SAS Certified Platform Administrator

SANDIP CHETTIAR

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Project Manager / SAS Platform Administrator

High-integrity, energetic leader known for ability to envision and create

successful outcomes in complex situation(s). Diverse industry and

functional expertise. Tenacious commitment in managing up to 100 member

development team. Strong ability to anticipate and shape customized data-

warehouse & database solutions.

Expertise in the fields of Data Base Administration (DBA), SAS Platform

Administration and Data Warehousing (DW). Proven ability in entire SDLC

activities with an active involvement in Stakeholder Management and Program

Management.

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EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS

Built solid track record of success leading teams and rapidly evolving the

business prospects

Strategic Planning Finance Management Business Development

Corporate Management New Business Opportunities Project Management

Promoting PMI Procedures Managing Large Teams Risk Management

Stakeholder Management at

customer site and offsite

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TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Capacity Planning Database Administration Data Modelling

Data Profiling SAS Platform Administration Linux Administration

Performance Tuning Automation

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: UNIX (AIX), Windows, Red Hat Linux

Languages: Visual Basic

Scripting Languages: Shell Scripting, VB Scripting

Databases: DB2 UDB, SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, MYSQL, Access 2000

Reporting Tools: Crystal Report 4.5, Word Reports

Data Modelling Tools/Utilities: ERWIN, TOAD, SQL Navigator, Rapid SQL,

Spotlight, Quest Central for DB2, Swiss SQL

Data Warehousing/ETL: Informatica, Jasper, Talend, Datastage, Teradata

Project Tools: Microsoft Project

Analytics: SAS 9.3 Platform Administration, SAS Grid and Platform LSF

Administration, SAS RTM and SAS APM

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ACADEMIA & CERTIFICATIONS

Pursuing Master's of Business Administration ICFAI University Completed

3 Groups

Graduation - B.E. (Civil) Mumbai 1996 60%

XII/High School Mumbai 1992 76.5%

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Oracle Certified Professional

SAS Certified Platform Administrator

Trained on Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) of PMI (USA)

Wipro Certified Project Manager

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Wipro Technologies (India)

Since Mar'2010

Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities

Lead the Project team for timely and quality project delivery.

Implementing & enforcing organization standard quality and PMI procedures.

Involved in software architecture and design, implementation and testing.

Creating Project Estimates, RFP's, Execution plan, resource estimates,

defect tracking metrics.

Coordinating activities with the client in understanding and finalizing the

scope of work

Creating and maintaining the WBS, issue log, project status and documents -

SOW, detailed scope document, MPP, project management plan, revenue

tracking

Involved in review of the deliverables and escalation mechanisms.

Creating the SCM plan by initiating the necessary change requests and

deployment plans.

Preparing the communication plan - status reporting, weekly senior

management presentations, stake holder management.

Involved in risk mitigation and reviews, preparing risk analysis reports,

project life cycle management

Performance appraisal of the team and project.

SAS Administrator -

Responsibilities:

SAS Installation/Configuration, designing the DR solutions

Configuration & troubleshooting for SAS Platform with SAS Tech Support.

Applying Hot-fixes and license renewals.

Maintain software depot. Software packaging and distribution

Implementation of SAS Metadata Security following best practices

Installation of new software i.e. APM

Managing metadata libraries, folders etc using SAS Management Console

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of production issues

Administering and Supporting the SAS BI Platform: SAS Management Console,

Stored Web Application, Enterprise Guide, Enterprise Miner, SAS Model

Manager, SAS Forecast Studio

Setting up security, users, groups, roles and permissions using ACTs and OS

permissions

Administering Metadata, Content Server and OS Backups.

Automation of archiving and purging SASApp Logs, space usage report

SAS Platform Grid Administration, Platform LSF Administration and RTM

Liaising with SAS solutions architect, SAS consultants, Linux and

Websphere teams

Involved in Change management and implementation

Involved in SAS Strategy Meetings for defining future road map of the

platform.

Sierra Atlantic Limited (HYDERABAD)

2006-2010

Project Manager

Responsibilities

Guided the Project team on technical issues

Managed complete project life cycle

Provided technical guidance and monitored the project execution

Implemented and enforced organization standard quality procedures and CMMi

/ PMBOK guidelines

Actively participated in software architecture and design, implementation

and testing

Created Project Estimates, RFP's, Case Studies, Data sheets for prospective

clients

Involved in risk mitigation and reviews, prepared risk analysis reports,

handled project life cycle management

Responsible for quality audits and task/project closures

Performance appraisal of the team and project

Developed documents for integration of China and Indian organizations

Verizon Data Services (I) Pvt. Ltd. (CHENNAI)

2004-2006

Project Lead/Sr. DBA

Responsibilities

Performed analysis of the data warehouse and logical design of the objects

using ERWIN

Developed and implemented the physical database design

Coordinated with the on-site team for creating the tasks and understanding

the project scope

Created Database sizing and estimating space for the table spaces

Performed Database Backup and Troubleshooting

Created the necessary indexes using the index advisor

Maintained the DR database for quick turn-around

Worked with IBM for opening the PMR and closing any issues

Handled Shell Scripting for database admin activities

Involved in the Performance Monitoring and Tuning queries using Query

Patroller, Quest Spotlight

Installed Query Patroller for database performance and monitoring

Generated reports to be presented to the necessary stakeholders

Syntel India Ltd. (MUMBAI)

2000-2004

Senior Analyst/Sr. DBA

Responsibilities

Coordinated with the team for creating and managing the tasks

Performed analysis of change request, estimation and modification of the

project scope

Performed analysis of the data warehouse and logical design

Developed and implemented the physical database design after sign-off

Wrote Database Procedures, functions and queries for the users

Database sizing and estimating space for the table spaces

Managed Database Backup and Troubleshooting

Created the necessary indexes using the index advisor

Maintained the development servers and user administration

Handled Shell Scripting for database admin activities

Ensured Performance Monitoring and Tuning queries and suggested performance

parameters

Created and delegated the tasks as well as monitored the team members

Monitored the deliverables and resolved the issues raised by the QA team

Generated defect reports and project plans to be discussed with the client

and PMO

Blue Chip Computers Pvt. Ltd. (MUMBAI)

1999-2000

Software Engineer

Responsibilities

Performed Database Analysis and Design

Handled Client Co-ordination

Wrote database procedures and functions

Created Visual Basic Forms and Word Reports

Developed reports using Crystal Reports 4

ESP Interactive Ltd. (MUMBAI)

1998-1999

Software Analyst

Great Eastern Shipping Ltd. (MUMBAI)

1996-1998

Site Engineer

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Other Accomplishments

Awarded the best Project Manager Award at Wipro

Awarded the title of "Mr. Defect" for the Best Defect Management Practices

at Wipro

Recipient of Outstanding Team Award for 2 projects at Sierra Atlantic

Recipient of Best Employee Award at Verizon Data Services

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PERSONAL DOSSIER

Date of Birth - 06-July-1975

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Indian

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