I'm Karan Patel

A DevOps & Network Security Engineer based in Toronto

Specialized in DevOps, network security, and infrastructure automation with expertise in Python and Ansible. Currently exploring and implementing AI solutions to enhance automation and security capabilities.

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Technical Skills

Core Skills

Infrastructure as Code
Security Automation
Network Migration
Enterprise Networking
Splunk
Zero Touch Provisioning

Languages & Frameworks

Python
YAML/JSON
Shell Scripting
Java
SQL
Ansible
Jinja2
Selenium

Tools & Platforms

GitHub
Bitbucket
Docker
Jenkins
AWS
Azure
Linux
Cisco DNAC
Splunk

About Me

I'm a DevOps & Network Security Engineer at a major Canadian bank, where I lead the development of infrastructure automation and security compliance tools. With expertise in Python and Ansible, I develop solutions that enhance security posture and streamline complex network operations.

My recent achievements include spearheading a security compliance automation tool that emulates 60 Qualys vulnerability checks on network devices, and engineering an end-to-end migration automation for 1,000 bank branches that saved over 4,000 man-hours.

I'm passionate about applying Infrastructure as Code principles and creating innovative solutions for complex network and security challenges.

Experience Highlights

  • Developed Python/Ansible security compliance automation tool for network devices
  • Led large-scale branch migration automation (Cisco to Aruba) saving 4,000+ man-hours
  • Contributing to Zero Touch Provisioning "Branch in a Box" solution
  • Architected foundational template rendering engine for network configurations
  • Technical project management between stakeholders and developers in Agile framework

Education & Certifications

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Colorado Boulder

Jan. 2025 – Jul. 2026 (Expected)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Sheridan College, Oakville, ON

Sept. 2019 – Dec. 2023

Microsoft Azure Ai Fundamentals

2021

PLACEHOLDER

2025

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