Hemang Desai
B.IT, Networking and Cybersecurity – Federation University Australia
Hemang Desai is a networking and cybersecurity professional and core member of the AVKAS & Co. IT Audit and Cybersecurity team. He holds a Bachelor of Information Technology in Networking and Cybersecurity from Federation University Australia and brings hands-on experience in network infrastructure, network security, and IT systems administration, together with experience in technical training and day-to-day operations.
As ICT System Administrator and Network Specialist with the Department for Education, South Australia, at a primary school site in Murray Bridge (June 2023 – August 2024), Hemang identified, diagnosed, and resolved issues across computer networks, systems, and workstations. He installed, configured, tested, and maintained networks, servers, software applications, and workstations, and performed network audits and troubleshot LAN/WAN issues in collaboration with network architects.
In the same role, he optimised network security protocols including SSL, SFTP, and VPNs, wrote PowerShell and VBScript scripts to integrate and automate connections between services, and maintained network inventory documentation, including tracking of student and staff devices. He assessed and recommended improvements to network operations, hardware, software, and communications infrastructure, delivered technical guidance and training to staff, and provided live technical support during high-stakes events such as exams and conferences.
From December 2024 to July 2026, Hemang was a Networking Trainer at Cyber Suraksha, Ahmedabad, delivering foundational to advanced networking training to students and professionals and designing course curriculum aligned with learner skill levels and industry needs. His earlier operational experience includes a relief manager role at bp in Adelaide (May 2021 – August 2024), where he supervised site staff, managed cash handling and end-of-shift reconciliation, and provided first-line IT help desk support.
Core strengths & capabilities
- Network infrastructure – installation, configuration, and LAN/WAN troubleshooting
- Network audits & infrastructure improvement recommendations
- Network security protocols (SSL, SFTP, VPN)
- IT systems administration – servers, applications, and workstations
- Script-based automation (PowerShell, VBScript)
- Network and device inventory documentation
- Technical training & curriculum design
- Operational supervision, cash reconciliation, and first-line IT support
Hemang is a native Gujarati speaker with professional working proficiency in Hindi and English. As part of the AVKAS & Co. IT Audit and Cybersecurity team, he brings practical knowledge of how networks are built, secured, and documented, supporting clients in keeping their IT environments well controlled and well understood.