SUMMARY:

• Over 5+ years of experience in the Information Technology as Windows and Network administrator/Engineer.
• Comprehensive background in the installation, upgrades, configuration, rollout and support of hardware, software, peripherals and network devices
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting Network Policies.
• Experience in installing, troubleshooting RED HAT Linux.
• Experience in storage virtualization SAN, fiber channel
• Experience in network virtualization tool NASH
• Experience with Installing and Configuring Windows server 2003/08/12, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, DFS, WDS, File and print services, Routing and remote access and other windows services.
• Excellent scripting skills in python.
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting Switches and Routers
• Experience in SUSE, centOS and Red Hat linux os.
• Well Versed in Operation of IP data Networks (Functions of Routers, Switches, OSI and TCP/IP models)
• Experienced in Configuring LAN Switching Technologies, IP Routing technologies, IP services, IP addressing and WAN technologies
• Working knowledge in storage technologies like: DAS, FC SAN, ISCSI SAN and NAS
• Working knowledge in Enterprise Backup and Restore tools like: Acronis, Symantec backup exec, Shadow protect etc.
• Experience in installation, configuring and troubleshooting UCS Bseries, Cseries, Eseries, DELL, HP/Compaq and IBM servers.
• Excellent diagnostic skills; consistently solved problems and rarely escalated issues
• Have good communication (verbal and written), analytical & problem solving skills, a committed team player as well as an independent worker, able to work with minimum supervision and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Installing different Modules
• Working with different types of files
• Strong knowledge in handle of list, dictionaries.
• Good understanding of Loops.
• Knowledge of Oops concepts.
• Flexible with accessing database.
• Accessing to web data.
• Dealt with monitoring tools like network packet capture tools like Wire - shark, etc.
• Installation, Configuration and Administration of Windows Servers 2000/2003, Active Directory, FTP, DNS, DHCP, TFTP, Linux OS under various LAN and WAN environments.
• Migration of existing IPSEC VPN tunnels from Pre-Shared key to .
• Network redesign for branches / Campus Locations.
• Changing both the voice and data environment.
• Replacing branch hardware with new 2851 routers and 2960 switches.
• Performing security audits of perimeter routers, identifying missing ACL’s
• Troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF & BGP.
• Lab testing & validation prior to implementation of Nexus 7K, 5K & 2K connecting to blade servers.
• Settings of the networking devices (Cisco Router, switches) co-coordinating with the system/Network administrator during implementation.
• Configuring network access servers and routers for AAA Security.
• Documentation and change control.
• Working on troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Administration of Cisco 11.x and 12.1 versions.
• Monitoring all Cisco equipment’s using Cisco Works.
• Involved in SNMP Network management.
• Working on various scanning and Sniffing tools like Ethereal.
• Upgrading and backups of Cisco router configuration files.
• Implementing and maintaining backup schedules.
• Installing and configuring Windows server 2008/2012.
• Administering windows server 2008/2012.
• Designing and implementing Server Infrastructure.
• Configuring windows server 2008/2012 services:
• Active Directory domain services
• DNS, DHCP, IIS, VPN
• Configuring file server:
• File server resource manager
• Configuring shared resources
• Configuring advanced storage solutions: iSCSI target and initiator
• Storage spaces, storage pools and RAID
• Implementing security restrictions:
• Group policies
• Group policy p

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Python Developer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Used Python programming and language to develop a working and efficient network within the company
• Utilized Python in the handling of all hits on Django Redis and other applications.
• Performed research regarding Python Programming and its uses and efficiency.
• Developed object-oriented programming to enhance company product management.
• Travel to different companies to introduce and encourage the use of Python programming to computer technicians.
• Work with companies to implement Python programming and train on-site Python Programmers.
• Speak at conferences and make presentations regarding Python as well as its applications and features.
• Act as guest speaker in college programs to educate students on programming options.
• Develop readable and simple curriculum for the average user to get started with Python.

System Engineer

Confidential, CA

Responsibilities:

• Automated system monitoring tasks using standard observation tools.
• Worked closely with multiple partners to support product integration. Assisted in web-product deployment and internal documentation (diagrams and configuration notes).
• Was responsible for standard automatic monitoring and supervised corporate systems (examples here) and support services.
• Created schedules and prepared internal and data-system reports for backup management.
• Responsible for leading the development, establishment, provisioning, fielding and sustainment of systems.
• Led Systems Engineering Support Teams in ensuring requirement compliance of acquisition planning/instructions.
• Report, establish and address program risks, issues; build an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Lead test and program requirement planning activities for establishment of testing needs, funding projections and obligations, contract management.
• Wrote and reviewed statements of work/objectives; reviewed proposals and provided formal responses.
• Led software integration design efforts; coordinated development of wireless technology and GPS system and component level applications and requirements with suppliers.
• Provided documentation for Program of Record activities and Full Material Release.
• Reviewed, drafted and ensured delivery of performance specification, test plans and reports.

Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a computer network with capabilities of sharing information or keeping it confidential for all employees throughout the building.
• Attend to all employee needs and concerns regarding the network.
• Train employees in network operations to avoid miscommunication.
• Troubleshoot issues with the network in order to make it run more efficiently and to avoid future problems
• Perform beneficial network updates whenever available.
• Work with other Cisco Network Engineers to create a network and intranet capable of handling all company needs
• Drafted monthly reports of network efficiency to determine if changes were needed
• Performed research on new network features and functions that could be of use to the company.

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed Windows network ( users, computers and network devices ) with Active directory
• Exchange Server 2003 Management
• Built the VMware Infrastructure using vSphere 5.0, Cisco Nexus 1000v and EMC vMAX and VNXe storage configurations in vBlock, coordinating with VCE team.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining of networks of multiple clients offices
• Involved in complete system builds, upgrades, migrations, code deployments and patch management.
• Implemented security policy and virus protection
• Administered change management related to server upgrades and software installation.
• Prepared and maintained documentation of technologies, standards and software installation.
• Served as the main POC (Point of contact) for any outside vendors ( Hardware/Software ) and managed maintenance/repairs as required
• Performed daily, weekly, monthly maintenance backups/restorative exercises using Backup Executive tool.
• Worked in Designing and Implementing host level migrations from 3par to EMC VMAX Array.
• Provided system admin support as required to maintain user accounts, DNS, DHCP, WINS etc.
• Maintained connectivity to the internet and VPN to branch offices.
• Monitored and resolved network and application alerts, involving start/stop services, reboots and troubleshooting applications on web servers
• Resolving issues by raising incidents and creating technology change management
• Ensured discussion and resolution of major outages and ongoing issues
• Effective coordination with DBA's and the vendors to resolve production outages in a timely manner.
• Monitoring and basic troubleshooting of storage devices (Netapp, Hitachi and EMC)
• Troubleshooting SAN switches, NFS and NIS
• Worked on configuring and installation of WSUS server and installing patches and automatically approving new updates when synchronized globally
• Using group policies and installing windows updates accordingly
• Handled 400+ server alters on a weekly basis and worked on the initial triage of the alerts followed by creating of outage tickets and intimating the business units through email