I am Kushal Pokhrel

Contractual responsibility mostly carried out On-site / Off-site via Hybrid arrangements.

Network & Security Management
Implement advanced security measures through vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and advanced firewall/IDS/IPS configurations.
Proactively monitor network and system health, identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact productivity.
Lead incident response efforts, ensuring containment, eradication, and swift recovery from security breaches.
Develop and implement comprehensive disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime and data loss in case of emergencies.
Utilize cloud-native tools and metrics for continuous monitoring and swift troubleshooting of cloud-based systems, proactively resolving issues for uninterrupted performance.
Cloud & Systems Administration
Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate workload deployments across diverse cloud platforms (ProxmoxVE, OrionVM, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform), ensuring optimal resource utilization and scalability.
Utilize cloud-native tools and metrics for continuous monitoring and swift troubleshooting of cloud-based systems, proactively resolving issues for uninterrupted performance.
Design, deploy, and meticulously maintain reliable and secure Voice over IP (VOIP) networks, optimizing voice quality and call routing while efficiently managing costs.
Expertly manage and oversee Cloud infrastructure, configuring advanced features like voicemail, auto attendants, and conferencing to facilitate seamless collaboration.
Integrate VOIP systems seamlessly with other IT infrastructure and applications, creating a unified communication platform that fosters efficient collaboration.
Implement robust security measures to safeguard all systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats, ensuring communication privacy and business continuity.
Strategic Planning & Leadership
Design and optimize network infrastructure for future growth and scalability, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Analyze, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies that align with business goals and objectives.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guiding team members to foster collaboration and continuous learning.
Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery within budget and timeframe.
Support & Documentation
Utilize advanced tools and techniques to troubleshoot complex network and system issues efficiently.
Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for systems, configurations, and processes.
Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clear understanding.
Additional Responsibilities
Perform network security audits and compliance assessments to maintain security posture.
Train staff on network security best practices to create a security-conscious culture.
Contribute to IT strategy and planning initiatives, shaping the future of the IT landscape.
Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Tools of the trade:

Past Designations at CareTel Pty Ltd

• Network Support Engineer

  April 2022 - December 2023

Research Group: Knowledge Engineering Research Team (KERT)

Casual responsibility mostly carried out On-site / Off-site via Hybrid arrangements.

1. Collect, record, and analyze data.
2. Interpret data analysis results and draw inferences and conclusions.
3. Maintain accurate records of interviews, ensuring subject confidentiality.
4. Prepare progress reports for the PI and funding agency, as well as other articles, reports, and presentations.
5. Monitor project budget.
6. Manage project timelines and activities.
7. Develop checks to ensure quality data entry.
8. Support primary researchers in data and information collection (lab studies, surveys, etc.).
9. Plan, organize, and conduct research in Data Science and Aritificial Intelligence domains.
10. Often receive direction from senior team, contributing significantly to analysis and sensitivity analysis.
11. Maintain and update study monitoring reports, upholding high confidentiality standards.
12. Work in academic settings, performing and documenting assessments and presenting findings.

Tools of the trade:

Research Group: Institute of Business Information Systems (IBIS)

Casual responsibility mostly carried out On-site / Off-site via Hybrid arrangements.

1. Collect, record, and analyze data.
2. Interpret data analysis results and draw inferences and conclusions.
3. Maintain accurate records of interviews, ensuring subject confidentiality.
4. Prepare progress reports for the PI and funding agency, as well as other articles, reports, and presentations.
5. Monitor project budget.
6. Manage project timelines and activities.
7. Develop checks to ensure quality data entry.
8. Support primary researchers in data and information collection (lab studies, surveys, etc.).
9. Plan, organize, and conduct research in Data Science and Aritificial Intelligence domains.
10. Often receive direction from senior team, contributing significantly to analysis and sensitivity analysis.
11. Maintain and update study monitoring reports, upholding high confidentiality standards.
12. Work in academic settings, performing and documenting assessments and presenting findings.

Tools of the trade:

Casual responsibility mostly remote work, contingent upon availability & acceptance of proposals.

A freelancer involved in various stages of the development cycle and posting proposals for a range of web development jobs listed on the Upwork platform, ensuring clients receive accurate information about the type of products and services, and implementing, developing, designing, and deploying robust and functional full stack web applications as required. I am proficient with version control using GIT and SVM. I am an expert in UI/UX frameworks and technologies such as TailwindCSS, Bootstrap, LESS, SCSS, and SASS. I am proficient in JavaScript-ES6, PHP, Python, Apache HTTP Server, NodeJS, and Restful API. I am also proficient with the databases MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. I can construct, add to, or maintain apps at any point of the development life cycle, with a strong emphasis on Agile Development techniques and functional applications.

Tools of the trade:

Casual responsibility can vary, mostly carried out On-site / Off-site via Hybrid arrangements.

1. Remote maintainance & support via Anydesk, Team-Viewer & Citrix ZenApp
2. Identifying & troubleshooting any L1 & L2 Issues.
3. Managing IT Support Officers & Technicians.
4. Configuring & evaluating scripts on CLI for troubleshooting devices & networks.
5. Remote Configuring Networks & IP Addresses.
6. Authorize Technicians to Install & configure hardware & software.
7. Meeting directors, officers & technicians for necessary actions & planning.
8. Authorizing the roll-out of new applications, by testing & evaluating new technologies.
9. Providing Support to Issue tickets, Reports & Procedural documentation if necessary.

Tools of the trade:

Past Designations at IT Intelligence Pty Ltd

• Information Technology Support Officer

  May 2020 - August 2021

• Information Technology Support Technician

  December 2019 - May 2020

1. MDS601 Programming Foundations for Data Science
2. MDS602 Mathematical Foundations for Data Science
3. MDS603 Data Science Methodology
4. MDS604 Database Systems and Infrastructure
5. MDS606 Data Science Research and Ethics
6. MDS608 Professional Practice
7. MDS609 Business Intelligence and Analytics
8. MDS610 Decision Making for Analytics
9. MDS605 Machine Learning and Data Mining
10. MDS607 Artificial Intelligence and Innovation
11. MDS616 Reinforcement Learning
12. MDS613 Deep Learning
13. MDS619 Natural Language Processing and Applications
14. MDS620 Probabilistic Artificial Intelligence
15. MDS650 Data Science Capstone Project