SUNDER KISHORE RAVADI
Cell: 984-***-**** / 998-***-****
Email address: *************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a global carrier as a successful UNIX / STORAGE Administrator
by keeping abreast with the latest technical advancement in the field of
Unix/Linux administration and advanced storage administration, which will
enable me to offer the best of my professional ability and derive utmost
job satisfaction & knowledge of the field.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Special Diploma in Electronics with specialization in Computer
Engineering from Government Institute of Electronics, Secunderabad.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
[pic] Red Hat Certified Engineer (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5)
Certificate Number: 805************
[pic] Data ONTAP Fundamentals, Release 7.2
OPERATING SYSTEMS KNOWN
WINDOWS 2000 to WINDOWS 2008; Windows 7; RHEL 5.5 ;Solaris 9 & 10 ;
PROGRAMING/SCRIPTING LANGUAGES AND DATABASES KNOWN
Perl, Php, Shell, MySQL
BRIEF SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
FIRM/COMPANY POSITION/RESPONSIBILITIES TIME-PERIOD
Yesman Technologies Service Engineer 1 Year (Dec-93 to
Dec-94)
Alfa Business Systems Sr. Customer Support Engineer 1 Year ( Dec-94
to Apr-96)
Advanced Micro Sr. Customer Support Engineer 5 Years (May-96
to May-01)
Computer Services
(Wipro Franchise)
Infoton (P) Ltd FM Engineer (System Administrator)1 Year ( May-01
to Aug-02)
Vision Labs (I) Pvt. Ltd. Customer Service Engineer 3 Years (Aug-
02 to Mar-05)
Zenith Computers Ltd. Customer Service Engineer Year (Apr 05 to
Nov 2005)
Synopsys (India) Pvt. Ltd. UNIX systems Admin Working since
Nov 2005
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL
0. Working as a UNIX systems admin in Synopsys (India) Pvt. Ltd. From
21st Nov 2005.
Synopsys is a most reputed multinational company deals with
Electronic Design Automation tools.
Job Profile
> Currently Placed at Data Center Implementation and maintenance
at RCI (Research Center Imarat, Hyderabad ) from Synopsys.
Getting involved in installation of Linux, Windows 2008 R2,
Solaris 10 Operating systems on Dell Power Edge servers.
Configuration of CISCO 4506 and 3560 switches. Configuration of
Storage FAS 2040. And Maintaining all the infrastructure.
> Installation of New UNIX Servers at data center.
Getting involved in Installation of Linux, UNIX servers at data
center using Kickstart and Jumpstart at Synopsys Inc., data
center at Bangalore.
> Storage administration.
Administering netapp storage by creating aggrigates, volumes,
qtrees, quota allocation, snapshot clearing, Home directory
migrations, Home directory retirements, Storage backup, Filer
setup.
> Unix / Linux administration.
Debugging the Machine issues, Managing NFS mount issues, Cronjob
creations, supporting user issues, Restarting services as and
when required, Restarting servers remotely as and when required.
> Scripting and Development
Involved in automation of processes, by writing scripts in PHP
and PERL for Various Projects and processes. Creating and
maintaining databases and table in MySQL database.
> Advising and training New Employees.
Giving training and advising junior employees in their day to
day work and Projects.
0. Worked as a Customer Service Engineer in ZENITH COMPUTERS LTD. From
1st April 2005 to Nov 2005.
Zenith Computers Ltd., is a leading Computer Manufacturer in India.
Job Profile
> Installation of New PCs
Installation, administration and configuration of Operating
systems. Configuration of TCP/IP, Proxy Servers, Software
installation on different platforms.
> Disaster recovery / Trouble shooting
Disaster recovery / Trouble shooting of Networking problems and
other PC related problems in time sensitive situations at
different clients.
> Advising customers
Advising customers about upgrading to latest technology
machines, applications and apply required patches.
> Virus Removal and Antivirus Updating
Cleaning of virus on customer request. Updating latest antivirus
DATs on request.
> Network Installation & Configuration
Installation of Local Area Networks and configure them on
different platforms. Installation and configuration of switches
and routers.
0. Worked as a Customer Service Engineer in VISION LABS (I) Pvt. Ltd.
From 10th August 2002 to 31st March 2005.
Vision Labs has Very good reputation as a Software Development and
GIS Development company. It has many branches and Customers all over
India.
Job Profile
> Installations
Installation, administration and configuration of Operating
systems. Configuration of TCP/IP, Proxy Servers, Software
installation on different platforms;
> PC Troubleshooting
Trouble shooting of Networking problems and other PC related
problems and resolve the problem to user satisfaction.
> Installation and Administration
Installation of server Operating Systems on High configuration
systems; User creation; Giving appropriate permissions to users;
Taking Backup of all important data and restoration when ever
required;
> Peripherals
Handling High end Laser Printers, Plotters, A0 size Scanners.
> Antivirus Management
Monitoring deployment of Antivirus on all desktops; updating
latest antivirus DATs on Desktops; disinfecting desktops
affected if any
0. Worked as a FM Engineer with Infoton (P) LTD., and placed at ICICI
Knowledge Park as a Systems Engineer from 3rd May, 2001 to 1st Aug
2002.
INFOTON (P) LTD. is a Mumbai based company involved in providing FM
support for Corporate companies like ICICI all over India.
Job Profile
> Desktop Management
Co-ordination Hardware/software Installation; Post Installation
acceptance test
Configurations of Desktops for Desired Usage; Installation and
restoration Of standard desktop settings (Icons, wall papers,
screen savers, virus guard and update);
Installation/configuration of client software on
Desktop(Outlook, Office97, etc)
> Vendor Management
Co-ordination with third party vendors for AMC/ Warranty
Support; Follow-up with vendor for resolution of hardware and
software problems; Ensure compliance of agreed service level by
vendors; Vendor SLA performance report
> Windows NT SERVER Management
Managing Server Resources (Disk space, volumes, groups, user
access); Managing Print queues; Purging of temporary Files, logs
and cores; Virus prevention, detection and cure; Data backup and
restoration on request; Creating/modifying/deleting groups and
user accounts; Controlling user rights
Maintaining data and access security; customizing login scripts
> E- Mail Management (MS-Exchange Server)
Administering Mail servers/services; Creation/Deletion/movement
of Mail boxes; Monitoring mail Queues; Backup and restoration on
request of mail server/mailboxes;
preventing/monitoring/disinfecting Virus
> Backup Media Management
Maintain Consistent set of Data Sets ONSITE and OFFSITE as per
backup policy; Periodic Verifying back integrity; Media
requirement projection
> Network Management
Provide Networking troubleshooting connectivity support; Ensure
the network access to all clients in corporate office and
branches; Coordinating with vendors for restoration of failed
networking components to ensure reliable connectivity of
network.
> Antivirus Management
Monitoring deployment of Antivirus on all desktops; Updating
latest antivirus DATs on Desktops; Disinfecting desktops
affected if any; Coordinating with antivirus service provider
for information and support for virus attacks.
> Internet Proxy Servers
Startup/Shutdown/Monitor Proxy Servers; Enable /Restrict
Internet access as per the policy; Monitor Internet Access Logs;
> Asset Management
Preparing Desktop asset Database of IT Assets; Maintaining
Warranty and AMC Database; Maintaining Software Licenses
Purchase and Allocation Database;
0. Worked in WIPRO FRANCHISE (ADVANCED MICRO COMPUTER SERVICES) from
1st May, 1996 to 1st May,2001 as a Senior Customer Support Engineer.
Organization involved in offering Network and telephony solutions,
Installations of Wipro PCs with SCO UNIX, NOVEL Netware 5.x, 4.x & 3.x,
Windows 95, Windows NT and maintenance of Wipro PCs and Printers.
Job Profile
> Installation, administration and configuration of Operating
systems. Configuration of TCP/IP, Proxy Servers, Software
installation on different platforms.
> Disaster recovery / Trouble shooting of Networking problems and
other PC related problems in time sensitive situations at
different clients.
> Monitoring/advising over 10 subordinate service engineers,
subject-handling Escalated calls in situations where the
subordinates aren't able to solve the problems.
> Advising customers in upgrading of machines and applications of
required patches.
> Experience in handling high speed online matrix printers like
DFX 8000.
0. Worked in ALFA BUSINESS SYSTEMS as Senior Customer Support Engineer
from Dec., 1994 to 30th April, 1996.
Organization has very good reputation in the IT market. It is involved in
manufacturing of PCs', sales, installations of Novel Netware, NT and Unix
and maintenance of Computers.
Job Profile
> Assembling & Installation of new PCs and applications.
> Maintenance of PCs and installation of LANs (NT, Novel & UNIX.)
> Being a Senior Engineer, had a responsibility to take care of all
the Escalated calls and assisting the team-mates
> Maintenance of printers (All ranges).
0. Worked in YESMAN TECHNOLOGIES as Service Engineer from Dec., 1993 to
Dec., 1994.
YESMAN TECHNOLOGIES is the authorized service center for L&T Data Products,
Microland and E.C.I.L., and is involved in maintenance of PCs and Networks.
Job Profile
> Maintenance of PCs and installation of LANs (NT, Novel & UNIX).
> Chip level Servicing of Motherboards, Printers, Floppy Drives and
S.M.P.S.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Father's Name : NIRMALA PRASAD
Date of Birth : 28th May, 1969
Marital Status : Married
Nationality : Indian
Address for Communication : H.No. 18-364,
101, Sai Krupa Homes,
Mallikarjuna Nagar,
Malkajgiri Post,
Hyderabad - 500 047.