Jaymin Patel

• Designed, architected, and developed product solutions for wireless access points with cloud and on-premises controllers, improving deployment flexibility.
• Designed, architected, and developed product solutions for SDWAN products, enhancing connectivity options.
• Planned and made key decisions in market go-to strategy for client product roadmaps, aligning product offerings with market needs.
• Led product development initiatives to improve team efficiency.
• Integrated AI native development, AI code review project with multimodel.

• Led product development initiatives to enhance service offerings and features.
• Managed team operations to ensure efficient project execution and delivery.
• Researched industry trends to identify new opportunities for innovation.
• Recruited, hired, and trained staff members to ensure that operational goals were met.
• Coordinated with product development teams to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Established company vision and direction for cloud network solutions.
• Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.

• Submitted code patches enhancing functionality of OpenWrt project.
• Collaborated with community members to review project PR and implement changes.
• Collaborated with global contributors to enhance project features.
• Documented technical processes to support community and provide reference.
• Contributed to python3-speedtest-cli, luci-proto-vti, luci-app-keepalived, keepalived, luci-app-apinger, apinger, autossh

Played a key role in revamping Red Piranha's core firewall product to better compete with industry leaders. Led strategic design changes, mentored team members, and introduced modern development practices to accelerate delivery with reduced complexity.

Key Contributions:

• Architected the UCMI Framework, A unified wrapper over UBUS, RPCD, UCI, and UBOX to create a standardized config format for CentOS-based systems using RPM packaging.
• Built a complete CI/CD pipeline for ISO generation and RPM package automation.
• Developed a secure firmware installer using LUKS encryption for off-disk installation.
• Created a UEFI-based auto firmware deployment system.
• Integrated WireGuard VPN support for site-to-site and remote clients, including QR provisioning.
• Upgraded Linux kernel from 3.10 to a modern version, porting patches and building a unified config.
• Designed a dual-firmware upgrade system to maintain rollback safety.
  Enhanced OpenVPN with MFA, LDAP, and QR code login options.
• Set up a centralized package repository with PKI infrastructure for secure software updates.
• Dockerized the build system to ensure a consistent cross-platform development environment.

Worked on the development and maintenance of Sophos Firewall OS (SFOS) and its integrated Wireless Controller. Contributed to both application-level and kernel-level modules with a focus on performance, stability, and test coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed and maintained C-based Linux applications using Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Managed DevOps workflows using Atlassian tools, including BitBucket, Jira, and Bamboo.
• Backported and patched Linux kernel modules to improve network throughput and address security vulnerabilities.
• Implemented deep packet inspection mechanisms using Netlink sockets.
  Authored TA (Test Automation) code for new features using Groovy scripting.

Key Contributions:

• TA Framework for SFOS - Designed and implemented a robust TA framework to support testing of SFOS devices and Access Points.
• Unit Test Expansion - Led test development efforts to achieve over 80% code coverage across key modules.
• DPI via Netlink - Developed deep packet inspection logic integrated with the kernel networking stack via Netlink communication.

Worked as a core systems and network programmer, contributing to the development of embedded Linux-based UTM and wireless router platforms. Specialized in low-level C development, network services, and kernel enhancements.

Key Contributions:

• Asynchronous DNS Client - Built a DNS client library with non-blocking query support.
• 3G Auto Detection & Profiling - Enabled routers to auto-detect USB dongles, extract operator/country info, and auto-connect (including PIN-protected devices).
• IPSec VPN Enhancements - Integrated Openswan to support DPD and various IPSec topologies: Site-to-Site, Road Warrior, and Hub & Spoke.
• Custom DDNS Service - Designed a dynamic DNS service for environments with changing IPs.
• 4G Auto Detection - Extended 3G work to support 4G dongles with automatic profile connection.
• Multi-Link Management - Implemented intelligent WAN failover and link prioritization for seamless connectivity.
• Board Bring-Up - Ported and validated firmware for new embedded hardware platforms to operate as full-featured wireless routers.

• Developed robust Linux-based applications, excelling in GCC/GDB, Valgrind, and automation via Linux Shell scripting.

• Spearheaded Linux Kernel Patching and device driver development, optimizing system behavior for memory, network, and processor utilization.

• Led the transition from manual software builds to an automated build and release environment, overseeing Linux development and the Perforce revision control server.
• Crafted and delivered the Cyberoam UTM appliance firmware for QA, ensuring adherence to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for optimal project management.

• Systems and Database Management: Oversaw the installation, configuration, and optimization of Oracle Database Servers, Linux and Windows Servers with AD, and IBM FastT storage 4200. Regularly maintained server uptimes, performed Oracle Database backups, and used VMWare for server virtualization.
• Network and Security Oversight: Implemented robust network security measures through Windows/Linux software firewalls, Nessus for vulnerability resolution, and MRTG for monitoring network traffic. Additionally, hardened Linux Servers for enhanced security and managed patch installations.
• Automation and Process Adherence: Designed and executed shell scripts to automate tasks, including backups and monitoring, while consistently adhering to ITIL processes such as incident and change management.

• Orchestrated the installation and optimization of Linux Server, along with configuring key servers like Samba, Apache Web, and Tomcat.
• Led Joomla-based website management and was responsible for backup and restoration of databases.
• Designed and executed shell scripts for automating backup and monitoring, ensuring system reliability at the IIM library.

• Spearheaded training sessions for students and corporate groups on advanced IT professional courses.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching industry-relevant courses including N+, MCSE, RHCE, and CCNA.
• Pivotal in elevating the technical skills of participants, preparing them for their respective IT careers.