IT Manager
Ukesh Shilpakar
IT Manager and Network System Engineer with over 10 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing robust enterprise IT infrastructures. Focused on performance, security, and scalable solutions.
Skills and tools
The everyday toolkit.
Networking & Infrastructure
Security & Compliance
Cloud & DevOps
System Administration
Work Experience
Where the work happened.
Aug 2022 – Present
IT Manager
Dataspace Pvt. Ltd. · Kathmandu, Nepal
- Orchestrated the installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise-grade network systems and datacenter infrastructure.
- Engineered and managed Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) peering sessions with multiple network members to optimize routing and ensure high availability.
- Deployed comprehensive IT ecosystems including Network Management Systems (NMS), centralized email/file servers, SIEM solutions, and virtualization clusters.
- Implemented robust DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline automation, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code to streamline deployments.
- Facilitated datacenter customer agreements and developed internal IT policies to ensure strict compliance with industry standards.
Sep 2023 – Present
IT Engineer
Welkin Hub Inc. · Remote, USA
- Aligned organizational strategies and technology initiatives with business goals in direct coordination with the Board of Directors.
- Led the end-to-end technical preparation and submission of private and public RFPs, ensuring strict compliance with client and industry standards.
- Designed and optimized cloud infrastructure architectures using Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible for scalable deployments.
- Administered comprehensive system monitoring, security hardening, and performance tuning leveraging modern observability and SIEM tools.
- Managed hosting environments (VPS, Web, Email) including domain/DNS management, SSL/TLS certificates, and automated backup strategies.
Jan 2014 – Jul 2022
IT Manager / Senior ICT Officer
Sastra Network Solution · Nepal
- Implemented and managed a secure, high-efficiency email infrastructure tailored to organizational communication requirements.
- Directed vendor onboarding, staff training, and performance management strategies across the IT department.
- Cultivated relationships with key customers to ensure successful tender acquisitions and project completions.
- Led the deployment of new ICT systems, providing technical guidance, robust documentation, and on-site support to optimize performance.
Jan 2013 – Dec 2013
ICT Officer
Cambridge Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
- Installed and maintained computer systems, networks, printers, and scanners.
- Deployed software applications and provided technical assistance to users for hardware/software issues.
Portfolio
Things I've deployed.
Education
Where it started.
Graduated
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Manipal University · Jaipur, India
High School
Higher Secondary Education (+2 Science)
Capital Secondary School · Kathmandu, Nepal
Certificates & Awards
Professional validation.
Security & Auditing
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ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor Mastermind
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Fortinet NSE1, NSE2, NSE3 Fortinet Network Security Associate
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ICSI | CNSS Network Security Specialist International Cybersecurity Institute
Systems & Networking
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Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Red Hat
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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA R&S) Cisco
Let's talk.
Feel free to reach out if you're looking for an experienced IT Manager or Network Engineer, or just want to connect.