Ashutosh Birje

About me

Hello! I’m Ashutosh,

I'm an Associate IT Operations Engineer and a Computer Science graduate from Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, with a strong interest in Network Engineering, IT Infrastructure and Enterprise Systems. I enjoy solving technical challenges and building reliable, secure and efficient IT environments while continuously learning emerging technologies.

In my current role, I monitor and maintain IT infrastructure, troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues, support end users and assist with Windows and Linux administration, cloud services, virtualization and security best practices. I also contribute to system documentation, routine maintenance and infrastructure reliability.

My technical expertise includes Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Hyper-V, Server Administration, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Firewalls, VPNs, pfSense, Bash and Python. I'm particularly interested in enterprise networking, network security, infrastructure automation and cloud networking.

During my time at Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, I actively participated in hackathons, coding competitions and open-source initiatives, strengthening my problem-solving and collaborative skills. I was actively involved with the Association of Computer Science and Engineering Students and the Walchand Linux Users' Group, where I developed leadership, teamwork, and community-building experience.

I'm passionate about continuous learning and am working toward building a career as a Network Engineer, with a focus on designing, securing and optimizing modern network infrastructures.

I'm always happy to connect with professionals and learners in Networking, Cloud, Infrastructure and IT Operations.

What i'm doing

IT Operations

Delivering reliable enterprise IT support through infrastructure monitoring, troubleshooting, and end-user assistance.
Network Engineering

Configuring and maintaining secure network infrastructure, VPNs, firewalls, and enterprise connectivity solutions.
Cloud & System Administration

Managing Windows, Linux, Azure, Active Directory, virtualization, and server environments for business operations.
Infrastructure Automation

Exploring Bash, Python, and automation tools to improve efficiency, security, and infrastructure management.s

Certificate

Resume

Experience

Walchand Linux Users’ Group | Mentor, WCE, Sangli
Apr 2024 – May 2026
Presented tech sessions on open-source tools including Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and Golang, engaging 200+ participants and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Contributed to event organization by designing posters, building a website prototype, and managing non-technical tasks.
Association of Computer Science and Engineering Students | Mentor, WCE, Sangli
May 2024 – May 2026
Managed tech events focused on C++ programming, core computer science subjects, web development, and related technologies.

Served as a mentor for the Genesis Team, which secured the runner-up position in competitions.
HEIN+FRICKE India Technology Services Private Limited | Intern, Pune, India
Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
Provided technical support, troubleshooting and system configuration in a corporate IT environment.

Assisted in pfSense firewall deployment with CARP-based high availability and backup solutions.

Managed Active Directory users, groups, and Group Policies on Windows Server 2022

Winner of AI_Hackathon_2026 for developing an AI-powered Smart Recruitment Platform.

Education

Walchand College Of Engineering, Sangli.
2022 — 2026
Completed B-Tech In Computer Science and Engineering with 7.89 CGPA
Shri Balaji Madhyamik Vidaylaya, Ichalkaranji.
2020 — 2022
Completed My HSC Education With 83.67%
Madhyamik Vidaylaya, Vijaydurg.
2019 — 2020
Completed My SSC Education With 97.00%

My skills

Projects

Hotel Management Platform | C++, File Handling, OOPS
May 2024 – Jun 2024
Created a modular Hotel Management System in C++ using OOP principles, reducing code redundancy by 30% and improving maintainability.

Implemented customer management, menu billing, and password-protected settings with real-time bill generation and dynamic menu item selection, reducing manual billing time by 50%.
Legal Enforcement Assistance Platform (LEAP) | MERN, Google AI Studio
Dec 2024 – Jun 2025
Leveraged Gemini API to predict relevant legal sections from crime descriptions using advanced NLP, achieving high accuracy in case classification.

Developed an AI-driven FIR drafting tool with real-time legal insights, automated section mapping, and case-specific recommendations for police officials.

Built a scalable MERN-based web platform with role-based authentication for secure FIR drafting and case management.
CrickApp | ReactJS, ExpressJS, MongoDB, NodeJS, Docker
Jan 2025 – July 2025
Built a real-time Cricket Scoring Web App using the MERN stack with interactive dashboards and sub-second updates for 100+ concurrent users.

Developed an admin control panel with JWT-based authentication and role-based access, enabling secure score updates and match management.

Dockerized the app, improving deployment efficiency and reducing setup time by 60%.
DocChain | Cryptography, CI-CD, Docker
Dec 2025 – May 2026
Developed a blockchain-based document verification system using SHA-256 hashing + IPFS, ensuring tamper-proof data integrity

Built a decentralized verification workflow with traceable audit logs and automated notifications, cutting manualverification time by 50%.

Integrated Pinata IPFS API for distributed storage and a responsive React UI to preview document authenticity

Dockerized and implemented CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment errors by 40% and improving delivery speed
AI-powered Smart Recruitment Platform | Java, Spring Boot, React, Gen AI, LanChain
Apr 2026 – May 2026
Developed a full-stack AI-powered HR platform for candidate management, resume parsing, and recruitment workflow automation using Spring Boot, React, and FastAPI.

Built an LLM-powered resume parsing pipeline that automatically extracted structured candidate information from PDF resumes, reducing manual data entry by over 70%.

Implemented a LangChain-based SQL AI Assistant with a human-in-the-loop approval workflow, enabling recruiters to query candidate data using natural language while ensuring secure and auditable database access.

Integrated AI-powered candidate search, pipeline management, and schema-aware chat history with a responsive React interface, improving recruiter productivity and hiring efficiency.
Enterprise Network & Security Infrastructure Lab | Hyper-V, pfSense, NGINX, Windows Server 2022
Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Designed and deployed a virtualized enterprise network infrastructure using Hyper-V and pfSense.

Configured network segmentation, DHCP, routing, and firewall policies to enhance security and connectivity

Implemented NGINX reverse proxy and DMZ architecture for secure service exposure and traffic management

Established CARP-based firewall high availability with automated failover and configuration synchronization.
Active Directory & Server Administration Lab | Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server 2022
Mar 2026 – May 2026
Deployed and managed Active Directory Domain Services, DNS, DHCP, Organizational Units and security groups.

Configured Group Policies, user access controls and centralized authentication in a virtual enterprise environment.

Performed server monitoring, backup management, troubleshooting and routine system maintenance.

Automated user and group administration tasks while maintaining security and operational best practices.