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Ahmedabad, Gj, In

Berlin, De

● Achieved 99.9% application uptime by configuring and managing F5 load balancers across multiple production servers, ensuring high availability and performance for both web applications and RabbitMQ.● Reduced operating costs by 30% by migrating from RHEL to Rocky Linux, saving on licensing fees while independently managing monthly security patching and system administration.● Decreased Linux server setup time by 80% by automating initial configurations using Ansible playbooks, covering CIS benchmark hardening, SNMP, and NTP services.● Enhanced network infrastructure performance by managing site-to-site VPN configurations and firewalls, ensuring secure and efficient connectivity across multiple locations.● Achieving 99.9% high availability Configured Redis and RabbitMQ in a cluster with 3 node,● Ensured security compliance by upgrading systems from CentOS 7.9 to RHEL 7.9 and then to RHEL 8.10, enhancing system stability and mitigating security vulnerabilities.● Improved security by integrating AbuseIPDB with FortiGate firewall to implement dynamic block groups, reducing malicious traffic by 30%.● Spearheaded the evaluation and Proof of Concept (POC) for migrating private cloud infrastructure to AWS, guiding management's strategic decision to pursue cloud migration post-data center contract, with a focus on optimizing cost-efficiency and improving scalability.● Collaborated with VISA and MasterCard on the successful migration of network devices and servers as part of a data center migration project, ensuring seamless continuity and compliance with industry standards

Skipton, England, Gb

● Introduced proactive monitoring using Wazuh-SIEM, PRTG, and Site24x7, cutting incidents by 50% and reducing downtime by 20%.● Contributed to PCI DSS compliance by hardening servers and network devices, ensuring a successful audit and maintaining 100% compliance.● Enhanced security by implementing strict inbound and outbound proxy rules on the firewall, reducing unauthorized access by 25%.● Deployed and oversaw Microsoft Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for secure backup operations, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.● Led a team of 2 IT professionals, enhancing server setup efficiency by 30% and reducing configuration errors by 20% through improved management and collaboration.● Led the implementation and management of Threat Sentry, a security solution for Windows web servers, improving threat detection and protection efficiency by 60% and reducing vulnerabilities by 30%.

Skipton, England, Gb

● Optimized network security and increased system up-time by 15% through efficient management of local server infrastructure on hypervisors and FortiGate firewall configurations.● Administered Backup Exec for backup management, improving backup success rate by 20% and ensuring 100% data recovery compliance.● Configured and maintained L2 switches, enhancing network performance by 10% and reducing downtime during incidents.● Led IP CCTV projects, saving 20% on costs through vendor negotiations, procurement, and architecture design.● Deployed and managed Microsoft In-tune and 365 Mobility and Security solutions, optimizing device management, boosting security, and supporting compliance initiatives.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, In

● Led a team of 4 IT professionals, overseeing the management of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory for 200 users, ensuring 99.9% system uptime and minimizing user disruption.● Deployed and managed Fortinet firewall security protocols, decreasing unauthorized access attempts by 30%, while configuring VPNs for multiple remote sites, boosting network security and increasing connectivity reliability by 25% for 200 users.● Optimized hypervisor-based infrastructure, enhancing server resource utilization and cutting hardware costs by 15% through advanced virtualization strategies.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, In

● Increased employee proficiency by 35% across IT support, infrastructure, data centers, telecom, and surveillance through the delivery of over 150 technical workshops annually, boosting team performance and knowledge retention.● Improved team productivity by 15% by designing and implementing a comprehensive upskilling program, enhancing technical capabilities and aligning training with business goals.● Reduced skill gaps by 30% by providing 24 hours of monthly hands-on technical training, collaborating with department heads to customize training initiatives, and improving operational efficiency across multiple departments.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

● Managed server administration and network infrastructure while training faculty on upgrading new IT courses, resulting in a 25% improvement in the faculty's technical proficiency.● Implemented Smart Lab and mind mapping methodologies, increasing student retention by 60-70%, while aligning training content with current IT industry trends; achieved FCT certification for all courses, maintaining a 100% course completion rate and enhancing institutional credibility.

Master Of Computer Applications (M.C.A.), Computer Software Engineering

Post Graduate Diploma In Computer Application, Computer Software Engineering

Master Of Commerce, Business/Commerce, General

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Business/Commerce, General