Senior Systems engineer

NINAD CHHATRE

*********@*****.*** +919********* Pune, India 411030

WWW: www.linkedin.com/in/ninad-chhatre WWW: Bold Profile Summary Dynamic and highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer with over 6.5 years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing complex IT infrastructure solutions. Expertise in systems administration, cloud technologies, virtualization, and network architecture. Proficient in automating workflows, improving system performance, and ensuring security compliance. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to support large-scale enterprise environments, with a focus on high availability and scalability. Strong problem-solving abilities and an analytical mindset, ensuring seamless operations and minimized downtime. Skilled in leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and managing both on-premise and cloud-based systems. Skills Cloud Technologies & Virtualization:

Advanced expertise in AWS (EC2, S3, RDS,

ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, SQS, Route 53,

CloudFormation, CDK) for architecting,

deploying, and managing highly available

and scalable cloud environments.

Proficient in Aerospike for high-performance,

distributed NoSQL database management

and Elasticache (Redis) for optimized caching

solutions.

Skilled in VMware and Docker for virtualization

and containerization, supporting efficient

application deployment and scaling.

Operating Systems:

Extensive experience in Linux (RedHat,

Ubuntu, Amazon Linux 2, Alma Linux) and

Windows Server environments, focusing on

administration, troubleshooting, and

performance optimization.

Proven ability to maintain system reliability

and security across both Windows and Linux

platforms, ensuring seamless operation in

diverse environments.

Infrastructure & Systems Management:

Expertise in infrastructure planning, design,

and implementation, with a strong focus on

backup solutions, system upgrades, and VPN

configuration for secure remote access.

Proficient in monitoring tools such as

CloudWatch, Grafana, and Zabbix to

enhance visibility and ensure proactive

infrastructure management.

Automation & Scripting:

Advanced proficiency in Bash and Python

Strong foundation in CI/CD pipeline

development (AWS CodeBuild) for

streamlined deployments and continuous

improvement.

Experienced in process optimization and

performance tuning following ITIL frameworks,

contributing to cost reduction and

operational excellence.

Security & Compliance:

In-depth knowledge of IAM policies, AWS

Secrets Manager, and Certificate Manager to

safeguard cloud environments and maintain

data protection compliance.

Skilled in Active Directory and LDAP

management for secure directory services

and access controls.

Project & Capacity Management:

Proficient in capacity planning and project

delivery, enabling infrastructure scaling to

meet growing demands and supporting

business continuity.

Experience in complex project execution and

infrastructure development to support

high-demand, large-scale environments.

Monitoring & Incident Response:

Expertise in real-time monitoring with

CloudWatch, Grafana, and Zabbix for

proactive system health management and

rapid incident resolution.

Integrated PagerDuty for on-call alerting and

scheduling, ensuring 24/7 availability and

efficient incident response.

Collaboration & Documentation:

Proficient in JIRA and Confluence for task

N

C

scripting to automate routine tasks,

enhancing operational efficiency.

Skilled in Ansible and Puppet for configuration

management, ensuring consistent and

scalable system setups across environments.

DevOps & Process Optimization:

management and knowledge sharing,

facilitating effective cross-functional

collaboration.

Strong documentation skills for infrastructure

configurations and SOPs, supporting team

knowledge transfer and consistency.

Experience Senior Systems Engineer 11/2020 - Current Integral Ad Science Pune, IN

Core Competencies:

System Reliability and Optimization: Led on-call rotations and incident management, achieving a 99.99% uptime for global production systems in high-throughput, low-latency environments. Spearheaded infrastructure migration projects from planning to execution, minimizing downtime and enhancing system performance by 40%.

Championed Aerospike infrastructure improvements, resulting in an annual cost savings of 25% and substantial performance gains.

Drove proactive capacity planning to support growing business demands, successfully scaling infrastructure to handle a 60% increase in global traffic. Developed custom monitoring and automation scripts using Bash and Python, automating 20% of routine tasks and improving infrastructure management efficiency. Cloud Infrastructure Expertise:

Architected and deployed scalable, resilient cloud solutions on AWS using AWS CDK for efficient infrastructure provisioning.

Optimized performance with AWS ElastiCache (Redis), Amazon EFS, and DynamoDB, enhancing system speed and reliability.

Secured cloud environments through IAM policies and AWS Secrets Manager, ensuring compliance and data protection.

Managed containerized applications on AWS ECS and orchestrated workflows with AWS Step Functions for streamlined, efficient operations.

Leveraged AWS CLI for automation and used AWS SQS for reliable message queuing. Configured monitoring and alerting with CloudWatch, Grafana and Zabbix, proactively managing system health and enhancing visibility.

Technical Proficiency:

Proficient in Linux administration and troubleshooting, with expertise in managing and optimizing Linux-based systems.

Skilled in configuration management using Puppet and Ansible for consistent, scalable system configurations.

Adept in scripting languages, including Bash and Python, automating processes and improving operational efficiency.

Team Leadership and Mentorship:

Mentored newly joined team members, providing guidance on best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and automation strategies to accelerate their integration and boost team productivity.

Conducted knowledge-sharing sessions and offered hands-on support, contributing to a 15% improvement in team productivity and technical understanding. Server Administrator 06/2018 - 10/2020

Rentokil PCI Mumbai, IN

Optimized server performance by reengineering infrastructure, applying upgrades/patches, and establishing system monitoring and security protocols. Provided technical expertise for rapid resolution of incidents and service requests, improving system reliability.

Configured and managed VPN connectivity for 200+ users, ensuring secure remote access. Maintained AWS Cloud Layer 1 infrastructure and provided L1 support for the G-Suite environment. Managed Active Directory organizational units and implemented group policies to enhance security.

Hosted Django projects on hybrid infrastructure, ensuring high availability. Designed and deployed a High Availability on premise GIT environment, supporting development teams with GIT-related issues.

Automated tasks using shell scripts and cron scheduling, increasing team efficiency. Managed full and incremental backups, ensuring data integrity and recovery. Created SOPs for Disaster Recovery, supporting business continuity. Led server infrastructure development across QA, staging, and production environments. Trained junior team members and promoted best practices for standardized workflows. Education and

Training

Master of Technology (M.Tech): Computer And Information Technology 07/2024 Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune Pune Thesis: PPO-Driven Collaborative Computation Offloading for Efficient Resource Utilization in Satellite Edge Computing

CGPA: 8.15

Bachelor of Engineering: Computer Engineering 05/2017 Siddhant College Of Engineering Talegaon, Pune

Percentage: 56%

High School Certificate: Computer Science 04/2011

S.H. Mutha College Of Science, Commerce & Arts Kalyan, Thane Percentage: 56%

Secondary School Certificate 05/2009

Holy Angel's High School Mulund, Mumbai

Accomplishments Earned a Master's degree while working full-time, demonstrating strong time management, dedication, and commitment to professional and academic growth. Championed Aerospike cluster infrastructure improvements, resulting in an annual cost savings of 25% on infrastructure billing.

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) on RHEL 7, demonstrating advanced expertise in Linux system administration. Completed AWS Associate Solution Architect training, gaining in-depth knowledge of cloud architecture, deployment, and optimization.

Configured and deployed an OpenVPN server to provide secure communication for over 200 users, ensuring stable and secure remote access.

Designed and implemented a High Availability Git server on-premise, supporting seamless code management and collaboration for development teams. Successfully completed Redhat Linux certification programs (RHCSA & RHCE), solidifying Linux system administration and troubleshooting skills.

Completed a Government-certified professional workshop on Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking, enhancing security protocols and incident response capabilities. Participated in a workshop on Industrie 4.0 and IoT using Raspberry Pi 3, gaining insights into automation and IoT technologies relevant to modern infrastructure solutions. Certifications 03/01/2018, Red Hat Certified System Administrator 04/01/2018, Red Hat Certified Engineer

Languages Marathi: First Language

English: C2

Proficient (C2)

Hindi: C2

Proficient (C2)

Activities and

Honors

Volunteer for Meri Mati Mera Desh Campaign: Contributed to data processing efforts for the Guinness World Record-setting campaign organized by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) as part of the Indian government's Meri Mati Mera Desh initiative. Supported the successful documentation and verification of over 10 lakh selfies with soil, helping Maharashtra achieve a new world record for the highest number of selfies in a campaign celebrating India's heritage and unity.

Disclaimer Disclaimer: This resume contains proprietary and confidential information intended solely for the review of authorized hiring personnel. Any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents within this document is strictly prohibited. This document represents the skills, experience, and qualifications of the applicant based on their best knowledge and understanding.

Contact this candidate