Hi — I’m Ganesh Gaha

Network Engineer & A CCNA and NSE certified Network Engineer with extensive experience in multi-vendor environments, including Mikrotik, Cisco, Ubiquiti, Cambium, and Ruijie over a 9-year career. Skilled in network architecture, security implementation with Fortinet, and proactive monitoring with Zabbix. Aims to leverage advanced technical and troubleshooting abilities to optimize network performance and support critical infrastructure.

CCNA
NSE1
MIT - Cyber Security
Cisco • Fortinet • Mikrotik
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Services

Network Design & Implementation

Expert in designing and deploying scalable and secure network architectures, from core networks to FTTH/GPON for ISPs and enterprise clients.

Campus IT & Administration

Providing comprehensive IT support for educational institutions, including network management, server maintenance, and digital literacy training for staff and students.

Network Security & Monitoring

Implementing and managing robust security measures like firewalls, ACLs, and DDoS mitigation, with proactive monitoring using tools like Zabbix and PRTG.

Web Development & Maintenance

Offering freelance services for designing and maintaining professional websites using WordPress, including cPanel management and security enhancements.

Core Skills

Routing

  • LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs
  • BGP (RR, communities, path control)
  • OSPFv2/v3, EIGRP, policy‑based routing,
  • NAT64/NPTv6, dual‑stack IPv4/IPv6.

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

IPV6

Switching

  • VLANs, STP/RSTP
  • EtherChannel, MLAG/VSS, QoS
  • NAC, and micro‑segmentation with VXLAN/EVPN
  • L3 Gateways, WLAN, Hotspot & Mesh

VLAN

STP

QoS

EVPN

Security and Monitoring

  • Wireshark, PRTG, Zabbix
  • NGFW, IPS/IDS, Fortinet
  • site‑to‑site & remote VPNs
  • PKI, zero‑trust baselines,SEIM
  • log‑driven threat hunting.
  • ACL & User and Entity Behavior Analytics
  • Microsoft Sentinel and XDR

NGFW

AAA

EIGRP

SIEM

System Admin

  • Windows Server 2019, 2022, 2025
  • Linux Server : RedHat-7, Ubuntu
  • Kali Linux, MacOS, Windows
  • Cloud : AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud(G-Suit)
  • Microsoft Office 365

Windows

Linux

Server

Cloud

Experience

Network and Sytem Administrator — Butwal Kalika Campus
2022 — Present • Butwal
  • Managed campus IT infrastructure for 4,000+ students and 100+ staff.
  • Configured and monitored multi-vendor wireless systems (Cambium, UniFi, Ruijie, Mikrotik Capsman).
  • Implemented proactive network monitoring with Zabbix.
  • Maintained EMIS & LMS platforms for academic operations.
  • Enhanced campus security using Cloudflare WAF and firewall rules.
  • Conducted IT training workshops and guided BCA student projects.
Network Engineer — Nagarik Cable Link (ISP)
2016 — 2022 • Butwal
  • Designed and deployed FTTH/GPON networks for residential and enterprise clients.
  • Configured and optimized routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) for ISP operations.
  • Managed peering, SLA compliance, and enterprise customer provisioning.
  • Implemented DDoS mitigation and firewall security (Fortinet).
  • Led installation and troubleshooting for large-scale client projects.

Recent Projects

Campus IT Infrastructure Overhaul

Designed and implemented the campus's complete IT infrastructure, configuring Inter-VLAN routing, security ACLs, and a campus-wide wireless network. (Cisco-350, Mikrotik CCR1009, CRS317, CRS326, Cambium e410, Ruijie, TPlink, Dlink)

FTTH Network Implementation

Led the design and deployment of the core Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network for the ISP, expanding service coverage and optimizing performance for residential and commercial customers.

Hotel Network Design

Served as a key support engineer for the network design and implementation at the Dream International Hotel, ensuring robust and reliable connectivity.

System Administration & Virtualization Setup (Academic Project)

Configured Windows Server and Linux environments for user management, file sharing, and virtualization.

Network Design & Simulation (CCNA Lab Project)

Designed and implemented a simulated enterprise network using Cisco Packet Tracer with VLANs, routing protocols, and ACLs.

Education

Master in Information Technology (MIT) — Cyber Security — Nepal Open University (Ongoing)

Bachelor in Computer Applications (BCA) — Butwal Kalika Campus, TU — 2023

Certifications

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA) — (Cisco)2025
  • Network Security Associate(NSE-1) — (Fortinet) 2021
  • Student Security Operations Center (SOC) - (Microsoft) 2025

Training & Self-paced Learning

Testimonials

"Ganesh played a crucial role in strengthening our campus IT systems. His expertise in networking and monitoring is outstanding."

— Jiwan Bhattarai, #CCIE60261, CEH, Global IT Security Specialist, IT Consultant

"At Nagarik Cable Link, Ganesh led major FTTH rollouts and ensured reliability for enterprise clients. Highly reliable engineer."

— Sanjeev Kumar Darlami, CTO at Nagarik Cable Link

"Ganesh has been a strong pillar of technical support at Butwal Kalika Campus. His expertise in networking and IT systems, along with his guidance to BCA students in their projects, has greatly enriched our program"

— Er. Aashish Neupane, HOD BCA, at Butwal Kalika Campus

Contact

Open to consulting, campus IT projects, Network setups, FTTH deployments, and freelance Projects. Email or LinkedIn works best for initial contact.

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