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Likhitha Medasani

Nashville,TN

Summary

System Engineer with 3+ years of experience in enterprise IT environments. Skilled in Windows Server, VMware, and Linux systems with hands-on expertise in troubleshooting, virtualization, storage, and backup/recovery. Strong background in system monitoring, scripting, and incident response with proven success in improving system uptime and efficiency. Certified in CompTIA Network+ and pursuing Security+ and Microsoft Windows Server certification.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Engineer – Network & Systems Engineer

Wipro
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Supported enterprise Windows Server and VMware environments, handling upgrades, patching, and configuration.
  • Managed backup and recovery operations using Windows Server Backup and AWS Backup.
  • Provided Tier-2/3 troubleshooting for servers, virtualization, and storage, resolving 95% of incidents within SLA.
  • Implemented VLANs, ACLs, and firewall rules to improve system security and compliance.
  • Participated in on-call rotation, responding to system outages and escalating critical issues.

Network Security Analyst/ SOC Analyst

VCodem
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Monitored Windows and Linux servers, networks, and applications with Splunk and Elastic SIEM.
  • Conducted vulnerability scans (Nessus, OpenVAS) and assisted in remediation to harden servers.
  • Automated daily system health checks and log collection using PowerShell and Bash.
  • Reduced response times by 30% by improving escalation and incident handling processes.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior staff on troubleshooting and system use.

Education

M.S. - Computer and Information systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

University Of Central Missouri
05.2025

B.Tech. - Information Technology

Anna University
04.2022

Skills

  • Systems & Virtualization: Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), Active Directory
  • Storage & Backup: SAN concepts, Windows Server Backup, AWS Backup, familiar with NetBackup, CommVault, Data Domain
  • Networking: Cisco (CCNA-level), VLANs, VPNs, DHCP, DNS, OSPF, BGP, ACLs, NAT, IPv4/IPv6
  • Monitoring & Security: Splunk, Elastic, Wireshark, Nessus, OpenVAS, Firewalls (Cisco ASA, Fortinet), IDS/IPS
  • Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python, Bash (system checks, log collection, automation)
  • Support & Troubleshooting: 24x7 on-call support, Tier-2/3 incident handling, ticketing & escalation procedures

Certification

  • CompTIA Network+ – Jun 2025
  • CompTIA Security+ – Expected Dec 2025
  • Google Cybersecurity Certifications: Foundations of Cybersecurity, Manage Security Risks, Network Security

Timeline

Project Engineer – Network & Systems Engineer

Wipro
05.2022 - 07.2023

Network Security Analyst/ SOC Analyst

VCodem
03.2020 - 04.2022

B.Tech. - Information Technology

Anna University

M.S. - Computer and Information systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

University Of Central Missouri
Likhitha Medasani