Arun Thariyan, Senior Systems Engineer

Arun Thariyan

Senior Systems Engineer

Reem finance

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree,
Experience
19 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 2 Months

Senior Systems Engineer at Reem finance
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since January 2011

 Administered the implementation and management of domain controllers, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), HTTPS and even SNMP along with FTP.
 Understanding a situation, issue, problem, etc., by breaking it into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Analytical thinking includes organizing the parts of comparisons of different features or aspects; setting priorities on a rational basis; and identifying time sequences, causal relationships, or if-then relationships.
 Ability to efficiently establish an appropriate course of action for self and/or others, to accomplish a specific goal, make proper assignments of personnel, and appropriate use of resources - includes effective and efficient prioritization of work assignments.
 Considering the finer aspects of a plan, concept, action, document, proposal; attending to the specifics, small print; adding detail and finer touches to complete project, document, work, plan, and proposal.
• Responsible for all IT support requirements identified and reported to by business users.
• Conduct detailed review of vendor proposals, and ensure adherence to overall requirements prior to internal escalations.
• Ensure execution of contractual obligations by vendors. Review and renew maintenance contracts with vendors
• Provide overall guidance and direction to team working within IT function.
• Supervise and coordinate the implementation of hardware and networking, to enable successful implementation of Application systems to meet with stated Business Requirements.
• Coordinate with IT outsourced services vendor for both application and data centre management to support business requirements.
• Responsible for running the Help Desk to provide service to internal users for resolution of hardware, software and network issues
• Run day-to-day operations of Begin of Day, End of Day, Report generation, and Data Archival processes

Senior Systems Administrator at Reem Finance
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since January 2011

 Administered the implementation and management of domain controllers, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), HTTPS and even SNMP along with FTP.
 Understanding a situation, issue, problem, etc., by breaking it into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Analytical thinking includes organizing the parts of comparisons of different features or aspects; setting priorities on a rational basis; and identifying time sequences, causal relationships, or if-then relationships.
 Ability to efficiently establish an appropriate course of action for self and/or others, to accomplish a specific goal, make proper assignments of personnel, and appropriate use of resources - includes effective and efficient prioritization of work assignments.
 Considering the finer aspects of a plan, concept, action, document, proposal; attending to the specifics, small print; adding detail and finer touches to complete project, document, work, plan, and proposal.
• Responsible for all IT support requirements identified and reported to by business users.
• Conduct detailed review of vendor proposals, and ensure adherence to overall requirements prior to internal escalations.
• Ensure execution of contractual obligations by vendors. Review and renew maintenance contracts with vendors
• Provide overall guidance and direction to team working within IT function.
• Supervise and coordinate the implementation of hardware and networking, to enable successful implementation of Application systems to meet with stated Business Requirements.
• Coordinate with IT outsourced services vendor for both application and data centre management to support business requirements.
• Responsible for running the Help Desk to provide service to internal users for resolution of hardware, software and network issues
Run day-to-day operations of Begin of Day, End of Day, Report generation, and Data Archival processes

Systems Administrator at aleron systems
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2007 to July 2011

 Installation, Configuration, management and troubleshooting of Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Server Environment, windows 2008 server, Red Hat Linux and Ubuntu (Debian Linux variety) for users.
 Experience with network and server diagnostic, monitoring tools.
 Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
 Aptitude for problem solving.
 Virtualization - VM’s / VMware etc.,
 Servers - Windows and Linux on ESX/ESXi
 User permissions / creations and terminations.
 LAN - Maintenance and deployment whenever necessary
 Installation, Configuration and maintenance of Audio Video systems.
 Configuration of Extron and Crestron Matrix switchers.
 Setup of Interactive Board for class room training.
 Monitor Hardware Inventory - track allocations / warranty etc.,
 Setup, installation and configuration of Video Conferencing systems.
 WAN - Implementation of VPN’s, MPLS, Internet Leased lines, VOIP, PBX - Telecoms User level support for Avaya PBX systems.
 Installed and configured SSL and IPSEC VPN’s (Fortigate and sonic wall).
 Installed and configured access control systems including CCTV cameras (IP and DVR).
 Structured cabling infrastructure design and implementation.
 Preparing BOQ (Bill of quantity) and tender submission.
 Procuring Items and materials for execution of the specified project.
 Server setup, configuration and installation. Involved in setting up data farm.
 Support and installation for Echo 360 classroom lecture recording device and software.
 Designing and determining the pixel pitch and infrastructure for LED installation and configuration.
 E.g. Of projects done: Marks and Spencer LED( the biggest LED in the middle east.), 360 degree LED, Pillar and curve LED in Marina Mall.

IT Engineer at Selectv UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2005 to September 2006

 Administered the implementation and management of domain controllers, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), HTTPS and even SNMP along with FTP.
 Demonstrated ability to work independently and be an effective contributor in a diversified and geographically distributed team.
 LAN - Maintenance and deployment whenever necessary.
 Planned and installed the entire office network.
 Hands on experience in LAN Cabling and network.
 Dealing with Interactive TV for Hotels and their working.
 Hands on experience with Hotel structured cabling.

Senior Technical Executive at IBM Gloabl Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2004 to June 2005

 Implementation and management of RAID-Levels in servers.
 Advocated Group policies and procedures, which include DFS, EFS and NTFS permission levels.
 Managed and supported IBM thin client servers.
 Installed and configured thin clients.
 Implemented Linux training for more than 100 IT technicians.

Education

Bachelor's degree,
  • at St. Joseph's College of Engineering
  • July 2004
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at St. Joseph College of engineering
  • May 2004

Specialties & Skills

Problem Solving
Team Management
Computer Science
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Desktop Support

Languages

English
Expert
Tamil
Intermediate
Malayalam
Expert

Training and Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Engineer (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2013
Valid Until:
September 2016