Hello, I'm

Dharaneesh Kuppusamy Ganesan

Network & Security Engineer

Designing and securing enterprise networks through Cisco-based infrastructure, VPNs, and cloud-connected systems — combining reliability, performance, and cybersecurity best practices.

Dharaneesh Kuppusamy Ganesan

About Me

💡 Tech enthusiast with a knack for uncovering hidden challenges and solving problems.

💼 I hold certifications in Cisco CCNA, AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03), and Fortinet Cybersecurity, giving me a strong foundation in networking, cloud, and security.

🚀 I’ve explored projects from AI-powered document processing to IoT honeypots—and even discovered a real-world VoIP vulnerability in a major telecom, proving curiosity pays off.

💻 I enjoy experimenting with networking setups, cloud deployments, and Python scripting to see how things work in practice… sometimes creating bugs just to make my code feel alive.

🏋️ I keep a strict gym routine and take solo walks 🚶‍♂️—usually imagining I’m in a movie montage 🎬 (minus the camera crew and soundtrack).

Networking & Security Expertise

Skilled in designing, deploying, and securing enterprise-grade network infrastructure with strong expertise in Cisco systems, cloud networking, and cybersecurity best practices.

Core Networking

🌐 Cisco CCNA Certified – Routing, Switching & Subnetting
🔌 Cisco IOS & Nexus OS Administration
🧩 VLAN, STP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP Configuration
📶 Cisco Meraki SD-WAN & Wireless Networks
⚙️ Capacity Planning & Network Performance Monitoring

Security & Access Control

🛡️ VPN Configuration (IPSec, SSL, Site-to-Site, Remote Access)
🔐 Cisco Firewall & Security Appliance Management
🧱 Network Security Policies & Role-Based Access Control (Cisco ISE)
🧠 Endpoint Security & Threat Mitigation
🚨 Incident Detection, Analysis & Response

Unified Communications & VoIP

📞 Cisco UCM & VoIP Configuration
🔍 SIP, RTP, and QoS Troubleshooting
📡 Secure VoIP Deployment & Monitoring
🧩 Vulnerability Testing & Security Hardening

Cloud & Virtualization

☁️ AWS & Azure Cloud Networking (VPCs, Route Tables, Security Groups)
💻 Virtualization Platforms (VMware & Hyper-V)
🚀 Cloud-based Network Integration & Automation
🔧 Hybrid Connectivity & Secure Remote Access Solutions

Professional Competencies

🧠 Strong Analytical & Troubleshooting Skills
💬 Clear Communication with Technical & Non-Technical Teams
🕒 Reliable Under Pressure with On-Call Readiness
🤝 Team Collaboration & Independent Execution
📈 Continuous Learning in Security & Cloud Innovation

Certifications

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Cisco CCNA

Cisco

Industry-standard certification covering routing, switching, and subnetting essentials.

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AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03)

Amazon Web Services

Validates ability to design, deploy, and operate scalable cloud solutions on AWS.

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Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity

Fortinet

Proves foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, network security, and Fortinet solutions.

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Getting Started with Wireshark

Udemy

Hands-on packet analysis and network troubleshooting using Wireshark for real-world scenarios.

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Python Programming

Udemy

Comprehensive Python course covering scripting, automation, and practical programming applications.

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Active Directory on Windows Server

Udemy

Learned installation, configuration, and management of Active Directory and domain services on Windows Server.

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My Projects

Click on the project names to explore each project in detail.

BSNL VoIP Vulnerability

Jul 2025

Ethical testing of BSNL FTTH revealed a remote VoIP access issue. Recommended SIP hardening, TLS, and segregated VPN controls.

Skills: VPN · VoIP · Network Policy · ISP · FTTH · Routers

Cloud-Native Deployment of Melune

Feb 2025

Deployed Melune on AWS ECS with Fargate, containerizing frontend & backend with Docker for scalable serverless deployment.

Skills: AWS ECS · Docker · Serverless · Cloud Deployment

IoT Honeypots with Kubernetes

Jun-Aug 2024

Deployed honeypots on Kubernetes clusters for real-world attack analysis, leveraging Kibana & Elasticsearch for insights.

Skills: Kubernetes · Linux · Elasticsearch

AI-Powered Document Processing

2024

Built BERT & BART pipelines for legal text analysis and semantic search with GPU acceleration.

Skills: BERT · LLM · SQL · AI Processing

Animal Detection & Repulsion System

2023

ESP32-based system with AIR sensors & YOLO detection. Alerts forest officials during wildlife intrusions.

Skills: ESP32 · Networking · IoT

Monitoring Vital Signs using SCADA & PLC

2023

Centralized healthcare monitoring with emergency alerts. Predicted sepsis onset using XGBoost with patient data.

Skills: SCADA · PLC · Machine Learning · Sensors

Connect With Me

Interested in collaborating, sharing ideas, or discussing cloud, network, and cybersecurity projects? Let’s get in touch!

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Phone

+1 (438) 921-9534

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Location

Canada

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GitHub

github.com/dharan443