Rakesh Sowale Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Client 1: Protean e-GovRole: Linux Server AdministratorKey Responsibilities:• Administered the Ticketing Tool (CTS) to maintain seamless operational workflows and compliance.• Managed user account creation, password updates, and access controls to ensure secure and efficient system usage.• Installed and managed software packages using Zypper on SUSE Linux and apt-get on Ubuntu, ensuring smooth functionality and system updates.• Extended and created file systems using Logical Volume Manager (LVM), optimizing storage allocation and efficiency.• Ensured system uptime and reliability by continuously monitoring server health and resource utilization.• Configured static IP addresses using Yast2 on SUSE Linux, optimizing network configurations for better performance.• Utilized Nagios XI for monitoring both hosts and services, ensuring proactive management of system performance and availability.• Converted VMDK files into QCOW2 format for KVM migration, facilitating virtualization environment transitions smoothly.Highlights:• Successfully upgraded SUSE Linux Enterprise Server from SP 4 to SP 5 and SP 6, enhancing system stability and performance.• Successfully installed SUSE Linux 15 SP 6 on Dell iDRAC servers, enabling efficient remote management and hardware monitoring.Client 2: EdelweissRole: Linux Server AdministratorKey Responsibilities:• Managed the Ticketing Tool (LogIT) to ensure smooth operations and strict compliance with organizational standards.• Monitored server performance metrics such as disk space, memory usage, and OS health using Motadata monitoring tools, ensuring optimal system performance and rapid resolution of issues.• Executed user creation and access management tasks, ensuring strict adherence to IT policies and maintaining high levels of security across the infrastructure

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Client: Kotak Securities and Kotak Mutual FundsKey Responsibilities:• Streamlined the deployment of Java, JSP, XML, and DLL files on applications hosted on Glassfish, ensuring seamless functionality and system stability.• Performed OS installations and configurations on CentOS 7.9, RHEL 8.6, and RHEL 9, optimizing system performance, security, and reliability.• Collaborated with stakeholders to diligently schedule downtime for repository creation and Linux server patching, minimizing operational disruptions.• Generated private keys, Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs), and obtained SSL certificates, strengthening data encryption & overall security measures.• Spearheaded the migration of Apache Tomcat to the latest stable versions in UAT testing environments, working closely with application teams to ensure seamless integration.• Configured static IPs using Nmtui and automated critical processes through Cron, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual intervention.• Actively monitored server health, including OS performance, application paths, disk space, and memory usage using Zabbix, ensuring peak performance and proactive issue resolution.• Led the optimization of Apache Tomcat migration to the latest versions, resulting in improved application performance, enhanced stability, and smoother operations.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Client: Anunta Technology Management ServicesKey Responsibilities:• Collaborated with end-users during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for newly installed applications and upgrades, ensuring smooth integration and optimal system performance.• Resolved application compatibility issues, printing challenges, and provided daily technical support, ensuring uninterrupted business operations.• Managed user support during migration to new environments, ensuring minimal disruption to productivity and efficient transitions to the upgraded systems.• Troubleshot and resolved user profile issues within the Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) environment, enhancing security and providing a stable virtual desktop experience.

Mumbai Area, India

Client: Tech Mahindra Business Services Working on Ticketing Tool (CA Tool & Sapphire). Working in an SLA based environment, maintaining adherence and compliance. Network with LAN and active directory for continuous company connection. Provide technical support for software reconfigurations to aid in function customization. Install computer hardware and software on desktops to keep versions up to date.