Santosh Rao, IT Specialist

Santosh Rao

IT Specialist

HCL Technologies

Location
India - Bengaluru
Education
Bachelor's degree, 2 Linux, CCNA,Excahnge server,
Experience
12 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 3 Months

IT Specialist at HCL Technologies
  • India - Bengaluru
  • My current job since April 2022

Working as a IT Specialist engineer

IT Specialist at HCL Technologies Private Limited
  • India - Bengaluru
  • My current job since April 2022

Responsibilities:
• Configuring Virtual machines, Storage Accounts, Resource groups, Configuring and Managing Azure Active Directory
• Configuring Citrix VDI accounts, Configuring Apple mac laptops and OS upgradation and applications installation JAMF console
• Perform installation, evaluation, maintenance, and problem resolution for the MECM server and DPs as well as release management deployments to PCs globally
• Assisting local team with integration of imaging activities through MECM. Remediating OSD deployments by following up the logs and resolving them.
• Monitoring on-going performance of systems and recommend updates or modifications according to business needs.
• Performing software packaging and distribution, software, and Hardware inventory
• Worked on MECM client deployment using Active directory and implemented group policy
• Managing the group policy and implementing the new policy based on the business needs.
• Maintaining and updating the chrome, corporate network GPO and secure the environment by providing limited access.
• Performing the AD clean up by deletion the inactive machines from AD. This will help us to improve the overall compliance.
• I am also responsible for securing an organizations computer systems. Manage and configure anti-virus software (Falcon CrowdStrike ), encryption tools, and other security measures to prevent unauthorized access to the system and protect against malware and othercyber threats.
• Mac Laptops troubleshooting Power on Issues / Login Issues Wi-Fi issues
• Networking Knowledge being Familiar with the TCP /IP V4 and V6 protocol DHCP, DNS, SNMP, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP

Senior Desktop Engineer L2 at ML Outsourcing Services Pvt Ltd
  • India - Bengaluru
  • April 2018 to May 2018

• Office 365 Issues, One drive for Business data Sync issues, MS Teams and Zoom Audio Video issue
• User administration (setup and maintaining account) change, and delete user accounts, share drive access
• SCCM client installation and troubleshooting on all workstations
• Installation of Local and Network printers
• Provides Hardware and Software Support for Desktops and Laptops oriented issues.
• Installing& troubleshooting of windows-based Operating System (Desktop & Laptop).
• Providing Remote Support for Troubleshooting and installations through CyberArk or MSRA tool

Desktop Support Engineer L1 at Net Connect India Pvt. Ltd
  • India - Bengaluru
  • October 2014 to April 2018

Responsibilities:
• Monitored calls using Call Tracking Systems like Remedy and ensure all calls are closed well within agreed Service Level Target
• Performed Windows OS & s\w installation on Desktop & Laptop, Application support and troubleshooting h\w issues.
• Addressed IT technical issues through Visit, Chat, Phone, E-mail, and Remote access; Handled l1/l2 level network, windows server, file server, DNS/DHCP and software related issue

Field Engineer3 at Unisys India Pvt Ltd
  • India - Bengaluru
  • April 2015 to January 2018

• Hardware Vendor Coordination for hardware related calls.
• System Hardening and monthly check list for individual process before the audit.
• Maintaining Antivirus activities (pushing DAT update version to client machines).
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Network and USB local printer.
• Assets Desktops and Laptops (Dell, Lenovo, HP, MS Surface Pro, Dell Precision workstation
• Online Data backup and patch update Types of Utility like Remote Desktop with Terminal services,
• VPN, NetMeeting. Maintaining & Troubleshooting Configure and maintain Domain server with Active Directory
• Manage IT Stock inventory and maintenance of hardware for assigned accounts
• Resolved Various kinds of Log in issues like Trust relationship error, Security Database error.

Desktop Support Engineer at L1 Future Focus Infotech
  • India - Bengaluru
  • February 2014 to October 2014

Responsibilities:
• Performed closely with engineering professionals within the company to maintain hardware and software needed for projects to be completed efficiently
• Troubleshooting the servers problems, Authentication, Permission and Group Policies Operating System reimage, OS upgradation Dealing with access problems, diagnosing, and troubleshooting all incidents related to Windows

Hardware & Network Engineer at AV Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Hyderabad
  • November 2012 to December 2013

• Roles and Responsibility in my previous organization Provided desk-side support for laptop and desktop
• users Tiers 2 and 3 end user support for 300+ corporate users.
• Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
• Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
• Suggested software and hardware modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
• Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up workstations for employees.
• Performed root cause analysis and general troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree, 2 Linux, CCNA,Excahnge server,
  • at Madurai Kamaraj University
  • April 2024

I have cleared the BCA graduation got 59%.

Bachelor's degree, BCA (Computers)
  • at MK University
  • August 2010
High school or equivalent, 12th (Commerce)
  • at NES School
  • July 2005
High school or equivalent, 10th
  • at ETS School Nadiad Gujar
  • May 2002

Specialties & Skills

OUTSOURCING
DYNAMIC HOST CONFIGURATION PROTOCOL (DHCP)
DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM (DNS) SERVERS
AZURE ACTIVE DIRECTORY
ENCRYPTION
GROUP POLICY
MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT VISUAL STUDIO
SAP CRM
INFRASTRUCTURE

Languages

Gujarati
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Telugu
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Azure Administrator (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2023
Valid Until:
March 2025

Hobbies

  • Playing and watching cricket match and going to long drives on weekends