSTN Program

Georgian College, Barrie, ON | May 2026 – Aug 2026

Supported fellow CSTN students with course concepts including Python programming, MySQL, and computer networking fundamentals, explaining subnetting, network device configuration, and troubleshooting techniques in one-on-one and small group settings.

Assisted peers with Linux server administration, Active Directory, and virtualization, helping students debug code and database queries to reinforce real-world problem-solving approaches.

Python MySQL Networking Linux Teaching
2025

Service Desk Job Simulation

Forage | Online | 2025

Handled simulated IT support tickets replicating real-world help desk workflows, practicing triaging, escalating, and resolving end-user issues under SLA constraints.

Applied troubleshooting best practices for hardware, software, and connectivity issues.

IT Support Troubleshooting SLA Management
2024

Help Desk Technician

Akshar Accounting and Investments — Share Brokers | Mutual Fund Agents, Borsad, India | 6 Months

Provided first-line technical support for staff, resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues, while maintaining workstations, printers, and peripherals in a financial services environment.

Assisted with account and user management tasks including password resets and access provisioning, supporting day-to-day IT operations for broking and mutual fund transaction systems.

IT Support Hardware User Management
2023

Technical Instructor — Python Programming

Taught intermediate-level Python concepts, integrating MySQL with Python for database-driven applications. Delivered lessons on core programming, automation, and practical problem-solving.

Also provided instruction in Computer Networks, emphasizing network fundamentals, configuration, and real-world applications.

Developed a full Hospital Management System in Python with MySQL featuring modules for patient records, doctors, appointments, and billing — with CRUD operations and query optimization.

Python MySQL Networking Teaching
Prior

Journalist

Covered political developments, public issues, and emerging stories with a focus on clear, factual, and engaging reporting. Researched complex topics, interviewed sources, and crafted well-structured articles.

Developed strong communication skills, fast information analysis, and the discipline to meet tight deadlines — sharpening storytelling and commitment to high-quality, neutral content.

Research Communication Writing Reporting
03.

Projects

✅ Completed

A+ Certification

Earned CompTIA A+ certification — covering hardware, troubleshooting, OS fundamentals, and IT support methodologies with demonstrated hands-on technical knowledge.

⚙️ Building

Backend JS — Twitter & YouTube Clones

Building full backend clones of Twitter and YouTube using JavaScript. Covers REST APIs, authentication, database integration, and scalable server architecture patterns.

✅ Completed — Click Here

LAMP Server Setup & Security Monitoring

Developed and configured a secure LAMP server to host web projects using Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Implemented user management systems to facilitate web deployment.

✅ Completed

Ubuntu 20.04 Security Enhancement

Implemented comprehensive security measures across SSH and VPN on Ubuntu — enforcing strong authentication, encryption, firewall rules, and intrusion detection. Established robust backup and disaster recovery procedures.

✅ Completed

Cloud Photo Frame — Raspberry Pi 5

Built a fully cloud-integrated photo frame on a Raspberry Pi 5. Used Python and HTML for image rendering, Google Drive API for secure cloud photo retrieval, and a Python backend for dynamic slideshow generation.

✅ Completed — Click Here

Hospital Management System

Python + MySQL system with modules for patient records, doctor management, appointments, and billing. Implemented CRUD operations, database integration, and query optimization for efficient healthcare workflows.

04.

Education

Georgian College
Computer System Technicians & Networking Program
Barrie, Ontario
🏆 Dean's List
Networking Windows Server Linux Cloud Criminology Python Data Center Technologies
Semester 1
Windows Server Administration Linux Server Administration Introduction to Networking
Semester 2
Network Admin (Linux & Windows) Computer Virtualization Python Programming
Semester 3
Relational Database Management (MySQL) Cloud Computing Services Shell Scripting & Linux Automation
Semester 4
Project Management for IT Criminology Data Centre Technologies
05.

Certifications

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CCNA — Introduction to Networking Essentials
Cisco Networking Academy
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CCNA — Routing & Switching
Cisco Networking Academy
CompTIA A+ — Certified
CompTIA

Let's Connect

Open to internships, co-ops, and exciting tech conversations.

Barrie, ON rikenpatel2005@gmail.com