Akash Patel is a seasoned network engineering professional with extensive experience in various roles within the industry. Currently serving as the Founder of Sympac Networks LLC since July 2020 and as a Senior Network Engineer at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital since April 2018, Akash has developed a strong expertise in network architecture and protocols including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS. Previous positions include Network Engineer at Delta Electronics (Americas) and Network Support Engineer at COUNTRY Financial®, among others. Academically, Akash holds a Master of Science in Information Technology Management from Campbellsville University, a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Gujarat Technological University. Skills include proficiency in MS Office Suite, Visio, MS Project, Citrix, Frame Relay, MPLS, Solar Winds, and Wireshark.