Santoshkumar Govindrao Shinde
Network Administrator
American Embassy School,
Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi - 110021
Ph- 26888854 Ext 3254
Mobile : 996-***-****
Certified – MCSA/CCNA/CCSA/CEH/VCP/ITIL
Experience at India Navy IT Department 2003 to 2008
Supervisor Name & contact: -
Commander KSR Krishna Reddy (office:-26106120 Ext.254) (mob – 965-***-****)
Designation: Joint Director Naval Design
(Directorate of Naval Design) Sec.1 RK Puram, New Delhi
At American Embassy School, IT Department since 13 Oct 2008 – till date
Supervisor Name & contact: -
Chad Dixon (office 26888854)
Technology Project Manager
(American Embassy School) New Delhi
Key Skills –Design and implement various IT projects for the organization. A Sound knowledge of
LAN, Wireless LAN, DHCP, SNMP, Syslog, Checkpoint Firewall, Antivirus Server, and Windows
update Server also Hands-on experience in VMware virtualization . Good Internet Bandwidth
Management skills of working on Shaping and Cashing appliances, dealing with different IT
related product survey, test/analyze & recommend the best for the organization.
Technology handled :- Server 2003 Administration, DHCP, DNS, WSUS, Checkpoint Firewall, Cisco
L2 and L3 Switches, Structured cabling on Cat 6 and Fiber cable installation, Cisco NMS (Cisco Prime
and MSE), Cisco/Meru/Aruba wireless controllers, Bluecoat Packet Shaper, Websense Web filter, Web
Cache, Antivirus Server Sophos/Symantec, IP Phones Avaya, Apple devices – iPad, Mac books, Apple
TV.
Summary of Experience
Joined Indian Navy & got trade training from Navy as an Electrical Mechanic Radio. Retired
after expiration of initial engagement at the rank of Petty Officer Electrical Mechanic Radio.
Total 15 years of technical experience in Electrical department dealing with Wireless
Communication including data transfer in Indian Navy includes Six years IT experience, Worked as
Middle Level manager, Chief IT in-Charge, System Administrator on board various ships and shore Units
of Indian Navy at different levels/task.
During initial fifteen years, the Indian Navy has provided me with a rich and varied experience in
technical, administration, interpersonal skill, management of material & manpower at various levels.
Working in time bound, technically challenging and result oriented environments has kept abreast with
professional knowledge. Having successfully completed a professionally satisfying period in the Indian
Navy, Managed team of help desk technicians and network engineers to meet needs of customers.
Drafted technical documentation on projects, specifications, solutions and problems. I look with
determination to translate the knowledge and experience gained into a successful second career.
Hands-on experience in VMware virtualization, Microsoft technologies and network
infrastructure. I bring an innovative and pragmatic approach to analyzing complex business
needs, enabling me to conceptualize, design and implement cutting edge solutions based on the
latest technology in fast moving IT industry.
Presently working in American Embassy School as a Network Administrator for past five and
half years. Responsible for maintaining IT infrastructure including server hardware, VMware
environment, switching and routing, backups, email, firewall, spam filtering, AV, VPN, mobile
devices, VOIP systems, network monitoring, and all Microsoft technologies. Work with clients to
analyze current network needs and identify areas in need of improvement. Researched and
deployed innovative usage of technology to improve client productivity and efficiency.
Professional Summary
As System/Network/ IT in-Charge: Planning, Administration, Security & Implementation.
Standardized network management and monitoring tools across the organization to provide real-
time alerting leading to greater uptime and increased security. Drafted and implemented policies
and procedures regarding network equipment, maintenance, and monitoring Increased security,
stability, and recoverability of the corporate network through implementation and ownership of
all IT policies including security, backup, disaster recovery planning and compliance, also served
as an advisor to executive staff on information security practices and procedures.
Reduced corporate communications costs by 40% through effective vendor management,
contract negotiations and convergence of technical solutions. Estimated project costs, prepared
project plans and status reports. Led the development of requisitions, bids, and specifications,
and the negotiation, administration, and evaluation of contracts for equipment and services.
Manage PC and laptop support, implement service desk best practices. Optimize Windows
desktop deployment by leveraging the latest deployment automation technologies from
Microsoft. Design, deployment, and maintenance of a broad range of Microsoft technologies
including: Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2008 R2. Expert level Virtualization experience
with VMware VSphere 5.1, vCenter, Virtual Machine, ESX performance tuning, analysis, and
troubleshooting skills.
Technical Experience Indian Navy
• Sound theoretical & practical experience of electrical/electronic components & equipment
including wireless technology.
• Operating & maintaining telecommunication, Radar equipment.
• Troubleshooting electronics equipment.
• Work experience of Power generation & distribution (electricity).
• Carried out Internal IT audits for departments as per laid down policies in effect.
• Procurement of IT hardware & software for the information technology department.
• Supervising AMC engineer and get the work done for more than 1000 computer, Network devices
Switches, Routers, Wireless Access points, Wireless controller of the organization.
• With an excellent Computer hardware knowledge to troubleshoot any kind of fault.
• Troubleshooting Antivirus issues of network nodes.
• Maintaining various documentation, files and registers pertaining to IT Section.
• Implementing IT Security policies for minimizing violation of IT Standards.
• Experimentation of new technology on Lab phase and implementation of the same on the Local
Area Network.
• Organizing Computers, Network Components and Peripherals.
• Organizing Lectures and seminar for the units’ personnel towards IT security awareness.
Educational Qualification
• HSC (10+2) Passed with Distinction from Shivaji University (Maharashtra).
• Graduation Ministry of Defense, Certificate of Graduation awarded by Indian Navy as per
Gazette of India No 9 dated 01 Mar 1985. Ministry of Personnel letter No. 15012/8/82 Gazette
(2) dated 12 Feb 1986.
• Degree of equivalent Electronic Engineering (Certificate from Indian Navy) Vide Ministry of
Defense notification in Gazette of India.
• B. Com with computer, Kalinga University, (Distance mode)
• MBA (IT) from National Institute of Management (Distance mode)
Certifications
VCP - VMware Certified Professional ID: VMW-01144649T-00383982 (2013)
CCSA - Checkpoint Certified System Administrator ID: CP0000068007 (2012)
CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker ID: ECC959211 (2012)
CCNA - Certified Cisco Network Associate ID: csco11432531 (2011)
CWNA - Certified Wireless Network Administrator ID: CWNP801219 (2011)
MCP- Microsoft Certified Professional ID: 3726089 (2006)
MCSA - Microsoft Certified System Administrator ID: 3726089 (2006)
ITIL - Information Technology Infrastructure Library (2013)
Additional Certifications:- Hardware & Networking, Fluke Network, R&M Cabling, iPad Summit,
CISSP,
Date: 16 Feb 2014
Place: New Delhi (S G Shinde)