Basit Rehman

Computer Engineering student specializing in Network Infrastructure and Operations with hands-on experience in Cisco routing and switching. Proficient in configuring VLANs, OSPF, STP, and EtherChannel, alongside developing Python-based network monitoring utilities via TCP/IP socket programming. Possesses foundational CCNA knowledge and practical experience in data center network operations, focused on maintaining enterprise connectivity, troubleshooting routing protocols, and bridging traditional networking with Python automation.

Data Center Network Operations Intern (Cloud & EDN) at PTCL Headquarters (2026-06 – Present)

• Configured Cisco routers and switches using Cisco IOS to validate Layer 2 connectivity, VLAN assignments, trunk links, and routing functionality during enterprise network deployment activities.
• Configured VLANs, trunk ports, STP, and EtherChannel on Cisco switches to improve network segmentation, redundancy, and loop prevention.
• Diagnosed Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity issues using Cisco IOS commands including show ip route, show interfaces, show vlan, ping, and traceroute to identify routing and switching faults.
• Applied CCNA level networking concepts (IPv4, VLSM, OSPF, NAT) to validate infrastructure designs and routing behaviors.

Bachelor of Computer Engineering in Computer Engineering – COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus (2023-09 – 2027-06)