I am a quality-oriented Computer Networking Enthusiast currently pursuing my masters in Electrical/Telecom Engineering at Drexel University.

While balancing my academic work load I also worked as a Graduate Assistant at Drexel University for 3 months, where I honed my skills in Python through Lab Development and instructing teaching assistants in learning python. The experience I gained helped me with my projects "IPv4 Subnet Calculator" and "Custom Transport Layer Protocol".

I am currently pursuing CCNA and GNS3 certifications, which has helped me gain solid knowledge of networking protocols and experience in using Python, Ansible for Network Automation and OpenFlow for SDN.

I currently work as a Teaching assistant at the Physics Department where I handle 3 Labs-Fundamentals of Physics I,II & III. Having interacted with a diverse set of students my verbal and communication skills have improved a lot, having handled the grading and evaluation of their work has made me a better observer with excellent organizational skills.

Key Areas of Expertise:
~ Network Automation using Python and Ansible
~ Network Design
~ Network Troubleshooting
~ Scripting using Python, PowerShell and Bash command language
~ Software development for network management
~ Software Defined Networking
~ Deep packet analysis using Wireshark
~ IP Addressing and Subnetting

Contact me: dharshan.ravichandran@drexel.edu