VINOD.V. CHANDRAN
E-Mail: **************@*****.***
Phone: +91-949*******
Extensive experience in executing IT Hardware, Voice, Network Engineering, Project Engineering & Management & IT Administration, with hands-on experience inn ramping-up projects within time, budget & quality parameters, as per project management & best practice guidelines
Core Competencies
ICT Infrastructure Management
IT Technical Support & Networking & Solutions
ICT System Design, Development& Management
New customized ERP Systems Development & Implementation and integrating it with the HO ERP System(Oracle) and Human Resources Application (Gulf HR systems.)
LAN/WAN Networks, Administration and Training End Users
Installation, Commissioning Configuration, Maintenance & Monitoring
Team Management – Training & Development
Presales, Budgeting & Customer Meetings
Global IT Project Management
Certifications
Profile Summary
Senior IT Management Professional with over 2 decades of extensive global multi-cultural and diversified experience in spearheading large scale IT Infrastructure projects across geographical locations such as India and Kingdom of Bahrain
Hands-on experience in successfully leading and managing end to end IT Hardware and Network Engineering, IT Technical Support & Networking Solutions/ERP Systems, Voice, Hybrid Fiber Coax & Wireless, Broadband Solutions, designing & implementing new system such as ICT systems while customizing the Network and IT requirements for New /Existing LAN/WAN Networks, Administration and Training the End User
Capabilities in supervising and maintaining network and systems by managing product and capability roadmaps, establishing maintenance procedures, and working with systems administrators and engineers to perform regular network maintenance
Excellence in Defining the deployment strategy and implementation plan of a major hardware, software upgrade and configuration change to the Cisco IP network supporting the business requirements.
Team Management: Capable of allocating resources to the project/assignments, supervising and monitoring teams and ensuring the set KPIs are met
Expertise in Successfully leading all IT governance projects through aggressive project governance processes; developed relationships with business stakeholders and leadership teams across geographies and departments
A result-oriented individual with strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Gained exposure in installation and maintenance in HFC Network, DSL Network, installation of DSLAM's, New Network Design using Copper and OFC Cables including the implementation of new customized ERP Systems and Voice Systems.
Organizational Experience
Jun’12- Present: Nass Asphalt, Bahrain, Hidd.
IT Administrator (Team Size: 5-6 Members)
Role:
Currently administering the ICT system
Designed, implemented a new ICT system, which includes AD, DC, DNS, File & Print, Antivirus, Application, Backup & Restore, WSUS, Internet/Telephone Utilization Monitoring and fax, and the AVAYA IP Phone System, Fortinet 60C & 100 E Firewalls, Dell M1000e Blade Chassis, M630 and 620 Blades, Dell Storage MD 3200i, Backup Library TL 2000 point-to-point and fiber optic links
Developed a new customized ERP Systems for the day-to-day operations of Nass Asphalt employing a 3rd party Software Development Co.
Modules Covered - Weighbridge operations and Billing, Sales, Production, Inventory, Accounts, Human Resources, Time and Attendance and Salary Management, Workshop, Job Costing and Document Management
Managed a team of 3 system engineers, and 2 IT/Electrical Technicians for providing core infrastructure services to business in a large complex environment.
Developed cost estimates and recommended systems development as well as upgradations to existing systems; evaluated infrastructure services equipment and software for purchase.
Worked closely with project managers and stakeholders during the ICT infrastructure upgrade to technologies like, Microsoft, Cisco, Avaya, Office 365, MPLS Point to Point, VPN Communication Systems and CCTV Systems
Provided thought leadership in network development and support practices
Managed multiple teams of Software, Hardware and Structured Cabling personnel providing Production Support to global users of a distributed Enterprise System supporting their ERP application and Technical Infrastructure
Supervised high-severity incidents to ensure service availability with minimal delay and impact towards ensuring smooth operations of an infrastructure environment
Ensured systematic engagement between end-users and the remote support deployment engineers performing these upgrades through proper planning and scheduling
Supervised asset management to provide high availability with low inventory holdings; facilitated IT Asset standardization for bulk purchase benefit and lower cost of ownership resulting in 30% cost savings
Previous Experience
Jun’07 – Jun’12: Fakhroo Information Technology Services, Bahrain, Manama
As Research & Development Manager (Hardware & Networks)
Played a key role in designing/customizing the network and IT requirements for New /Existing LAN/WAN Networks, Administration and Training the End Users
Sep’06 – Jun’07: Almoayyed Trading and Contracting, Bahrain, Manama as Project Engineer (Networks)
Designed and Implemented New LAN/WAN networks; worked on presales, budgeting, customer meetings of progress, handover process.
Feb’04 – Sep’06: Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd., India as Engineer L1 Technical Support (Network Engineer)
Managed the Installation and maintenance in DSL Network, installation of DSLAM's, New Network Design using Copper and OFC Cables for their MAN/WAN Systems.
Jun’97 – Feb’04: Asianet Satellite Communications LTD, India, Kerala as Sr. Technician (Asianet Data Line)
Led the Installation & Maintenance in HFC Network enabling Customers to use Internet through Cable TV Network using DOCSIS Technology
Significant Accomplishments:
Functioned as the IT Manager Riffa Views, Bahrain & performed network installations
Administered the entire IT system in Riffa Views Cisco
oASA 5505, Juniper NS5GT, Cisco 2600 Series ADSL Router, Cisco 2950 Switches, Cisco CE 500 Switches, WAPs (AP 1131 AG), HP DL 380 G5 Servers, HP Storage works 1TB Storage Server, Buffalo 8 TB storage, Avaya IP Phone System, and Motorola PTP 400 and 500 Wireless Bridges for site to site connections
Supported the Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs and Bahrain Defense Force in their Hardware and Network Issues
Performed:
oNetwork Design and Implementation at SH Hisham Park Saar, and Abaad Real Estate Company
oNetwork Splitting in the Bahrain Parliament into two Units named Nuwab and Shura Council
oNetwork Design and pre deployment works for Bahrain City Centre Project for Almoayyed International Group
oBahrain International Airport Modernization Project organized and supervised the IT infrastructure works and site surveys for Almoayyed International Group.
oNetwork Area Survey and Designed the Route for the Metro Area Network in Trivandrum and Calicut, Kerala For VSNL
Installed and configured:
oBSU for wireless broad band (MMDS employing Packet-MAX technology) in Calicut using Aperto equipment for VSNL
oInternet head end at Calicut, Supporting DOCSIS technology for Asianet Dataline Subscribers
oCalicut HFC network to support DOCSIS Technology for Asianet
oLAN using HFC network for University of Calicut connecting 36 departments. Enabled Both DATA as well as CATV on the same network by Implementing DOCSIS Technology to enable VPN Solution via the Internet to enable a secure connection between a University of Calicut and Cochin University of Science and Technology for Asianet and DSL Technology for VSNL
oCATV Head End’s at Changanassery, Thiruvalla, Mannar, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam for Asianet Cable TV Subscribers
Performed the Network Area Survey and designed the route for the Metro Area Network in Calicut Kerala for the VSNL and Organized and implemented the cable route regularization in Calicut area for VSNL
Organized and supervised the Commissioning of Rail tel link (4 MBPS Optic fiber link) between Ernakulam and Calicut and Performed Network RF & OF designing functions for up gradation of existing CATV network for Asianet.
Technical Purview
Design, Implementation and Configuration - Cisco Networks and Microsoft Systems
Wireless Broadband EQUIPMENT from Aperto and DSL Equipment from Ericsson and Sumitomo
Optical fiber Testing and Splicing, Equipment from Sumitomo, Fujikura, Ericsson, Fitel, Exfo, and Fluke Networks
Installation & maintenances of:
oOptical Fiber Equipment from Motorola, Scientific Atlanta, General Instruments, C-Core and Opti Link
oCATV & CCTV network,
oAudio Recording and Telecasting Equipment
oVideo Recording and Telecasting Equipment
HFC (hybrid fiber-coax) networks with the Internet advantages of the DATA over CABLE Service Interface System (DOCSIS)
ISP Network Engineering with experience in designing routing the IP ranges allowed. Experience with a thorough knowledge of RF Equipment
Installation & configuration of:
oServers from Dell, HP Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and Access Points form Cisco, Juniper, and Watchguard
oWireless Bridges form Motorola and SMC
oATM DSLAM, IP DSLAM, Leased Lines, responsible for last mile connectivity of customers, configuring, maintaining DSLAMS, Intranet LAN administering.
oLed the operations and maintenance of Network Operating Centers. Configuring VLAN&WAN Links between DSLAM though leased lines
Plan, implement and maintain:
oWireless Broad Band Lines using MMDS Technology
oHFC/OFC/Copper Network including National Long Distance Cables and Internet Leased Lines
oCable TV Internet Systems using DOCSIS technology
oSupport information systems with Windows 2008 Server Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 98
Academic Details
Bachelors Mahatma Gandhi Education Foundation, Kerala, B Tec Electronics Engineering
Associate Government Polytechnic College, Kotayam, Kerala, Diploma Electronics Engineering
Associate Entrepreneur Development Program(EDP), Electronics Engineering
Associate Entrepreneur Development Program (EDP), Electrical Home Appliances
Associate NCVT, India, National Trade Certificate Electronics
Certifications
CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional (Routing Switching)
MCITP Microsoft Certified IT Professional (Enterprise Administrator)
MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist- Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration, Windows Server 2008 applications infrastructure Configuration, Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
MCP Microsoft Certified Professional- Windows 7 configuration
NCS/BA Nexans Structured Cabling Installer
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 13th September 1976
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Malayalam
Passport Number: P1966111
Address: Poornama, Valathungal P.O, Eravipuram, Kollam, Kerala, India.