KARTHIKEYAN THANGARAJ
D.No-**, Udumalpet, Trippur Dt, India Mail id: *******.****@*****.*** +592-*******/+919*********
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
CAREER SUMMARY
Over 6 years in IT management, including budget preparation, vendor relationship, strategic decision, planning and operations of the organization.
Professional with broad experience and extensive knowledge in cross-functional IT project management, methodologies and techniques.
Skilled in evaluating current and future technologies and leading purchase planning to support both short and long-term IT initiatives.
Leadership of IT team, consulting, analyzing, designing and managing IT Infrastructure.
A clear and direct project manager, cultivating excellent relationship and communicating effectively across the organization to build focused and productive teams.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Over 6 year’s hands-on experience in;
Windows Server Administration 2012/2008/2003, Windows and UNIX based client administration, Networking design and implementation.
Group policy Management, ADDS, DNS, DHCP, File and Print servers, Remote access VPN, WINS, WDS, Application deployment, Hyper-V and VMware.
Well versed in Windows Server and Networking terminologies such as MCITP, MCSE and CCNA. Basics in Linux platform, detailed knowledge in SAN/NAS and DAS.
LAN/WAN/WLAN network, Vonage/CISCO VoIP environment, Backup administration, Mikrotik Routers, Wireless modems, Switches, Software/Hardware firewalls (Cisco, Sonicwall, Cyberoam).
NEC SV8100 Telecommunication Server, Syntel PBX configuration and maintenance. Expert in setting up CCTV/IP cameras, configuring DVR/NVR, storing recordings to the cloud and remote viewing.
CRM, ERP, LMS coordinator, well versed in Color/BW Printers, Copiers and Scanners.
Team lead, Negotiating techniques, training teams and increase the productivity.
CORE STRENGTHS
Passion for constant improvement.
Ability to solve all IT related issues, Printers, Scanners and Copiers in a firm.
Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to make good decisions in stressful situations.
Effective team leader with strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
Flexible and detail oriented attitude, good at documentation and reporting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Texila American University, East Coast Demerara, Geargetown, Guyana, South America.
IT MANAGER
May 2014 to present
Managed and supported hardware and software operations at one on-site and one remote head office and few small offices, including 6 Servers providing anytime service to 300+ computers.
Evaluated and selected new DELL Servers/computes and Implemented. Negotiated around 15% price for Servers, 7% for mikrotik routerboard, 15% for sonicwall firewall, 20% Imonitor software, 10% for Cisco Switches, 15% for Cameras and DVR, 15% for Anti-virus. Researched new technologies and calculated future needs to achieve accurate capacity planning.
Created and implemented disaster recovery plans and procedures for Data for both on-site and remote offices.
Evaluated and selected appropriate anti-virus for computers and Internet to ensure complete and continuous coverage with no security breaches.
Directed facilities management, including UPS, Fire Extinguishers and building generators. Negotiated vendor agreements.
Installed new DELL servers, created Domain, configured GPO, DHCP, DNS, FSMO, WDS, Print servers, Additional Domain Controller, Scheduled backup for Active directory.
Evaluated requirements, new technologies, security systems and need for new Campus. Designed Networking for new 200,000 Sqft University building.
Conducted seminars how to handle system in a safety manner and how to utilize the technology for productive outcome.
Created SMART lab for students, configured Mikrotik routerboard HOTSPOT for students in whole campus areas. Created SOP and Documentation for all IT related activities.
Assembles APC Network RACK and done proper networking. 50+ cameras and 4 DVR’s Installed and maintained. Maintaining 4 Biometric devices, 20 KVA UPS, 60 KVA Generator.
Configured and maintained printers and copiers by GPO. I provide remote support to Indian office, UAE, USA, China and Philippines offices from Guyana.
TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT:
Windows Server 2012R2/2008, Windows 7/8/10, Mikroitk Routerboard CCR1036/RB750GL, Sonicwall Firewall 240/250M, DELL PowerEdge R720, IBM x3650, IBM x3100 M4, MS Outlook, MS Office, Open Office, N-Computing, CCTV/IP Camera and DVR/NVR, Imonitor Software, Biometric security systems, CiscoVoIP, HP/Canon printers and copiers.
Sakshi Education Consulting and Training Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.
Texila – Group:
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Oct 2012 to May 2014
Provided First-level support for all server client and network related issues to more than 150 employees. Maintaining IBM X3100 M3 Server and Installed new IBM X3650 M4 server as File server.
Implemented NEC SV8100 Voice server for telecommunication marketing and configured. Maintaining Sonicwall Firewall 240, Network switches, WiFi modems/routers, Bio-metric devices, UPS, Invertors.
Designed and implemented new network structure for new branches. Installed and maintained CCTV and DVR, configured for LAN and remote viewing.
Scheduled backup for Active directory system state and DATA. Configured replication between Primary domain controller and Secondary domain controller.
Configured and maintained printers and copiers by GPO.
TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT:
Windows 2003 Server, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Vista/7 and 8, MS Outlook, N-Computing, NEC 8100 Server, CCTV Camera and DVR maintenance, HP/Canon printers and copiers and Imonitor software.
Amaravathi Sri Venkatesa Paper Mills Ltd, Udumalpet, Tiruppur, Tamilnadu, India.
JUNIOR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Jun 2010 to Oct 2012
Provided support for all computer hardware/software, network and server issues, Printers, scanners and FAX issues.
Assembling computers, patch management, upgrades, network cabling, patch panel setup and switches configuration.
Configured and maintained Cyberoad Firewall and Symantec Anti-virus protection for all Servers and Client systems.
Handled remote support for all clients, DHCP server and application server for own company applications.
Responsible for adding/deleting users, setup file permissions/limitations for users, and Laser jet, Desk jet, Dot Matrix printers and canon copiers.
TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT:
Windows 2003/2008, Windows XP/Vista/7, MS Outlook, Cyberoam firewall, Symantec activirus, COBOL, Open office, HP/Canon printers, scanners, Dot matrix printers and copiers.
PROMOTIONS
Started career as EDP Assistant – Jun 2010 to Dec 2010
Junior System Administrator – Jan 2011 to Oct 2012
System Administrator – Oct 2012 to May 2014
IT Manager – May 2014 to present
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION
B.Sc.,(Information Technology) – Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, India.
Diploma in Web Technology – Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, India.
MBA (Human Resource) – Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, India.
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Operating System/Software Applications:
Windows Server 2012/2008/2003/XP/7/8/10, Exchange Server, DHCP/DNS server, Microsoft/Sonicwall VPN, VMware/Hyper-V, Mikrotik Routerboard, Sonicwall/Cyberoam firewall, Basic Linux/UNIX, Adobe Acrobat, Imonitor EAM Software, Security camera application.
Hardware:
IBM X3100 M3/X3100 M4/X3650 M4, DELL PowerEdge R720, Workstations, Routerboard CCR1036/RB750GL, Sonicwall 240/250M, Cisco smart switches, Linksys routers, Basic Cisco routers.
PERSONAL MEMORANDA
Father’s name : Thangaraj K
Date of birth : 06/06/1989
Nationality : INDIAN
Linguistic abilities : English, Tamil
Passport No : L4012268
Address : D.No:68,
Chettiyar mills First Street,
Krishnapuram Po,
Udumalpet Tk,
Tirupur Dt, Tamil Nadu,
India - 642111.