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IT Architect

Experienced IT Professinal with over 15 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and managing robust IT infrastructure to support business operations. Highly skilled in system administration, network management, and cloud computing, with a strong track record of optimizing system performance, ensuring high availability, and driving digital transformation initiatives.

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Core Competencies

Infrastructure & Cloud

  • IT Infrastructure Management
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP)
  • System Administration (Linux, Windows Servers)
  • Virtualization (VMware, XCP - NG)

Monitoring & Security

  • Monitoring Tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)
  • Security Patching and Compliance
  • Technical Documentation on upgrade & security patching
  • Internal & External ISMS Audits

Automation & Leadership

  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Ansible Playbooks Automation using AI
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Additional skills – 3D graphics & models using Blender along with motion graphics

Featured Capabilities

Enterprise Infrastructure Automation

Designed and deployed automated solutions, including authoring Ansible playbooks with AI assistance to automate package deployment and server configurations across large-scale infrastructures.

Hybrid Cloud & OpenStack Modernization

Expertise in bridging on-premises environments with AWS and GCP. Led on-premises OpenStack deployments leveraging existing hardware to enhance modernization and resource efficiency.

Global Platform Engineering

Proven track record of managing and implementing mission-critical platforms internationally, including onsite deployments of Mobile Money platforms in Burundi, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Kenya.

Enterprise Virtual Desktop (VDI)

Planned and deployed enterprise-grade Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) on-premises, enabling high-performance, secure, and seamless remote working operations.

High-Density Datacenter Operations

Supervised comprehensive datacenter operations at DAKC, Navi Mumbai, encompassing physical power, cabling, environmental cooling, inventory verification, and strict ISMS compliance audits.

3D Visualization & Creative Graphics

Unique versatility bridging technical engineering and creative 3D workflows, producing custom 3D assets, structural models, and motion graphics inside Blender.

Professional Experience

IT Architect
Bangalore June 2022 - Current
  • Manage and maintain staging infrastructure comprising over 3000 servers deployed across VMware, AWS, and on-premises environments.
  • Perform regular security patching and OS package upgrades to ensure systems remain secure, up-to-date, and compliant with organizational policies and industry standards.
  • Monitor server performance and availability, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to optimize system reliability and efficiency.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support deployment, testing, and maintenance activities in staging and production environments.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure management, patching processes, and upgrade procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in system administration, security, and performance tuning across all platforms.
  • Creating ansible playbooks using AI for automated installations of packages to the servers.
Lead – IT
Bangalore January 2020 - June 2022
  • Manage and maintain staging infrastructure comprising over 600+ servers for company, deployed and running on VMware.
  • Deploy and configure servers on AWS and GCP, leveraging knowledge of cloud platforms to meet infrastructure needs.
  • Plan and implement Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) on-premises, enabling seamless remote work for users.
  • Provide support and troubleshooting for servers, storage, and network devices, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure minimal downtime.
  • Deploy and manage monitoring and visualization tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and remote access solutions such as Apache Guacamole.
  • Mentor, guide, and support team members in managing and optimizing staging infrastructure operations.
  • Lead the implementation of OpenStack on-premises using existing hardware to modernize and enhance infrastructure capabilities.
Sr. Systems Engineer
Bangalore January 2010 - December 2019
  • Manage and implement Mobile Money platforms for clients in regions including Burundi, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Kenya, ensuring successful onsite deployments.
  • Oversee Datacenter operations at DAKC, Navi Mumbai, including facilities management for power, cabling, cooling, and compliance with audit standards.
  • Deploy and configure Nagios monitoring tools to track server and infrastructure performance effectively.
  • Deploy servers on AWS and GCP, utilizing cloud platform knowledge to meet infrastructure needs.
  • Plan and execute deployment and disaster recovery (DR) projects, managing the delivery of infrastructure requirements.
  • Provide support and troubleshooting for servers, storage, and network devices, coordinating with vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve issues promptly.
  • Install and configure Linux servers, including system hardening to ensure security and compliance.
  • Conduct internal and external ISMS audits, including infrastructure assessment, inventory verification, and compliance with physical and operational standards.
  • Prepare and deliver day-to-day reports, ensuring adherence to audit and compliance requirements.

Education & Certifications

Education

  • Master Degree of Computer Applications
    University of Madras | 2016 - 2018
  • Bachelor Degree of Computer Applications
    University of Madras | 2001 - 2004
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
    Shreeram Polytechnic, Navi Mumbai | 1991 - 1995

Certifications

  • Certified Internal Auditor
  • Diploma in Redhat Linux
  • ITIL Foundations V3 Certified

Personal Details & Information

  • Location Brigade meadows, Kanakapura Road, Kaggalipura, Bangalore, India
  • Marital Status Married
  • Languages English, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi
  • References Available upon request