Windows Server Active Directory
Resume:
Sathish Kumar Srinivasan
www.linkedin.com/in/sathishkumarSrinivasan
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Professional Summary:
Over 9+ Years of progressive responsibilities and expertise in VMware and Windows Administrator for Designing, Deploying the policies, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance of servers/desktops, and granting proper properties for remote accessing clients.
Skilled in Installation of VMWARE Esxi Host 3.5,4.0,4.1,5.0
Experience in Creating and managing virtual machines.
Expertise in OS image build, customization and deployment using SCCM, MDT, Symantec Ghost and manual process of the OS image build.
Installing and Configuring Virtual Center.
Created and managed the Azure Cloud Environment.
Possess 3+ years of Software Deployment Technology, SCCM 2007 and SCCM 2012.
Experience in OS image build, customization and deployment using SCCM, MDT, Symantec Ghost, Dell Image Assist and automation of OS image build process.
Managing Tasks, Events and Alarms in Esxi.
Experience in High availability, Clustering, VMotion, Storage Vmotion.
Creating and Managing the Snapshot, Templates and Clone, Migration
Experience in P to V (Physical to virtual) and V to V (Virtual to Virtual) using VM converter.
Skilled in Configuring access permission to VM users and VMWARE administrator.
Experienced in creating and managing Group Policy for environments, and administering various account exceptions via Password Settings Objects
Extensive experience in performing Systems Administration either Standard and Enterprise Server edition of Microsoft Windows /2012/2008/2003, in addition to the Microsoft desktop support machines of Windows Client OS.
Involved in monitoring and troubleshooting of Active Directory replication.
Experienced provisioning Virtual Disks and LUN creation in EMC Storage
Expertise in PowerShell scripting
Extensive experience on Installation and Configuration of WINS, DNS, and DHCP services.
Extensive experience in performing desktop support of Windows 10,8, 7, Vista and XP.
Skilled expertise in providing Level 2, Level 3 technical support. Furthermore, aid in the evaluation of new products and services, and manage vendor service agreements.
Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning, performance, monitoring, development, and familiar with applicable data privacy practices and laws.
Able to serve as point of escalation to assist Help Desk to resolve difficult user support issues.
Working experience in Waterfall & Agile (SCRUM) Software Development Methodologies.
Capable of managing numerous projects while leading cross-functional teams to meet and exceed overall IT initiatives.
Trained professional in Microsoft Office 365.
Ability of effective prioritization and execution of tasks in a high-pressure environment, in addition to the exceptional customer service orientation.
Extensive work experience in a team-oriented and collaborative environment. Technical Skills:
Operating Systems
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 10/8.1/8/7 and Windows XP.
Methodologies ITIL v3 framework.
Virtualization
VMware: VMware vCenter Server, vSphere 4.x and 5.x, ESX and ESXi hosts, VDS, DRS, HA, FT and FC Datastores
Microsoft: Hyper V,Remote Desktop Services, VDI, Terminal Services, Microsoft Virtual Server 2005/2008, Microsoft Virtual PC. Active Directory
Design, Installation, Configuration & Troubleshooting. Domain Controller Migrations, Deploying and Troubleshooting GPOs. Cloud Infrastructure Microsoft Azure, Office 365 Administration. Remote Install WDS, RIS, Symantec Ghost
Network Servers Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, NLB & Failover clusters. Office Servers Exchange 2010, Exchange Management Console Remote Admin/
Patching
WSUS, SCCM, SMS Admin.
Web Servers Internet Information Services 6.0/7.0/7.5 Scripting Windows PowerShell.
Addressing IPv4 and IPv6
Hardware Dell/HP/IBM infrastructure; DRAC, ILO and RSA. Education:
Bachelor of Information Technology (IT) – Anna University, India Certifications:
VMware ESX 4.1 and VMware ESX 5.5
ITIL Foundation V3.
Certification of Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solution.
Microsoft Specialist (Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center Specialist)
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring)
Professional Experience:
Fujitsu America Dec 2014 – Jul 2017
Project: TCCC – Freestyle Dispenser
Client: The Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola maintains and owns the freestyle dispenser machines that are deployed to various customers in the field. The machines have Windows CE OS embedded on Sequoia boards. The development team provides code releases at regular intervals to keep the business needs of the customers. As part of packaging and collection team created packages out of the build and deploy to the dispenser in the field using SCCM & AirWatch. The challenge is to ensure that the packages are as small as possible so that when dispenser downloads them over the air the download size is very small. Responsibilities:
• Worked as Senior Consultant in SCCM Administrator, Application Packaging and Distribution, Backend Support and Air Watch Project.
• Responsible for requirement gathering from client, analysis and designing the solution and coordinating with client for getting it approved for implementation.
• Configuring and Managing Microsoft SCCM 2007 and SCCM 2012 environment supporting 60K clients.
• The whole SCCM infrastructure was hosted on VMware ESXi environment.
• Build and export packages to SCCM.
• Create collections for new releases on SCCM
• Responsible to prepare technical documentation, test plan, execution and review the test result with client and prepared bug reports.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the track of software deployment for all Freestyle platforms.
• Involved in designing framework for Freestyle Application Packaging and Distribution.
• Responsible to coordinate with Packaging, QA and Server Teams and deliver the build as planned.
• Used TFS for source code management and SCCM for software distribution.
• Responsible to analysis the issue using dispenser logs, database, Splunk data, deployment history etc. and propose the resolution.
• Provided the technical solutions and created packages for each build releases and also identified the impacts on packaging with new functionality.
• Created and assigned packages to collection on SCCM. Based on that, Assigned dispenser serial numbers to collection on SCCM server in UAT/ PROD Environment.
• Analyzed & supported the changes required for package automation scripts.
• Implemented the new packaging strategy to support migration to AirWatch.
• Exported the packages to support AirWatch.
• Extended the package automation scripts to support new functionality.
• Experience in P to V (Physical to virtual) and V to V (Virtual to Virtual) using VM converter.
• Creating and Managing the Snapshot, Templates and Clone, Migration
• Troubleshooting the technical issues related to windows server and VMware. Environment: Visual Studio 2008/10/12, SQL Server CE, SQL Server 2005/08, SCCM 2007, TFS 2010, Air watch, Splunk, Windows Server 2008, Windows 2003, Windows 10. Infosys Ltd July 2012 – Nov 2014
Client: Bank of America
Role: Technology Lead
Project Name: Band7 Electronic Rollout- Windows and ESX platform & Windows Sunrise Project Responsibilities
• Level 4 Support for migration of servers from Windows 2003 (HP G7 Server) to Windows 2008
(HP Gen8 Server).
• Level 4 Support for migration of desktops from Windows XP to Windows 7.
• Level 4 Support for Tablets running Windows 7.
• Implemented many design and GUI changes in the tool that reduced many next day support issues.
• Worked on the customization of hot fixes and critical fixes released from Microsoft.
• Supported Level 3 and Level 2 teams for fixing production issues.
• Provided Level 4 support for Banking Centre operations related printer implementations.
• Maintenance of lab environment replicating Banking Centre setups for testing.
• Performed the role of a tester for the tool changes by always ensuring that zero defect code i s delivered to the production
• Global Migration from XP - W7 in a VMware VDI environment with View & thin clients.
• Acted as a single point of contact for reviewing & remediating sites’ pre-check health issues.
• Performed On-Call support during the nightly upgrade activity performed by offshore team
• Worked as primary consultant for the next day issues reported to Desktop Support Team.
• Worked as Business Process Manager at Bank of America in GMRT Windows Server Project.
• Worked on documentation, reporting & metrics. Attended Technical Review meetings, perform due diligence to ensure standardization, stability and security of managed platforms.
• Performed the Server Build/QA/ Logical Provisioning & De-Provisioning functions. Provide team leadership and mentoring the team members. Documentation on knowledge base session and troubleshooting steps. Coordination with different teams during tech review meeting. The business objective of the server provisioning project is to have these builds complete.
• Understand project requirements and map it to technology deliverables.
• Provide technical solutions and coordination for exceptions and issues as they arise.
• Follow-up and interface with different teams (i.e. Logical Pre-provisioning, QA, Application, Operations) and provide technical support to them.
• Responsibilities also include leading complex projects of major significance, developing technical specifications and acting as a technical lead.
• Working on V2Vand P2V migration using VMWare and PlateSpin.
• Responsibilities are to perform Windows Server Build (Physical and VM), install packages and perform QA activities.
• Involves Server Build/Mass provisioning/QA/ Logical Provisioning & De-Provisioning functions.
• Lead role in numerous projects, aggressively met project milestones while managing strict time constraints and minimizing user downtime.
• On call 24/7 to troubleshoot any issues related to Virtualization Servers Environment:
Hardware: HP rack servers, HP Desktops, Routers, Switches, Printers, Quick Service Terminals, Validators, MICR Readers
Software: Symantec Ghost Solution Suite, Windows 2003/2008 server, Windows XP/7. Caravel Logistics Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India July 2009 - May 2012 Role: VMware Administrator
Responsibilities:
• VMware Infrastructure 3.x/sphere Installation & Configuration Planning and Designing VMware VI3/vSphere (ESX3.5/ESXi 4.0/ESXi 4.1 and VMware Virtual Center)
• Installed and configured VMware vSphere client and Vcenter server to manage all the servers centralized manner.
• Responsible for the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of windows server 2003,2008 OS to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Design, Implementation, Testing and Deployment of VMware Infrastructure.
• Evaluate new products and recommends updates and upgrades.
• Installation, Configuration and Administration of VMware VSphere4, ESX 3.5 and ESXi Server, VMware View.
• Migrated VMs across hosts within a HA cluster to perform maintenance tasks on ESXi hosts
• Used VMware vMotion to eliminate application downtime from planned server maintenance by migrating running virtual machines between hosts.
• Created clones from existing VMs (both live and powered-off)
• Created and Managed the GPO in Active Directory.
• Configured and managed DNS, and DHCP Servers.
• Configured and manage the Virtual Networking (Virtual Switches, VM Kernel Ports) and Virtual Storage (Access Control and VMFS Data stores).
• 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.
• Worked on High availability, Clustering, VMotion, Storage Vmotion.
• Server Consolidation with VMware Converter (P2P and P2V Conversions).
• Creating and Managing VMware cluster with HA and DRS
• Based on the business needs, I created the snapshots, templates, clone for the respective VM’s in the datacenter.
• Implemented the MPLS n/w for all the branch offices where users able to access the applications and accessing internet through locally.
• Implemented and managed all the mails server over third party vendor
• Managed and maintained the Cyberoam Firewall and EMC storage
• System Administration-Managing Users, Groups, Roles and Access Permissions.
• Created and Managed the Veaam backup for ESXi and retrospect s/w backup for all the client computers.
• Setting up and monitoring performance monitoring and capacity planning.
• Respond to automated alerts with regards to a wide range of hardware, software, storage and network related issues with the servers.
• Creating a backup job and also took backup of data center on daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Handling troubleshooting tickets and Change Management tickets to resolve various issues and requests raised by users.
Tenth Planet Technologies Pvt Ltd,India July 2007 to March 2009 Role: System Engineer
Responsibilities:
• Installation and Configuration of Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.
• Captured OS Image for Windows server 2003 and Windows XP through Acronis Image.
• Active Directory management of user and computer objects.
• Involved in monitoring and troubleshooting of Active Directory Environment.
• Extensive hardware troubleshooting of Dell Desktops, Laptops and Printers.
• Troubleshooting Internet connectivity issues.
• Maintain computer peripheral devices like printer and resolve associated problems.
• Add-on Sound card installations and support.
• Microsoft Office installation and configuration support.
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