Nimesh Shah is a network and systems executive with over 5 years of experience solving complex hardware and network problems. He has a variety of technical certifications including CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, MCSA. He currently serves as President and CEO of Blue Star Learning, where he led a turnaround effort growing sales by 30% annually. Prior to that, he worked as a Systems Engineer for BAE Systems, where he designed network architectures for maritime operations. He holds an MBA in Information Systems and degrees in Telecommunications Networks and Computer Engineering Technology.

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NIMESH SHAH
NETWORK / SYSTEMS EXECUTIVE
5 years of broad-based experience solving complex hardware and network problems. Recognized both
internally and externally for looking at problems with a fresh perspective to quickly identify and resolve
system issues. Proven track record of minimizing downtime and maximizing profits.
Active Certifications: MCP 2003, MCSA 2003, MCSE 2003, MCTS 2008, MCITP 2008, CCNA and CCNP
U.S Citizen, US Secret security clearance
TECHNICAL AND HARDWARE COMPETENCIES
• LAN/WAN/MAN Hardware/Software administration, design, installation and configuration
• TCP/IP Ethernet Networking, DHCP and static IP addressing, Wireless Networking
• Architecture and Setup of Small to Medium Business Wired Networks/Wireless Networks
• Knowledge in Clustering and Load Balancing
• Symantec Products: Antivirus Corporate Edition, Firewall, Ghost, Client Security
• Proficient working with protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, RIP v2, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, ACLs
• Proficient in Cisco Routing and Switching technologies
OPERATING SYTSEM / SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES
• MS Windows: 98/2000/2000 Server/XP Pro/VISTA, Server 2003/Server 2008/Windows 7/ Exchange 2003
• Linux: Red Hat Enterprise v5.3
• VMware: Workstation, Virtual Center v4.0, Virtual Infrastructure Client 3.5, Capacity Planner
• Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome; FTP, SSH, Putty, Telnet, Email
• Scripting Language: VB Script, Shell, HTML
• Networking Tools: Solar Winds Engineering Edition v8.0, Cisco Network Assistant v5.4, IP tools v1.83,
Angry IP scanner v2.21, Advanced LAN/Port Scanner v1.0, WINHEX v14.7, Real VNC v4.1, Ethereal,
Remote Exec v3.08, Hyena v6.3, Remote Desktop, Hyper Terminal
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRESIDENT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Blue Star Learning, San Diego, CA 2010 – Present
Led the company in a turnaround effort that took the company from near bankruptcy and declining sales to
stability, followed by rapid training growth (30% training growth or $80K).Developed a 3-year strategy and
plan, supporting Blue Star Learning growth of $250K annualized.
• Transitioned company transformation from a family-owned business to a corporation and
acquisition of existing business norms to a versatile training facility offering wide array of
Information Technology curriculum.
• Implement state-of-the-art training facility by incorporating Client virtualization platform on thin
clients providing us with ease of flexibility, management and bandwidth consumption.
• Develop high-end training curriculum ranging from niche Application training to Hardware
training, iPhone development and emphasize on Artificial Intelligence development.
• Impart training on Leadership, self-development, etiquettes and induction programmers for new
joiners.
• Responsible for evaluating feedback by using prescribed format and enhanced the effectiveness of
future trainings.
• Handled the tasks of maintaining and enhancing the brand level of the organization.

2. • Liaised with other departments and teams of the organization to ensure smooth operations.
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SYSTEMS ENGINEER, BAE Systems, San Diego, CA 2008 – 2010
• Designed network architecture to support maritime operations within the ship based platforms to suffice
shock and vibration and sustain network connectivity via SATCOM link between ship and shore networks.
• Proposed $1.2 Million network backbone which included Core and Edge switching/routing using Cisco
6504 and 6509 dual stacked, cross-connected using LX4 to provide failover survivability across Unit and
Force level ship platforms.
• Provided network storage with Snap Mirror and Sync Mirror for disaster recovery replication and global
data distribution to support ship board users with COTS applications for various security enclaves.
• Supported users with Internal and External wireless, VOIP, Video teleconferencing, and end user devices to
provide net-centric network solution across all ship platforms.
• Consolidated the number of end user devices by using VMware Server Consolidation and Virtual
Infrastructure Client, to reduce the hardware costs, maximize performance and simplify administration.
• Procured, rack mounted and configured hardware to support users with mission-critical applications and
data across various security enclaves within the network.
• Installed and secured Wireless APs across the campus network to provide students and teachers the flexibility
to access resources via ExtraNet and internal library catalogs for research purposes.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems 2009 – Present
Palomar College, San Marcos, CA
EDUCATION
MBA Degree program in Information Systems – San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 2010
M.S Degree in Telecommunication Networks – Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Brooklyn, NY 2008
Project: Propose security for Cooperation in Wireless Networks using IEEE 802.16e & 802.16j
B.S Degree in Computer Engineering Technology – Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 2006
AWARDS / PROJECTS
BAE Systems, San Diego, CA 2009
Chairman’s Award Participant for CANES Capability Computational Tool
Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Brooklyn, NY 2008
Cooperation in Wireless Networks (Coop MAC) proposed security architecture to evaluate the
vulnerabilities taking place from a source to destination packet transfer in a wireless medium. Considered
different types of attacks that may take place during packets transfer such as: payload modification, man-
in-the-middle, deliberately dropping packets, session hijacking, packet spoofing and more.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist 2010
Cisco Certified Network Professional 2010
Cisco Certified Network Associate 2009
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003 2006
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003 2006
Microsoft Certified Professional 2006
A+ Certified Professional 2006
Network+ Certified Professional 2006
AFFILIATIONS
IEEE, Member, www.ieee.org
IEEE Computer Society, Member, www.computer.org