Raju Kuruvella

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OBJECTIVE:

I am seeking a challenging technical position in a pleasant working environment, which will permit me to continue and expanding my skill set and knowledge. I am comfortable and qualified for Windows System Administration and Windows Server Administrator.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Accomplished systems administrator with 7 years of experience. Effectively plan, install, configure and optimize the IT infrastructure to consistently achieve high availability and performance.

Proven ability to create and deliver solutions tied to business growth, organizational development and systems/network optimization. Skilled problem identifier and troubleshooter comfortable managing systems, projects and teams in a range of IT environments.

SUMMARY

Server Experience:

Experienced maintaining and administering servers locally and remotely through the use of Remote Desktop and VNC. Experience using the following server technologies: Windows Server 2008/2012 Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, FTP, Group Policy and IIS. Knowledge on VMware Esxi server configuration, VSphere client technology.

Networking Experience:

Knowledge and experienced in the following network technologies: LAN, WAN, VLAN, IMAP, POP3, FTP, HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, gateways, firewalls and monitoring system such as MRTG graphs and Analyzer Report tools.

PC Support Experience:

Experience with installing /administering the following programs:

Operating Systems: Windows XP, server 2003, Windows 7, 8.1, server 2008 R2 and server 2012 R2.

Programming Technologies: Visual Studio 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2013, Java, C and C++.

Database Technologies: SQL server 2008 R2, 2012 and 2014. Oracle 11i and My SQL.

Antiviruses: Symantec end point Protection, McAfee, Vipre and BitDefender

Adobe Technologies: Adobe reader, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Help desk ticketing system to log ticket resolution and create support calls.

Work Experience Summery

Working as a System & Network administrator in AFS Technology Services Pvt Ltd from Oct 2014 to till date.

Worked as a System & Network administrator in Halcyon Technologies Pvt Ltd from Oct 2009 to Sep 2014.

Worked as a System Engineer in PCS Technology Ltd from June 2009 to October 2009.

Experience

AFS Technologies Pvt Ltd. 10/2014 – Present

Windows Systems and Network Administrator

Operations and Support

Maintain complete accountability for monitoring and troubleshooting of software and hardware issues.

Resolve system functionality issues, troubleshoot system issues, and apply security patches to ensure maximized performance.

Monitor ticketing system for new tickets and work-items. Update existing tickets.

Maintain hardware inventory control in ticketing system.

Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs.

Create, change, and delete user accounts in Active directory as per the management request.

Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies.

Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with operational requirements.

Troubleshoot server hardware and software issues and escalate accordingly.

Updates/patching and software installations via group policies (GPO)

Train junior engineers in Hardware and basic network concepts and help them with troubleshooting issues.

24X7 support for very intensive environment.

Maintenance

Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities on monthly basis.

Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.

Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.

Configuring CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.

Perform periodic System Auditing.

Perform weekly reports to US team.

Communicating with Vendors for the price variations in hardware and software.

Maintaining system maintenance process on Quarterly basis.

Halcyon Technologies Pvt Ltd. 10/2009 – 09/2014

Systems and Network Administrator

Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2 installation, deployments and troubleshooting.

Installation of Visual Studio 2005, MS SQL Server 2008.

Upgrade/Migration of MS SQL Server 2005 to MS SQL Server 2008 using suitable approach.

Purchased software licensing and tracked licensing compliance.

Administrated and monitored Symantec Norton Antivirus Corporate Server.

Strong understanding of Windows system administration, installation, security, user management, networking, disk configuration.

Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software and other applications.

End Point Data Protection Implementation

Configuring and Maintaining WI-FI Router

Lowered spam by 80% using firewall filtering with real-time spam black lists for incoming email.

Maintaining Project code and Database Backups.

Maintaining Server Backups.

Troubleshooting Software, Hardware and Network issues.

Troubleshooting VOIP issues

Creation of User accounts in Active Directory and giving permissions to those accounts.

Dealing with the Hardware and software vendors.

PCS Technology Ltd 06/2009 – 10/2009

System Engineer

Installing Computer Hardware Parts and the respective drivers.

Installing Printers.

Troubleshooting the Hardware issues.

Installing Bank Software in the client places.

Troubleshooting System, basic network issues.

Education:

B.Tech in Computer Science from Kakatiya University

Certifications:

Microsoft Certified Professional in Active Directory 2008 R2 (MCP)

RAJU KURUVELLA

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