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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
Active Build
⚙️ Backend JS : Twitter & YouTube Clones
Next Target
🔐 Cybersecurity: Network Defense & Ethical Hacking
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

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
Current
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 [email protected]