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Raj Patel

Assistant Systems Administrator
Starkville, MS, USA
patel@cse.msstate.edu
662-325-4601

Programming Languages

Python
90%
C++
80%
Powershell
85%
PHP
75%
R
50%

Libraries & Platforms

  • PyTorch
  • Tensorflow
  • Sciki-Learn
  • Numpy
  • Pandas
  • Laravel
  • Tidyverse

Databases

  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • MariaDB
  • PhpMyAdmin
  • PhpPgAdmin

Opearating Systems

  • Windows
  • Ubuntu
  • Centos
  • Rocky Linux
  • PureOS


Work Experience

Assistant Systems Administrator  |   Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
May 2019 - Present
  • Integrate Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for all the engineering departments using open source software i.e. Ravada. The VDI solution will provide virtual desktop to approximately to 300 concurrent students.
  • Developed webpage in Laravel Framework and Postgresql to allow students to securely submit web requests for course overrides. It has cutdown email communication between professional staff and students by 40%.
  • Integrated Self-Service Password webpage which allows users to securely reset their own passwords on Active Directory. It has cut down email communication by 15%.
  • Developed Script in Powershell that automates account creation in Active Directory (AD) for approximately 5000 students and their AD groups.
  • Developed a script in C++ that verifies and/or generates MySQL account upon successful logging into the server.
  • Prepare/Maintain servers with Access Control lists (ACLs).
  • Perform troubleshooting on hardware or software components as needed.

Junior Software Developer  |   BeyondTrust Corporation, Ridgeland, MS
May 2018 - Aug 2018
  • Developed Shell Sharing Remote Support Software application in C++ along with Qt for front-end in Visual Studio
  • Developed multi-threaded application to run various applications at the same time
  • Designed, prototyped, documented specifications for implementing, and testing all developed software in the scope of the product
  • Communicated with Quality Assurance team members in creating all test cases and documentation
  • Utilized Git Bash to upload Code to Bit-Bucket Server to maintain Code Repository
  • Proficient with the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Utilized Agile Software for Sprint Planning, Grooming, and Review for New Features Development

Student Researcher  |   Center for Advanced Vehicualr Systems, Mississippi State, MS
Mar 2017 - May 2018
  • Developed TCP/UDP code in C++ for message transfer using TCP/IP based protocol between micro-controller.
  • Developed I2C, SPI, UART code in C++ for communication between micro-controllers
  • Developed Hardware in the Loop (HIL) for vehicle in Python

Education

Mississippi State University
Jan 2020 - Aug 2022

Master of Science in Computer Science GPA: 4.00/4.00

NOTABLE COURSES:

  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cyber Forensics
  • Advanced Cyber Operations
  • Social Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Wireless Networks

Mississippi State University
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science   GPA: 3.79/4.00

NOTABLE COURSES:

  • Data Structure
  • Algorithms
  • AI Robotics
  • Data Communication Networks
  • Distributed Parallel Algorithms
  • Database Management Systems
  • Distributed Client/Server Programming

Hinds Community College
Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

Associate of Arts in Computer Science     GPA: 3.81/4.00