Shrutin Karkar

About Shrutin Karkar

At American Express, our team has elevated network resilience by configuring Cisco devices and fortifying security, manifesting in a 30% network efficiency boost. With a Master’s in Information Technology and Management from The University of Texas at Dallas, I intertwine academic rigor with practical expertise. My certifications in Cybersecurity Essentials and CompTIA Security+ reinforce our commitment to safeguarding data. We\'ve implemented cutting-edge threat analytics to ensure robust firewall management and proactive threat detection, contributing to a secure and dynamic digital environment.

Experience

1. Network Engineer

   American Express

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Configured and optimized Cisco network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring high availability and networkresilience, and effectively managing traffic flow for business-critical applications. Designed and implemented advanced network security measures, such as firewall policies, intrusion prevention systems (IPS),and VPNs, securing data transmission and safeguarding against unauthorized access. Led the implementation of network monitoring systems and performance tuning, proactively identifying and resolvingbottlenecks, resulting in a 30% improvement in network uptime and efficiency. Provided expert support in troubleshooting complex network issues, reducing incident resolution times by 40% and ensuringminimal disruption to business operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance network stability and security.

Education

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Master Information technology and Management

  2023 — 2024

• Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat

  B.C.A

  2019 — 2022