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SARAVANAN RAMAKRISHNAN

SARAVANAN RAMAKRISHNAN

Bloomington,IL

Summary

Innovative IT Engineer with solid background in Server Infrastructure, Virtualization Platforms, MECM, Azure IaaS and Infrastructure Automation. Possess strong analytical skills, effective problem-solving capability, fast learner, ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver effective solutions. Enthusiastic and believer of Infrastructure as Code strategy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Engineer Consultant

COUNTRY Financial
Bloomington, IL
10.2021 - Current
  • Installed, configured and managed server hardware, operating systems, applications and software updates.
  • Installed, configured, and administered Windows Servers 2003, 2012, 2016, and 2022.
  • Provided technical expertise in the installation, configuration and maintenance of VMware ESXi and vSphere environments.
  • Managed multiple vCenters with high availability clusters including host, storage and network components.
  • Developed automated scripts for server provisioning, patching, and software deployment.
  • Developed and implemented disaster recovery plans for VM recovery using Zerto.
  • Developed and implemented automated pipelines to provision virtual machines to Azure using ARM templates with CI and CD pipelines in GitLab.
  • Worked with Azure Storage accounts, Azure Functions, Azure Update Manager, Azure Monitor, Azure LogicApp, and Azure Policy.
  • Researched, Solutioned, and Implemented Azure ARC for on-premises servers.
  • Defined infrastructure as code standards that could be used across multiple projects for repeatable deployments.
  • Optimized existing processes by implementing automation strategies using Ansible, PowerShell, Python, Azure Bicep, and GitLab.

Technology Lead

Infosys Ltd.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
02.2012 - 10.2021
  • Manage and Maintain VMware infrastructure.
  • Automated complete server provisioning as Zero touch provisioning through Ansible.
  • Automated daily tasks through PowerShell and Python.
  • Manage and maintain Windows servers through MECM.
  • Developed system info tool for Asset management team.
  • Manage and maintain Microsoft License and KMS infrastructure.
  • Manage team of 7 members.
  • Migration of Windows 2003 servers to 2008 R2, 2012 R2.
  • Role migration of AD, DHCP, DNS, Print from 2003/2008 to 2012 R2 server.
  • Administered, maintained, and supported the SCOM platform.
  • Worked on server hardware-related issues and coordinated with the respective vendor for replacement.
  • Implementing, managing, and maintaining a Microsoft Hyper-V virtual environment.
  • Work based on ITIL-based processes like Incident, Service request, Change, and problem. Providing RCA for P1 tickets.

Server Support Engineer

Accenture Services Private Limited
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
02.2007 - 02.2012
  • Worked towards ISO 27000, BS 27999, BS 25999, and SAS 70 certification and surveillance audits.
  • Responsible for datacenter and SMS/SCCM related operations.
  • Manage and maintain Windows 2000, 2003, and 2008 servers.
  • Implementation and roll out of AD-integrated Websense 6.3.
  • Implemented and upgraded Legato Networker backup tool.
  • Implemented VMware vSphere virtualization solution.
  • Implemented, Managed, and Maintained Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization.
  • Implemented, managed, and maintained SCCM infrastructure with 30 sites.
  • Migrated SMS 2003 to SCCM 2007 and implemented a workstation compliance script.
  • Maintaining Active Directory, DFS, WEBSENSE 6.3, SMS/SCCM, MOM/SCOM, WSUS, NTP, SYSLOG, PRINT, BACKUP, DNS/DHCP, Antivirus, and Fileserver with quota management.
  • Administration of DNS/DHCP servers (Windows & Meta-IP Appliance SA250 & 500).
  • Implementing Backup and Tape Scheduling through Legato Networker 7.X.
  • Maintenance of Dell PowerEdge servers 2850, 1850, 1950, 2950, R610, R710, R300, R310.
  • Implemented Dell IT Assistant Server for managing Dell servers and storage boxes.
  • Automated daily tasks using VB script and SCCM.

System Administrator

Digi Soft Solutions
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
06.2005 - 02.2007
  • Installation and Administration of Windows 2003 Servers, Windows 98, 2000, and XP.
  • Maintenance of over 75 desktops with Win2000, XP family, and NT workstations.
  • Attending the hardware calls, internet connectivity problems.
  • Assembling of new desktops based on customer requirements.
  • Troubleshooting network connectivity and cable connectivity problems.
  • Implementing and Managing DNS and DHCP Servers on a Windows environment.
  • Installing and Administering Windows Server 2003 through RIS.
  • Backup management using Windows NT Backup.
  • Managing Group Policy.
  • Installing and Configuring Network Printers and Print Servers.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Anna University
Chennai, India
05-2005

Skills

  • VMware ESXi, Hyper-V
  • Server maintenance and management
  • Windows Servers
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Azure IaaS
  • Ansible
  • PowerShell
  • Azure Bicep
  • Gitlab
  • Python
  • MECM
  • ITIL

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) in Windows Server 2003.
  • Diploma course in Computer hardware maintenance and servicing.
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in System Center Configuration Manager 2012
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • ITIL v3 Foundation certified.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual

Websites

Timeline

IT Engineer Consultant

COUNTRY Financial
10.2021 - Current

Technology Lead

Infosys Ltd.
02.2012 - 10.2021

Server Support Engineer

Accenture Services Private Limited
02.2007 - 02.2012

System Administrator

Digi Soft Solutions
06.2005 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Anna University

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