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Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

• Troubleshooting and supporting complex Linux server issues including outages, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Managing and maintaining virtualized environments using VMware to ensure optimal performance and efficient resource allocation.
• Supervising the RHEL patching process, taking VM snapshots, and reverting to previous states to guarantee system stability and minimize downtime.
• Developing and maintaining shell scripts for task automation, which reduces manual workload and enhances operational efficiency.
• Enforcing security policies and best practices, including regular patching and access control management to uphold system security.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and system configurations.

Bhubaneshwar Area, India

• Provided comprehensive Linux system administration support, including application support, patching, and deployment.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless application integration and deployment.
• Performed regular application patching and updates to maintain security and stability.
• Troubleshot and resolved complex technical issues related to application functionality and performance.
• Monitored and tuned application performance for system optimization.
• Created and maintained detailed documentation, including SOPs and system configurations.

Bhubaneshwar Area, India

• Managed Linux system administration and support for the Ahlstrom project, ensuring critical systems operated smoothly.
• Supervised Linux-based infrastructure and applications for GE Healthcare, focusing on high availability and performance.
• Conducted system installations, configurations, and upgrades.
• Collaborated with project teams to assess and meet Linux infrastructure requirements.
• Provided application support, resolved issues, and ensured system security and performance.
• Implemented security measures, assisted with capacity planning, performance tuning, and system monitoring.

Bhubaneshwar Area, India

• Managed and supported Linux servers, desktops, and applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Installed and configured operating systems, software, and hardware; provided desktop and server support.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for system upgrades and migrations.
• Conducted system backups and implemented disaster recovery procedures to protect data and ensure continuity.
• Assisted with network administration tasks including IP addressing and DNS management, contributing to overall IT infrastructure efficiency and stability.