Rama Arumugam Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Plainview, New York

• Oversee data center operation comprising Servers / Routers, ASA/PIX Firewalls/ Switches, SANs and NAS. • Design and build a network from the ground up with the highest degree of functionality, scalability, security, cost and efficiency in mind.• Led large scale infrastructure project and successfully implemented Windows 2016 Active Directory along with Exchange 2016 Clustering and SQL 2016, 2014 and 2008R2 Clustering and Xenapp 6.5 on VMware vSphere 6.5 resulting in zero downtime and end user impact. • Minimized potential single point of failure in the environment by implementing Exchange Clustering, SQL Clustering, Xenapp Network Load Balancing and Cisco ASA Firewall failover setup.• Reduced expenses 40-60% across procurement operations for software licensing, hardware purchases and maintenance renewal by implementing VMware vSphere 6.5 with zero impact to the end users. • Created control and user accounts, permissions along with security. Implement policies and analyze security breaches across systems.• Manage network connectivity and monitor network infrastructure. Ensure data integrity and backup/restore system information as needed.• Provide root cause analysis and solution for network infrastructure and technical operations escalations including LAN/WAN performance.• Integrate and administer LAN/WAN client-server infrastructure. Provide configuration, testing and system repair across hardware, software, servers, switches and all other network devices.• Serve as subject matter expert and key point of contact for internal security projects relevant to development, IT infrastructure and compliance.• Act as front-line resource for multiple security projects and coordination between other IT teams ensuring successful deployment.• Interact with senior leadership, IT management, supervisors and leads on project status, priority setting, and resource allocations, as well as department-wide efforts or policy-level decisions.

Seattle, Wa

• Direct network infrastructure and technical operations division for global $850+ million company with 5,500 employees including 1,200+ person end user community accessing ERP back-office across 11 subsidiaries.• Oversee data center operation comprising over 100+ Servers / Routers, 40+ ASA/PIX Firewalls/ Switches, SANs, NAS, VoIP & PBX phone equipment. • Train and manage network administrators, network technicians, outside consultants and vendors.• Led migration project for Windows NT to 2003, 2008 & 2008 R2 Active Directory along with migration for Exchange 5.5 to 2000, 2003, 2007 & 2010 resulting in zero downtime and end user impact. • Support installation and configuration efforts for VPN/IPSEC via Cisco ASA/Pix Firewall along with Internet Authentication & Network Policy Server. Implemented Nokia VPN Solution and Equinox Digital Modem Pool for RAS.• Reduced operation budget expenses companywide by implementing iSCSI Storage Area Networks and Network Attached Storages maintaining standard and stability. • Led large scale infrastructure project across company including 11 subsidiaries including VMware implementation, Active Directory, Citrix and Exchange upgrades.• Integrated projects and infrastructure changes utilizing traditional SDLC methodology. Delivered efficient, cost-effective system development, maintenance, and deployment activities.• Interact with senior leadership, IT management, supervisors and leads on project status, priority setting, and resource allocations, as well as department-wide efforts or policy-level decisions.

Bs, Biology & Chemistry

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Cisco Certified Network Professional Security, CCNP Security Certified Ethical Hacker, CEH.

Microbiology, Chemistry