Passionate IT Enthusiast
Hands-on & Building Real Skills

Focused on networking, system administration, cloud services, and self-hosted solutions. Experienced in Linux, Windows, Azure, AWS, Nextcloud, WireGuard VPN, and home lab projects. Practical problem-solving and deployment-focused mindset for real-world IT challenges.

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Ranjit Pokharel

About Me

I’m an IT professional passionate about networking, cloud services, and system administration. I enjoy building and experimenting in home labs, deploying Nextcloud and Jellyfin, configuring WireGuard VPNs, automating tasks in Azure & AWS, and troubleshooting technical issues. My approach is practical, hands-on, and detail-oriented.

Education

Seneca Polytechnic – Toronto, ON

Diploma in Computer Systems Technician (September 2023 – August 2025). Courses included Networking, Network Security, Windows & Linux Server Administration, Cloud Computing (Azure & AWS), system administration, scripting, and self-hosted projects like Nextcloud, WireGuard VPN, and Proxmox VMs. Hands-on labs focused on VLANs, DHCP, static routing, firewalls, and practical troubleshooting.

Projects & Labs

Home Lab – Nextcloud & VPN

Built a Linux home server running Nextcloud, Jellyfin, WireGuard VPN, and Proxmox virtual labs. Managed secure remote access, experimented with network setups, and deployed practical IT services for personal testing.

Networking Labs

Configured VLANs, static routing, DHCP pools, and VPNs using Cisco and Aruba hardware. Collaborated on network simulations, troubleshooting live scenarios, and validating routing and DNS.

SIEM & Security Practice

Deployed OSSIM and Splunk to collect and analyze logs from simulated network events and attacks. Tested system defenses and practiced hands-on monitoring and threat detection.

Technical Skills

Networking: Router setup, VLANs, DHCP, routing, firewall, switches
Cloud: Azure & AWS, VM provisioning, VPN setup, automation tasks
Self-Hosted: Nextcloud, Jellyfin, WireGuard VPN, Proxmox labs
OS & Scripting: Linux commands, Windows, PowerShell, AD basics
Soft Skills: Ticketing (ServiceNow, Jira), documentation, problem-solving, collaboration

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