PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Over 10+ years of experience in the Information Technology towards installation, configuration, administration & migration of windows servers.
• Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012 Installation, Configuration, Administration & Migration
• Active Directory, DNS Server, IIS Server, DHCP Server, WDS Server, NAP Server, VPN Server, Terminal Server, File Server, Proxy Server, Group Policy Management, IPSec, ADFS, Migration, VM Workstation
• Hub Transport Role, Edge Transport Role, Client Access Server Role, Mail Box Server Role, OWA, DAG & Disaster Recovery
• Windows Client Operating System Setup, Configuration and Administration
• (Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7)
• Email Clients Setup, Configuration and Administration - Microsoft Outlook all flavors & Thunderbird
• All versions of RHEL & Ubuntu Installation, Configuration & Administration
• Yum & EPEL Server, Domain Controller, Samba Server, Apache Server, Squid Server, DNS Server, DHCP Server, PostFix & Send Mail Server
• Email Server & Client Installation, Configuration and Administration - PostFix, Send Mail & Squirrel Mail
• Trouble Shoot Network Routers, Switches, Firewalls & IPS/IDS all Cisco Models
• Installation, Configuration & Administration of Star Wind & Microsoft iSCSI Targets for High Availability & Clustering for SAN
• All kinds of Network & System Hardware/Software Components Specification, Installation & Configuration
• Assembling Computers, Installing OS, Format the systems, Troubleshooting Peripherals, Installation and Troubleshooting of Computer hardware, Networking, Internet, Printers etc.
• Worked in the area of Virtualization withVMwareVSphere 4.1 and 5.1e, ESXi 5.1, 5.0, 4.1, ESX 4.0 servers, vCenter server 2.5, 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1.
• Extensive understanding of networking concepts.
• Excellent understanding of networking fundamentals and network security.
• Expertise in DHCP, WINS and DNS.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocol suite, virtual networking, wireless networks & Cloud computing concepts.
• Experience with enterprise backup systems and disaster recovery operations; familiarity with SAN technologies; solid understanding of VSphere 4.1 and 5.
• Expertise with IP sub-netting, VLANs, Load Balancing, and High Availability (HA) architectures.
• Performance monitoring, Error logging, Diagnostics, Fine-tuning and Backup management.
• Configured TCP/ IP protocols like NIS, NFS, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, FTP, SFTP, SSH etc.
• Configured Citrix Terminal Server and Microsoft Hyper V.
• ManagedVMwareESX 3.x and 4.x with Virtual Center server 2.5 and vCenter 4.0 for managing multiple ESX servers.
• Experience in ESX Architecture, guest OS installation, setting up of VM priorities, Cloning, Templates, and Snapshots
• Experienced in resource management framework, creating resource pools, adding the VMs into resource pools.
• Experience in Windows clustering Administration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of maintaining Business Continuity and performing Disaster Recovery (DR) using VMwareSite Recovery Manager (SRM).
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Se
• Experience in debugging and troubleshooting the existing codes
• Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012 Installation, Configuration, Administration & Migration
• Windows Clustering & Load Balancing
• All kinds of Network & System Hardware/Software Components Specification, Installation & Configuration
• Assembling Computers, Installing OS, Format the systems, Troubleshooting Peripherals, Installation and Troubleshooting of Computer hardware, Networking, Internet, and Printers etc.
• Windows Client Operating System Setup, Configuration and Administration (Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7)
• Email Clients Setup, Configuration and Administration - Microsoft Outlook all flavors & Thunderbird
• Installation & Configuration of Light Weight Directory Access Protocol.
• Adaptive to team environment and also has the capability of completing complex tasks independently.
• Capable of learning quickly and delivering solutions as an individual and as part of a team. Self-motivated Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts/requirements between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Web Technologies: IIS & Apache

Operating System: Windows, Linux & Ubuntu

Backup Software: HP Data Protector, EMC Avamar & Acronis

Server OS: Windows 2003, 2008R2 & 2012 Servers, RHEL 5

Tools: Service Now, OP Manager & BMC Remedy

Mail Server: Exchange 2007 & 2010 & PostFix(linux)

Virtualization: Vmware 4, 5 & 6, Hyper-V

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Miami, FL

Windows & VMware Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installation and configuration of ESX servers and VM virtual servers using VM-templates to facilitate server consolidation, migration and testing.
• Configuration and Implementation of new servers according to standard.
• Analyze performance of physical servers to determine and customize virtual server specification, Extensive experience in Installing and Configuring vCenter,VMwarevSphere (Infrastructure Virtualization suite), ESX/ESXi … and 3.5, Virtual Machines and vSphere Client.
• Assist in the management of SAN and NAS storage utilization and availability.
• Involved in operational support of Active Directory, WINS, DNS, and AD enabled applications.
• Building MS Cluster Environment for HA Applications, File Servers, Database Servers.
• Experience in Design & Development of Enterprise Data Warehouse infrastructure processes for extracting, transforming and loading data.
• Design, Implementation of Active Directory infrastructure and Network fundamentals, protocols (such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS), Group Policy and Profile Management.
• Performed a thorough Health Check onVMwareInfrastructure usingVMwareHealth check tool
• Working on Change Management and Request Management Tickets Service Center Tool
• Patch and service pack Installation.
• Installing the new tools using server build tools on all the new build server.
• Backup and restoration of all servers using EMC Avamar
• Responsible for Windows 2008 Active Directory Administration
• Patch Management using WSUS
• Implementing System Policies & Profile’s according to client requirement.
• Active Directory Clean up
• Site Creation and Management
• Installation & Configuration of IIS 7.5 server
• Manage Default Website & Site Bindings
• Creating & Publishing websites on IIS
• DNS Configuration for IIS
• Hosting multiple website on a single server
• IP & Domain restriction on IIS
• Help other group at the time of Schema upgrade and active directory integration.
• DHCP, DNS and Wins related problem troubleshooting.
• Backup and Restore.
• File Server management with the help of Quota Server
• Verify issue resolution with Client
• Setting up test environment for development team for staging purpose
• Installation & Configuration of SSL on Staging & Production Servers
• Communicate plan, progress, and issues in a timely manner
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned
• Ability to complete multiple simultaneous projects in a timely manner
• Maintain file sharing, print sharing, web, database, anti-virus, patch management, application virtualization, image deployment, and proprietary services for all
• Ensure secure operation of all servers and services through the use of security and encryption tools such as IPsec, SSH, and SSL, and through extensive staff training and documentation.
• Monitor system logs and activity on all servers.
• Administer, verify, and restore from backups.
• Replace defective hardware on clients and servers as necessary.
• Maintain integrity of accounts and data on the Windows servers. Perform recovery when necessary.
• Perform maintenance on accounts. Add, remove, and modify accounts and group memberships as necessary.
• Manage Windows security features to protect confidential information while allowing appropriate access.
• Research new technologies and present recommendations and justifications on major hardware and software purchases.
• Independently maintain logs of hours worked and for what purpose.
• Ensure that all Windows Sys Admin projects are documented; write design documents, ongoing status reports
• and summary reports.
• Document and log all changes to system software and configurations.

Confidential, Towson, MD

Sr. System Admin

Responsibilities:

• Monitors and maintains Windows Server operating system and additional server components
• Applies patches to major subsystems and services, roles, and files system components within a Windows Systems environment and performs Operating System and patch testing on all changes prior to installation.
• Active Directory management
• Creation of group policies for things like acceptable use
• Backup strategy
• OS patching/upgrades
• Software installs/upgrades
• Monitoring/alert configuration
• Performance tuning
• Installation & Configuration of IIS 7.5 server
• Manage Default Website & Site Bindings
• Creating & Publishing websites on IIS
• DNS Configuration for IIS
• Hosting multiple website on a single server
• IP & Domain restriction on IIS
• Create/Edit/Delete/Deploy Software Applications using SCCM 2012
• Create/Edit/Delete/Deploy Software Updates using SCCM 2012
• Create/Edit/Delete/Deploy Desktop SCCM Policies using SCCM 2012
• End-user training on server use
• Document and log all changes to system software and configurations.
• Administer, verify, and restore backups
• Executes basic PowerShell or Command Shell commands.
• Monitors and reviews system logs and detect and troubleshoot problems.
• Works remotely to provide 24x7 support on critical systems.
• Demonstrates in day-to-day work adherence to security best practices
• Establishes and maintains suitable resource and performance monitoring on all systems.
• Establishes and maintains automated patching for all systems for which employee is responsible.
• Demonstrates day-to-day adherence with change control precepts and practices.
• Provides technical support and customer service directly to end users through ticketing system and periodically through screen sharing.
• Discovers and communicates potential service problems through identifying patterns occurring across separate help desk tickets and customer reports
• Works efficiently with minimal guidance from Senior or Lead administrators

Confidential

Vmware/Windows Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for administering and supporting 350+ servers Windows Server …
• Certify home grown and third party applications to run in windows 2003 / 2008 Terminal server environment
• Installed, Configured and maintenance of Hosted VMware products.
• VMware vSphere client, Virtual vCenter Server.
• Installation, Deployment & Configuration of ESXi 5.5 & 6
• Virtual Networking(Virtual Switches, VM Kernel Ports) and Virtual Storage (Access Control and VMFS Datastores)
• Creation, Management and Configuration of Virtual Machines, Clone and Templates.
• Customizing guest operating system on Virtual Machines.
• Created DRS and Custom roles for users and Administrators, High availability, Clustering, VMotion, Storage Vmotion.
• Server Consolidation with VMware Converter (P2P and P2V Conversions)
• ESXi HA & DRS
• Snapshot manager and restoring a snapshot.
• Configured WYSE Terminals to provide thin client solution to Business users.
• Implemented Quarterly patches to the servers suggested by Microsoft.
• Supported 5,000 plus User base
• AD Migration from 2003 to 2008 R2 Server
• Monitors and maintains Windows Server operating system and additional server components
• Applies patches to major subsystems and services, roles, and files system components within a Windows Systems environment and performs Operating System and patch testing on all changes prior to installation.
• Active Directory management
• Creation of Group Policies
• Plan & Design Backup strategy for Daily & Weekly Backups
• OS patching/upgrades
• Software installs/upgrades
• Installation & Configuration of Network Alert Monitoring using Manage Engine Service Desk Plus
• Performance tuning of Windows Servers
• End-user training on server use
• Document and log all changes to system software and configurations.
• Administer, verify, and restore backups
• Providing technical advice to clients when necessary
• Providing guidance and training to new clients
• Executes basic PowerShell or Command Shell commands.
• Monitors and reviews system logs and detect and troubleshoot problems.
• Works remotely to provide 24x7 support on critical systems.
• Demonstrates in day-to-day work adherence to security best practices
• Establishes and maintains suitable resource and performance monitoring on all systems.
• Establishes and maintains automated patching for all systems for which employee is responsible.
• Demonstrates day-to-day adherence with change control precepts and practices.
• Provides technical support and customer service directly to end users through ticketing system and periodically through screen sharing.
• Discovers and communicates potential service problems through identifying patterns occurring across separate help desk tickets and customer reports
• Works efficiently with minimal guidance from Senior or Lead administrators

Confidential

Sr. Windows Administrator

Role & Responsibilities:

• Configuring send/receive connectors for send/receive emails
• Created and managed Mailboxes, Distribution Lists, and Public Folders.
• Tested various patches and hotfixes before production installs and documented operational behaviour differences
• Identified "bottlenecks" with account auditing and implemented new and improved processes and policies.
• Tracked, analyzed and interpreted trends in e-mail system data.
• Resolved technical issues for clients in person, on the phone and through e-mail.
• Added user accounts, troubleshot issues with users and monitored usage on multiple applications.
• Prepared labs for co-existing environment, and tested mailbox migration, and documented the findings.
• Configured File servers, and AD Domain Controllers.
• Maintained Domain Controllers Primary and Secondary.
• Created Group Policies and OU's for better organization.
• Created and implemented new group policies.
• Built, Updated and Maintained Virtual Machines.
• Configured DNS, DHCP servers
• Tested instructions before production support implements them
• Tested and verified procedures and troubleshoot any problems that the helpdesks reported
• Configured and performed backups.
• Constructed and maintained IT Department servers.
• Troubleshooting virus issues & updating Antivirus and Patch updates
• Installation, troubleshooting and hardware replacement of all the desktop and laptops Systems.
• Network printer Configuration on local system. LAN troubleshooting and Network map
• Configuration and Troubleshooting of MS Outlook 2003, and MS Outlook 2007
• Assembling & servicing the desktops and laptops hardware related issue.
• Networking Support and Remote desktop connection.
• Configuration and Troubleshooting of Wireless Routers
• Installation, Configuration & Administration of Acronis Backup & Recovery
• Responsible for sending weekly reports to the internal IT management
• Diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues (windows os & linksys home routers)
• Research questions using available information resources
• Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention
• Track and route problems and requests and document resolutions
• Prepare activity report
• Coordinate with Help Desk moving the ticket to resolve status

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Monitors and maintains Windows Server operating system and additional server components
• Applies patches to major subsystems and services, roles, and files system components within a Windows Systems environment and performs Operating System and patch testing on all changes prior to installation.
• Active Directory management
• Creation of Group Policies
• Plan & Design Backup strategy for Daily & Weekly Backups
• OS patching/upgrades
• Software installs/upgrades
• Installation & Configuration of Network Alert Monitoring using Manage Engine Service Desk Plus
• Performance tuning of Windows Servers
• End-user training on server use
• Administration of Email Post Fix Server
• Document and log all changes to system software and configurations.
• Administer, verify, and restore backups
• Providing technical advice to clients when necessary
• Providing guidance and training to new clients
• Executes basic PowerShell or Command Shell commands.
• Monitors and reviews system logs and detect and troubleshoot problems.
• Works remotely to provide 24x7 support on critical systems.
• Demonstrates in day-to-day work adherence to security best practices
• Establishes and maintains suitable resource and performance monitoring on all systems.
• Establishes and maintains automated patching for all systems for which employee is responsible.
• Demonstrates day-to-day adherence with change control precepts and practices.
• Provides technical support and customer service directly to end users through ticketing system and periodically through screen sharing.
• Discovers and communicates potential service problems through identifying patterns occurring across separate help desk tickets and customer reports
• Works efficiently with minimal guidance from Senior or Lead administrators

Confidential

Windows Administrator

Responsabilités

• Creation of Users, Groups & OU’s
• Installation, Configuration & Administration of Domain Controllers
• Giving access read/write access privileges on files & folders
• Managing servers remotely
• Monitoring network traffic using Nagios Monitoring Tool
• Monitoring server performance using Nagios Monitoring Tool
• Creation of Bulk Users using Power Shell
• Windows OS Incident/Production Management
• Managing File Server
• Installation & Administration of Symantec Antivirus
• Deploying and upgrading software
• Installing a DHCP server
• AD Installation & Configuration of various roles & features
• Logging Tickets using Remedy Ticketing Tool
• Monitoring and progress tracking of customer complaints
• Managing applications on a local computer
• Managing applications remotely
• Managing directory replication
• Management tasks for disks and volumes
• File and folder management
• Setting up DNS