System Engineering (Project Manager)
TAKREER
Total years of experience :14 years, 10 Months
Recent Assignment with PMO:
Upgrade Windows Active Directory 2008 R2 and upgrading all Servers hardware to New HP Blade, DELL blade servers and created high available virtualization environment.
Upgrading Exchange 2010 from Exchange 2003 and created DAG environment with site replication and failover for 3500 Mailbox Users.
Design, implementing Storage (MSA P2000) Solution for Quality test Datacenter for SAP Projects and implemented 16servers high available virtualization environments
Design and implementation of VERITAS NETBACKUP and enabled deduplication and tape copy.
Installation and configuration of mobile device management (Airwatch ) and upgraded blackberry enterprise servers (BES10)
Design and Implementing Symantec Enterprise Vault (Email Archiving Solution) and PST migrating for 3500 Users across 4 sites.
implemented LEMSS solutions across TAKREER to manage PCs for software deployment and patch management systems
Design and implementing new med level datacenter to place the disaster recovery solution
Responsibilities:
Supervises, plans and coordinates the administration of Windows System Environments to ensure service delivery deadlines are met and to ensure effective and smooth operation of this environment
Participates in large-scale development initiatives including product selection and implementation, Research and recommends optimal design criteria and best utilization of resources
Leads the activities such as new system build, technology upgrade, Service Improvement activities within the Wintel and Virtualization environment Infrastructure in line with organizational expectations
Manages and ensures the documentation for policies, standards, operating procedures, and technical documentation is up to date and consistent
Leads the regular audits/assessment activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper usage of Wintel and Virtualization servers
Builds and maintains security and integrity controls in coordination with the security team
Reviews incident management, request management, change management, and problem management for purposes of resolution and ‘Root Cause Analysis’ of complex Wintel problems
Prepares and/or reviews activity, progress, and performance reports
Leads, reviews, and participates in the flow of day-to-day operation activities for Wintel team
Interacts and collaborates with the technical team and cross-functional groups as a focal point of contact for wintel and Virtualization team
Works with vendors on new trends and measure to cut cost, time and improve productivity
Develops and maintains a backup and recovery strategy for all Wintel and Virtualization Servers
Manages the licenses & support subscriptions for the Wintel and Virtualization Servers
Performs other related duties as needed upon request by the immediate supervisor
Assignment with PMO:
Design & Deployment of Windows Active Directory 2008 R2 and upgrading all Servers hardware to New HP Blade managed high availability Solution (3Domain, 8 Sites & 12 DCs). Consolidating Windows Multiple Domain model to Single Domain AD.
Project Started with Capacity Planning, Design, Deployment and Migration of Exchange 2010 and Implementing High Availability Solution (Exchange 2010 DAG) for ~9500 Mailbox Users.
Design, implementing Storage (HP EVA 4400) Solution for Datacenter Consolidation (Virtualization - VMware & Hyper-V Solution) of 180 windows Servers
Design and implementation of Forefront Identity Manger Servers (FIM 2010) and Consolidated multiple Database architecture replications
Completed SCOM 2010 POC Project for implementing ACS Services in IT Infrastructure Servers and Proposed System Center 2012 Solution
Design and Implementing LCS 2005 Server to Lync 2010 server’s migration and integrating with Exchange 2010 messaging platform.
Responsibilities:
Provides onsite or remote support for Windows Infrastructure Systems.
Monitors support activities like back-ups, imaging, patch implementation, incident resolution, and system upgrades and data migrations.
Conducts complex operational issues troubleshooting and problem resolution within the IT systems environment.
Develops systems documentation.
Determines suitable hardware/software to meet user requirements.
Interacts with partners, support staff, office administrators, and clients, and provides individual instruction in equipment setup and operation when needed.
Implements new or upgrades to existing technologies, equipment, and network services related to video conference and audio/visual services firm wide
Provides input to management in determining direction of the organization as it relates to emerging operational support technologies.
Trains and develops team members.
Plans the delivery, installation, operation of server and network equipment for datacenter operations
Leads IT support for firm events held at public facilities, which may include interaction with vendors and other facility support staff
Design, Migration from AD/Exchange 2003 to Active Directory 2008 and Exchange 2007
Deployment, configuration & stabilization of Windows 2008 based active directory services across multiple locations.
Design validation, deployment & configuration of Microsoft Exchange 2007 messaging infrastructure across a multi-location based enterprise environment.
Handling transition management of active directory & exchange messaging infrastructure from onsite to remote managed services.
Designed and implemented Active Directory Environment and MS Exchange 2003 /2007 Environment
Auditing remote managed services readiness & supporting blackberry enterprise servers.
Extending escalation support to remote Managed services team on Exchange and Active Directory related issues & coordinating with principals to resolve level 3 issues
Adhering SLA for global customer support; creating and managing ITIL process & providing L3 support for three major global customer messaging & collaboration environment.
Designed and Implemented the Disaster recovery plan for Messaging environment
Leaded the team for change management role and participated for incident and problem management.
Distinctive Accomplishments across the tenure
Spearheaded three major Europe & US based client on their messaging platform in shared delivery model.
Instrumental in deployment & migration of Exchange 2007 for two major Europe customers.
Efforts recognized by the management & was awarded as:
Company E-awards for good team player
Project best performer awards recommended by customer
Bachelor's of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Anna University