Active Directory Engineer

Name: VENKATA Katta

SCCM Engineer \ End User Computing Engineer

Email:*******.**********@*****.***

PH: 214-***-****

Desktop engineer specializing in SCCM Administrator with Around eight years of experience in SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) 2012, SCCM 2007, SMS2003, MDT 2012, SCOM 2012,SQL Queries, Hyper-V, Power Shell, Visual Studio, VBScript, Citrix, Windows Azure, MDOP,SCUP

Experienced in all stages of the software lifecycle functions – requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, test and implementation.

Expertise in Windows Installer Technology, Install Shield Admin Studio 14.0, Wise Packaging Studio 8.0 and Application virtualization using APP-V 5.0.

Experience in create the Distribution points and distribute the content to those distribution points.

Experience in troubleshooting the distribution points and update the distribution points after made any changes.

Worked on MacAfee Enterprise Policy Orchestrator security management console to deploy the MacAfee agent to end points.

Worked on cyber security team member of end point security engineer to deploy and maintain the end points security applications through EPO Server and SCCM

Worked on Operating System Distribution (OSD) of Windows 2012, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

Create new User Accounts, Distribution Groups and Security Groups as well as terminate departed user accounts and disabling computer accounts in Active Directory.

Experience in using Windows Installer SDK development tools like Orca to work with MSI’s for debugging, review, and cleanup of packages. Other tools: Filemon, Regmon etc.

Experienced Information Technologist with demonstrated knowledge as an Information Security / Risk Analyst protecting information systems and information data resources.

Experience Testing, Evaluation, and Remediation of Office files for compatibility with Microsoft Office 365.

Experience in EPO server to deploy the McAfee agent and virus scan.

Good Knowledge in McAfee products worked with Intel team.

Experience in Active Directory Clean Up means to delete the disabled machines from AD.

Design and plan the methodical upgrade of epo Agent, VSE, HIPS across endpoints in preparation of deployment and security threads protection.

Worked established and set new product policies for all workstations and servers, documented and trained support staff on VSE policies, procedures and troubleshooting.

Experience in Desktop and Server management, Break/fix troubleshooting and resolution of end point security applications deployment.

Experience to generate the different types of reports from SCCM.

Good Knowledge in query to generate reports.

Experience in 3rd party patching tools like SCUP and shavlik.

Experience in Group Policy Object to deploy the SCCM Client and also LAPS.

Experience in Network Security/Monitoring Virtual private network (VPN)

Experience Create and regulate LAN/WAN and server alerts to monitor systems health.

Experience Installing, configuring and troubleshooting Site Servers, Management points and distribution points.

Very good knowledge in Monthly windows security patches.

Experience as level 4 for troubleshooting Office 365 pro plus deployment issues.

Experience in Installing and Configuration of SCCM Client and Console for Deployment and QA of applications in the test environment.

Interface with the end-users and application testers to conduct UAT and/or troubleshoot applications with issues.

Experience on Diagnostics, Repair and Upgrading of Network Workstations. Computers included Compaq/HP/Dell lines of Business Desktops, Laptops and Tablet PCs.

Experience Deploying and Implementing FlexNet manager and FlexNet Deployment suite at multiple Regions, advising on best practice SAM/ITAM.

Experience in Flexera Admin studio and Install Shield.

Experience in service levels on FlexNet RNI projects that require advanced level diagnostics, analysis, and troubleshooting prior to systems acceptance.

Experience writing scripts using VBScript, WMI scripts, and batch files.

Migration from SCCM 2007 to SCCM 2012, Migration Windows 7 to Windows 10.

Proficiency in deploying application through Citrix XenApp including Application Streaming Process, Application Delivery Criteria and User Profiles.

Strong knowledge and experience on MSI, MST (Transforms), MSM (Merge Modules), MSP (Patches) and MSI database tables etc

Experience in Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection.

Experienced in Deployment and Patch Management (Big Fix, Altiris, MS SCCM)

Experience in packaging an applications for Lockdown Environment.

Knowledge of overall networking technologies TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.

Windows XP, 2007, 8 & 10, Office Suite 2003 & 2007, 2013, Open Office, Active Directory, Windows Server 2003, Mail Server (Mail Daemon), SQL Server.

Solid knowledge of Mac IOS &Windows XP, 7, 8 & 10image building and debugging, Office packaging and key management, networking (setting up virtual networks, enabling/disabling certain ports), active directory(creating and destroying a resource, managing security groups with certain requirements, accessing and adding DNS entries).

Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills and have high adaptability to changes in technology.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems

Windows 10/Windows 8.1\Windows 7 /Vista / XP

Languages

C, HTML, Java Script, VB Scripting, Wise Scripting, Power Shell, Batch Script

Technologies

Windows Installer (MSI), Active Directory, Windows Script, and Orca

Wise Script, Group Policy (GPO), Win batch/DOS Batch

Imaging Tools

Norton Ghost, VMware, PXE, WMI

Packaging Tools

Install Shield Admin studio 14.0, App V 5.0, App volumes, VMWARE Thinapp, LANDesk, IBM End Point Manager, VDI, Citrix 5.5

Troubleshooting Tools

Filemon, Regmon, Procmon, Dependency walker, Beyond Compare

Deployment Tools

Application Remediation Tools

SCCM 2012, SCCM 2007, MDT2012, Microsoft Build Manager, Altiris Notification and Deployment Server, EPO Server, SCUP

APP DNA, Microsoft ACT Toolkit 5.5

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REI / Infosys, Bellevue, WA Sept 16-Till Now

SCCM Deployment Engineer

Working on Next Gen Hardware project to deploy the operating system to brand new HPRP9 registers along with REIPOS application using task sequence.

Working on windows 8.1 task sequence deployment using Spilt image process.

Working on deploy the task sequence using Network PXE Boot after completed the task sequence deployment the register join the workgroup collection.

Working on Task Sequence Tracking using ConfigMgr 2012 Reports and Deployment Logs Troubleshooting and remediation of Failed Deployments and User State Migration.

Working on chase bank DPT terminal issues because of some routing issues.

Working on VMware VSphere to create the virtual registers.

Working Knowledge in troubleshooting, identifying and remediating/resolving issues during production roll outs.

Analyzing various logs to find out the problem and solution during OSD.

Create customized windows operating system image using MDT 2013.

Create task sequence 2.1.1. For OSD deployment.

Customize the applications as per the Company standard (MSI).

Working on deploy the Global store application deployment and Global store patch application deployment.

Working on deploy the application stack 2.1.1 deployment once application successfully deployed restart the machine.

Working on Build Verification Test (BVT) it was using all applications and product IDs that should exist in the register it was successfully pass the test then change the time zone using command line.

Working with store manager to test the register how it work on transactions on credit card and money once it was passing the test handover the register to store manager.

Working on troubleshooting VeriFone MX-925 Data Payment Terminal (DPT) issues. If the DPT is able to successfully initialize, this allegedly signifies the DPT’s ability to successfully communicate with Chase bank

Working on Troubleshooting Epson TM-H6000IV Receipt Printer issues after that The HP Cash drawer connects to the Epson printer via some weird cable with an RJ-45 connector.

Working on Cherry Keyboard which is special keyboard with programmable keys.

Working on deploy the Line Display HP Cash Drawer application that is REIPOS application.

Working on Application packaging for NCR SPOS applications those are NCR Advanced Store (AS), POSAMS Universal Engine, and NCR AS POS Input Creator.

Working on Windows Active directory services and Group policy for security rules and LAPS policy.

Working on create the virtual machines for offshore team lab registers.

Working on deploy the multiple applications single deployment using task sequence.

Working on power shell script for build verification test.

Working on Create the LAB registers for NCR team.

Working on generate the reports for task sequence deployment and also working with HP support to change the hardware devices.

Environment: Windows 8.1,Windows 10,HPRP9,SCCM 2012,MDT,ADMIN STUDIO,INSTALL SHIELD, Wise Package studio,APP-V 5.0,CITRIX XENAPP, Active Directory,GPO, VBScript, Wise Script, Power Shell,NCR,REIPOS,DPT,VMware Vsphere,VDI.

Infosys-Newmont Mining Corporation, Denver, CO Feb 15-Aug 16

EUC Security Engineer -SCCM Engineer

Maintaining SCCM client automated installations through Scripts via GPO & SCCM.

Worked on MacAfee agent deployment using epo server and sccm.

Worked on server and workstations exclusions in MacAfee exclusion and inclusion list.

Worked on deployment of VSE and Agent 5.0.4 using EPO server and also remove the old agent and VSE using ripple tool.

Worked on server monthly security patching using SCCM.

Worked on outlook and workstation protection and end point maintain and identifying the virus issues.

Worked on troubleshooting the end point protection issues machines facing unwanted issues.

Working on create the application in SCCM for Open DNS Umbrella Roaming Client.

Design, configure, and maintain an SCCM infrastructure to include all site role server

roles in accordance with industry best practices.

Provide and support Microsoft SCCM 2012 Enterprise/Packaging Layer integration,

reporting, dashboards, software delivery, asset intelligence, data mining, and applications.

To submit the change order for regional CAB approval all regional CAB’s approved then I had submitted the change order to Global CAB.

The CAB approved the change order I had deployed the application to region by region with one week gap each region.

Working on create the application in SCCM for LAPS deployed the LAPS to all the end users globally.

Working on create the Query reports for Outlook versions.

Create the script to find out the outlook versions and bits.

Working on Create the package for Phish Alarm Outlook Add-In.

Working on generate the report for SCCM active clients and in-active clients and machines without clients.

Create the report in SCCM for total number of machines list with last login.

Create the report in SCCM to identify the number of machines which was .NET version below 4.

Working on Active Directory to generate the list of machines with last login details.

Generate the report from Active Directory for active machines and Disabled machines list.

Working on clean up the Active Directory to delete the Disabled machines from AD.

Clean up AD first I had move the disabled machines to removal folder wait 30 days at that folder.

Once 30 days completed I had delete those machines permanently from AD.

To delete the disabled machines from AD I had copy the all the machines properties to save for future purpose.

Working on Create the Group Policy Object for SCCM Client deployment.

Create the policy for SCCM client deployment using CCMSETUP.MSI file.

Working on McAfee team to delete the McAfee agent and virus scan to all the systems install the latest versions.

Environment: Windows 7 Enterprise (32 bit and 64 bit),Windows 10,MS SQL 2012,SCCM 2012,McAfee Agent,VSE, Citrix XenApp,APP-V, SCUP 2011, EPO Server, Orca Tool, Active Directory, GPO, FlexNet, Flexera Admin studio, VBScript, Wise Script.

Citibank, Irving, Texas Jan 14-Feb 15

Application Packager - SCCM Engineer

Worked on windows 7 to Windows 10 Next gen desktop migration project.

Provided level 2 and level 3 support to users while migrating from windows 7 32 bit to Windows 10 64 bit.

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2012 deployment on various environments.

Configured the Office 365 Tenant to facilitate the end-user migration to the cloud registered the domains as well as assisted with the registration of the DNS records / Firewall validation

Created Process for enabling all users with an Office Pro license.

Created Process for Disabling Installation of Office 365 Pro plus from the Office 365 portal, On-going.

Created Power Shell Scripts/Process for Activation and De-Activation of licenses.

Created test plans for Scripts.

Created various custom packages, Task sequences for building OSD task sequences

Created various custom reports for Migration reporting and other deployment reports.

Deployed many applications to windows 8.1 machines and solved their issues.

Repackaging the applications using Admin Studio 14.0 and creating the Transforms.

Delivering the packaged applications for Desktops and Servers through SCCM 2012.

Worked on testing the applications compatibility with Windows 7 and package them Using Wise Package Studio.

Completing the UAT of the applications in Windows 7 platform by the SME from the business unit.

Sequencing applications using App-V 5.0 and publishing on Microsoft App-V Client Server.

Deployed applications using SCCM and MDT by creating the application profiles using both Task sequence and Microsoft Build Manager.

Using the VB Script, Wise Script and WIN batch files to automate Custom Actions.

Environment: Windows 7 Enterprise (32 and 64 bit),Windows 10,Installshield14, Admin Studio 14, Microsoft App v 5.0, SCCM 2012, VB Script, Wise Script, and Power Shell

Norwegian Cruise line, Miami, FL Nov 12 – Dec 13

Application Packaging Engineer

• Created Windows Installer setup packages (.MSIs) on Windows XP/Win 7 platform and modified the legacy applications using Wise Package Studio 8.0, Admin studio 10.0

• Created MSI’s in a locked down environment and set permissions on files and registry keys for user access.

• Created MSTs for the In-House applications, COTS Type applications, and vendor MSIs to modify and package them as per the organizations packaging procedure according to Microsoft’s best practices guidelines.

• Worked on various applications to build Upgrades and Patches (MSP) according to the package

Requirement

•Developed various custom actions that need to perform specific tasks for, during and after installations.

•Performed package validation and troubleshooting the applications to resolve Internal Consistency Errors (ICE).

Environment: Windows XP, Wise Package Studio 8 Install shield 10, Admin Studio 10, Microsoft App v 4.5, SCCM 2007, VB Script, Wise Script, and Power Shell

Novartis

Bangalore, India Aug 10 – Oct 12

Windows Software Packager

Repackaging the applications using Admin Studio 10 and creating the Transforms.

Delivering the packaged applications for Desktops and Servers through SCCM 2007.

Documentation of troubleshooting& issue resolution along with strategic planning, scheduling, and tracking of software distributions

Worked on testing the applications compatibility with Windows 7 and package them Using Wise Package Studio.

Completing the UAT of the applications in Windows 7 platform by the SME from the business unit.

Sequencing applications using App-V 4.5 and publishing on Microsoft App-V Client Server.

Experience in publishing the sequenced applications on Windows Server 2008 Microsoft

App-V Management Sever to the defined groups in Active Directory.

Troubleshooting of packaged Applications in both the Windows and Citrix XenApp environment

Application migration and management using AppDNA

Deployed applications using SCCM and MDT by creating the application profiles using both Task sequence and Microsoft Build Manager.

Using the VB Script, Wise Script and WIN batch files to automate the things for desktop Custom Actions.

Environment: Windows XP, Wise Package Studio 8 Install shield 10, Admin Studio 10, Microsoft App v 4.5, SCCM 2007, VB Script, Wise Script, and Power Shell

JDA Software, Hyderabad, India June 09– Aug 10

System Administrator

Implementation, Configuration, and Troubleshooting of Standard & Enterprise Network Systems Using Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 Server, LAN & WAN TCP/IP based Application network.

Performing Hardware, Network Security, Antiviral Management and Software installations, configuration, troubleshooting of assigned Servers and Network Systems.

Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 Server Operating Systems.

Managing Users, User Permissions and Creating folders for the users

Managing Backup and Recovery.

Providing the Internet access to the users.

Creating users and maintaining passwords.

Day to day administration and maintenance of LAN connectivity.

Implementation, Configuration, and Troubleshooting of Systems Using Windows 2000 Professional and Linux operating systems.

Performing Hardware, Antiviral Management and Software installations, configuration.

Managing network printers

Installing and Configuring Windows 9x, ME, 2000 Professional, Linux operating systems.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering, J.N.T.U (India)

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