Tushar D. Modi

*** ****** ****, ***** *********, NJ, 08902

PH: 732-***-****.

Email: ac6g3j@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Innovative Business Leader with more than 14 years’ experience building and leading teams in design, installation and management of IT Data Centers, Service delivery, DR and various software applications. Demonstrated success managing Platform, Enterprise Applications, various s Technologies, Project Management, Security, PCI Compliance. Well organized, results oriented individual with proven ability to implement standards, procedures, and processes that improve business functionality and minimize risk.

TECHNICAL Skill:

Operating Systems: Windows 2003/2008/2012/2016 Server, Windows 7/8/10, Red hat Enterprise 6.0/7.x Linux Server, AIX Power7, all version of VMWARE/ESX, Hyper-v

Hardware: Dell Power Edge Servers and Backup unit, HP Blade, Netscaler LB, Pala Alto, UCS Farm, IBM API connect, Sonic wall Firewall Pro 180,190, 5060,3600 series, Juniper SRX 240 series, Fortigate Big IP series firewall, Cisco switches (2950,3560,3750) and 2600, 3725, 3825 series routers, HP Pro Curve series, Net Tap/NAS, Juniper SA/MAG series VPN appliances, NAS,SAN, F5 Load balancer, Aruba Wireless 650 controller and 135 AP and 105 AM

Webservers, Application servers: Microsoft IIS Servers 7.5,8.5, IHS, WebSphere Application server 8,8.5.x, OHS, Weblogic 11G,12C, Apache,Tomcat, Jboss 6.0 (ERP) Webserver

Integration: IBM Integration Bus(IIB), IBM MQ, IBM CDC, IBM API connect(Gateway), Informatica PowerCenter, PowerExchange CDC, Axway B2Bi, Informatica IDQ, Data Quality, Address Doctors

Cloud: AWS, EC2, EMR, VCP, Informatica Big Data, SAAS, IAAS, PAAS

Retail Service: IBM Sterling commerce, Sterling Inventory management, Oracle Retail (RMS), Oracle Sale Audit, BI, EDW dataware house,

Database: Oracle 11g,12c, Microsoft SQL server 2008,2012,MySQL

Software Applications: Sophos/Panda/MacFee/FireEye Antivirus Server, Symantec Endpoint Protection Server .Symantec Backup Server, AWS, Team Foundation 2010-16 Server, VSTS, Bit bucket, Git Hub, Visual Source Safe, .NET, ASP, Tomcat, Apache, Samba and various Financial Industry specific software applications. BMC Release Package deployment, Splunk, Foglight, Urbun Code, Cacti open source Network solution. MemCache, Elastic Search, Couch base, Solar wind(IPMON), IPLabel, IBM Watson, SAP Address Data Service, PeopleSoft, Load runner, Jenkins, Dockers.

POC completed for: Puppet, Chef, Electric Cloud

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Aug 2013 – Present: Lead Enterprise Devops engineer and Team lead

Tiffany & Co. Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

For the past 5 years, have been building, designing, Architecting and implementing and supporting new infrastructure, new processed and standard and users for Tiffany and co.(TCO) and managing TCO Enterprise Applications Platform. Responsible for managing the DevOps team, service delivery and infrastructure operations for Tiffany.

Built robust technology organization that supported Funds growth from $15B AUM to $25 AUM.

Responsible for all aspects of Information Systems, Technology, Middleware, Integration and Security.

Acquired implemented and customized systems, software, networks and applications to meet a broad cross-section of business, financial, engineering, and organizational requirement.

Built new technology backbone, servers, Middleware Architecture, Firewall, More than 2000+ Web and servers and security systems for Tiffany headquarter and POS System.

Managing and supporting more than 1000 windows 2008/2012 R2/Std. Servers and ESX cluster VM environment. Excellent troubleshooting skill with solid understanding end to end Application vs network trace and protocol knowledge.

Managing more than 10 team member in my group to support all technical support, new implementation, responsible for leading architects and planning role to developed right enterprise technology and service delivery.

Implemented and supporting VMware infrastructure solution for the organization, almost 90% of server population is currently virtualized. Supporting up to 500+ VM in ESX hosts on HP Blade Servers, IBM Power and supporting enterprise scale of applications platform.

Supporting and participating DR year end DR test as a key team member to complete successful DR test.

Created webserver IIS, IHS and OHS Standard automation, PCI standard hardening within webservers farm. I am managing more than 1000+ sites and services within Web Farm. I have excellent knowledge of performance tuning skill and best practices.

I introduced and implemented end to end code deployment from Dev to Prod Automation using Devops tools and many script languages such as PowerShell, wlsscripting, was scripting and shell scripting.

Build and architected enterprise scalable Middleware technologies such as (IIB, WAS, CDC, Informatica ETL, MQ, WebLogic, etc). I created hybrid model in IBM WebSphere(WAS) and WebLogic enterprise environment using Standard/dynamic clustering, ODR, Policy base routing and plunging base configuration within IHS with WAS and OHS with WebLogic base architecture.

Created WebSphere application servers, Weblogic, IHS and OHS Standard. I am managing more than 300+ Web Farm. I have excellent solid knowledge of performance tuning skill and best practices.

I have been supporting more than 300+ Linux system which includes performance turning, troubleshooting and configuration.

I designed,architected,setup and configured Websphere applications server (8.5.x) with standard clustering,Dynamic clustering, on demand Router, many WAS policy and Plugin setup with IHS

Setup application deployment using WAS scripting and Shell scripting for Sterling order management applications.

Setup and configured many Weblogic clustering and base setup in Weblogic 10.3 and 12C base infrastructure.

I have designed Informatica Grid and clustering with Linux and IBM UNIX base platform. I architected, designed, configured and setup the end to end Integration environments from Dev to Prod. I have defined the deployment standard and automation standard in order to deliver the project and application without any issue.

Performance tuning, Application profile, Dmgr profiles, Setting up JDBC connection polling WebSphere performance Tool Kits, Heap size and GC setup and basic to advance configuration IBM best practices, Analyze the application Core, heap dump and help team to turn the application tier.

I have implemented many DevOps agile tools (BMC (RPD), IBM Urban code, Splunk, Foglight, Docker, Jenkins as a CI, IBM API connect/Gateway etc.

Currently working on implemented Enterprise Docker environment to support Docker with multiple Swam as HA base clustering and container base orchestrator platform.

I created many architecture designs within Tiffany such as Ecommerce systems, Enterprise Order Management system, Oracle Retail, Oracle Sales Audit, Retail foundation system, PeopleSoft, all .net base applications and integration platform within Tiffany from scratch.

Supporting and administration oracle retail (RMS, Resa), Oracle JDEdward, EDW, DMS application (Manhattan) application basic knowledge, Sterling order management, Inventory management.

I have designed, Architected IBM Enterprise BUS (IIB) and implemented MQ and Broker base Middleware technology from ground. I have created multimode cluster environment with MQmanager and Broker concept. I have been supporting more than 20+ MQ mangers, 10+ Broker and created automation to deploy (Queues, channel, Security,Client connection, broker base .bar file deployment, etc).

I have architected and built Informatica Power center ETL (9.6.x,10.2), Informatica BDM (10.1,10.2)(Big data management) and power exchange (CDC) environment which involved designed, Architect the platform and Application layer grid concept. I created HA in Informatica Power center (Domain, Integration service, Repository services, Webservice, IDQ, etc., as Grid to support enterprise base integration environment. Supporting Critical deployment for TCO and working with team to provide secure and fast delivery practice for TCO all enterprise application service.

Negotiated agreements with hardware/software vendors resulting in annual savings. Last year i have saved 2k in reducing licensing cost which is huge saving for TCO IT end.

Working with Sr. Management for future IT budgeting and saving IT cost.

Managing offshore and onshore team as group of 10 team members to manage the work, delegate the work in order to complete the client requirement on time and work.

I have designed Tiffany.com from scratch from Platform side which included Web and Application tier. I have created Webserver and application farm, designed scalable network to support Tiffany.com Ecommerce environment. I created a big farm to support single code base to support 26 countries including desktop and mobile sites. I have created automation for Web and application code deployment to support weekly and ER code deployment with single click deployment.

Working and managing with CDN (Akamai for E-commerce website. Certified and Managing Site Dynamic Accelerator service, Siteshild, web application Firewall, Iron configuration, administration for multiple Edge host, SSL Certificate, multiple digital properties for mobile and desktop site for Tiffany.com. Working with third party provider such as Scense7, Cyber source (Merchant), SEO, Google, etc., to support and integrate business requirement with Tiffany.com

Akamai:--

Manage, create/update and administer Luna control digital configuration.

Update/create caching and performance tuning rules to provider faster site performance.

Implemented Iron based all feature, dynamic caching, http2, mobile acceleration,etc.

Created a GEO base, Iroan and dynamic site acceleration, siteshield, WAS, bot manager and Enhance DNS solution. I have excellent knowledge of performance tuning skill and best practices rules to provide faster response time to the customer across the world. Created and maintain red control, WAF policy, network access rules, created a client reputation rules for site protection purpose, etc.

Work with Senior Management on strategic direction of technology projects. Responsible for leading projects related to technology and facilities.

Developed, managed and supporting IT Team and manage service consultants domestically as well as internationally. Created a solid working team relationship with TCO team as well as mange service to support and deliver the enterprise environments standard on time with secure manner.

Managing and administrating all environment including production, non-Production (Dev, Test, QA, Staging, Performance testing, Training) environment for TCO.

I have been working closely with development team for any website bug fixes, environment deployment and any web site level enhancement.

Manage and administrator IIS 6.0 and IIS 7.05, 8.5 Web servers (Production, UAT, QA, Development) and services across multiple sites and domains.

Define DevOps standard with Automation using IITL Standard. Worked on many devops tool such as Jenkin, Bitbucket, Git hub, Docker, TFS, VSTS, BMC RPD automation and urban code automation platefom.

Implemented every quarter Performance/ Load testing for all Web farms. I created a Load Runner environment to support ongoing large enhancement to setup performance test cycle.

Monitoring E-commerce platform closely with any infrastructure or any development related issue and resolve the issue in timely manner.

Created and supporting a monitoring process and few network tasks using PowerShell, WAS scripting and shell script and Creating and updating timely basic Enterprise level network information system diagram( Enterprise order management, Ecommerce, Retail foundation (Oracle retail, Audit, .net web tires), DMZ,ect)

Working with monitoring team SCOM to setup platform side monitoring, define monitoring solution to support critical environment.

Completed Datacenter migration move to migrate large scale of applications and infrastructure within tight timeline with zero business impact. I have been key team member during DR test and creating DR sites. I have been participating and key resources within TCO Architecture board community. I present across webserver (IIS, IHS, OHS, Jboss webserver) and Middleware (WAS, Weblogic, Jboss, IIB, ETL, CDC). I have created and design more than 100+ project and provided and design best suitable solution for IT environments.

Aug 2011 – Aug 2013: Sr. System/Network Infrastructure Administrator

Vente-Privee USA(JV American Express), NY

Building, designing, implementing and supporting brand new infrastructure and users for new startup company Vente-Privee (JV American Express) and managing Vente-privee (VPUSA) Datacenter’s and Infrastructure. I was responsible for managing the engineering, service delivery and infrastructure operations for Vente-Privee. Responsible for all aspects of Information Systems, Technology, Telecommunications, and Security. Acquired, implemented and customized systems, software, networks and applications to meet a broad cross-section of business, financial, engineering, and organizational requirement. Built new technology backbone, servers, back-up systems, wireless communications, switches, routers and security systems for new datacenter and new remote offices.

Managing and supporting more than few hundreds windows 2008 R2/Std. Servers – updates, monitoring and 145 users.

Implemented and supporting VMWare/Hyper-V infrastructure solution for the organization, almost 90% of server population is currently virtualized. Supporting up to 200+ VM in ESX host on Dell Servers and supporting 170 users.

Created, supporting and administering multiple IIS Farms in windows 2003/2008 OS. Created more than 100 IIS web servers in windows 2003/2008 servers.

Created and managing a multi domain setup for different environment.

Architect, design, Implementation and created a brand new sites and Datacenter in NY, NJ location.

Implemented a document management system, an Accounting System and an email compliance and governance solution.

Negotiated agreements with hardware/software vendors resulting in annual savings.

Working with Sr. Management for future IT budgeting and saving IT cost.

Managed and supporting the implementation of Active directory Administrator for Auditing, Group policy, reporting, trust between multiple domain, etc.

Established the company security and CCTV surveillance camera system for VPUSA headquarter.

Introduce security policy by implementing RSA type 2-Factor authentication for all systems. Designed.

Project Manager for implementation of multiple new site establishments in all VPUSA locations.

Work with Senior Management on strategic direction of technology projects. Responsible for leading projects related to technology and facilities.

Worked under Chief Technology and Chief Operating Officers to implement enterprise wide solutions and maintain critical systems under peak performance.

Managed, designing, implementation and supporting of ESX Farm Clusters for VPUSA E-commence platform.

Developed, managed and supporting IT Team and consultants domestically as well as internationally.

Working and managing with CDN (Akamai) for E-commerce website. Managing Site Accelerator service and multiple Edge host, SSL Certificate, multiple digital properties for mobile and non-mobile site for VPUSA.

Managing and administrating all environment including production, preproduction and development environment for VPUSA.

I have been working closely with development team for any website bug fixes, environment deployment and any web site level enhancement.

Manage and administrator IIS 6.0 and IIS 7.0 Web servers (Production, QA, Development) and services across multiple sites and domains.

Implemented IT PCI compliance for VPUSA infrastructure.

Implemented every quarter Performance/ Load testing for all Web farms.

Monitoring E-commerce platform closely with any infrastructure or any development related issue and resolve the issue in timely manner.

Created and supporting a monitoring process and few network tasks using VB/powershell script and Creating and updating timely basic network information system diagram.

Created and supporting a network monitoring application (vpwatchdog) and Cacti application.

Created and supporting a brand new setup for development environment and separate the development group from production environment. I configured routers, switches, firewall, servers (windows 2008 DC, DNS, File server, Web servers, TFS 2010 servers, sql 2008 servers). ETC.

Created, managing and supporting a multiple ETL process, replication, SP in SQL server to provide timely basic requirement.

Implemented and supporting New Aruba Wireless (650 controller with 135 AP and 105 AM) Corporate and Guest solution across the organization.

Dec 09 – Aug 2011: Sr. System/Network Administrator

The JK Group Inc., Plainsboro, NJ

I provided practical and strategic leadership for Information Technology department of a $10 Million Website hosting firm. Responsible for managing all senior aspects of projects including budgeting, technical design, and implementation. Chief architect of the network design, Windows domain on a common Win2003 Server platform, VMWare Server Platform, and Cisco & Sonicwall, LAN, WAN, and Security devices.

Designed and Configuring the WAN infrastructure, consisting of multiple T1 and T3 lines, Cisco routers, Cisco, dlink and HP switches, Application and network base Load balancers and over 100's Dell servers,etc.

Supervised and maintained multi-domains Windows 2003 network enterprise including installation and troubleshooting of Notebooks, PC's, and Servers, performing end user training on Network and Desktop Applications, including Industry Specific software. Installed, maintained and troubleshot Cisco routers, switches, Sonicwall Firewalls.

Implemented several projects including SQL 2000 upgrades to 2005, Microsoft 2000 Server and migration to Windows 2003, mixed mode with Windows XP and blackberry Enterprise Server and several Disaster Recovery Network and site enhancements. Symantec Backup Exec Tape Backup Server.

Manager of the Network administrator and System Software/Hardware technician supporting 300 nodes with LAN/WAN environment.

Installed and configured MS Windows 2003/208 Server, Windows XP, /7 Workstation, and network in a multi tire environments.

Installed, configured and troubleshot Cisco Router 1900.2600, 3825 Series and 1900 Series to 2960 Series Switches. Also Sonicwall Pro 180, 190, 3800 and 5060 series firewall.

Configured and troubleshot IP routing protocols and Sonicwall VPN.

Installed Windows 2003/2008 Servers as Domain Controller, File Server, Print Server, Tape Backup, DHCP server, and DNS server, WIN Server, Replication Server, Terminal Server, Tape Backup and DMZ environment for FTP and SFTP process.

Migrated Windows 2000 Domain control to windows 2003 domain controller, Migrated FTP, SFTP server and few file servers with latest technologies.

Responsible for creating Local and Global groups, group polices and VPN Polices in the corporate Firewall.

Implemented in house email archiving (compliance) solution for all exchange users and administrating exchange environment.

Configure, update, and monitor antivirus/malware software and services.

Participate in security risk assessment activities and assist information security personnel to prepare for and execute security audits and SAS 70II audit.

Provided Level I-III helpdesk support to end user and over 100 windows 2000, 2003 and 2008 server administration.

Install and test custom.NET applications across multiple sites, segments, and domains

Work with QA developer to promoting the code release to production servers and multi-tier network.

Managing Production deployment for JK which will include emergency build release, monthly build release, and production server maintenance.

Working with different client to setting up SSO (Single Sign On) between client and JK. Working with SAML 1.1/2.0, 3Des SSO in .NET and ASP client web sites.

Managing certificate deployment, CSR creation and assignment, configuring client certificate within JK environment in web servers.

Maintained and created shared directories using File level and Network level security.

FEB/06-Dec 09: Sr. System /Network Administration

Clearbrook Financial LLC (CBF), Princeton, NJ

Responsibilities included the design, implementation, configuration and administration of a multi-site network infrastructure and telecommunication systems that supported 200+ personnel across 5 sites. Established IT policies associated with corporate assets. Provided support for desktops, wireless devices, VOIP, other peripherals and all applications across the entire organization. Installed and configured VOIP system which supported multiple locations. Additional responsibilities include assuming the role of the configuration manager for the application development group, rolling out new product releases for an internally developed application, building out multiple environments for testing applications. Responsible for supporting corporate infrastructure including: servers, desktops, routers, firewall, switches, exchange server, upgrades/patches across multiple locations.

Investec Ernst & Co. Wall St., NY

Jan 2001 - Dec 2004 System Administrator

Education:

B.Sc. (Statistics /Mathematics/ Physics) - Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - May 1998.

Master of Science in Computer Information Science from Asset International Pvt. Ltd. In Feb.2000

Oracle Certified Professional (OEAP) Oracle Education Alliance Partner from Asset Baroda in Dec-1998.

Certification:--

Oracle Certified Professional (OEAP) Oracle Education Alliance Partner from Asset Baroda in Dec-1998.

Microsoft Certified System Engineer. MCPID: # 1543751

Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)

Redhat Enterprise Linux Administrator

CCNA

IBM Certified websphere Administrator, Network Deployment 8.5.x.x Version.

Peoplesoft Certified Administrator

Certified Oracle Weblogic Administrator

Certified Akamai dynamic site and Kona security Admin

Certified IBM Integration BUS

Certified Informatica Powercenter and BDM Administrator

Certified Jenkin, Docker and API connect Administrator

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